I buy more online than otherwise.
I have had hundreds of troublefree ebay transactions, buy from various chandlers, even bought standing rigging on line. Getting a sail repaired where entire transaction so far has been on-line, and will close same way.
But there are traps. Most are avoided by using commonsense. Is that any different to dealing face to face? Are they all troublefree?
On shoes: my deck shoes - Ebay
My best shoes: online
My wellies: online
Most shoes in my cupboard - online
My current seaboots: bought in person at a chandler - failed in 3or 4 years!
What would you do. (last question about shoes, promise)?
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Re: What would you do. (last question about shoes, promise)?
Geoff.
"Contender" Rival 32: Roseneath in winter, Mooring off Gourock in summer.
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Re: What would you do. (last question about shoes, promise)?
If you have have a favourite pair of shoes, do you wear them all the time, quite often, from time to time, or just for special occasions?
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Re: What would you do. (last question about shoes, promise)?
I'm having trouble thinking of anything sufficiently interesting or witty to persuade Nick to get rid of this Merkin shoe nonsense.
Could this become the forum's version of Private Eye's "Me and my spoon"?
Could this become the forum's version of Private Eye's "Me and my spoon"?
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Re: What would you do. (last question about shoes, promise)?
DaveS wrote:I'm having trouble thinking of anything sufficiently interesting or witty to persuade Nick to get rid of this Merkin shoe nonsense.
Could this become the forum's version of Private Eye's "Me and my spoon"?
Just ask him what steps he's taking
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FOR THEY ARE THE ONES WHO LET IN THE LIGHT
FOR THEY ARE THE ONES WHO LET IN THE LIGHT

