Watching the Wheels's Comments RSS Syndication from SeekingAlpha.com http://seekingalpha.comuser/159275/comments http://seekingalpha.com/article/118734-obamas-compensation-limits-amount-to-zip?source=feed#comment-376781 376781
If the company is tanking, you obviouslly DID NOT HAVE THE BEST PEOPLE!

The best is unwilling to settle for SLOP!

The best is unwilling to undermine the security of their country!

The best do whatever it takes to be truly successful!

The best hold themselves accountable!

The best do not make excuses!

The best are capable of basing decisions for long term good!

The best see no reason to lie!

The best do the right thing!


I saw very little of the BEST.

I have seen alot of mediocraty. I saw laziness. I saw a misguided belief set that America had retained a post WW2 cutting edge. I saw a blatant disregard for employees. I saw a blatant disregard for reality. I saw greed. I saw cowardness and an unwillingness for anyone to take a true stand.

This meltdown may be the best thing that has happened to America.

We have very little choice but to face reality now.

DO NOT TRY TO CAST BLAME TOWARD JAPAN, CHINA OR ANY OTHER COUNTRY.

No one took anything from us. WE GAVE IT AWAY!]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:57:42 -0500
If the company is tanking, you obviouslly DID NOT HAVE THE BEST PEOPLE!

The best is unwilling to settle for SLOP!

The best is unwilling to undermine the security of their country!

The best do whatever it takes to be truly successful!

The best hold themselves accountable!

The best do not make excuses!

The best are capable of basing decisions for long term good!

The best see no reason to lie!

The best do the right thing!


I saw very little of the BEST.

I have seen alot of mediocraty. I saw laziness. I saw a misguided belief set that America had retained a post WW2 cutting edge. I saw a blatant disregard for employees. I saw a blatant disregard for reality. I saw greed. I saw cowardness and an unwillingness for anyone to take a true stand.

This meltdown may be the best thing that has happened to America.

We have very little choice but to face reality now.

DO NOT TRY TO CAST BLAME TOWARD JAPAN, CHINA OR ANY OTHER COUNTRY.

No one took anything from us. WE GAVE IT AWAY!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/115868-ebay-first-quarter-looks-rocky?source=feed#comment-363197 363197
Well, it did get disrupted.]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:21:31 -0500
Well, it did get disrupted.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/111743-what-will-become-of-ebay?source=feed#comment-335550 335550
In light of the economic climate, one would think that Ebay would be having upwardly spiraling record breaking numbers.

WHY NOT?

How much bail out money do you suppose the American people are willing or even able to absorb? The writing has been all the wall for a very long time. Why didn't the experts notice?

Yo, Ebay, the offshore call center for paypal, need extensive overhauling they have no idea what a caller is talking about . And even though I resent having to pay to call an American based company in order to be understood, it's a small payoff for giving me better documentation.]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:04:57 -0500
In light of the economic climate, one would think that Ebay would be having upwardly spiraling record breaking numbers.

WHY NOT?

How much bail out money do you suppose the American people are willing or even able to absorb? The writing has been all the wall for a very long time. Why didn't the experts notice?

Yo, Ebay, the offshore call center for paypal, need extensive overhauling they have no idea what a caller is talking about . And even though I resent having to pay to call an American based company in order to be understood, it's a small payoff for giving me better documentation.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/110639-is-ebay-s-strategy-working?source=feed#comment-329729 329729
Everyone keeps talking sh*t and throwing around business jargon that the average person has little understanding of. They do though understand that the supposed retirement investments that "The Big Boys" sold, in a manner that was once reserved for snake oil have lost approximately a third of the value that they showed last year.

We as a society deparately need to return to simpler people oriented values. We need to relearn the value of hard work and to approach work matters in a less greed driven manner.

America has very little real industry left. Our Automakers are poised to go belly up. These supposed leaders of business have acted out in the realm of fantasy believing that this is the same America as it was at the end of WW2. They have operated in a very short sighted manner, by outsourcing the very jobs that would have paid for the American cars and mortgages. I fail to see any real moralistic differences in how John Donahoe approached his stewardship of Ebay. Meg Whitman and the supposed beloved Pierre were on board with the changes. They rolled out BEORE Meg retired.

I had considered selling on Ebay. I chose not to, because their were far too many risks involved and no recourses open to me if a problem occured.I have a degree in business. I was able to access things properly. I am by and large against the use of jargon. I believe that ti is very important to be understood by as large a range of people as possible. It is far too easy to disguise reality and far too easy to give numbers any sort of appearance that you would like the public to believe.

Walmart is doing exceptionally well, all things considered. Ebay should, by any stretch of the imagination, growing by leaps and bounds within our depressed economy.

I still buy an occasional item on Ebay, but have noticed that the "opening bids" continue to spiral upwards. I find it to be aggravating to have to click out of Best Match ALL THE TIME.

