Who got this smokin’ deal on this Goudey Foxx??!

[Rookiemonster]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

Most states that I'm aware of allow for price mistakes to be corrected by publishing a retraction. Quite often these are the result of an error by an advertising company and not the business some of you here would like to take advantage of. Trying to stick it to a seller for an obvious mistake is a terrible way to do business in my opinion.

Then why does EBay punish the seller for this infraction? Is eBay wrong to?
Breaking a direct rule in the business you have is a terrible way to do business.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Rookiemonster

Then why does EBay punish the seller for this infraction? Is eBay wrong to?
Breaking a direct rule in the business you have is a terrible way to do business.

Because Ebay always takes the side of the buyer. Well almost always. Try buying something on Amazon at a price that is an obvious mistake. Even if you place the order and pay for it there is a good chance it will be canceled and refunded when they catch the mistake. The same is true of many companies, as it should be. I dont want to pay a higher price because they need to make up for losses from customers taking advantage of honest mistakes.

[Rookiemonster]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

Because Ebay always takes the side of the buyer. Well almost always. Try buying something on Amazon at a price that is an obvious mistake. Even if you place the order and pay for it there is a good chance it will be canceled and refunded when they catch the mistake. The same is true of many companies, as it should be. I dont want to pay a higher price because they need to make up for losses from customers taking advantage of honest mistakes.

They side with the buyer because the customer is always right another good business practice.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Rookiemonster

They side with the buyer because the customer is always right another good business practice.

There are certain customers a business is better off without. I get the feeling you fall into this category.

[Rookiemonster]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

There are certain customers a business is better off without. I get the feeling you fall into this category.

Wrong a business needs all of its customers. If ever signal one is treated right then there should be any issues.

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

There are certain customers a business is better off without

Originally Posted by Rookiemonster

Wrong a business needs all of its customers.

Sorry, but you're wrong about this. I learned it the hard way. I used to think the same thing, thought I needed every customer. But once I figured out that wasn't the case, it made my business run a lot smoother. There are just some people that aren't worth the hassle of doing business with. Doing business with them can actually cost you other good customers because you're spending your time dealing with the problem ones instead of focusing on the good ones.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

Sorry, but you're wrong about this. I learned it the hard way. I used to think the same thing, thought I needed every customer. But once I figured out that wasn't the case, it made my business run a lot smoother. There are just some people that aren't worth the hassle of doing business with. Doing business with them can actually cost you other good customers because you're spending your time dealing with the problem ones instead of focusing on the good ones.

Right, it's just common sense. This is why the option exists to ban bidders on Ebay. And why Amazon just banned the accounts of a bunch of serial returners. Some customers will cost a business either money, time, or the loss of other customers. And the ones that are out there trolling for pricing errors to take advantage of wont be missed by most business owners.

[Leon]

I couldn't disagree more. Been in business for a long time....just like this forum. Not all members are good members. If your crap to equity ratio is upside down you will get the boot. A few members thought they were exempt. They weren't.

Originally Posted by Rookiemonster

Wrong a business needs all of its customers. If ever signal one is treated right then there should be any issues.

[Rookiemonster]

Originally Posted by Leon

I couldn't disagree more. Been in business for a long time....just like this forum. Not all members are good members. If your crap to equity ratio is upside down you will get the boot. A few members thought they were exempt. They weren't.

So I’ll admit I’m wrong on this side. But not the sale being honored mistake or whatever.

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by Rookiemonster

Wrong a business needs all of its customers. If ever signal one is treated right then there should be any issues.

This is pretty false. A business needs good customers. Tolerable customers. Not customers who think they can shit the bed and get away with it just because they're a customer.

[T205 GB]

Originally Posted by calvindog

This is pretty false. A business needs good customers. Tolerable customers. Not customers who think they can shit the bed and get away with it just because they're a customer.

I bet you deal with a lot of both in your profession.