How do i get some quick feedback since the changes?

gitrooman · #1 02-14-2008

Since sellers cant leave feedback for buyers anymore, how am i supposed to get some feedback? I need at least 10 so i can start listing BINs. If i just auction stuff off it'll take forever.

I dont have my ebay account linked with my paypal account cause i'm using my real paypal account, so if i do link them they will get banned. So now i cant purchase anything iether.

Any suggestions?

Ballsack · #2 02-14-2008

Just sell some penny auctions.

stepia · #3 02-14-2008

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Originally Posted by Ballsack

Just sell some penny auctions.

Problem is that now since the buyers can't receive feedback comments, none will buy penny auctions.

mantisinc · #4 02-14-2008

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Originally Posted by stepijunk

Problem is that now since the buyers can't receive feedback comments, none will buy penny auctions.

Very true.

You will have to start selling some random household items, just to get your feedback going.

koalawash · #5 02-14-2008

What?? I thought that sellers could ONLY leave buyers positive feedback now. Did they change something again at the last minute?

thelizardking · #6 02-14-2008

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Originally Posted by gitrooman

Since sellers cant leave feedback for buyers anymore, how am i supposed to get some feedback? I need at least 10 so i can start listing BINs. If i just auction stuff off it'll take forever.

Its gonna take forever to get to 10 now. They are also taking away the penny auctions. The minimum is going to be 0.99 auctions. I guess just try to get as much feedback before it goes into effect.

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Originally Posted by gitrooman

I dont have my ebay account linked with my paypal account cause i'm using my real paypal account, so if i do link them they will get banned. So now i cant purchase anything iether.

Any suggestions?

Yeah don't use an old paypal with a new ebay account they will get linked. It is required to have a Paypal to list so make sure one is set up before listing.

Also ive been getting stuff you can pay for with money order, not necessarily for feedback, but just to buy stuff.

Ballsack · #7 02-14-2008

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Originally Posted by stepijunk

Problem is that now since the buyers can't receive feedback comments, none will buy penny auctions.

Huh? What are you talking about buyers can't receive feedback comments??

thelizardking · #8 02-14-2008

Hasn't happened yet, but apparently you won't be able to leave feedback for a buyer.

ebayvictim · #9 02-14-2008

Sellers may only leave positive feedback for buyers. It's not that we can't leave feedback....it's just we can ONLY leave positives!

scouse12345 · #10 02-14-2008

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Originally Posted by thelizardking

Hasn't happened yet, but apparently you won't be able to leave feedback for a buyer.

I think you'll find that, i think it's come May in the Uk, sellers cant leave a Buyer anything but positive feedback, problems foreseen, some sellers are thinking they can just refuse to leave any feedback at all, all that will do, is force Ebay into automatic feedback once a buyer has paid. F*ck knows how that will work with credit card payments or cheqs, can see major headaches in the coming months.. but.. keeps the mind active.

Ballsack · #11 02-14-2008

Hey what's wrong with that? The customer is always right.

ebayvictim · #12 02-14-2008

Here's a quote from eBay's official announcement. FYI, my experience is the exact opposite!!!

"Now, we realize that feedback has been a two-way street, but our data shows a disturbing trend, which is that sellers leave retaliatory feedback eight times more frequently than buyers do ... and this figure is up dramatically from only a few years ago."

scouse12345 · #13 02-14-2008

Scenario for you..

A competitor <--- Don't give a toss if that's spelt wrong

anyhow.. he/she opens 3 buyer accounts.. and purchases 3 items from YOU, 1 from each identity.. Ebay now forces you to leave 3 Glowing feedbacks, few days on buyer gets the goods, and commences to email you, and tell you, the items are a bag of ***** and subsequently leaves you 3 gleaming RED NEGS, basicly, that selling account of yours is f*ucked, almost instantly your restricted under there Non Performing Seller Policy, and there are plenty of bright enough people to pull down any of your accounts in a matter of days, and completely powerless

I think someone posted earlier.. the buyer is always right.. well Ebay have well and truly jumped on that ship.

stepia · #14 02-14-2008

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Originally Posted by thelizardking

Its gonna take forever to get to 10 now. They are also taking away the penny auctions. The minimum is going to be 0.99 auctions.

Where did you get this information from about taking away the penny auctions? Haven't heard about it yet.

thelizardking · #15 02-15-2008

Its posted on ebay showing their new fees. I'll try to find the link. Its also been posted a few times on this forum.

ebayvictim · #16 02-15-2008

You can still run auctions priced between $ 0.01 -$0.99. Fixed price and store listings will start at $ 1.00 after 2/20.