timetravelers
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posted on March 8, 2003 04:53:51 PM new
HI one other thing they are not greedy at all..IF people bundle items in your store..the final value fee is ONLY ON THE TOTAL..kewl chats too...
import feedback stable site..over 1 million members used to be ewanted ...this is the difference..
oldzbutgoodies at ioffer
THE SUPPORT ROCKS too THANKS RICKY he is the best on the net..
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nanntique
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posted on March 9, 2003 11:34:38 AM new
Well, I just found my first 2 offers, of which I almost missed. I got a 'Second Notice' on the one, which caused me to find the other. I must have discarded the other emails as spam.
I am confused, however, on the process. On neither offer could I find where (or if)the prospective buyer had included my posted shipping fees in the offer; so on both offers I responded back saying that I would accept the offer plus my shipping (actual fixed cost) fee.
To try to get more familiar with the offer process, I started to place an offer on another listing and did find where there is a 'dotted circle box' to check off for shipping, but still could not figure out how (or if) the information had been transferred into the offers I received.
I know it is just probably cause this is my first time with iOffer, but I was really afraid to just accept the offers, as if their offer included shipping, I might as well as just give them the items and provide a buffet lunch with them.
What should I expect to 'see' in an offer, regarding shipping fees???
Thanks for your help.
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nanntique
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posted on March 9, 2003 11:59:09 AM new
OK, in checking back to the listing, and reviewing the 'Questions and offer history' section, I now see where it depicts the 'Shipping: Buyer Pays Additional Shipping Amount'. But for the life of me I still don't remember where that was stated in the 'offer'.
Oh well, I'm a newbie.................
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oldlabels
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posted on March 9, 2003 12:24:23 PM new
nanntique
If you put the item # in your next posting.
I will go take a look and see if I can help you.
nanntique
You can also go the the Heap board at the ioffer site and ask any qustions you wish and Help we come along for you.
My user name is lotsofstuff on ioffer.com
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timetravelers
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posted on March 9, 2003 06:34:51 PM new
here is a great page with info on ioffer..
http://www.ioffer.com/help/sellerHelp.jsp#topic2
HI
Nan congrats we said this place has sales LOL appreciate you giving it a try..
ok lots is right..anyone new can get help by clicking on chat on homepage...help board,,even a saloon...
read the buyer & seller tours,the site map the HELP button on top all pages..many answers there..
you can actually change the offer on counter offer FORM THE AMOUNT,THE SHIPPING BOX OF WHO PAYS JUST CLICK IT..You may have missed it..also important..i do this alway i write out the actually deal in the box too...
check the site map for fvf fees,,if you accept 10.00 instead of 9.99 it is more..see?
also if you put in every listing NOT AN AUCTION USE BUY NOW OR MAKE OFFERS..VISIT MY STORE FOR THE BEST DEALS..it is a huge help..
why? the stores you only pay ONE final value fee on the whole bundle as many items as they buy & you save...
I am oldzbutgoodies come to chat we can show ya..
lots and many others happy to help ya..
again CONGRATS
ps USE CONTACT US LINK bottom of every page to get fast wonderful support..
[ edited by timetravelers on Mar 9, 2003 06:35 PM ]
[ edited by timetravelers on Mar 9, 2003 11:50 PM ]
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colin
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posted on April 2, 2003 06:27:55 AM new
Ioffer has just added Gallery and thumb nails. A super nice new look. Got to see it.
Amen,
Reverend Colin
Check
our websites.
Rt. 67 cycle
http://www.rt67cycle.com
Reverend Colin
http://www.reverendcolin.com
Check items for sale on ioffer.com
http://www.ioffer.com/viewProfile.do?userID=cyoung67
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tomwiii
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posted on April 2, 2003 07:52:28 AM new
[ edited by tomwiii on Apr 4, 2003 01:55 PM ]
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timetravelers
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posted on April 2, 2003 03:31:17 PM new
Hi just to add the listing,stores & new thumbnails are all free.
Write to [email protected] if you have trouble with mrgrabber he is great.
ps they are doing a site redesign,more pics for us and said a while back being able to change categories is in the works too..
all welcome at saloon chat evenings
good luck
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tomwiii
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posted on April 3, 2003 04:52:53 PM new
[ edited by tomwiii on Apr 4, 2003 01:55 PM ]
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tomwiii
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posted on April 3, 2003 04:52:31 PM new
[ edited by tomwiii on Apr 4, 2003 01:56 PM ]
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tomwiii
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posted on April 3, 2003 04:52:04 PM new
[ edited by tomwiii on Apr 4, 2003 01:56 PM ]
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stonecold613
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posted on April 4, 2003 04:09:01 PM new
Wow,
thumbnails, fingernails, toenails. Bells & wistles. Still doesn't get traffic to the site though.
Zero traffic = Zero sales = Dead site
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timetravelers
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posted on April 6, 2003 12:44:57 AM new
is A/W pulling posts now???
ps check out the hits www.alexa.com compare to other sites
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tomwiii
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posted on April 16, 2003 10:11:38 AM new
Are they FUBAR today??
Can't get in!!
Ralphie loves Mr Blonde:
"Are you gonna bark all day little doggie, or are you gonna bite?"
http://tinyurl.com/5duz
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oldlabels
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posted on April 16, 2003 10:20:15 AM new
Yes ioffer must be having problems, Every time I try to go to there page a password form comes up. It is not like the from they use.
I just e-mailed [email protected]
You should do the same.
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nanntique
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posted on April 16, 2003 10:24:08 AM new
Hi -
Yes, I get the same password network entry form, and even with my info, I can not get in.
Oh well.........................
