Is this monitor too good to be true? (Ebay decision time)

[Guywiththegun]

I have a 22" LCD that I settled on using for my cab, but its been getting to me that I can go bigger with the space I have (23.75" across), so I've kept an eye out on things. Seems if I put all this time, effort, and  money on something, I shouldn't settle with arguably the most important part.

I came across this on Ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Planar-LB2650W-26-Open-Frame-Monitor/122086387965

Only $100 and 1920x1200 (more viewable area for 4:3 games). Response time looks good. Contrast ratio looks good. Open frame so I can mount it pretty easily. I questioned the guy on scratches and he replied they have a bunch and will make sure i get a "clean" one. I looked up the dimensions and this thing is 23.3" wide, so it will fit perfectly while giving me the biggest screen I could fit in the cab.

Anyone see any red flags?

[Slippyblade]

Keep us in the loop on this.  That seems a  really good deal if it's legit.

[DeLuSioNal29]

Yeah, I'm tempted.  But would really like to see if first.

It's already de-cased so would be ideal for MAME.

DeL

[pbj]

Pull the trigger, gunman.

[ed12]

I pulled the "trigger" already

ed

[DeLuSioNal29]

I pulled the "trigger" already

ed

Saw that 2 people already did on the listing.   

Let us know what you think!

DeL

[Guywiththegun]

I ended up biting too. Hopefully it works out. I'll definitely report back.

[yotsuya]

The only thing I would be concerned about are the scratches. If they're really deep, they'll show. Other than that, yes, let us know how they work out.

[paigeoliver]

I wouldn't call $100 for a used monitor with the same 4:3 area as any old 21" CRT monitor that you can get off craigslist for $25 as too good to be true.

Given the choice between that and a 2005 era Viewsonic CRT, I would use the viewsonic every time.

[Guywiththegun]

I wouldn't call $100 for a used monitor with the same 4:3 area as any old 21" CRT monitor that you can get off craigslist for $25 as too good to be true.

Given the choice between that and a 2005 era Viewsonic CRT, I would use the viewsonic every time.

Its actually about the same as  the 4:3 area of a 23" monitor (if one even exists). I did my homework 

http://www.displaywars.com/23-inch-4x3-vs-26-inch-16x10

I gave up on CRTs for many reason. Outside of the hassle, weight, etc. I do intend to play things like Street Fighter 4 along with the classics.

[paigeoliver]

I gave up on CRTs for many reason. Outside of the hassle, weight, etc. I do intend to play things like Street Fighter 4 along with the classics.

If Street Fighter 4 had a native aspect ratio it would be 5:4, that is the only ratio that doesn't crop the backgrounds.

[pbj]

I've got a comparably sized 16:10 from Dell.  Games look great, minimal black bars.  Scratches will likely disappear behind tinted plexi.

[DeLuSioNal29]

If Street Fighter 4 had a native aspect ratio it would be 5:4, that is the only ratio that doesn't crop the backgrounds.

Mine looks fine on my 27" 4:3 CRT.  ~Hadouken!~

[SlammedNiss]

Anybody looking to buy one can get an additional $10 off today only (09/07) using coupon code C10FALLFLASH during checkout. Not my auction, just thought I'd let people know.

[paigeoliver]

Didn't realize from the listing it was 16:10. I'd still pick the Viewsonic crt.

I wouldn't call $100 for a used monitor with the same 4:3 area as any old 21" CRT monitor that you can get off craigslist for $25 as too good to be true.

Given the choice between that and a 2005 era Viewsonic CRT, I would use the viewsonic every time.

Its actually about the same as  the 4:3 area of a 23" monitor (if one even exists). I did my homework 

http://www.displaywars.com/23-inch-4x3-vs-26-inch-16x10

I gave up on CRTs for many reason. Outside of the hassle, weight, etc. I do intend to play things like Street Fighter 4 along with the classics.

[ed12]

well we own 3 of them
so we will soon find out

ed

[ChadTower]

IGiven the choice between that and a 2005 era Viewsonic CRT, I would use the viewsonic every time.

These are surprisingly hard to find now larger than 17".  People dumped them with extreme prejudice and now they're difficult to find.  Maybe a few phishers on CL trying to get $100 for them but that's about it.

[JDFan]

Anybody looking to buy one can get an additional $10 off today only (09/07) using coupon code C10FALLFLASH during checkout. Not my auction, just thought I'd let people know.

