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Is eBay Worse Than Early Sears Catalogs?
prostoalex writes "The New York Times claims eBay can learn a lot from the early Sears catalogs, which promised unconditional returns (postage paid by Sears) in case there is any dissatisfaction with the product even if the product behaves exactly as described. Apparently eBay is doing something right, but with no buyer protection, no seller authentication, and no desire to participate in seller-buyer conflicts, no return policy, can the business model be sustained?"
Im surprised theyre still there not because of their business model, but because its not really that cheap. Often you see things selling on there for more than you would pay in a shop, with all the extra protection that gives you. Any shop stuff is definitely new.
And the submitter is asking if the business model is sustainable?
... is the jerk-worthy quality of the lingerie section.
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Excelent article! Will read again! A++++++++++++++++++++++
Really? Gee, thanks. That's something both the general public - millions of whom around the world check it out daily - and the people who run eBay will find interesting.
Next week: Microsoft - Will Windows ever catch on?
It's an auction marketplace, for crying out loud. "eBay" doesn't sell product. Comparison with Sears is apples & mushrooms.
I'm not so sure, since apples & mushrooms are both delicous foods that cater to different tastes. I'd say it is closer to a comparison between an apple catalog where you buy apples directly from a retailer and and an apple... auction... web site... where you buy from someone else... and it's called "eBay". Other than that, really good point!
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>> Is eBay Worse Than Early Sears Catalogs?
As a former out-house owner, I have to say, "Yup". You can't wipe your ass with eBay.
I saw a table selling nothing but Childrens Games on CD's that had obviously been stolen from the outside of Cereal Boxes. The CD's even had printed on them not for retail sale or something like that. Only $10 each. I think I told about 15 people that he stole them from Cereal boxes. I don't know what happened after that, but the other people seemed like they would take care of it. :o)