Re: How cheap can I go / feedback manipulation
Then I would assume you're fine. Since many people do not give feedback, with my accounts (mainly new ones, or ones I need feedback), I will type up a paragraph (and ship this with the item) explaining in laymen terms to people such as:
"Thank you for your recent purchase! Enclosed you will find the item(s) that you have ordered. Hopefully everything works and is in the condition you expect. If you feel there are any issues (making this a sub 5-star experience) please let me know and I will try to fix it!
Being a new member, I have little feedback, so everything helps! To help gain feedback, I am willing to offer a promo; for any user that leaves perfect feedback, I am willing to offer a 5% off discount on ANY item of up to $500 in the future! All you have to do is send me a message after your purchase and I will send you an updated invoice or if you already paid, I will simply refund the 5%!
Thanks!"
Whereas before, maybe 1 in 5-10 people leave feedback, if I do that, I will often get 1 in 2 to leave feedback.
But you will have to follow this through, hence why I setup guidelines of 5% off up to $500. | 
