pixiamom
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posted on April 2, 2008 11:07:12 PM new
It's been a while since we've heard from either Fluff or Tom. Hope they're on vacation and all is OK!
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pmelcher
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posted on April 3, 2008 03:12:12 AM new
Um...together??
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cashinyourcloset
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posted on April 3, 2008 03:47:30 AM new
Fluff had mentioned a cruise a while back, but I think she had had enough EO for a while anyway.
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niel35
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posted on April 3, 2008 05:29:20 AM new
Together? thats possible but not probable. Ralphie wouldn't like that a bit.........
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ladyjewels2000
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posted on April 3, 2008 05:33:38 AM new
WOW what an image!!!
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neglus
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posted on April 3, 2008 05:50:52 AM new
They are both still listing so perhaps just taking an EO break.
I noticed that Fluff has taken a pro-active (and heretofore uncharacteristic) approach to getting good DSR ratings. I hope she comes back and tells us how it is working. I think we all need to take DSR's VERY seriously now because it appears that eBay is not going to back down.
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http://stores.ebay.com/Moody-Mommys-Marvelous-Postcards?refid=store
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merrie
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posted on April 3, 2008 07:16:51 AM new
I noticed Fluff's "pro-active" message re stars. I put mine in my "thank you for paying and your item is on its way" email. Have had positive results
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bonval
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posted on April 6, 2008 06:39:27 PM new
Not knowing everyone's User IDs on eBay -- how do you "take a more pro-active approach" on the DSR ratings? Any hints? I charge exact shipping priority and usually eat the extra when overweight but it is not reflected in my DSR?
bonval
www.BonVal.com
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deichen
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posted on April 7, 2008 06:56:01 AM new
You can beg for 5 stars but that sucks! Buyers usually don't want to give perfect scores. The current rating system hurts sellers.
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rhpepsi
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posted on April 7, 2008 10:08:13 AM new
After all the begging and pleading...is it worth the $15.00 bonus discount??
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zippy2dah
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posted on April 7, 2008 10:21:19 AM new
Some sellers are not just begging for the discount. They are begging in order to keep their powerseller 'status." (Such as it is.)
"New requirement effective July 2008: have maintained a rating of 4.5 or higher for the past 12 months in all four detailed seller ratings (DSRs) - item as described, communication, shipping time, and shipping and handling charges."
http://pages.ebay.com/services/buyandsell/powerseller/criteria.html
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zippy2dah
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posted on April 7, 2008 10:22:02 AM new
"is it worth the $15.00 bonus discount??"
It's 15%, not $15.00.
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rhpepsi
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posted on April 7, 2008 10:28:15 AM new
$15.00 was a 5% discount on the FVF of almost $3,000 in sales. Hitting that 15% discount is DREAM that probably will happen to VERY FEW powersellers.
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tomwiii
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posted on April 7, 2008 11:06:47 AM new
"Hitting that 15% discount is DREAM that probably will happen to VERY FEW powersellers."
Ralphie & I made it to 15% rebate; worked out to (?)$25...
And, "YES," we pro-actively BEG our buyers for high DSR's...
Each "YOUR ITEM HAS SHIPPED" email has a groveling blurb that explains the new system and politely requests that, if they intended to leave a rating less than 4.9, that they contact us before hand, so we may discuss any "concerns."
Seems to be working as we no longer are getting RAVE feedbacks coupled with crappy stars...
An un-scientific guess on Ralphie's part: "Most buyers are totally CLUELESS as to the import & impact of the stars"
A little POLITE EDUCATION goes a loooong way...
Tom & Ralphie
GRAND OPENING of RALPHIE'S EMPORIUM of EARTHLY DELIGHTS~All Vd'ers get 50% DISCOUNT!(except electronics)
JUST IN: Stunning IMMITATION handbag from BURBERRY of LONDON!
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pmelcher
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posted on April 7, 2008 12:05:18 PM new
Actually adding a 50 cent or $1.00 handling charge will net you way more than the lousy 15%. I have the stars but am not a power seller and have had a 50 cent handling charge now for two years with no complaints from buyers (it is stated up front that the charge is added to actual shipping cost). Don't get me wrong, I would love to have the discount too!
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mah645
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posted on April 7, 2008 03:53:16 PM new
This star thing is a joke. I just looked at one powersellers and his is 4.4 on almost everything and has negatives and neutrals like you wouldn't believe. It sure doesn't worry him any.
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sthoemke
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posted on April 7, 2008 07:36:01 PM new
This star thing is nothing more than a waste of time, and really nothing to be concerned about in my opinion.
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