Something must be done!! ebay auctions

[npa589]

Doug:

Ironically enough, I just put a listing on the BST to try and get rid of some of them and others, and then saw this thread on the main board.

I've never heard of that type of response when attempting to send someone a message. I don't recall receiving a message from you on eBay within the last few months, though you and I have done some deals via e-mail.

Something I don't really understand is publicly complaining about how someone else sells, especially if they're selling things ethically and trying to always be as courteous as possible to anyone when selling, and when buying. I do understand having to sift through items, and I've also blocked sellers from my searches, and usually just search auctions to avoid most of the re-listed items. I also know I've missed many items for my collection due to only searching auctions.


As a school teacher who also is a music director at my church, I started doing this on the side a few years ago to supplement that income, and I would say I have done pretty well. I've also enjoyed every minute of it, especially getting to know many members on here. As we have to do in anything we ever do, we learn as we go, so, I've tried to remind myself to not complain or critique about the method in which someone sells something, as it sometimes can scream a subconscious method for self-aggrandizement.

I'd like to hear the progression that other sellers have taken on this board. I understand and hope to go to the strict auction route, but am not in that position yet --- nearly entirely due to time-constraints. I essentially have 3 jobs, and also have a large garden (vegetables, etc) in my backyard that my wife and I attend daily. I simply wouldn't be able to efficiently ship items out if I were selling 100 items a week.


It's slightly perturbing to see "Something must be done!! the_coop eBay auctions" on the main board, appearing as though something fraudulent has occurred, when in fact, all I am guilty of is re-listing items once the 30 day period has expired. Sorry??? This receives a title as cautioning as other threads that are a computer-screen-inch away from detailed threads of some other sellers who at the very least allow rampant shill bidding to occur in their listings.


I've got nothing against you Doug, and have enjoyed every transaction we've done, so I'm glad that you were able to problem solve and block me from your searches.