posted on January 23, 2001 02:18:08 AM
I received this email and was wondering if anyone else received it? Do you know the company?
You're aware that cheap prices don't guarantee sales. Your feedback rating is what attracts bidders. Online merchants need credibility to back up their claims of honesty!
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posted on January 23, 2001 05:58:41 AM
Nope, haven't gotten that one...but if I did...my personal opinion, RUN THE OTHER WAY! I wouldn't personally touch it.
posted on January 23, 2001 06:02:11 AM
I dont really see the need for these third party "Seal of Approval" companies. Your feedback rating should speak for itself without someones stamp at the bottom of the page. I most definitely would not pay for it.
posted on January 23, 2001 06:43:55 AM
Sheesh! Just another worm, playing parasite on the eBay sellers, with a $5 referral fee that DAMNED FEW will ever qualify to get! And a spamming parasitical worm at that!
"Without a doubt, the potential customer will purchase from the eBay seller with the seal of approval. "
Yeah, like they buy from the Power Sellers, the OAUA displayers ... just another con to get a buck.
FROM THEIR PRIVACY POLICY:
"If you register to use the subscriber Service or access our free evaluation service, you will be asked to provide certain personally identifiable information so that we may provide such Services to you and to contact you about the Service. This information may include your: name, address, eBay user-name, e-mail address, and credit card number. "
OPK ... spammer wants you to hand over CC# and eBay info AND your mailing adderss. Yeah, sure buster. Right away!
"we will not disclose to unaffiliated third parties any of your personally identifiable information including your name, mailing address, email address, or credit card information unless we first obtain your express consent "
Yeah, but when they are paid by someone to be a "marketing affiliate", they can hand over ALL OF IT without breaking the privacy policy!
posted on January 23, 2001 07:18:34 AM
Received this yesterday and because it is one of several I get every now and then I just turn it over to Spam Cop. Getting a little tired of this, but have to deal with it so hopefully it will stop some day.
posted on January 23, 2001 09:02:10 AM
>>yeah I did recieve one
in the trash it went...<<
Picture this: someone passes by your house and see your garbage can and your neighbor's. Two identical garbage cans, but one has a seal of approval. Which one will he use to dispose of his trash?
