Goofbay caves in to eBay...

johnsim03 · June 27, 2006 8:09PM

From the Goofbay web site:

eBay recently asked us to remove a large number of our tools, we held strong and hoped that they would see Goofbay as a site designed to help buyers and sellers have a safe eBay experience. Unfortunately, they did not see it this way and have forced our hand. These tools have now had to be removed. We are sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused.

I would urge everyone to sign their petition, if the spirit moves you...

John

Connecticoin · June 27, 2006 9:26PM

Terrific. Scammers with private auctions can rest easy now.

291fifth · June 27, 2006 9:31PM

Only idiots bid on private auctions. Why are you so concerned about their well being?

Connecticoin · June 27, 2006 9:36PM

<< Only idiots bid on private auctions. Why are you so concerned about their well being? >>

Well, there are lots of "idiots" or "ill informed" out there who get ripped off. While I agree that such "idiots" should know better, that does not mean it is right for Ebay to give crooks a tool to take advantage of said "idiots".
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ksteelheader · June 27, 2006 9:58PM

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<< Only idiots bid on private auctions. Why are you so concerned about their well being? >>

Well, there are lots of "idiots" or "ill informed" out there who get ripped off. While I agree that such "idiots" should know better, that does not mean it is right for Ebay to give crooks a tool to take advantage of said "idiots".
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The world is full of both idiots and scam artists. Live and learn.

ABC123 · June 27, 2006 10:16PM

Nothing Lasts Forever--Warren Buffet

joefro · June 27, 2006 10:35PM

WE CANT HANDLE THE TRUTH!!!

fc · June 27, 2006 10:42PM

too bad they did not set that site up in mother russia while
using someone who lived in fiji's identity (permitted of course),
preferably a 12 year old.

HAH, then watch ebay squirm in the wind.
if the russian ISP screws you, try one in china, etc...

xbob · June 27, 2006 11:22PM

If they could turn their tools into an stand alone software program that people could download, eBay would have a tough time shutting it down once it got out. The would of course stop the download site but hopefully people would spread it privately, much like DVD decription software is done.

It is a shame that eBay seems to be protecting the guilty power screwers.

joefro · June 28, 2006 12:02AM

<< too bad they did not set that site up in mother russia while
using someone who lived in fiji's identity (permitted of course),
preferably a 12 year old.

HAH, then watch ebay squirm in the wind.
if the russian ISP screws you, try one in china, etc... >>

<< If they could turn their tools into an stand alone software program that people could download, eBay would have a tough time shutting it down once it got out. The would of course stop the download site but hopefully people would spread it privately, much like DVD decription software is done. >>

Too bad this was goofbays plan all along. I wouldn't be surprised if the entire site was created solely for the purpose of eventually "selling out" to Ebay. It's a quick way to make 6 or 7 figures and then never have to worry about it again.

xbob · June 28, 2006 1:02AM

Who knows what the story is for real but I'm guessing there is no 6 or 7 figures being offered to stop Goofbay. Ebay just cut off their access and probably threatened them legally if they continue.

It would be cool to see a good reporter pick up on this one and report both sides.

Conder101 · June 28, 2006 4:55AM

Doesn't sound like they "caved", sounds like they got kicked out.

construct · June 28, 2006 5:00AM

<< Doesn't sound like they "caved", sounds like they got kicked out. >>

I agree.

Anyway, I signed the petition. Goofbay helped me find out that the bidders in a private auction I was interested in were all legitimate. I ended up winning the coin at a very good price.

p8nt · June 28, 2006 5:04AM

There are other sites that do the exact things that Goofbay does.

I signed the petition too though.

jimjenson · June 28, 2006 8:50AM

<< There are other sites that do the exact things that Goofbay does. >>

Although it wont penetrate private feedback, there are similar tools to goofbay located here.
toolhaus

koynekwest · June 28, 2006 12:45PM

<< Only idiots bid on private auctions. Why are you so concerned about their well being? >>

I think the correct term is "bidiots."

Heywood · June 28, 2006 12:53PM

I agree with the guy who said goobay helped investigate some private auction bidders, all seemed legit, and I bid too.

would not if I couldn't have looked them up.

relayer · June 28, 2006 1:16PM

<< Maybe if Goofbay sends them their drivers license and credit card info, eBay will reinstate them?

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Goofbay caves in to eBay...

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