Buy Cheap Red Laser Modules from Hong Kong on eBay

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the pricing and sourcing of red laser modules available on eBay, particularly those from Hong Kong. Participants explore the reasons behind the low prices, the nature of the products, and the implications for buyers.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant humorously notes the low auction price of $0.10 for red laser modules, reflecting on their previous purchase experience and the typical market price range of $20-$40.
  • Another participant mentions finding similar products for $10, suggesting that the auction price is likely a strategy to attract attention and initiate bidding.
  • A participant confirms their purchase at $0.10, expressing confidence in their decision and the excitement of the deal.
  • One participant questions the prevalence of cheap products from Hong Kong, speculating that they may be factory seconds or less desirable items that sellers hope to auction off.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying opinions on the reasons for the low prices, with some suggesting marketing strategies while others speculate on product quality. There is no consensus on the underlying causes of the pricing phenomenon.

Contextual Notes

Participants discuss assumptions about product quality and seller motivations, but these remain unresolved and depend on individual interpretations of the auction dynamics.

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item2c5d29dec6&item=190541586118&nma=true&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&si=CUvV0KrnG5%252BmS3yd59cihNAao3M%253D

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$.10. I'm silly.

I wonder why stuff like this happens. Why are these things sold so cheaply. I bought a 10 pack of red laser modules a year or so ago and they all worked and paid like $2 out of some place in hong kong on ebay. Then again I didn't really use them much.

If you're wondering, these things typically go for around $20-$40. It's really one of those "I can imagine various things I'd want to play around with using one of these, but I don't really want to plunk down $40" and then BOOM, eBay is like "hai baybay, want some sexah $.10 auction action? DO MEH" and I DID IT. I'm so WIN.
 
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I found them for 10 dollars online, still a big difference!

The auction starts at $0.10, but I am sure it won't sell for that. The rest of them listed are going for around 7-15 dollars. I think it's just to get the sellers name at the top of a search as well as start a lucrative auction probably with a reserve.
 
QuarkCharmer said:
The auction starts at $0.10, but I am sure it won't sell for that. The rest of them listed are going for around 7-15 dollars. I think it's just to get the sellers name at the top of a search as well as start a lucrative auction probably with a reserve.

I already bought it at $.10. It's a done deal. THE DIE HAS BEEN CAST.

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I need to reignite this thread.

So seriously, how come I find so many cheap cheap cheap things coming out of hong kong? I asked someone who kinda supported what I figured; they're probably factory seconds and have some stupid blemish on them or maybe I just happened to get a product that no one else really was looking at and the seller thought people would bid it up. *Shrug*.

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