Shopping online, senior Josh Eaeret avoids the hassles of retail stores. Several students and facu lty members used eBay and other online sites to buy items at bargain prices. (Photo by April Clem) Shirley Stephen-Fife, Scotland Juliana StevenS-litlle Rock. Ark. Briana Stinnett-searcy. Ark. Keith Stobaugh-Morrilton. Ark. Jarod StokeS-Monroe, La. Shannon Stratton-Kernersville, N.C. Amelia StrealY-Tigard, are. Adam StrouSe-Selinsgrove, Pa. Humberto SUareZ-Managua, Nicaragua Dustin Sullivan-Winfield, Pa. Matt Summitt-Paragould, Ark. Benjamin Swain-Kokomo, Ind. Kristi SweeneY-lillie Rock, Ark. Melanie Switzer-Flint, Mich. Becky Tankersley-searcy, Ark. Tara TarOle-Upland, Calif. Adam Taylor-Paris, Texas Brittany Taylor-Avon, Ind. Joel Taylor-Rossville, Ga. Laura Taylor-Lucas, Texas Michael Taylor- McAllen, Texas Julie TewS-Tomball, Texas Malina Thiede-Highland Village, Texas Adam ThomaS-Nashville, Tenn. • • 126 people II Dr. Mike James, ch airman of the communication department, by– passed car dealerships and bought a Mazda Miata using eBay. In fact, he bought two. "I've always had cars like Miatas. I've had three Fiats over the years and I wanted to get another one," James said. "I've bought a lot of things on eBay and I've always had a lot of su ccess. I've neve r been dis– appointed. Sometimes you know a car better on eBay than you know off a used car dealer because the'y' re required to give you fuLl descrip– tions and photographs." For some, eBay.com appeared to be the choice internet site for savings and bargains. eBay provided an elec– tronic auctioning system for prod– ucts posted online. Despite ·the savings, some stu– dents would not use the on line trad– ing site. Senior Nick Evans did not use online buying sites because he questioned the integrity. "You can't be assu red of the qual– ity of th e p roduct before you buy it," Evans said. "I like to be able to physically see what I am about to chase. It takes a certain trust to purchase something and I just don't have that trust." Some students encountered tive experiences using online ping sites like eBay. SeniorJel,ernyG.arlna,nIJUrclla,;e~ a laptop computer from an bidding site. He sent his money the seller, but never received laptop. After checking with the system,Garman found the --,, _.. _,. ...i ply did not send the perience cost G1,rnlallalmoSt ~j "After that experience, I cOI"si d~ there to be a much larger volved w ith making DUlrcha sel online," Garman said. While some shared bad ences w ith eBay, other stu seemed to be willing to take the to find rare and unusual items. " 1got an awesome deal on a motorcycle. It was an old r editionHonda," juniorSa"'"")." , , ,,1 said. "1was a little skeptical, but only had good experiences." -Ryall
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