Please advise. Is this too good to be true?
Question:Well, I've been looking for a double sink vanity for our master bath. Went to Lowe's earlier and was shocked by the high prices. So I came home and started looking online. I found one on ebay that seems just too good to be true. It has no reserve either so I'm a little suspicious. Can you please take a look and tell me what you tink about this?
P.S. What is melamine board?
LINK: http://cgi.ebay.com/european-design-bath...
Answers:
A few things worth noting:
All of the sellers feedback is from transactions where they were the buyer. A good buyer does not always a good seller make.
I don't find any completed sales for this seller. There is a steam shower that has a completed auction, but the item did not sell at $0.99 + shipping.
Neither of these is a big red flag, just an indication that this seller may not know what they are doing. Clearly this item is worth more than $1 and the shipping, while a bit high, is not enough to cover even the cost of the top if it is what they say it is.
Looking at the pictures, the cabinet does not appear to be the best of quality. I states the box is made of melamine, which can mean several things but none of them are something I would put a real granite top on. Melamine is a chemical that can be sprayed onto a surface like a paint, reasonably durable. The material underneath the melamine could be anything, but most likely is fiberboard or particle board. The design is nice, the material is less than I would like to see.
Given all that, I do think this item has a value that is more than $190.99, just not sure how much. You are taking a risk. I would not bid more than you are able to throw away, as if this item is junk it would be costly to ship it back even if the seller would take it.
yes do it if you want it bad. i have been using ebay for 5 years and ive been perfectly fine
It doesn't look too good to be true, but it does have 19 hrs left for bidding, the price could get very high. Also, the shipping fee is pretty high..it says $190.00, but if you scroll down and read, that price is to ship to a business. To ship to a residence is higher. But if you are willing to pay that, then by all means, bid! I've used ebay before as well as an aunt of mine who uses it ALL the time. Things have always turned out good for her. Good luck!
E bay is wonderful they have a phone number you can call and everything. I start to get suspicious if it is not from the US etc... This auction still has a while to go so I highly doubt it will go for so cheap. Go for it if you want call to see if they offer full refund if you are not satisfied.. This seller has a 100% which means they are a great seller and everyone would do buisness with them again.
As I have always said, "If it seems too good to be true, it probably is." I recently passed on something for my garden that was made of melamine. I'd never really had any experience with it, but I did read up quite a bit about it (COZ IT'S MY MONEY) and this is what is said:
Melamine resin is known as a thermoset plastic, because the plastic is fixed after molding. If exposed to enough heat, melamine will melt. For this reason, melamine dishware should not be exposed to high temperatures like those in the oven and microwave. However, the plastic is able to withstand higher temperatures than other plastics. Because it is a thermoset plastic, melamine resin is difficult to recycle.
Melamine can be made into a foam product. Melamine foam has a distinctive structure composed of stacked bubble shapes, which are extremely hard and therefore can easily clean a wide variety of substances. Melamine foam is marketed under a variety of commercial names including Magic Eraser, a cleaning tool well known for removing scuffs and dirt from a wide range of surfaces.
Melamine resin is used in Formica and similar construction products made from composite materials. Formica is made using melamine resin, which is used to coat the fibers in the upper layer of the construction product. The melamine resin makes the end result heat resistant, so that hot objects can be set on the counter without concern. The surface of the material is designed to be easily wiped and cleaned, creating a long lived household product.
Melamine also plays a role in a wide range of flame resistant materials. These include textiles used in upholstery and the uniforms worn by firemen. Thermal liners, heat resistant gloves, and aprons to protect from splashback of hot substances are made using melamine. Melamine will protect a wearer from heat hazards, and will help to resist the spread of fire in aircraft and buses by providing a fire blocker.
Melamine is also used in the manufacture of some filters. The material is porous and will admit substances to pass through, but can be used to filter out particles of a particular size. Melamine filters are capable of handling a high capacity and can be used in hot environments due to the heat resistance of melamine. Melamine filters are also extremely efficient.
Aside from common commercial uses, melamine became a topic of much discussion in early 2007, when veterinary scientists determined it to be the cause of hundreds of pet deaths, because of pet food contamination. Prior to these reports, melamine had been regarded as non-toxic or minimally toxic. However, because of the unexplained presence of melamine in wheat gluten added to mass-produced dog and cat foods, it is the most likely cause. Pet owners report symptoms that are commonly associated with renal failure, which could be explained by the ammonia that may result from the digestion of the melamine.
Good luck in your decision. I chose "NO".
better off knowing what you are getting sweety
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