Now I'm confused... Has the senator been reinstated?
Maybe it was only a temporary suspension.
quote:Good catch.
Originally posted by Puppy Raiser:
Now I'm confused... Has the senator been reinstated?
Maybe it was only a temporary suspension.
He was definitely NARU'd yesterday.
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Originally posted by Rick:quote:Good catch.
Originally posted by Puppy Raiser:
Now I'm confused... Has the senator been reinstated?
Maybe it was only a temporary suspension.
He was definitely NARU'd yesterday.
Yes - my account has been re-instated after a lot of pleading with eBay. I took the chance to put the snipers point accross - it is not the last bidder that wins an auction, it's the highest!. This they seemed to take on board and have let me use the account again with a warning. What can I say - I am now a commited Auction Sniper user and will continue to do so!!. Thanks for everyones help and comments - senator30e.
Result!
Maybe, just maybe, AS will see the light and turn off instamail for everyone so that this cannot happen again.
[method - turn it off and email all those with it ON to tell them what, and why, you've done it. And set default to off or get rid for ever!]
R2
Maybe, just maybe, AS will see the light and turn off instamail for everyone so that this cannot happen again.
[method - turn it off and email all those with it ON to tell them what, and why, you've done it. And set default to off or get rid for ever!]
R2
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Originally posted by Mrs.M:
As far as a link from your auction to AS, it has been forbidden for a long time, of course.
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Does that mean as the seller including a link on the auction for AS?
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I am not a seller - never have been.
I have never put an Auction Sniper link anywhere.
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Didn't think that was the case (due to your feedback). Wanted to try clear up M's question.
Glad it is over , but Rick, your first example was linking from an auction to AS and that was why I said the above, of course!!
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Originally posted by Mrs.M:
I think I would ask for the exact policy. Otherwise, they TOSed you because you live in England and AS if from the US?
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Rick said:
Why do you say that?
Because Senator said:
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On further questioning, they have stated that it was due to bids being placed by suspected automated bidding software of a country of origin inconsistant with my IP address
quote:"From an auction"? I don't see it. And "your auction to AS" doesn't compute. I don't see any link to an auction by me.
Originally posted by Mrs.M:
... but Rick, your first example was linking from an auction to AS and that was why I said the above, of course!!
From an auction"? I don't see it. And "your auction to AS" doesn't compute. I don't see any link to an auction by me.
Rick, look at the headline of the first link you suppied!
Rick, look at the headline of the first link you suppied!
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eBay Bans Auctions Containing Links to Sniping Service
quote:Try reading more than the headlines. If nothing else, look for "Germany" and the comment about sniping services.
Originally posted by Mrs.M:
Rick, look at the headline of the first link you suppied!
I personally don't think ebay has any right to regulate how a person places a bid. It could be a legal issue if it were pursued. If they can say you can't use snipes, then what about the speed of your connection or your computer in general. There is no way to make all bidders "even". Heh, are they going to say you can't stay up after midnight to place a last minute snipe because that's not fair to the guy across the country who's at work or sleeping? And like someone said earlier, they are getting their cut, so basically they should just shut up about how or when the bid is placed. Ebay sometimes reminds me of the TY company when I had my gift shop and was selling beanie babies. The started telling us what we could buy,how many of each and how much we HAD to buy to get any at all. They would make us buy the ones we didn't want to get the ones we did. And then they actually came into the store and told us we had to put them in the first 10 feet of the door or we couldn't sell them at all!! As you can imagine, alot of shop owners told them were they could put their beanies! (maybe that's where all the brown dogs came from! 
LOL ) I know from my sales experience over the summer that ebay and paypal (still ebay of course) took a good 25% of my sales by the time I added up all the fees. That's too much. Ebay needs a good competitor to make them back off the "too big for thier britches - greedies". They don't always refund the listing fee if it sells the second time either. But when you have hundreds and hundreds of listings who's really got the time to sit and sort out all the fees/ refunds and argue with ebay about it.They don't answer half the time anyway.
