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Rosebud
New member
Username: Rosebud
Post Number: 6
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Friday, July 21, 2006 - 02:17 pm: | 
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I've been browsing on ebay--lots of inexpensive paddles (not that saving money is my main concern).
But something tells me five bucks is TOO cheap. Has anyone purchased a paddle on ebay?
Then there's the whole feedback thing to consider. |
Tammynx
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Tammynx
Post Number: 936
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, July 21, 2006 - 02:19 pm: |
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I've purchased several spanking items on e-bay. I haven't bought any paddles that were that cheap...but I've seen a few.
Check out the persons feedback and see what others have said. There just isn't a sure fire way to know if it is to cheap or not. |
Pinkcheeks
Advanced Spanko
Username: Pinkcheeks
Post Number: 692
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Friday, July 21, 2006 - 03:46 pm: |
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I have used ebay a lot, but not for paddles - although I did check out "butter paddles" wow ---
We have several paddles - leather and wood, but they were not $5.00 . I agree with Tammy - check out the feedback 
"Thought I WAS being a good girl...really I did!"
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Blistering_blonde
Spanko
Username: Blistering_blonde
Post Number: 333
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, July 21, 2006 - 09:00 pm: |
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I have bought ....paddles and straps ..for $5.00 ..
(I coul get almost identical ones in my country for a savings of only $185.99
the stitching on the leather ones hold up ....and the paddles offer ALOT of sting ...BUT .do not buy unless you read feedback report first ..my seller was great ..but the shipping cost $45.00 for 6 items ...where there real shipping cost was $6.00
He asked what I needed , timidly gave it at first, now he just knows.
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Tammynx
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Tammynx
Post Number: 940
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 10:59 am: |
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What country are you in Blonde?? $185 for $5 dollar paddles??? Most confusing |
Tplayer
Spanko
Username: Tplayer
Post Number: 154
Registered: 05-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 01:55 pm: |
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I have bought paddles on ebay and have been pleased with them. They are lighter implements.
It's all a matter of perspective
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Blistering_blonde
Spanko
Username: Blistering_blonde
Post Number: 335
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 04:32 pm: |
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Canada .Tammy and thats what they charge here due to its frowned on and the sex stores will charge a super high inflation
He asked what I needed , timidly gave it at first, now he just knows.
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Tammynx
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Tammynx
Post Number: 942
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 04:45 pm: |
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YIKES you need to get someone in the states to shop for you!! |
Blistering_blonde
Spanko
Username: Blistering_blonde
Post Number: 336
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 04:53 pm: |
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LOL thats why I stick to e-bay ...cheap ..good quility (upon reading feedbacks of course) ...and should I wear them out ..or have them broken on me ..no big deal ...
mind you i love, after the leather ones break in ...that stiff new leather, may be nice in a car ..but over my tushie ...epppp no thank you.
Go for the ebay paddle ..you will enjoy what you get ..
He asked what I needed , timidly gave it at first, now he just knows.
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Rosebud
New member
Username: Rosebud
Post Number: 8
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 09:29 pm: |
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Thanks for these responses! I may give it a try if I can find someone with good feedback.
It feels a little riskier to order something through ebay though in terms of privacy. I THINK that some sellers can block an item from showing up in the buyer's feedback but I'm not sure.
Too bad about Canadian sex stores! I just found a wonderful one run by very nice, friendly women. They don't have much for spankos though. |
Blistering_blonde
Spanko
Username: Blistering_blonde
Post Number: 338
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, July 23, 2006 - 12:56 am: |
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OH my seller had a button just below the picture that HIDES your identy ..most do so your bid comes up to others as PRIVATE ..and feedback ....never showed the item either .it was mailed to me as .leather belt
(good too becouse the mailman really STARED at the word to read it)
heck a crop is 95 here in sex stores ..no wonder we went to the farm supply store and 7.99 later OUCH
He asked what I needed , timidly gave it at first, now he just knows.
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Sky
New member
Username: Sky
Post Number: 19
Registered: 06-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 23, 2006 - 04:26 am: |
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I have a similar problem here in the UK - there are many places where spankos are frowned on - mostly, Brits are still so bloody prudish. It sucks.
