eBay Sellers: If you had the ability to. . . would you?
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If eBay set it up so sellers could block bidders with zero feedback would you take advantage of this?
Buyers: Even with your established feedback, would you think less of a seller who blocked freshly registered/ zero feedback bidders?
Buyers: Even with your established feedback, would you think less of a seller who blocked freshly registered/ zero feedback bidders?
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But no, I personally would not block 0 feedback bidders. Everyone has to start somewhere. I have my account set to block -1 or more.
Added: Oops. I was wrong. It is not allowed to block 0 feedback bidders. Sorry.
oh yeah at one time, you were also
keeping that in mind, my answer is no
Go BIG or GO HOME. ©Bill
I wouldn't block any (0)'s - I've gotten plenty of good buyers from first time bidders.
What's the worst they can do to you? Not pay and cost you listing fee's. More often than not they have the spirit of win at all costs!
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Zero folks have to prove to me that they are duds before I block them. Sellers that block them have a super duper case of paranoia in my opinion.
Ken
with the winner or bump it down do the underbidder.
an unresponsive private feedback winner, or someone who leaves negatives like candy, with the click of the mouse could be relinquished of top bid and move it to next highest bidder.
<< <i>It is set up that way. But no, I personally would not block 0 feedback bidders. Everyone has to start somewhere. I have my account set to block -1 or more. >>
Really??
Please show me.
TorinoCobra71
Tom
give this a shot
<< <i>I'd much rather be able to see who is "watching" my items. >>
I totally agree. I would also like to see how many people are watching other peoples auctions.
<< <i>http://pages.ebay.com/services/buyandsell/biddermanagement.html give this a shot >>
I don't see here the ability to block zero feedback bidders. It allows other options. Many, in fact. Just not that one.
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1 negative
Bid Retractions = 30
would you block me?
I ask though as I wouldn't mind placing a temporary block on my account. I received a friendly email from a customer who informed me someone I had blocked about two weeks ago (and, subsequently blocked their second eBay handle when I did a little research) has quickly listed a third handle so as to bid.
I don't know what this person's intent was once he won a couple of my auctions under this new handle but I'd rather just avoid the hassle. I blocked the third handle but don't want to have to look over my shoulder for another. I'm also aware eBay has in play a system of reporting those who would participate in that activity- placing bids with an account who also has a blocked account, but why mess around with the aftermath?
If I could simply place a temporary block I'd be cool for just a few weeks and then I'd lift it again, but no. eBay doesn't allow this. Not complaining, just kind of surprised.
<< <i>I have 200 positives...
1 negative
Bid Retractions = 30
would you block me? >>
The only time I would notice is if somebody retracted a bid on one of my auctions. That's a blockable offense
Why 30 retractions?
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<< <i>I have 200 positives... 1 negative Bid Retractions = 30 would you block me? >>
No. Why would you think I or anyone should? In the five years of doing eBay I've got a list of less than a dozen people on my blocked list. NO one is a board member here. Most in fact are names dropped in other threads as a warning to all.
Side note: why so many bid retractions though?
<< <i>I have 200 positives...
1 negative
Bid Retractions = 30
would you block me? >>
If you bid....No. I would not even look at your feedback.
If you retracted the bid....Instantly. Now you have thrown up the Red Flag.
Ken
<< <i>I don't know what this person's intent was once he won a couple of my auctions under this new handle... >>
You've either made an enemie out of one of the nice people on eBay, or he really, really, really likes your coins.
Why did you block him originally?
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Made massive bids on a sellers items.
Then i was bombarded with pm's that this seller was selling modern-made as old to deceive newbies like me.
He had 100 % feedback and multiple user Ids.
Happened to me several times.
I no longer collect indian artifacts.
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<< <i>I don't know what this person's intent was once he won a couple of my auctions under this new handle... >>
You've either made an enemie out of one of the nice people on eBay, or he really, really, really likes your coins. Why did you block him originally? >>
Slow pay and wouldn't respond to emails. I hated to do it to as he was a pretty good customer for awhile.
I never block zero feedback bidders just because they are at Zero, everyone does have to start somewhere. I just verify them when they seem suspicious. I had a great experience with a zero feedback a few months back... he was bidding on $3000 worth of stuff on 4 different auctions... and he was a newbie, so I emailed him and politely asked him to verify his contact info email, etc. He complied, the transaction went great and as of today he is ranked 100% feedback with 75 positives or so.
I do feel its prudent to block bidders with NEGATIVE rankings and those with excessive unpaid item strikes.
<< <i>Slow pay and wouldn't respond to emails. I hated to do it to as he was a pretty good customer for awhile. >>
I don't think you have to worry about any revenge feedback then.
It seems like they guy does like your coins. Hopefully, his new handle pays a lot faster.
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<< <i>Slow pay and wouldn't respond to emails. I hated to do it to as he was a pretty good customer for awhile. >>
I don't think you have to worry about any revenge feedback then. It seems like they guy does like your coins. Hopefully, his new handle pays a lot faster. >>
Yeah, probably.
I did receive a pretty nasty email though when I wrote to explain he was blocked and why (slow pay on a consignment coin meant I was out of pocket until he did finally pay).
I think most sellers would simply block without an explanation email so I was taken aback when he responded the way he did afterward.
As a buyer, I wish you could block sellers. Meaning I want to block sellers to prevent myself from bidding on their auctions. I've had bought from scumbags before, and read about many more on these forums, but I can't remember all of them or their ebay handles.
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<< <i>Then i was bombarded with pm's that this seller was selling modern-made as old to deceive newbies like me. >>
Hey that's just like coins on eBay
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<< <i>I have 200 positives...
1 negative
Bid Retractions = 30
would you block me? >>
THIRTY bid retractions??? I might have 2 in 8 years.
Yes you'd be blocked on the retractions alone.
<< <i>ok.. makes sense but you or I would never know that looking at him bidding on our items. if I saw that, I'd be blocking. >>
Can't argue that point...i probably would block me also.
I have bid on and won coins from members here that don't know i am a member here.
I have a different ebay id.
so far i have never been blocked from anything that i have bid on.
the_northern_trading_company
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<< <i>If eBay set it up so sellers could block bidders with zero feedback would you take advantage of this? >>
I would not. But I'm the kind of seller who respects his buyers and is willing to take the time to nursemaid them through the eBay process. All sellers should endeavor to make newbie's experiences pleasant, so they will stick around eBay for the long term. More buyers on eBay means more bidders for my auctions, and therefore higher final values.
Also, I love the thrill of "deflowering" their feedback.