ebay feedback as a buyer

[t206blogcom]

I used to leave positive feedback as soon as I shipped an item. A week or so ago, someone new to Ebay left me negative feedback claiming the card was fake, which it was not. Because I had already left positive feedback, I couldn't counter the claim. And Ebay could care less because they refuse to do anything about it. So my perfect 100% feedback has been tarnished because someone idiot posted false negative information, and Ebay does nothing.

[autograf]

eBay's feedback system is a complete sham. I liken it to the PSA Pop reports now....at one point it could have meant something but with all the changes, it's just a too now. Once they took away the ability of a seller to leave a negative, it really means nothing.

That said......as a seller, I leave feedback after I receive payment. Ultimately, I know I can get burned that way but the buyer fulfilled their part of the bargain. I generally do feedback in batches--both as a seller and buyer--once or so every week or two. I love those people who are champing at the bit to get feedback--even if they have 1000's of feedback......

[steve B]

I've mostly ignored feedback on Ebay since it became a one way thing. If I think a seller has done really well with something I might leave feedback and do a few others too. Stuff like packing the item really well or managing to ship the same day when the auction ended at noon - those things I think deserve a bit of extra mention and encouragement especially if the seller is new.

The whole "where's my feedback" thing has always struck me as really needy. Maybe a boutique sort of shop where they thank you for shopping is ok, but I don't really see it as a necessary part of a normal customer/seller interaction.

Buy stuff at -----Target? Wal-Mart? and then stand there waiting for them to comment positively. "Entered PIN promptly A++++"
Sorry, that's just not happening. So why expect it on Ebay?

Steve B

[kmac32]

Originally Posted by t206blogcom

I used to leave positive feedback as soon as I shipped an item. A week or so ago, someone new to Ebay left me negative feedback claiming the card was fake, which it was not. Because I had already left positive feedback, I couldn't counter the claim. And Ebay could care less because they refuse to do anything about it. So my perfect 100% feedback has been tarnished because someone idiot posted false negative information, and Ebay does nothing.

had the same thing happen to me

[Fred]

I guess I don't understand why ebay took away the ability of a seller to leave a negative feedback. If the buyer pays promptly for an item then they should be provided positive feedback. If the buyer is a non-performing bidder then the seller should be able to post negative feedback to let everyone know that this bidder may be someone they don't want bidding on their auction.

As I indicated before, I'll spend a little time providing positive feedback to a seller if they took the time to do it for me. Also, if the seller uses an autofeedback application, then to me the seller has at least made an effort to do the right thing (as far as feedback is concerned). I don't think that further feedback does any good for me because I have over 500 transactions that are all positive. However, if I was just starting on fleabay then I'd rather have a decent feedback rating if I was planning to sell items.

[ALR-bishop]

I think they did it because many buyers were reluctant to leave neutral or negative feedback for sellers, even if it was clearly warranted, for fear of retaliatory negative feedback, even if not warranted. In those days sellers often waited to give feedback until after the buyer left feedback, in effect holding the feedback as hostage.

As a buyer only I admit the system is now severely stacked against sellers and I know many good sellers who have stopped selling on ebay as a result.

As I stated before, I now give positive feedback as soon as I get the item. I never even look to see what if any feedback the seller leaves me

[sportscardtheory]

It will never make sense for a buyer to not leave feedback after receiving their item and being either satisfied or dissatisfied with it. Any other reason not to is just laziness or pettiness.