I just had to get this off my chest....
I have to say that I really cannot stand eBay. Whilst it's a great idea on paper, I find the following:
I have to say that I really cannot stand eBay. Whilst it's a great idea on paper, I find the following:
- Sellers can not leave negative feedback. Why not?
- You are forced to use PayPal
- The feedback system is very flawed. I have had 100% positive feedback for the last 7 years. Two negative feedbacks from the same idiot buyer now have me at 50%. WTF?
- I'm sick of idiots asking me multiple questions about the item that are plainly explained in the listing.
- I'm sick of people winning the auction then deciding they don't want the item.
- I'm sick of people bidding then asking questions. Ask questions first![/list:u]
So, I have a brushed metal curtain rail, brand new, worth £45. It goes for £4 after 7 day listing. Ok, so I should have set a reserve, but I expected at least £25. Buyer gets funny when I want to cancel the transaction. I mean, if I wanted to give it away I would have gone to the charity shop. Leaves me negative feedback, saying I refused to post item. Bollocks - we couldn't agree on price - no payment was ever made!
Also, a few years ago I was almost scammed out of £500 for a high end amp. Paid PayPal - a few days later was about to post, and I get an email from PayPal saying payment had been cancelled! Very lucky....
Arrggghhh!
I've had better luck with Gumtree - cash in hand, item taken away. Done.
Anyone else have bad experiences? I seem to attract all the freaks/criminals!
John