I've bought a couple of nice/nasty crops at our local Farming Supplies store. I only get away with it 'cos they know my DD rides  |
Rosebud
New member
Username: Rosebud
Post Number: 9
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 01:36 pm: |
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Okay, I bought one for 5.75 plus shipping! |
Tammynx
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Tammynx
Post Number: 960
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 03:48 pm: |
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Let us know what you think of it when you get it!! |
Rosebud
New member
Username: Rosebud
Post Number: 10
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 09:12 pm: |
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I hope we get a chance to use it! The communication stuff is going really well, but with the kids around all the time no actual spanking is happening. |
Tammynx
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Tammynx
Post Number: 964
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 09:46 pm: |
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I know all about the kids thing...I have the same problem at my house!! You have to be creative!! |
Ladygator2904
Spanko
Username: Ladygator2904
Post Number: 227
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 11:45 am: |
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I have bought several paddles from ebay, one was a 99 yr old fraternity paddle 6 bucks.. man does that one sting! Another, smaller paddle, made with quality feels kind of like a hairbrush, same size shape ( I become email penpals with this seller,, gREAT person..) I convinced him to make a paddle with holes, copied and pasted an expensive paddle to him, I now have the prototype... hallelujah.. you ane gonna want one of these. From another seller I purchased a vintage racquet ball paddle , wooden with holes.. I absolutely HATE this one,, too heavy and stings like heck... I keep threatening to throw it out! lol... good luck bidding
A woman`s heart may be filled with an ocean of secrets but mine have all been released and I have a sore bottom to prove it!
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Rosebud
New member
Username: Rosebud
Post Number: 13
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 06:16 pm: |
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Okay, it came and I guess I got what I paid for!
The leather is pretty cheap and the sides of the handle are rough so it isn't all that comfy to hold. Not that I'll be holding it but still.
It's cute though. Heart shaped. I don't think I want to start my husband out with a scary looking implement. |
Tammynx
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Tammynx
Post Number: 981
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 09:45 am: |
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Thanks for letting us know. As long as you can use it I guess its okay. Maybe there is a way to soften the sides?? |
Ma_vie_en_rose
Spanko
Username: Ma_vie_en_rose
Post Number: 194
Registered: 01-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 12:20 pm: |
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I've found that their's a lower quality in things you buy in a sex store anyhow. Like I know my favorite store (only 1000 miles away from me  ) sells riding crops for 35 dollars (US) whereas if you go to a tack shop, you can get them for 12-20. They seem to be more built to last at a tack shop.
but then, you can't buy paddles there. I'd agree, read the feedback and definitely check the shipping. You get that all the time on e-bay. An "amazing deal" but then ridiculous shipping. It's how professional sellers compensate for offering such cheap items. :/ |
Vixen
New member
Username: Vixen
Post Number: 7
Registered: 08-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 10:42 pm: |
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They sell some stuff that you can use on new cowboy boots to soften the leather. Sorry but I can't remember what it is called. Saddle soap might work also. Good Luck with it. |
Bethie
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Bethie
Post Number: 1072
Registered: 04-2005
| | Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006 - 04:31 am: |
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I love ebay but you really should be careful about what you buy there. To be honest, for leather goods you should save up and buy quality products. I like a good bargain as well as anyone, but when it comes to my leather toys, I've always been better off spending the money and buying from an established fetish site. The one exception I've found is if you want a good riding crop, then you need to go to a good tack shop. I guess that's to be expected though.
I've gotten some great stuff from JT's Stockroom, Extreme Restraints, and Leather Thorn Paddles. I love my lovely rose paddle from John at Leather Thorn (leatherthornpaddles.homestead.com). It's a great beginner's paddle as well as wonderful for gg spankings. |
Rosebud
New member
Username: Rosebud
Post Number: 14
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006 - 08:04 am: |
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I think I'll hold off on the cheap leather purchases in the future. The paddle just isn't sensual at all and leather really ought to be!
Of course we may never get to use ANY paddles. I was really looking forward to this week--both kids were supposed to be out of the house during the day--but we had to ground one of them. Arrgghhh. |
Vixen
New member
Username: Vixen
Post Number: 12
Registered: 08-2006
| | Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006 - 08:34 am: |
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I am so sorry, I know just how you feel. I had wonderful plans for the weekend, and then ended up with 10 (yes that is TEN) kids here. My poor husband gave up and went to a football game. I am so glad school is starting back and that we saved a couple of vacation days. We are planning some mini-vacations right here at home.
