Buying a pole on ebay

dancing in the gray started this discussion · 1/1/2012

So after a lot of super helpful advice from everyone, I have decided for now to get a Lil Mynx rotator pole, and when I move out next year into a place with a more standard ceiling height, I will invest in a nicer Platinum Stages pole. I found a seller who claims to be authorized to sell LM on ebay. I just wanted to gather opinions on this. They have 100% feedback rating and say they can customize poles for different ceiling heights, just as LM can. The reason I am considering this is because I can probably get the pole I am looking for, for about $40 cheaper than I would ordering through LM, and money is tight for me right now. However, if anyone thinks it's not a good idea, of course I would pay the extra money for ensure my poling safety. Any thoughts?

5 replies

PoleFitMom · 1/1/2012
If I were you I would contact LM to verify if they are an auth dealer! Good luck in your pole journey! Xoxo
chemgoddess1 · 1/1/2012
Please post the ebay listing.
dancing in the gray · 1/1/2012
http://www.ebay.com/itm/370541662604?redirect=mobile Thanks! And have a happy new year :)
chemgoddess1 · 1/1/2012
Looks like this is California Poles. http://www.californiapoles.com/index.php but it is odd that the "location" is Fort Myers. This is the same seller that has been on since I bought my first pole and they have had that profile since 2001. I highly doubt this is a bad seller. If in doubt you can always call Lil Mynx and see if indeed they are a reseller: Toll Free: 877-700-7467
Paulson · 1/1/2012
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