posted on July 16, 2006 10:26:52 AM
This is actually old news. Ebay and Andale parted ways a few weeks back.
I think it's Ebay's way of telling sellers that we have no right as to how many people aren't viewing are items. Because of all the eBay screw-ups lately, bidders simply aren't seeing our items and eBay don't want us to know that.
posted on July 16, 2006 12:24:37 PM
This was announced on the ebay message board last week.
July 12, 2006 | 01:16PM PST/PT
Hello everyone, this is Jenny Copson from Product Management. This week we’re launching eBay’s new counter feature, which will replace the existing Andale counters that some sellers have used for the past five years. Counters are an important tool that help both buyers and sellers get a sense of the number of other members who may be interested in the listing.
What to expect
Three styles will be available: basic, retro-computer and hidden. As today, visit counts will start at zero and stop when the listing ends. eBay counters will be an option on new listings and relisted items. Existing Andale counters will not be replaced on current, revised or ended items.
Store Inventory listings with the ”Good ‘Til Cancelled” duration will be updated with the new eBay counters when there have been no visitors for 90 -120 days. For information on using counters in your listing, visit our Help page.
Please note: Sellers who wish to continue to use the Andale counters may do so by visiting the Andale website.
Safety and Security
In addition to this change, we have also formed a partnership with AOL, focused on Safety and Security. The new eBay counters will link to a special page within eBay’s Security & Resolution Center. Together, eBay and AOL will provide a wealth of information about safe behaviors on eBay and across the Internet. Visit the new page on the Security & Resolution Center to see how eBay and AOL are working together to make the Internet safer.
Sincerely,
Jenny Copson
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