I'm glad you got back on senator30e, good for you for sticking up for yourself!
LOL ) I know from my sales experience over the summer that ebay and paypal (still ebay of course) took a good 25% of my sales by the time I added up all the fees. That's too much. Ebay needs a good competitor to make them back off the "too big for thier britches - greedies". They don't always refund the listing fee if it sells the second time either. But when you have hundreds and hundreds of listings who's really got the time to sit and sort out all the fees/ refunds and argue with ebay about it.They don't answer half the time anyway.I'm glad you got back on senator30e, good for you for sticking up for yourself!
I've been very happy with ebay. They must be doing something right to have all those transactions. Of course, we wouldn't be on this forum if it wasn't for ebay.
MG, your points were well taken. I have seen many changes in Ebay over the period of time I have used them. Some good, some not, but overall, I am pleased with my end results. Of course competion is good for any business...on the consumer end.
I know that I have sold several large items that brought much more than I could have realized elsewhere, so I suppose I did'nt mind their cut. However, MG, you are right. It is hefty!
BTW, glad to see you posting, MG!
I know that I have sold several large items that brought much more than I could have realized elsewhere, so I suppose I did'nt mind their cut. However, MG, you are right. It is hefty!
BTW, glad to see you posting, MG!
True, I do know that I sold much more than I could have without ebay. I just think they get carried away with the fees for set-up and the little "extras".
I managed to sell enough to be a "power seller", so I guess that means I paid them too much! However since my sales are seasonal I think I'll be loosing it soon.
Thanks for the welcome Mrs. M !
I managed to sell enough to be a "power seller", so I guess that means I paid them too much! However since my sales are seasonal I think I'll be loosing it soon.
Thanks for the welcome Mrs. M !
quote:Even if ebay’s cut is hefty, as long as the seller’s profit is heftier then any alternative – then ebay is providing a valuable service.
Originally posted by Mrs.M:
I know that I have sold several large items that brought much more than I could have realized elsewhere, so I suppose I did'nt mind their cut. However, MG, you are right. It is hefty!
quote:Did I miss something?
Originally posted by Mrs.M:
BTW, glad to see you posting, MG!
quote:That sounds like a positive experience.
Originally posted by MG intern:
True, I do know that I sold much more than I could have without ebay.
quote:Why do you feel you paid them too much?
Originally posted by MG intern:
so I guess that means I paid them too much!
quote:Do you mean you’ll be losing the “power seller” status? Not being a seller, do you think that’s good or bad?
Originally posted by MG intern:
However since my sales are seasonal I think I'll be loosing it soon.
Because you only get "power seller" when you make ebay a bunch of $$$ by selling a minimum amount monthly. A large amount!
Yea, the power seller logo. You have to continue to sell alot each month to have it. It really makes no difference to me. My feedback is good and that's what really counts.
Yea, the power seller logo. You have to continue to sell alot each month to have it. It really makes no difference to me. My feedback is good and that's what really counts.
MG - You must have missed these questions:
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Originally posted by Rick:
Why do you feel you paid them too much?
quote:Thanks in advance.
Originally posted by Rick:
Not being a seller, do you think that’s (losing power seller) good or bad?
MG said:
Rick said:
Do you suppose?
quote:Well, I am a power seller, MG, also. Do I care one way or another? NO, I do not!! It does nothing for me! So, if I don't reach the magic goal, so be it. I have never found anything in the power seller services that meant ditz to me!
I managed to sell enough to be a "power seller", so I guess that means I paid them too much! However since my sales are seasonal I think I'll be loosing it soon.
Rick said:
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Did I miss something?
Do you suppose?
Rick, two sentances...two answers to your questions.
quote:Doesn't look like there's any answer. Guess I'll *forget it*.
Originally posted by MG intern:
Rick, two sentances...two answers to your questions.