posted on December 10, 2007 06:54:16 PM new(Fluffy's favorite) Scot Wingo
I don't have a grudge against Scot Wingo, if that's what you mean.
I just think certain things he says are ludicrous, e.g.:
If fixed-price is near-free, then sellers will abandon the auction format immediately.
Oh really, Scot? What about all the folks who still love the thrill of the auction? I cater to 'em and I'm far from the only seller who does.
Isn't that what eBay's Bid Victoriously campaign is all about?
I think eBay understands that it doesn't work particularly well as a gumball machine: Plug in a nickel, get a gumball. It's way more fun if there's some suspense.
posted on December 10, 2007 07:18:33 PM new
Hmmm. I might not mind near-zero listing fees with high FVF. Now, stupid sellers in my category price their items way too low, not taking into account the listings fees of items that don't sell and low sell-through rate in our category. Category-specific rates make sense if eBay polices and pulls listings put in the wrong category.
posted on December 10, 2007 09:48:19 PM new
Fluffy - don't ya like the buyers who purchase using BIN and write to you for some reason to let you know --- "I won ..." and go on to explain why they're writing...?
Wayne
Never explain -- Your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.
~ Elbert Hubbard
