Trust ebay for parts?

PurelyEsoteric

I'm looking around for a rear bumper and side skirts for my Golf and this set has caught my eye:
http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/store/product.php?xProd=3739&xSec=156
http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/store/product.php?xProd=3740&xSec=156
However, the same parts are also available on ebay for a fraction of the price:
http://cgi.ebay.ie/VW-GOLF-MK5-MK-V-5-SIDE-SKIRTS-SUPERB-LOOK_W0QQitemZ190204551658QQihZ009QQcategoryZ72208QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.ie/VW-GOLF-MK5-REAR-VALANCE-BUMPER-SPOILER-NEW_W0QQitemZ190204551671QQihZ009QQcategoryZ72208QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD4VQQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p1638.m124
My head says "Don't do it! You'll get scammed" but my wallet says "Yes please" .
What's the verdict on buying parts from ebay?

colm_mcm

there may be a lot of labour involved in making them fit, this is usually the case with non OEM kits.

PurelyEsoteric

I don't really mind the labour costs. It's the price difference between the store and ebay that's worrying me. It LOOKS like it's the same, but is it worth the risk?

Atomic Pineapple

I never had any problems with parts i got off ebay, i never got anything as big as a bumper set though, if you google the seller you might mind someone that has gotten them before and see what they thought

KidCapree

bought items for my MK4 off this particular seller. Carluvincriminals and the items were perfect. Fitted perfectly as well.

tossy

Id wager a bet that the Ebay ones are fibreglass while the awesome GTI ones are ABS plastic.

Vain

I bought my mk4 gti kit off Carluvincriminals 13 days ago.. So i can let you know how they come boxed up and stuff.. They told me 10 to 14 days i will get the product so hopefully il get it in the next few days...

colm_mcm

tossy wrote: »

Id wager a bet that the Ebay ones are fibreglass while the awesome GTI ones are ABS plastic.

They're made of GRP

roakey

i bought engine parts for my wrx, and they were all fine never had a prob with them, my mate bought a set of alloys off ebay and they were perfect aswell.

Vain

Got my kit from Carluvincriminals today bang on time.. Was packed not bad no damage so they a good seller so i say go with them and save yourself a few bob

PurelyEsoteric

Vain wrote: »

Got my kit from Carluvincriminals today bang on time.. Was packed not bad no damage so they a good seller so i say go with them and save yourself a few bob

That's good to hear. Can you tell me what the kit is made out of?
It looks like I'll only be buying the side skirts form them since they don't stock the ABT front valence. I've decided to go with a different rear bumper. It's nice and subtle and doesn't require a new exhaust to look good (http://www.msdesignuk.com/show/vw/Golf5/large1.jpg for those of you interested)

Vain

PurelyEsoteric wrote: »

That's good to hear. Can you tell me what the kit is made out of?
It looks like I'll only be buying the side skirts form them since they don't stock the ABT front valence. I've decided to go with a different rear bumper. It's nice and subtle and doesn't require a new exhaust to look good (http://www.msdesignuk.com/show/vw/Golf5/large1.jpg for those of you interested)

Its grp seems good enough

stecleary

is there a web site for carluvincriminals i googled them but the address dont work

Vain

stecleary wrote: »

is there a web site for carluvincriminals i googled them but the address dont work

Heres there ebay shop
http://stores.ebay.ie/carlovincriminals_W0QQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l1247