posted on March 17, 2003 07:19:33 AM new
Last week I had a great experience and a bad experience buying.
Great was that I found something that I liked. I asked how much shipping was--it wasn't in the ad.I got a prompt reply and placed an offer. It was accepted and I was told that I could have any of the other jewellery shown in the store and pay the same shipping for all. Nice job of suggestive selling by the seller. I went off to look at her store.I found 2 more items--made an offer. They countered and we met happily--I bought 2 more things and the seller made extra profit. Back and forth all in the matter of 30 minutes.I paid them and item is hopefully on the way.Classic good transaction!
Bad experience was with a seller where I went to their store because I liked an item I saw in the listings. I asked a question about it--and got a reply within a few hours. I made an offer for 4 items through the store. I have heard nothing back and this is the last day for my offer to stand. I offered--full price plus what I myself charge for shipping.You have the option of offering a total amount including shipping. After 6 years--I am pretty good at knowing what this will cost to mail-1st class. Using their terms--shipping would be over double what I charge.No, I didn't explain my offer reasoning. But--I have NO RESPONCE! If they hated my offer they could decline, make a counter offer, laugh in my face--whatever--but no reponse is not an option.
Should I Neg that seller and warn others? As a buyer--I have never done this.If it wasn't for that initial quick question answered I probably wouldn't be so irate.
posted on March 17, 2003 09:40:01 AM new
I'm not sure, but I don't think you can neg a seller if they haven't completed a transaction with you - and if your offer is still pending action, its not completed.
You're right and wouldn't post any feedback prematurely. They have 4 1/2 hours left to complete their end.
I was just trying to figure if I should take the time to Neg them--or just shrug my shoulders and walk away.The whole idea behind ioffer is to be able to negotiate. If they can't or won't--what are they doing listing there?
The first lot that I bought came in today's mail! It is outstanding! Nicely packed as well!
posted on March 19, 2003 01:31:06 AM new
Hi wondering isn't there a comment to seller link for you right in your MYIOFFER PAGE? to contact the seller,also could use the ask seller a question.
some sellers are new to ioffer themselves.
need more help write [email protected] or use contact us the bottom of any page they will be happy to help you good luck
we also have a HELP BOARD too..also some mentioned trouble with certain email accts..hope you work it out..
maybe ask the seller a question or just go buy the stuff with a buy now if you paid full price(not on the store on regular listings)
pop into help chat for tips buying & selling..many think it's an auction so i write BUY NOW OR MAKE OFFERS TODAY on each of my listings seems to really help..
oh yes we have a wonderful hobbies & crafts board you may enjoy nice people very helpful
http://www.ioffer.com/community/community.jsp
[ edited by timetravelers on Mar 19, 2003 04:04 AM ]
posted on March 21, 2003 05:35:51 AM new
Neg the seller!!!!! for What? unreal! I got an offer last week (btw, 3 months over there and I have sold 0. Same stuff sells on e bay over and over. 75 listings right now) offereing of $10.00 for a widget anyone knows is a $100.00 kitchen appliance. What a waste of time to even bother responding to that. I have not nor will I bother. It's almost like getting those stupid, how much is shippng e mails. That's all they say too. I mean get real. To where?
I am not impressed with ioffer in the least. yuo'd starve to death if that was the only store in town.
Snap! snap! snap!,,,,,,Whiiiiiip it, Whiiiiip it GOOD! OUCH!
