<< <i>"Unethical" might be the wrong word, but it's a good way to get kicked off eBay...both the buyer and seller. >>
Why is that? The seller did not sell the item to me directly. He delisted the auction (due to error in listing), then RELISTED the item as a BIN for $250. Why would ebay be upset with this? They got their cut. >>
I think it could be argued that by asking a seller to change their listing for us, at the very least we are probably tempting him to lie to eBay about why he "changed" his listing to a BIN, and are therefore willing accomplices with him in his unethical behavior.
There was obviously no "error" in the original listing and he (unethically) lied to eBay and to any others who may have been watching that item in hopes of winning it fairly and squarely when the auction closed. Just my 2¢ worth.
I never thought that growing old would happen so fast. - Jim
well, going off of ebay makes it against ebay rules, but numismatics is free market and a seller and buyer should be able to cose a deal any way they choose and since you guys stayed on ebay then I see no problem.
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<< <i>The seller rented space from ebay , found the biggest sucker, and popped him good
What's so unethical about that ?
... tongue in cheek, boss, tongue in cheek. >>
<< <i>Exactly where does "moral responsibility" come in to play when a seller is trying to maximize the selling price of an item ? >>
Because the buyer (and seller) gave their word to not do so when they agreed to the eBay user agreement.
Or is maximizing profits (or getting a coin one wants) more important than living up to one's word? Clearly for some around here it is.
Respectfully but questioningly yours.....Mike
<< <i>Because the buyer (and seller) gave their word to not do so when they agreed to the eBay user agreement. >>
Please quote any portion of the eBay user agreement that was violated in the scenario described in the original post.
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<< <i>"Unethical" might be the wrong word, but it's a good way to get kicked off eBay...both the buyer and seller. >>
Why is that? The seller did not sell the item to me directly. He delisted the auction (due to error in listing), then RELISTED the item as a BIN for $250. Why would ebay be upset with this? They got their cut. >>
I think it could be argued that by asking a seller to change their listing for us, at the very least we are probably tempting him to lie to eBay about why he "changed" his listing to a BIN, and are therefore willing accomplices with him in his unethical behavior.
There was obviously no "error" in the original listing and he (unethically) lied to eBay and to any others who may have been watching that item in hopes of winning it fairly and squarely when the auction closed.
Just my 2¢ worth.
- Jim
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<< <i>I do it fairly often.
Idk if it violates eBay rules. >>
Rather make a strong offer in the first hour then wait 10 days just to get sniped.
Of course some sellers will not do it and I have won items for hundreds less then I offered prior to the end of the auction.
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<< <i>Because the buyer (and seller) gave their word to not do so when they agreed to the eBay user agreement. >>
Please quote any portion of the eBay user agreement that was violated in the scenario described in the original post. >>
Absolutely. eBay Fees were not circumvented.
The name is LEE!