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If you do go for something off e-bay, make sure you can either see a picture before bidding ( not a copy from a catalogue, but actual tent ).If you can't ask to see it erected, or bid on condition you can see it before purchasing it. If you go into the 'ask a question' section any reputable seller will probably be very helpful.

We 'won' our Raclet 6 berth frame tent on e-bay earlier this year and it is fantastic. Only paid £45.00 for it.

We have, however, just bought another frame tent from our local news paper, it is bigger which suits us better. So you could look in your local papers ortrade papers.

Good luck

Karen

Its not all bad off e bay, stay clear of Cyber check out, I think they call it and as said previously the USA tents. Skandia are a German make and are building a decent reputaion over here. Had one years ago when I was in Germany and had no problems with it. Off E bay go for private sellers of brand known tents you can pick up a bargain, I did last year got a brand new Wynnster Condor 6 for £90. you just have to be careful, or as said go to a reputable supplier, they wil give you the help you require and talk you through what you want and need.

Good luck and enjoy

Haz

We bought a tent from ebay last year, It wasn't a brand we had heard of before, but it was such a bargain.... BIG MISTAKE.... we pitched it ok, it was easy enough.  Went out for the evening had a bit of rain.... come back and the beds were wet, good job I hadn't been drinking, put everything (apart from the tent) in the car and trailer and drove home.....  Would never buy a tent from ebay ever again...  You need to see it before you buy....