Guess the mods have moved to more recent stories - cause this was an obvious troll. Most seasoned Ebayers know that Ebay won't do anything about retaliatory feedback (and I never said they would), but it doesn't mean it's an allowed or ethical practice - you're not educating anyone here. Judging from your needlessly smartassed comments, it would appear you are a seller of questionable ethics with a attitude of entitlement - which is probably why Ebay's plan to stop sellers from giving retaliatory feedback obviously angers you. Your post just proves to solidify that buyers do need protection from sellers with the same attitude as you.
I buy regularly on Ebay and understand what you mean. There is no shortage of stupidity amongst Ebay buyers, just as anything else in this world. However, penalizing buyers that do the right thing because of these difficult buyers isn't the answer. Most of us have things we do not like about our jobs, especially when dealing with customers in the general public.
On a semi-recent small item purchase, I received the wrong item and promptly e-mailed the power seller of the mistake (item cost almost as much as the shipping fees). He/They responded quickly and stated that they would send out the correct item at no additional charge. Almost two month later, the only thing I received was a form email "reminding" me to leave feedback for them, and that they would do so in kind. I shouldn't have to leave feedback to get some in return - I paid quickly and was not difficult in any way. In the end, I never left any feedback for the seller for fear of retaliation on my 100% positive account.
Problem: Sellers are giving buyers negative feedback even though the exchange was fair and square?
Solution: Don't allow sellers to give retaliatory negative feedback
The term "retaliatory negative feedback" says it all - it's actually against Ebay's rules. Sellers shouldn't give negative feedback just cause they failed to get something right and got called on it via feedback. The buyer's only obligations are to give correct shipping info, read the full listing and pay the correct amount (on time). If the sellers don't like dealing with difficult buyers, then maybe a new line of work is in order.
You're talking about something that did happen - the post you were replying to was talking about something that could very well happen in situations this.
Even though I obviously did mean it as a joke (and got modded "troll" for my troubles - probably by someone that didn't even RTFA), I find it kinda messed up that someone would use that against another person in a custody battle.
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Guess the mods have moved to more recent stories - cause this was an obvious troll. Most seasoned Ebayers know that Ebay won't do anything about retaliatory feedback (and I never said they would), but it doesn't mean it's an allowed or ethical practice - you're not educating anyone here. Judging from your needlessly smartassed comments, it would appear you are a seller of questionable ethics with a attitude of entitlement - which is probably why Ebay's plan to stop sellers from giving retaliatory feedback obviously angers you. Your post just proves to solidify that buyers do need protection from sellers with the same attitude as you.
I buy regularly on Ebay and understand what you mean. There is no shortage of stupidity amongst Ebay buyers, just as anything else in this world. However, penalizing buyers that do the right thing because of these difficult buyers isn't the answer. Most of us have things we do not like about our jobs, especially when dealing with customers in the general public.
On a semi-recent small item purchase, I received the wrong item and promptly e-mailed the power seller of the mistake (item cost almost as much as the shipping fees). He/They responded quickly and stated that they would send out the correct item at no additional charge. Almost two month later, the only thing I received was a form email "reminding" me to leave feedback for them, and that they would do so in kind. I shouldn't have to leave feedback to get some in return - I paid quickly and was not difficult in any way. In the end, I never left any feedback for the seller for fear of retaliation on my 100% positive account.
Problem: Sellers are giving buyers negative feedback even though the exchange was fair and square? Solution: Don't allow sellers to give retaliatory negative feedback
The term "retaliatory negative feedback" says it all - it's actually against Ebay's rules. Sellers shouldn't give negative feedback just cause they failed to get something right and got called on it via feedback. The buyer's only obligations are to give correct shipping info, read the full listing and pay the correct amount (on time). If the sellers don't like dealing with difficult buyers, then maybe a new line of work is in order.
You're talking about something that did happen - the post you were replying to was talking about something that could very well happen in situations this.
Try getting a clue about the subject before "informing" anyone. Canadian civilian gives advice on how slow advancement is in the US Air Force - ha.
John Holmes Seka? Man, I think I went to high school with you. Haha - just kidding, but that is a rather amusing coincidence.
Even though I obviously did mean it as a joke (and got modded "troll" for my troubles - probably by someone that didn't even RTFA), I find it kinda messed up that someone would use that against another person in a custody battle.
Hans' mom was at Burning Man when Nina first went missing? Yea...the kids are probably better off in Russia