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posted on May 5, 2001 09:44:16 PM
I run large batches of auctions and do not check bidder feedback; unless, and by chance, I see an overall negative number. But lets say for example a particular item is bidding unusually high, and I look at the bidder's feedback profile. If it was private, but the numbers were average positive, I wouldn't give it a second thought. Again, I believe everything does not have to be an open book to be legitimate and above board. There are some very privacy concerned bidders on eBay. The feedback can be deciphered from the numbers or pattern of numbers, one does not necessarily need to read the word comments.
Same standards would apply if the person was a seller. I'd judge the numbers if their feedback was private. I would not be suspicious unless the numbers were in the red. Why? Because there is valid reason for private feedback even for sellers. Chiefly, to protect one's customer database and privacy of said customers.
And laptopper, you may feel that I have a "careless" attitude; however, it's more in the nature of "carefree" and non-suspicious. I have not suffered or been damaged because of it.
MTown
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[ edited by morgantown on May 5, 2001 09:47 PM ]
