sthoemke
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posted on October 12, 2005 03:38:57 PM new
I agree with neglus.
I don't see much benefit of being a power seller. I really don't think it encourages additional bidders.
I've always thought Power Seller status is a psychologicical ploy by ebay to have sellers think they need to keep a given sales level (ie list more items) to maintain their status.
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chimpchamp
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posted on October 12, 2005 04:37:32 PM new
Ditto...
I have had my powerseller status turned off for a long time as it doesn't mean anything to my buyers. My answering their questions and after sales customer service is what counts for my buyers.
And... eBay sure doesn't do anything special for me powerseller or not.
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cashinyourcloset
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posted on October 12, 2005 04:46:20 PM new
The only real benefit I ever had (for a while) as a platinum powerseller was that PayPal took a lesser cut out of each transaction. My monthly sales are down (for a lot of different reasons), and I now pay the standard rates again.
Claude
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jjsgems
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posted on October 12, 2005 11:16:49 PM new
I'm sorry you haven't bought from me - I give good service - good communication - and good product. BUT I agree with your comments about some of the powersellers on eBay - they are rude, no communication. You pay for the item and don't hear squat from them. Bad! I usually don't go back. I find that most of the nasty powersellers are the older ones that have been on here forever. For some reason they think they own the place....well, they probably do in some respects! 
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sanmar
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posted on October 12, 2005 11:29:17 PM new
Ah, Neglus, I could be a power seller, I was one once, could be again but won't do it. that doesn't make you a good or bad seller. If there is a problem in shipping, then an explanation should be given.
Life Is Too Short To Drink Bad Wine
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parklane64
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posted on October 12, 2005 11:34:16 PM new
Profe, enjoy your box of rocks.
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neglus
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posted on October 13, 2005 05:31:27 AM new
Sanmar - my point was that being a PS doesn't mean you are a GOOD or a BAD seller. It just means that you sell at least $1,000/month and have at least 98% positive feedback.
What do you mean you *could be one again but won't do it*...do you mean you don't have sales at that level on PURPOSE??? That doesn't make sense. I suppose you could reject the PS logo on your listings but you would still be a Powerseller (albeit an invisible one).
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carolinetyler
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posted on October 13, 2005 07:39:53 AM new
I believe you have to actually sign up to be a Powerseller from what I recall - Ebay sends you an automated email when you reach the sales level. At that point you follow the link and accept their powerseller terms and then get the little logo.
The t&c's are promising to uphold the standards of the Ebay community, which is paying your fees, and accepting the things that you cannot change and the strength to change the things you can, yada yada yada
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colin
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posted on October 28, 2005 09:05:08 AM new
Prof,
The problem with worrying about a neg. feedback is this. You aren't doing justice to the other Ebay buyers and sellers
I've got nailed with a few Neg's from bidders that didn't pay or people I've brought from that sold me crap.
I've always tried to be fair with all my dealing. If they deserve a neg, you can bet your azz, they will get it.
I'm still running a 99.6 rating, I have 6 neg.'s and not one was given honestly for something I did wrong.
Amen,
Reverend Colin
http://www.reverendcolin.com
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sthoemke
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posted on October 28, 2005 09:17:27 AM new
Sounds like you got a great deal. Hope it will be worth the extra wait.
The PayPal dispute was the right thing to do. If many other buyers are slow to receive their items, hopefully ebay can take action.
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Roadsmith
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posted on October 28, 2005 12:04:36 PM new
I agree with colin, here (surprise, colin!).
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replaymedia
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posted on October 28, 2005 01:45:27 PM new
As Colin said,
"I'm still running a 99.6 rating, I have 6 neg.'s and not one was given honestly for something I did wrong."
And this is precisely the problem with feedback. I'm in exactly the same situation as you. I screw up once in a while. It's not even all that uncommon 
But I always do what's necessary to fix the problem, and eat the costs involved. The customers who had REAL problems usually like the way I handle things and end up becoming regular customers. Maybe I should mess up more often
I don't think I've EVER gotten a neg from a customer where I actually did anything wrong and actually had the chance to fix it. My negs are always "out of the blue" for no known reason.
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Quidquid Latine dictum sit altum sonatur.
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carolinetyler
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posted on October 28, 2005 02:32:08 PM new
Most buyers know enough to look through feedback if the rating bothers them - I usually do if I am bidding on an expensive item. You can tell the bogus negs - we all have those, call them battlescars.
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colin
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posted on November 3, 2005 07:59:55 PM new
Not surprized at all.
Most of the poster have a great deal in common.
They give a damn.
Amen,
Reverend Colin
http://www.reverendcolin.com
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