posted on September 20, 2000 01:08:51 AM
Since all the Paypal threads started popping up, I'm amazed at the number of people with *HUGE* amounts of Feedback (and some Power Seller logos) screaming "I AM NOT A BUSINESS!"
One guy in particular, with 2000+ feedbacks, who said he was "a collector selling off parts of his collection" really got to me. When you clicked on his auctions, there was no collection going. It was a hodgepodge of stuff. Plus, he was a Power Seller.
How long do people think they can claim to be "Not a Business"? It just amazes me how daring some people are!!
posted on September 20, 2000 01:16:40 AM
Well, I can only speak for myself, but I'm a borderline Power Seller, 2200+ total feedback, and readily "admit" that I'm a seller both here and as far as PayPal is concerned.
I'm not sure who you're directing your comments to, but not all sellers fib about it. As of yet, I haven't seen any sign of what you're saying ... maybe I'm missing something (goodness knows it wouldn't be the first time! LOL!) ... but I don't see it.
posted on September 20, 2000 04:29:06 AM
If I remember correctly the brouhaha re PayPal is that they didn't define business and they dropped it on their users indiscriminately. Kind of like asking people entering a store asking if they had money before allowing them entrance.
I agree that there will always be someone who always wants something free whether or not they are entitled to it. Witness all the bellyaching when the government began welfare reform.
posted on September 20, 2000 04:49:03 AM
But this is a case where we are entitled to something for free, because when Paypal started, they courted auction buyers and sellers with the phrase "always free to buyers and sellers. Never a fee. We live off the float.
Paypal, just live by your word, it is that simple.
posted on September 20, 2000 05:17:25 AM
I'm tired of it. If a seller chooses not to use a payment method fine don't use it. What I think crosses the lines is those putting editorials on payment systems they don't use, warning against it! I suppose those with merchant accounts could put warnings like "Remember if you pay with a money order or check you've no protection on your purchases." People should take care of their own auction and drop the editorials in their listings, it looks very unprofessional.
posted on September 20, 2000 05:39:58 AM
The name of the game in business is competition. For PayPal's sake, I hope they're keeping an eye to that as they make future decisions about how to deal with their customers. In my case, I say let my competitors badmouth PayPal in their listings and refuse to accept payment by PayPal. It's still an attractive option for buyers, and it works for me. If I gain a few sales because buyers click through their listings and bid on mine, I'm certainly not going to complain.
