posted on November 28, 2005 04:11:23 PM new
My daughter, who just buys on eBay, has 20 positive feedbacks. She bid on an item last week, and got a message from the seller asking if it was a serious bid as she only had 20 positive feedbacks. My daughter didn't know what to think about it. What do you guys think?
posted on November 28, 2005 04:27:08 PM new
What are you asking? Is the seller a bit paranoid about newbies? Yes. Are you a bit paranoid about email? Yes.
I guess I am confused - what nefarious actions are you fearing are about to be set into motion if your daughter tells the seller she is serious?
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posted on November 28, 2005 04:56:06 PM new
I wouldnt consider 20 feedbacks all that new.To me thats a stupid question to begin with.I have NEVER asked that question of any bidder,even one with zero feedback.If it wasnt a serious bid for some bizzare reason, do you think the bidder would admit to it?
My reply would be "actually no,I was just sitting here at my computer,with my finger up my azz with nothing better do to then bid on your junk"........then withdraw my bid.
posted on November 28, 2005 05:00:01 PM new
Sounds like a newbie seller with nothing better to do!
*!*!*When your ship comes in.... make sure you are willing to unload it.*!*!*
posted on November 28, 2005 05:19:39 PM new
Sounds like a seller who got burned too many times but that is not a good excuse to ask if you are serious or not when you have 20 positive feedbacks. ) might be ok to ask but---I have never asked that question of anyone , even the 0 feedback ones and I have sold over 2500 items....... Just wish all eBay users would leave feedback....
posted on November 28, 2005 05:22:11 PM new
A score of 20 wouldn't set off my radar, but I have been known to put a temporary block on zero bidders until they establish proof of their identity.
Most people who are new to eBay bidding feel their way around first. They don't launch a fusillade of bids.
Bidder registers, say, November 27 and starts bidding up a storm on my auctions. I block 'em and send a polite email explaining that this is a security precaution to prevent fraudulent bidding. Sometimes it's a long-time customer of mine who has a new ID. Sometimes it's a bidder I've blocked who has come back to play some malicious games. Either way, it's good to know.
Hmm. Now that I think about it, for high dollar amount auctions it might be prudent for the seller to be cautious with a 20 bidder. We all know how many bidders don't read the auction text; perhaps she's concerned amber's daughter will win and back out with a "I didn't realize that" excuse.
