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Default Is this a deal or a rip off... - 06-23-2003, 07:27 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... tegory=588

A British DPM Camo Kevlar vest cover, for $20 us, plus $7 shipping. I could put some home-made cotton or foam inserts into it and use it for airsoft, which it would be great for seeing as I'm considering with going with a British infantry kit (I LOVE the L85A2 biggrin: ). So, is it worth it (seeing as it's just a fabric cover, and could be home-made for less if I could get my hands on some DPM material) or is it a rip-off?
  
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Default Re: Is this a deal or a rip off... - 06-23-2003, 07:29 PM

[quote="redhawk_six":fb517]I LOVE the L85A2 biggrin:[/quote:fb517]


You're the first I know whose said something like that. I say 20 bucks for a vest cover is pretty good.
  
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Default Re: Is this a deal or a rip off... - 06-23-2003, 07:36 PM

[quote=Innoxx][quote="redhawk_six":31ad8]I LOVE the L85A2 biggrin:[/quote]


You're the first I know whose said something like that. I say 20 bucks for a vest cover is pretty good.[/quote:31ad8]

Yeah, it seems like a good price, but, mind you, it's in american dollars, and there's shipping, so it'll probably end up costing around $30-$40 Canadian.

I think I might contact Daves Surplus ([url="http://www.davesarmysurplus.com"]http://www.davesarmysurplus.com[/url]) and see how much he would sell a used Brit. DPM vest cover for before placing any bids.
  
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Default 06-23-2003, 07:38 PM

i say rip off, ask for pictures of him holding it or something, cuz the pic there is one from a website or something
  
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Default 06-23-2003, 07:40 PM

use u as a human test dummy as we fire rounds into ur chest.
  
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Default 06-23-2003, 07:40 PM

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i say rip off, ask for pictures of him holding it or something, cuz the pic there is one from a website or something
yeah, it could be, or it could be from a digital camera, those things produce some pretty good quality images.
  
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Default 06-23-2003, 07:48 PM

[quote="redhawk_six":a5054]
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i say rip off, ask for pictures of him holding it or something, cuz the pic there is one from a website or something
yeah, it could be, or it could be from a digital camera, those things produce some pretty good quality images.[/quote:a5054]

Yeah but not to many people take pictures of the stuff they sell on ebay on a white backround. Make sure this guy doesn't rip you off
  
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Default 06-23-2003, 07:54 PM

Yeah, that's another risk of ebay, fake auctions. Think I'll contact daves surplus and see if he's got any kicking around, I plan on get my DPM BDUs and helmet there anyway.

Anyone know a good site to find british military gear at a good price?
  
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Default 06-23-2003, 08:02 PM

well seeing how about almost 200 other people are pleased with his transactions he cant be doing wrong
  
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Default 06-23-2003, 08:07 PM

I think is a rip off because buying a vest is pointless IMO. I mean, what are you going to do? Go out and brag about it? I rather spend a good ol' 20 on something else..more..important.
  
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Default 06-23-2003, 08:09 PM

....like a couple of peyote buttons.
  
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Default 06-23-2003, 08:49 PM

Look at the guys "profile" before you make assumptions. First, he's a "power-seller" and he has 99% positive feedback which is excellent. So you're un-likely to get ripped off by this guy.

So shut the fuck up Sclass12, god you piss me off you retarded bastard.
  
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Default 06-23-2003, 08:59 PM

That what I was saying Zap.
  
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Default 06-23-2003, 09:33 PM

Ahah! It could be a rip off after all.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... gory=13981

Here's one for 4.99 GBP, that's just under $12 Canadian, and that other one is selling for $20 US, which is close to $30 Canadian, although, shipping to BC, Canada from the UK costs twice as much as shipping from Washington state... eek:

On the other hand, this guy's got 100% positive feedback.
  
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Default 06-23-2003, 09:38 PM

Good lord.... A real kevlar helmet with cover in good condition for only $40 CDN... ed: Too bad shipping costs more than the helmet... cry:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... tegory=135
  
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