tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584123792037931573.post3872576203646182455..comments2023-10-21T00:37:51.019-07:00Comments on Rants, Raves and Renagade: ajc.com - Educating online shoppers or aiding eBay scammers?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00298698803356469018noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584123792037931573.post-70846598213594401172010-08-02T08:23:10.887-07:002010-08-02T08:23:10.887-07:00Hey Ren,
Yup, eBay has had that form for contact ...Hey Ren,<br /><br />Yup, eBay has had that form for contact info at least as long as I've been there, but I've never seen anyone advising to use it regularly. In fact in 10 years and over 22,000 transactions I believe I've been notified of its use ... twice, and that counts the time I think I used it first when I couldn't get a hold of my buyer!<br /><br />I guess I can expect a new trickle of requests from the Atlanta area :)<br /><br />Oh, one more thing, sometimes big feedback numbers come with <a href="http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=things-and-other-stuff&ftab=FeedbackAsSeller" rel="nofollow">truly satisfied feedback</a> as I blow my own horn.<br /><br />Thanks, CliffCliff Alipertihttp://www.things-and-other-stuff.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584123792037931573.post-58100552067219867782010-08-02T08:21:16.145-07:002010-08-02T08:21:16.145-07:00Hey Ren,
Yup, eBay has had that form for contact ...Hey Ren,<br /><br />Yup, eBay has had that form for contact info at least as long as I've been there, but I've never seen anyone advising to use it regularly. In fact in 10 years and over 22,000 transactions I believe I've been notified of its use ... twice, and that counts the time I think I used it first when I couldn't get a hold of my buyer!<br /><br />I guess I can expect a new trickle of requests from the Atlanta area :)<br /><br />Oh, one more thing, sometimes big feedback numbers come with <a href="http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=things-and-other-stuff&ftab=FeedbackAsSeller" rel="nofollow">truly satisfied feedback</a> as I blow my own horn (I'm proud of those numbers!).Cliff Alipertihttp://www.things-and-other-stuff.com/500.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584123792037931573.post-33274058800900000292010-08-01T08:37:55.896-07:002010-08-01T08:37:55.896-07:00BookCorner - nope, privacy seems to be a thing of ...BookCorner - nope, privacy seems to be a thing of the past.<br />Gypsy - my point exactly.<br /><br />Beth - true this has been going on for years, and some have gone to the expense and trouble of PO boxes and cell phones, others simply can not do that.<br />Getting the buyers info is not always easy, and ebay is always warning users to keep communications within eBay. <br />Years ago scam did happen, but as time goes on, the scammers are getting more prevalent and more savvy.<br />And do you really want sellers calling you just because you placed a bid on an item? Or those that not serious about buying calling with zillion questions? Just saying.<br />I agree there are times this info needs to be shared, but there must be a better way.<br />You cannot post the info in your listing but they can give it out?? Not cool.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00298698803356469018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584123792037931573.post-51905946297237139832010-08-01T06:46:20.213-07:002010-08-01T06:46:20.213-07:00I don't understand your concern here, Renegade...I don't understand your concern here, Renegade cause THIS has always been the case for years? <br /><br />Sure it's not well known but why would it be more likely to draw scammers now? <br /><br />BUT this is why I changed my address to a Post Office Box 12 years ago..... don't want folks showing up at the door uninvited. And I use my cell phone for contact. <br /><br />And yes, if they've bid on your item you can reverse the process and get their contact info. Some Buyers are really not happy when you call them. (some sellers either... one blessed out hubby for doing so, all he wanted was the book she owed him - for like a month)<br /><br />http://www.antiquedaze.comThe DSRS of our liveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08036305227605495092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584123792037931573.post-24341452042502353952010-08-01T05:54:06.139-07:002010-08-01T05:54:06.139-07:00WOW.... I did not know they did this either. Inter...WOW.... I did not know they did this either. Interesting. I do not sell on the Bay a whole lot, in fact very little. My Feed back there is 50 compared to my feedback on bonanzle at 141. I like what she says about checking multiple venues to see a persons feedback. It brings to mind someone I have recently come across that claims to be a powerseller from the bay on one site, but when you check the FB on the bay, they are not even close. Regardless, it should work both ways. Research the seller and the buyer, and if they can have our info, there should be no reason why we can't have theirs. Interesting article, and a good heads up. I also wonder how many other sites are doing this.Kat Bartonhttp://www.bonanzle.com/booths/gypsygirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584123792037931573.post-51748152612725017652010-08-01T05:22:45.924-07:002010-08-01T05:22:45.924-07:00Good post and sure something to think about. I don...Good post and sure something to think about. I don't think anyone really has any privacy anymore no matter where you are someone can find you if they really want to and it is scary.BookCornerCafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00267948936864080936noreply@blogger.com