8 wonderful kid free hours, plus he'll actually be getting paid to stay home and spank me
What a wonderful life! |
Pinkcheeks
Advanced Spanko
Username: Pinkcheeks
Post Number: 737
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006 - 10:54 am: |
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10??
TEN!!???#$@@! 
Both of my kids live 1800 miles away (both are grown now) Daughter moved in Oct, and son moved in Nov...I found it hard with the one in the house (and half the time he was never home - ahhh, the life of a 23 year old!) I can not possibly fathom 10!!! You are a saint!! 
I hope hubby took all of them to the game with him!!
Glad to hear you will have some "mini" vacations at home - sometimes those are the best!
"Thought I WAS being a good girl...really I did!"
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Vixen
New member
Username: Vixen
Post Number: 14
Registered: 08-2006
| | Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006 - 01:12 pm: |
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Nope he deserted me the scoundrel and most of them were teenagers. I have them at home ranging from 5-15 yrs. old. My house or rather my back yard seems to be the hang-out of choice at the moment, but that is OK at least that away I know where they are at and who they are with! But man am I looking forward to those vacation days |
Tammynx
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Tammynx
Post Number: 1033
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006 - 01:55 pm: |
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Vixen its the same here. I seem to be the house of choice too. But I'm with you at leaset I know where they are and what they are doing.
Have fun with the "mini" vacations. Wish I had a few coming up!!! |
Fireman_chris
Spanko
Username: Fireman_chris
Post Number: 138
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006 - 06:44 pm: |
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Only implement I've bought on eBay was a long-handled bathbrush. At the time, it was the only one I could find that was a single piece of wood, and its one of my favorite implements.
As you slide down the banisters of life
may the splinters never point the wrong way.
Old Irish Proverb
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Tammynx
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Tammynx
Post Number: 1040
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 - 02:16 pm: |
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I guess I need to do some ebay shopping. |
Amarie
New member
Username: Amarie
Post Number: 24
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 01:42 am: |
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Always check the shipping on eBay, and keep in mind that eBay will pull ANY auction with BDSM or any references to BDSM in it (often including adult spanking). So sometimes you have to be a little creative when you look. |
Amarie
New member
Username: Amarie
Post Number: 25
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 01:43 am: |
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Oh also, when checking out someone's eBay feedback, not only is their % important (keep in mind that no one can really avoid negative feedback), what is more important to me is how they DEAL with negative and/or neutral feedback they've received. If they spazz out, call the bidder/seller names, etc, sometimes it is best to move on.
I've been selling/buyinig on eBay since the Spring of 1999, so don't mind me. I can spout off about it for ages. :D |
Fireman_chris
Spanko
Username: Fireman_chris
Post Number: 140
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 12:39 pm: |
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I also like to look for patterns in feedback, particularly the negatives. I had a bad experience with a seller...got an item that wasn't the same as what was originally listed. I'd only looked at his feedback percentage, which was in the high 90s considering he'd received several thousand feedbacks in total. However, after getting the bad item, I found at least 6 other buyers who'd been sent the exact same misrepresented item I had (I did of course include the item numbers for these in my "Item Not Received" complaint with eBay).
As you slide down the banisters of life
may the splinters never point the wrong way.
Old Irish Proverb
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Atomicpuppy
Junior Spanko
Username: Atomicpuppy
Post Number: 62
Registered: 08-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 05:46 pm: |
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I've had a lot of experience buying and selling on ebay.This site is open to nearly everyone so therefore you take a chance in buying anything.
Whatever you do you will always be taking a chance.My advice is to research any item you want and then look on ebay.Sometimes ebay is not the cheapest site though.Always check feedback and try not to pay by cash or cheque.Use Paypal.
It's a lot better. |
Tammynx
Moderator/Spanking Aficionado
Username: Tammynx
Post Number: 1051
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 11:11 am: |
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I do a lot of buying on ebay as well. I've only had a couple of problems and got my money back both times. Feedback is important but sometimes you still get taken even with good feedback.
You have to decide how badly you want something.
Sometimes you just have to take a chance!! |
Brennarose
New member
Username: Brennarose
Post Number: 2
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Friday, December 15, 2006 - 08:52 pm: |
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I bought two paddles on EBAY. One ended up at $8 plus shipping and the other $5 plus shipping. The oak hairbrush paddle was good quality, heavy and packs an incredible sting. My husband's new favorite implement. The leather paddle was not all that great, too light and not comfortable. I would purchase from the first guy again anytime though |
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