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auctionace
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posted on April 16, 2003 10:31:05 AM new
Has the recent and sudden demise of Carnaby and Grab A Bargain made anyone else a tad gun shy about these lower level auction venues?
Seems like they are all very vulnerable to rapidly dropping from the radar screen at any time.
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tomwiii
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posted on April 16, 2003 10:57:11 AM new
They be back!
YES! & NO!
Yes, I'm shy by nature! NO, because iOffer be FREEEEEEE!
When (OR IF!) they ever start with a LISTING FEE, I'll be saying Sayanaoow mi amour!
Ralphie loves Mr Blonde:
"Are you gonna bark all day little doggie, or are you gonna bite?"
http://tinyurl.com/5duz
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katiyana
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posted on April 16, 2003 11:53:23 AM new
Besides, ioffer isn't an auction site. Its a sales site.
And some are doing fair amount of volume there...
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auctionace
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posted on April 16, 2003 11:59:43 AM new
It's not free is it? Isn't there a minimum 50 cent transaction fee on all sold auctions? On a $2 item that would be a 25% FVF wouldn't it?
I think most auction sites are really "sales sites" in actuality. You can bid on some auctions but the majority of the stuff offered are Buy It Now auction formated.
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nanntique
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posted on April 16, 2003 12:26:19 PM new
Yes, it is a little pricey for the sales fee, but I guess the no listing fee(for a standard listing) makes up for it.
The big jump from $9.99 to $10 is too much.
I've done fairly well there, and then you get a really ridiculous offer (like $30 on a $200+ item) from time to time that adds comic relief!
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auctionace
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posted on April 16, 2003 12:59:25 PM new
Are there any sites other than ebay or Yahoo that charge a listing fee? I think Players Auction for online gammers does but that is a very rare exception. To harp on a lack on listing fees at ioffer seems at least somewhat unrealistic as almost no sites charge them anyway. A standard 5% FVF would be much more exceptable for low priced items in fact. In another light though, the 50 cent fee does keep out the junk listings.
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nanntique
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posted on April 16, 2003 05:27:36 PM new
Please keep discusing this, I just had some 'offers' come through. (-;
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oldlabels
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posted on April 16, 2003 05:49:19 PM new
What is nice about the FVF on ioffer, is there is store and if you go in to the sellers ioffer store page you can make bundle offers using a shopping cart.
That way when the fees come in they will only be charged for the total of the store offer.
The store is FREE by the way, unlike other sites that have stores.
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katiyana
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posted on April 17, 2003 11:53:17 AM new
Yes on a very low $ item the FVF is high, however the breakeven comparison point between eBay and Ioffer is only $3.81 transaction.
For example, a $5 item would cost me 56 cents to sell - 30 cents of that being the listing fee I'd have to spend regardless of making a sale or not.
On Ioffer I'd spend 50 cents and have a definite sale.
The ability to bundle items up in a shopping cart is a big plus as well - that feature is sorely lacking in Ebay's stores making multi-item purchases difficult on buyers.
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auctionace
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posted on April 17, 2003 12:13:56 PM new
Very valid points. Ioffer has a unique edge with the free stores and shopping carts and no waiting for an auction to end.
I took the plunge and set up a store to try the waters.
I have one question though about ioffer ... isn't it open, like all other auctions and sales sites I suppose, to sellers making deals outside the venue? The only benefits to the seller to make onsite transactions would be for possible feedback and to help out the site for making the deal possible.
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timetravelers
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posted on April 17, 2003 05:18:18 PM new
HI great question..no email addys,or any contact info is allowed anywhere on the site..so no offsite deals some are breaking this rule they are doing a site redesign to take care of this..
you may link to your website on your profile if you link back to ioffer..they have banners for you on the site map that link to your own store for the required link...very fair..
some auction sellers are not understanding ioffer..a few things are so important..
type in NOT AN AUCTION BUY NOW OR MAKE OFFERS..USE OUR STORE LINK TO SAVE ON MULTIPLE PURCHASES ( they save as you only PAY FVF ON ONE TOTAL THAT WAY..YOU SAVE SO MUCH you can give them a deal)some sellers of lower priced items put a min. purchase & it must be puchased through the store..be sure & check out fees on site map...a jump from 5.00 from 4.99..or 9.99 or 10.00...check it close
put that info in every listing many buyers are new too it will give you a lot more sales if you just put not an auction etc...make a profile,customize your store..rich with keywords of what you sell..ioffer gets us in the search engine you must have to words for all that traffic or you miss out..
if you get a low offer never decline.counter back..people either want to bargain or they don't understand it is not a auction..
good luck
[ edited by timetravelers on Apr 17, 2003 05:21 PM ]
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auctionace
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posted on April 17, 2003 09:09:16 PM new
I think ioffer will have to come up with a way to enforce that no email addresses anywhere on the site rule. The larger the number of listings the more difficult it is to enforce.
My take is that ioffer really is a bargain & haggle clone and of course it's almost parent, ewanted.com . It is a warehouse of slow moving items that kill sellers on ebay with the 30 cent minimum listing fee. The sellers buy very little of the ioffer stuff because they know there are better deals on either ebay or 1/2.com so the successful sellers there are those that can bring their own sellers to their free ioffer stores. That formula holds true for all of the smaller auction or "sales" sites.
Like most sites of it genre it has little value of getting bids brought in by the site as the advertising potential is very small but has great value as a free store where the seller can direct his ebay and Yahoo customers.
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nanntique
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posted on April 20, 2003 11:56:30 AM new
HOOOOORAYYYYY -
Several more sales completed, and several more offers pending.............!
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oldlabels
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posted on April 20, 2003 12:00:04 PM new
Yes things are really getting better and better at ioffer.
I had some sales and offers.
I am getting more everyday.
GO GO ioffer!!!!
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