Thanks for the heads up on the code --- been meaning to order a couple Sanwa JLFs  and since the 2 came to $46.50 added a cheap multi card reader ($1.59) and a couple little jumper wire sets ($0.99 for 40) to make the total over $50 and used the code to save the $10 (got the multi card reader and jumpers free and saved $6.50 on the Joysticks.  )

[pbj]

I just tossed two working 15" CGA monitors this morning.  ---fudgesicle--- CRTs.

[keilmillerjr]

After deciding to buy a working arcade machine, i dont think id ever buy an lcd again. Salvation Army is going out of business this month in ct. A CRT tv normally $5 is now 75÷ off.

[paigeoliver]

IGiven the choice between that and a 2005 era Viewsonic CRT, I would use the viewsonic every time.

These are surprisingly hard to find now larger than 17".  People dumped them with extreme prejudice and now they're difficult to find.  Maybe a few phishers on CL trying to get $100 for them but that's about it.

Yeah, you do normally have to look for a couple months now. However asking around can often make them appear as well.

[pbj]

Cool story, bro.

[lilshawn]

well we own 3 of them
so we will soon find out

ed

how much did the guy charge to ship to canada for you?

[ed12]

I had them shipped to my point huron addy

ed

[lilshawn]

I had them shipped to my point huron addy

ed

ahh, the advantages to living close to the border. my friend who lives in BC has stuff from the US that won't ship to canada shipped to a gas station in the US which is only a 20 minute drive away... she just picks it up there. They make a business of it and do it for loads of people.

I'm unfortunately 6 hours away from the closest border crossing.

[ed12]

oh heck ya
if I rem right the boss is going to vena meeting over the weekend
he should have them with him Monday.. we will see
then I will update the thread for u ppl

ed

[pbj]

Mind boggles at all the mundane stuff Canadians are smuggling in from a gas station.

Guns?

Neosporin?

[ed12]

no smuggling going on pbj
it will be legal
just saves us a boat load of $$$ if we do it this way

ed

[HaRuMaN]

Costs me ~$35 to send a weecade to Maine.  Go a few miles north into Canada?  Over $100.  It's nuts.   

[Malenko]

63 cents to send a padded envelope with 2 3D prints from Pennsylvania to California via USPS

[ed12]

example of ding ding ding costs
calif to Canada turntable parts for repair
cost of parts 45$
cost of shipping/duty fees 145.00$
go fiq.

ed

[pbj]

Love how you Canucks always brag so openly about defrauding your government.

[Malenko]

Love how you Canucks always brag so openly about defrauding your government.

says the guy who defrauds Amazon so proudly

[DeLuSioNal29]

says the guy who defrauds Amazon so proudly

Where's that + rep button again?

[Guywiththegun]

Scheduled to arrive today. I'm excited. Hopefully this was worth it! I can't go back to a 22" monitor now.

[pbj]

Love how you Canucks always brag so openly about defrauding your government.

says the guy who defrauds Amazon so proudly

Go be jealous somewhere else.

[ed12]

well pbj all u do is brag how u scoped this that or the other from amazon..
what's wrong dose the shoe not feel right
maybe u can "con" them out of another coupon ?

ed

[lilshawn]

I wouldn't say it's exactly conning the government. Some people just don't want to deal with shipping out of the country. so we would just have it shipped to an address in the US.

The border sometimes (but doesn't usually) just charge you tax on the item when you bring it back.

For those uninitiated in cross-border shopping, there are rules as to what you can and can't bring back with you from the US... Things you 100% can't...Things you can for a fee... and things you can at no additional charge.  Whether or not you have to pay is up to the discretion of the officer. I've bought 200 worth of clothes and shoes and another 300 of grocery items and paid no tax or duty... I've also paid through the teeth for a single bathing suit.

you have anything to declare? yes, i picked up an ebay shipment from the store. okay, bring it in and we will have a look. easy as that. If the officer deems what you have will be resold (50 iphone cases all the same) you will likely get charged full duty... if it's obviously for personal use (2 iphone cases, keyboard, and monitor) , he will likely let you away without paying anything or just charging sales tax.

[pbj]

Lol "con" okay dude.  I'm aware of their policies and expect them to abide by them.  All gift cards have been acquired legitimately - I gave a thorough write up here of how I did it.

And yes, yes, I'm aware of import duties and circumventing them.  Family in the Caribbean = you gonna remail packages.

[opt2not]

One of the "freedoms" i'm enjoying living here in the US now: Fast and cheap shipping, plus deliveries on Saturdays.
No more sitting-on-the-fence with an item due to shipping charges and time it would take to ship to me in Canada. Now my disposable income can be truly FREEEEEEEE!

Other than that, cheap booze and gas is amazing. But the little snippets of racism I catch in conversations here and there sucks. It's sometimes like I've traveled back in time.