Something must be done!! ebay auctions

[Mikehealer]

Why not just exclude them from your searches. That would solve the problem.

[bigfish]

Originally Posted by Mikehealer

Why not just exclude them from your searches. That would solve the problem.

Agreed

[ullmandds]

Really! Just don't look at their crap!

[Phillies*phan]

Oh Wow. I found it. I really didn't know you could exclude a seller. Thanks.

[sam majors]

George Cantstandya's girlfriends brother Bobby?

[Phillies*phan]

That is right! One of my favorite scenes.

[barrysloate]

Timmy said it.

Her brother's name was Tim, not Bobby....but George called him Timmy.

[npa589]

Doug:

Ironically enough, I just put a listing on the BST to try and get rid of some of them and others, and then saw this thread on the main board.

I've never heard of that type of response when attempting to send someone a message. I don't recall receiving a message from you on eBay within the last few months, though you and I have done some deals via e-mail.

Something I don't really understand is publicly complaining about how someone else sells, especially if they're selling things ethically and trying to always be as courteous as possible to anyone when selling, and when buying. I do understand having to sift through items, and I've also blocked sellers from my searches, and usually just search auctions to avoid most of the re-listed items. I also know I've missed many items for my collection due to only searching auctions.


As a school teacher who also is a music director at my church, I started doing this on the side a few years ago to supplement that income, and I would say I have done pretty well. I've also enjoyed every minute of it, especially getting to know many members on here. As we have to do in anything we ever do, we learn as we go, so, I've tried to remind myself to not complain or critique about the method in which someone sells something, as it sometimes can scream a subconscious method for self-aggrandizement.

I'd like to hear the progression that other sellers have taken on this board. I understand and hope to go to the strict auction route, but am not in that position yet --- nearly entirely due to time-constraints. I essentially have 3 jobs, and also have a large garden (vegetables, etc) in my backyard that my wife and I attend daily. I simply wouldn't be able to efficiently ship items out if I were selling 100 items a week.


It's slightly perturbing to see "Something must be done!! the_coop eBay auctions" on the main board, appearing as though something fraudulent has occurred, when in fact, all I am guilty of is re-listing items once the 30 day period has expired. Sorry??? This receives a title as cautioning as other threads that are a computer-screen-inch away from detailed threads of some other sellers who at the very least allow rampant shill bidding to occur in their listings.


I've got nothing against you Doug, and have enjoyed every transaction we've done, so I'm glad that you were able to problem solve and block me from your searches.

[npa589]

Oh, and BTW, fantastic Seinfeld episode...

[frankbmd]

I agree with Nate that the original thread title is unfair. I have found him ethical and responsive. He has purchased from me and I from him without any problems. There are lots of folks who list things on Ebay for more than I would pay, but that doesn't make them all evil.

Personally I spend very little time searching all the BINs and concentrate on auctions ending soonest in my searches, but to each his own. Keep up the good work Nate.

Added: The original title has been changed to Doug's credit. I also think the overpriced clutter on Ebay impedes navigating the site, which explains why I primarily limit searches to auctions only.

[Jacklitsch]

1. Change your view setting to 200 per page.

2. I went through Nate's listings earlier today and found the prices to be quite fair.

3. My dealings and especially communications with Nate have been A+.

4. Not sure the "issues" you raise we're worth the time you put in.

JM2C