I think I'm going to start a support group called "eBay Addicts Anonymous (EAA)."
I've bought a whole slew of stuff that I could probably do without over the last month or so, with the only reason being, "But I'm saving so much money than if I bought it new!"
For example: Sketchers bike shoes. Don't necessarily need (although they will be extremely handy when I use them for biking to work), but wanted. Boogaloo boots for Cody - great price, and they're very durable and will last a long time. (Hey, he needs them.) New/used fly sheet for him to wear while I'm washing/repairing his old one.
The list goes on. Hopefully I'll be able to curb my habit and also sell some of the stuff that I don't use/need.
Either way, it's hard not to justify buying items that are at a great price used, or will end up costing you less than if you got in your car and bought it new. [flips tabs on web browser.] Oooh - an LL Bean backpack! Must… resist!
October 9th, 2005 at 12:03 am
Hi! I did a google search on ebay addicts and came up with your blog. I too am an addict, just this past month or so. Before that I can count on one hand the amount of items I purchased between 2000 and now. I don't know what happened. I've spent almost $500 on stuff and that doesn't even include the price of shipping! I am going to have to tone it down b/c my family and I are so broke as it is without all this stuff I've bought that I could do without. Some of the stuff I can write off as an employment expense (toys that is, as I operate a daycare in my home) Some of the stuff is for my hubby (birthday gifts, stocking stuffers) But mostly its all about me…books, perfume….CD's. I need some serious help!
November 24th, 2005 at 11:31 am
I too, searched for eBay addiction and found your blog. There should definitely be an “eBay Addicts Anonymous (EAA)â€, I am another soul hooked! Jewelry is my downfall, I have a nice collection already. I just need to stop searching, but it's so hard. I also use the excuse that it is such a good price…
December 6th, 2005 at 7:58 pm
I too am adicted. I look for stuff and use the excuse that it is such a great find, one of kind, that I have to bid on it, and get upset if outbid at that last second…I don't need the books, accordions and other things I've bought…I can't stop searching though…I see a book a I think I've got to save it from those who'll just display it and not appreciate it…It's a piece of history and on and on. I too have put my family in dire straights, although my stuff has been in many ways been comvered by my book allowance…I promise myself to stop but than look again, oh there's an icelandic prayer book, I've got to save it…Thanks for your blog
February 28th, 2006 at 2:32 am
I too got the ebay fever within the last two months…so much easier than taking my 16 month old out shopping~~but so hard to stop. It's like "the endless store"…you want it…well…it's out there. I was flabbergasted recently when purchasing 1–yes–1–outfit at Gymboree and it cost me nearly 60.00!! I bought a "whole lot" of very cute baby clothes in great condition for the same price on ebay! My summer shopping is done! 25.00 bucks for 1 printer cartridge at Office Depot…buys me 12 remanufactured at ebay! I wouln't be surprised to find ebay as the dominant mode of selling within 20 years. Also, unless it's a true OOAK, you always know that if you miss it this time, you'll find it again.
But I have completed 37 transactions in two months…and while I have not put my family in any kind of financial difficulty…I happen to think it's also environmentally friendly. Think of all the stuff that people don't use, but would otherwise go into a landfill if people didn't have a way to trade stuff! I keep my boxes from items received and recycle them with items that I sell! I think you just have to keep perspective. I like to think of it as a way of having community property, and I'm renting the items for awhile, and eventually, I'll put them back out there…(it's just the staying up til three in the morning with endless fascinating searches that kills me…)
October 29th, 2006 at 11:52 am
I TO HAVE A EBAY ADDICTION,IT STARTED AS A WAY TO SAVE MONEY ON THOSE THINGS THAT I WAS GOING TO BUY ANYWAY,BUT HAS TURNED OUT TO BE VERY EXPENSIVE.IN THE LAST 7 MONTHES I HAVE BOUGHT A MOTORCYLE,TRUCK AND WAY MANY MORE THINGS TO LIST,BUT PROBABLE SOMEWHERE AROUND 26 THOUSAND BUCKS!NOW I CAN'T EVEN GET ON THE COMPUTER WITHOUT OPENING A SEPRATE WINDOW JUST FOR EBAY SEARCHES.I WONDER NOW WHAT I USED TO DO ONLINE BEFORE EBAY!
November 17th, 2006 at 10:53 am
When you start EAA please email me, I need to join.
Today the alarm buzzed in the morning and I realized I was having a nightmare where I bid for loads of items before going to bed and I woke up to find that I had won them all (hence I had to pay them all).
Well I woke up, logged in and… nightmare came kinda true.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
Thanks for listening
March 14th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
I am so glad I am not alone in this. We do need a group or something. I am in the process of closing my ebay acct. I know, I know I can just open another in a different email, but closing my "established" and "respected" account is a first step for me. I am addicted to pursed, harley and jewelry. Got to stop. Most of this stuff I can do with out….. Thanks!!
July 19th, 2008 at 4:57 am
Ebay addiction by longtime friend has devastated her life and deeply hurt her family & friends that love her from the deception & lies & demand for loans. It is recently costing her her job. She has extensively borrowed from us all w/o repaying..even demanding funds from a handicapped friend on govt asst of abt $600/mo, sighting medical expense needs, though it is mostly for EBAY. Addicted for almost 7 years now and has little desire to stop, as she spends $1000-$2000/monthly. She is on EBAY hours each day & nite 7 days a wk. She has allowed EBAY to destroy the honest, caring person she once way to others.
November 19th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
hey eaa would be great i would join without a dobt i need some HELP! let us no whats happening with that.
March 4th, 2009 at 2:18 am
If a support group becomes available, I would love to know about it. I bid on all kinds of things that I don't need; it helps me escape from my everyday life and my depression, but I really shouldn't be doing it.
April 2nd, 2009 at 1:58 am
Substance Abuse Center
April 2nd, 2009 at 2:10 am
Addiction is basically a attraction to something which forces you to get more involved towards its activities. Youth is generally found addicted to one or more activities which is going to harm them in return.Now in these days youth is found being addicted to drugs and alcohols in the same way they are addicted to ebay whish is internet addiction and bidding online.It is sheer waste of time and money.
Amy Cooper
Substance Abuse Center
May 5th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
I too am an addict. What hooked me is AuctionStud (www.auctionstud.com). It immediately sends me an email when something new that I'm looking for is listed on eBay. If it has a good BIN, I pounce on it. I've gotten so many great deals, however, now I have all this stuff that I really don't need! I can't stop myself…
Alan