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Used Surfboards
If you want to enjoy all the fun of owning a surfboard but don't want to pay full price for a new one, it sounds like
used surfboards are what you are looking for. Most of these used surfboards have been kept in great shape by their owners,
since most are involved in this sport for the passion, not the chance to destroy their equipment. There are thousands of
used surfboards available on the web right now, mostly from people who have upgraded their tools recently.
Here is a recently posted sample ad on ebay:
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- Custom Kaysen Surf Designs surfboard
- 6' 4" T - 18 3/8" W - 2 1/4" Th
- glassed on tri fin set up
- in very good condtion
- no major dings
- all dings have been professionally repaired
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water tight and ready to ride
- in the photos you will see the middle fin has been had repairs done to it but it has been professionally fixed and is as strong if not stronger than originally.
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shaped by Chris Kaysen of Kaysen Surf Designs in San Clemente, CA
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leash plug with string
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free bar of wax
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we will ship this board but be aware of high shipping costs due to this being and oversized package.
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will meet anywhere in Orange County to deliver it
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this is a really good board, so good luck
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1. Many items on internet auction are being auctioned. A good strategy often is to wait until the auction is near its end before bidding. That way, your bid has less chance of being topped by someone else.
2. Try to avoid counter-bidding. This strategy can raise prices unnecessarily.
3. On eBay, the payment exchange is left up to the buyer and seller. Whenever possible, use a credit card, because it protects you from losing your money outright. If for any reason you don't get the item, or it arrives broken or in a condition other than promised, you then have the credit card company on your side.
4. Don't jump in too fast. Take time to browse through lots of comparable items, to get a sense of what's out there.
5. Start slowly. Begin your internet auction adventure by buying a low-priced item.
6. Set the maximum price that you will pay for the item. Sometimes during an auction, buyers get caught up in the "competition." If you think of the auction in these terms, you could easily end up overpaying.
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