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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/webs-Web_Services-All-Merchants-uBid_Online_Auction Recent reviews written about uBid Online Auction en-us 80 80 http://www.epinions.com/webs-Web_Services-All-Merchants-uBid_Online_Auction http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/41/4e/websWeb_ServicesAllMerchantsuBid_Online_Auction1-resized80.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_457182449284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author yardmandave - Just bought some coins from UBID.  They certainly were not of the quality that was depicted in the photographs.  I also noticed that pictures of some coins were not of the item that was being bid on (what a joke).  The come-on is that the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~457182449284 Thu, 8 Jan 2009 23:35:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_457182449284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_452545580676?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mablackwell - One word: AWFUL. Details: Shipping charges are very high, Customer Service is terrible, and shipping is very slow. It has been 2 weeks since my auction closed, for which I paid $18.95, and I not only do I not have my item, but I also do not have a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~452545580676 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:37:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_452545580676?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_420322774660?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author bprestwood - Ubid is a very misleading company do not put a $500 value on something worth $60. The Megxon Digital Camera they are selling is a Joke. Go look at the ad. Make you feel like your getting a good deal. Very unhappy with a company that does not protect... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~420322774660 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:00:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_420322774660?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_419144765060?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mcohrs - I too am a past user of uBid. For example, I purchased a used PVR video player/recorder - good price, good delivery. Next day I purchased a cell phone for $46, or I should say I paid for one, never received it. Complained to uBid - they said they would... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~419144765060 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:11:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_419144765060?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_405880016516?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author flurpo - PLEASE READ-- uBid does not take returns on defective merchandise if they can get a manufactures warranty on it. The website is setup to give you the impression that you are bidding on a working product. Most appear to be refurbished or "as is". You are... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~405880016516 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:08:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_405880016516?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_404018597508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author _143143 - HORRIBLE Customer Service..the most worrest site in the world.i suggest don't buy any item from UBID. delivery speed is very low. my overall satisfaction is completely... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~404018597508 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:05:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_404018597508?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_360479231620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author rainey13 - I had the winning bid on a watch in one of the Express Auctions. It went into "overtime" which is a stupid concept, but I was aware of it, and I still "won." Shipping charges were way too high, but I had factored that into my maximum bid so I wasn't... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~360479231620 Fri, 11 May 2007 15:38:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_360479231620?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_357047307908?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author skepsis - What a JOKE !!! I won the auction, I payed 2nd DAY shipping, hopping it will arrive in time to make it a gift for my father's b-day, and I waited and waited and...nothing !!! Few more day of waiting, I contacted Ubid to ask where's my product and guess... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~357047307908 Fri, 4 May 2007 01:10:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_357047307908?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_345884888708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dralim - BUYER BEWARE uBid is ripping people off on a MASSIVE scale. Even if you are one of the lucky buyers who gets 1) what you ordered, 2) unbroken, 3) on time, you will still be paying more for a product than you could elsewhere. Let me make this very... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~345884888708 Mon, 9 Apr 2007 23:08:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_345884888708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_292333850244?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author lakeeffectsnow - Unless you like shady "certified" merchants with shoddy merchandise, horrible customer service, and a company that solves any issues you may present by cancelling your account, stay away from uBid. I remember having a great experience with uBid a number... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~292333850244 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 14:39:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_292333850244?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_264497041028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author techy1 - Customer service is terrible. Repeated emails were ignored and a phone call resulted in a basic blow off of "we're processing your order now." A week later and it still not filled and the tracking information is bogus. They charged my credit card... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~264497041028 Mon, 23 Oct 2006 15:28:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_264497041028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_229522247300?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author piotrpiotr1 - UBid is a place where you risk to save some dollars. If everything is fine, then it is nice place to shop. But if there is a problem - you lose a lot! What may go wrong (I describe my own experiences)? Your credit card processing may last 3 days for one... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~229522247300 Wed, 3 May 2006 21:54:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_229522247300?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_221576007300?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author missgonzales - sloughy service slow delivery even when merchandise is on hand be aware there is a 25 fee when for rejected online credit... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~221576007300 Fri, 3 Mar 2006 14:28:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_221576007300?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_218155028100?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author flipsideup - Purchased Sony desktop computer at excellent price. The product did not come as specified missing some of the stated hardware. 250 of these units were sold on this auction. Customer service addressed the problem by issuing a credit of $50.00 to Credit... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~218155028100 Thu, 19 Jan 2006 01:33:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_218155028100?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_215091613316?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author sbachilo - Ubid.com was a relatively decent company just a few years ago. Some items could be bought for a lower price, and there was a range of good refurbished brand-name electronics and computers. Something is still there, while it is much more difficult to find... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~215091613316 Fri, 23 Dec 2005 15:51:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_215091613316?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_214037401220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author johnnie246 - Unfortunatly they use the most inconvenient shipping method (FED EX Ground) and their return policy is expensive. I'm sorry I tried someone other than... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~214037401220 Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:30:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_214037401220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_190727687812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author borgman1 - Not only did the product purchased not come as advertised, it was defective. Ubid refuses to replace the product. Stay far, far away from... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~190727687812 Sat, 23 Jul 2005 19:50:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_190727687812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_185996971652?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author carey934 - As with any auction site, you should know exactly what you are looking for (model number) and what it generally sells for to know if you are getting a deal. I ordered a refurbed Casio Z40 digital camera from them and it was a very smooth transaction... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~185996971652 Mon, 13 Jun 2005 20:39:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_185996971652?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_182327414404?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author catsniff - The site navigation is klunky, but if you're looking for large lots of cheap-o stuff, here it is. The goods are hit-or-miss, meaning you'll probably find generally what you're looking for, but it mightn't be the exact brand or style. Delivery is slow:... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~182327414404 Fri, 6 May 2005 02:19:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_182327414404?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_180933398148?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tennesseeguy - We purchased phone through Ubid described as 'used'. This was one of their 'Ubid merchants'. We won the auction ($16 for the phone and $12 for shipping - shipping is a big rip off) but when the phone arrived, it was not just used, it didn't even work... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~180933398148 Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:03:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_180933398148?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_175531789956?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jeffreyz_ - I've purchased from uBid several times over the past 5 years. What started out as a good product has become so so. I won't be buying from them again. Delivery speed is OK, accuracy poor on my last order, customer service fair. Overall satisfaction fair... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~175531789956 Fri, 4 Mar 2005 17:02:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_175531789956?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_169253637764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author surfer_bruce - Purchase made four years ago. Use to appear as a public auction site similar to Ebay, but you later find out that you are basically involved with UBid itself. Also, as others have said, Customer Service is a joke, easy enough to order, if a Tennessee... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~169253637764 Wed, 12 Jan 2005 08:00:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_169253637764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_167074041476?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author brbum - It's very easy (too easy) for UBID to obtain your personal financial information without any apparent way for you to delete that information if you choose to stop participating. I've participated in 1, and only 1 auction. It's too easy for the unaware... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~167074041476 Mon, 27 Dec 2004 22:21:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_167074041476?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_162712882820?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ranils - I have purchased a refurbished lap top for $1000 almost $200 less from the original price for a new equipment. Felt like an amazing deal. But when the laptop arrived, I was shocked to see a piece of junk with full of scratches in the body and screen. I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~162712882820 Tue, 23 Nov 2004 23:27:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_162712882820?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_146190470788?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author afspacevet - I have purchased a number of items from U-Bid and have not experienced any problems. My last purchase arrived at my doorstep in three days and in good working order as expected. I would recommend that you pay attention to the details. For example, if... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~146190470788 Sat, 3 Jul 2004 13:16:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_146190470788?linkin_id=8003929