posted on June 17, 2002 12:50:55 PM new
In this case, I have the attitude of "consider the source." I would look at your feedback and look at the deadbeat buyer's feedback and have CONFIDENCE while bidding!
posted on June 17, 2002 01:10:47 PM new
Although we all get upset by neutral/negative feedbacks, especially when it is something that is out of our control, or from the bidder's inability to read and understand. Leaving a negative feedback NEVER accomplishes anything, when done in a ritaliatory stance. That actually is 100% opposite what feedback is designed for, if the bider did complete the auction in a timely manner, and you had no problems with the payment, that is where your obligation for feedback lies, ONLY respond to their feedback, , via the repond to feedback about me tab. You are setting yourself up for problems with agencies such as Square Trade, and Ebay themselves, if you use the feedback area inappropriately. Even though you, I, and everyone else wishes we could wring their necks when this happens, you as the seller should show the example, I have struggled with feedback issues, and even been so nasty myself as to wait until the last hour of the last day to leave feedbcak, so they cannot "do me back", but still, it isnt right, besides, a neutral is not anything to get in a lather about
posted on June 17, 2002 04:29:56 PM new
I betcha anything this jerk is not a newbie at all, but someone who has been banned in his previous ID and has a new identity.
I REALLY loved the guy last xmas who said: "Well, I did win your auction, but I went on vacation, and I guess I spent all my money... sorry dude"
When I pointed out that the bid was a binding agreement yadda yadda, he said "Is this how you make your money? You must not be making much"
Under the circumstances, I think my neg for him was pretty restrained.... Hah!
"And All Shall be Well, and All Shall be Well, and All Manner of Things Shall be Well"
posted on June 17, 2002 08:06:06 PM new
The eBay bad bidders learn after a while what they can and can't get away with. If worse comes to worse they can start all over with a new account.
On Yahoo both sellers and bidders must use a valid credit card to register ( with the 4 digit number on back of credit card as well ). There's still irresponsible bidders there but at least they have to produce a valid credit card as well as a valid paid for ISP provider. eBay does not care about the seller near as much as the bidder for some odd reason. They are slowly shifting from an auction dominated venue to a fixed price dominated venue and know eventually all buyers will need a credit card like they do on Half.
posted on June 18, 2002 01:01:09 PM new
Oh, yes, I have a better story than yours. My only negative was from someone who actually wrote a very nice comment....pleased with item....but clicked on the negative remark and so I have one negative, for nothing....just a satisfied customer.
I wrote the person and asked if they were unhappy and why the negative. They had no explanation and asked how they could fix it.
It's part of selling I suppose. I did not leave a negative remark for that person. I see no need in doing so. They paid promptly and because they are confused and perhaps do not know what the word 'negative' means isn't my problem.
I don't think a few negatives will hurt you when you do business with hundreds of people.
There has to be one or two nasty people or confused people when you deal with so many different people.
posted on June 18, 2002 09:05:09 PM new
revvassago,
Guess what. Looks like the real minority is on your side. Time for you to pull your head out and do what is right. Not leaving negatives hurt all of us. You are also 100% wrong about when the buyers end of the transaction ends. It has been proven time and time again.
