posted on December 9, 2000 02:50:23 PM new
Hi all:
I just purchased a widget today that I really liked. We're not talking big bucks here, less than $10 but I'm very peeved at the sellers misleading ad headers. The header went like this (obvious info changed)
Beautiful Widget Like NEW!$$*Free S&H
Now....wouldn't YOU think that this seller was offering free S & H on her auction(s)??
Well, buried about 3/4 of the way down in her paragraph long TOS is the following:
****WIN THREE OF MY CLOTHING/SHOE AUCTIONS IN 10 DAYS AND I PAY YOUR SHIPPING!****
I am not a new buyer or seller and I do read TOS, but I really thought this one had free shipping. I wrote to the seller and told that that I thought that the header was misleading but would follow through with the sale and she told me that that was what the * was for in the header so it would draw your attention to the shipping text in her TOS. Sorry, I think thats a stretch....lol
I still want the item and will pay the s & h, but its just the point. I looked at this sellers other auctions after the fact and sure enough, on EVERY one of her auctions she has the same type of header. Is this kosher?
posted on December 9, 2000 02:57:40 PM new
I agree that that was misleading. Same as all the headers that say 'antique' or 'vintage' and they're not!!! That's a huge peeve of mine.
posted on December 9, 2000 03:01:44 PM new
Just received this in email from the seller, apparently she thinks her headers are just fine...LOL
"I disagree, there is an asterisk for a reason. I cannot put all my promo info
in my subject. But I do make sure to put the full details (IN CAPS) on my
auction pages. I think it is a nice way to thank my repeat customers."
Maybe she should put in
"Beautiful Widget-Like NEW$$*NO FREE SHIPPING
posted on December 10, 2000 06:53:56 AM new
Or beautiful widget like new with shipping promo
something like that
The word that gets me is gorgeous. I have come to learn that if it is described as gorgeous, it means it's gonna put your eye out if you look at it too long.
posted on December 10, 2000 07:21:01 AM new
So bascially a header like that is only misleading and not "illegal" as far as Ebay rules go. Too bad, I think sellers like this give us a bad name.
posted on December 10, 2000 07:46:47 AM new
We get enough of this crap in our everyday life from retailers.
I would definately state in her feedback your grievance. Short sweet statement will suffice. (And help others as well)
'Item OK but misleading offers for free ship'