I don't need to have a reminder about leaving honest feedback. Had Ebay been so concerned about my "buyer experiance" as they profess to be, the rude pigs that I fought with last year would no longer be on the site. They would have also offered some non automated responses to my concerns. If they were so concerned about proper customer care the 1-888 Paypal call in center would have customer service reps who were fully capable of understanding the language that I speak. I would be given real answers and not be forced to incur the costs of making toll calls in order to speak to someone who fully understands my language and to also aid me in proper documentation of said conversations.

I also don't really need the continual expert commentary, again couched in jargon terminology. Regardless of however the "experts" choose to spin a story the proof will be, as it always has, in the pudding.

Again, check out the stock market, the chickens are coming home to roost. If it gets REALLY, REALLY bad has anyone read census reports about respective populations of America compared to China? HUGE mistakes have been made.]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:45:22 -0500
Everyone keeps talking sh*t and throwing around business jargon that the average person has little understanding of. They do though understand that the supposed retirement investments that "The Big Boys" sold, in a manner that was once reserved for snake oil have lost approximately a third of the value that they showed last year.

We as a society deparately need to return to simpler people oriented values. We need to relearn the value of hard work and to approach work matters in a less greed driven manner.

America has very little real industry left. Our Automakers are poised to go belly up. These supposed leaders of business have acted out in the realm of fantasy believing that this is the same America as it was at the end of WW2. They have operated in a very short sighted manner, by outsourcing the very jobs that would have paid for the American cars and mortgages. I fail to see any real moralistic differences in how John Donahoe approached his stewardship of Ebay. Meg Whitman and the supposed beloved Pierre were on board with the changes. They rolled out BEORE Meg retired.

I had considered selling on Ebay. I chose not to, because their were far too many risks involved and no recourses open to me if a problem occured.I have a degree in business. I was able to access things properly. I am by and large against the use of jargon. I believe that ti is very important to be understood by as large a range of people as possible. It is far too easy to disguise reality and far too easy to give numbers any sort of appearance that you would like the public to believe.

Walmart is doing exceptionally well, all things considered. Ebay should, by any stretch of the imagination, growing by leaps and bounds within our depressed economy.

I still buy an occasional item on Ebay, but have noticed that the "opening bids" continue to spiral upwards. I find it to be aggravating to have to click out of Best Match ALL THE TIME.

I don't need to have a reminder about leaving honest feedback. Had Ebay been so concerned about my "buyer experiance" as they profess to be, the rude pigs that I fought with last year would no longer be on the site. They would have also offered some non automated responses to my concerns. If they were so concerned about proper customer care the 1-888 Paypal call in center would have customer service reps who were fully capable of understanding the language that I speak. I would be given real answers and not be forced to incur the costs of making toll calls in order to speak to someone who fully understands my language and to also aid me in proper documentation of said conversations.

I also don't really need the continual expert commentary, again couched in jargon terminology. Regardless of however the "experts" choose to spin a story the proof will be, as it always has, in the pudding.

Again, check out the stock market, the chickens are coming home to roost. If it gets REALLY, REALLY bad has anyone read census reports about respective populations of America compared to China? HUGE mistakes have been made.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108336-ebay-s-donahoe-has-crow-for-thanksgiving?source=feed#comment-316825 316825 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:37:50 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/108336-ebay-s-donahoe-has-crow-for-thanksgiving?source=feed#comment-316689 316689
Going public spreads the financial risk away from the company to enable growth. Thay have never paid a dividend and are cash rich because they do not bear the costs involved in maimtaining an inventory.

They have everything to gain at this juncture by going back to private.]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:42:28 -0500
Going public spreads the financial risk away from the company to enable growth. Thay have never paid a dividend and are cash rich because they do not bear the costs involved in maimtaining an inventory.

They have everything to gain at this juncture by going back to private.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108336-ebay-s-donahoe-has-crow-for-thanksgiving?source=feed#comment-316682 316682
I'm honest.The package was sent but the ill bred sellers left themselves wide open for me to successfully file a claim with paypal by not properly shippiing their package. I do hope that they appreciated that I didn't follow through.

I know whereof I speak. I was one of their customers. Ebay was unwilliing to offer me any form of assistance because it would have meant riskiing their no risk venue status.]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:34:50 -0500
I'm honest.The package was sent but the ill bred sellers left themselves wide open for me to successfully file a claim with paypal by not properly shippiing their package. I do hope that they appreciated that I didn't follow through.

I know whereof I speak. I was one of their customers. Ebay was unwilliing to offer me any form of assistance because it would have meant riskiing their no risk venue status.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/105040-paypal-holds-sellers-funds-hostage?source=feed#comment-301997 301997
Usually, I have found that where there is smoke, the fire tends to be following very closely behind.

Maybe, Ebay should become a bit introspective and re-evaluate the causes of such supposed venom.

A message to the sellers:

What is stopping any of you from researching and finding out about the legalites of what you complain about?]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:52:08 -0500
Usually, I have found that where there is smoke, the fire tends to be following very closely behind.

Maybe, Ebay should become a bit introspective and re-evaluate the causes of such supposed venom.

A message to the sellers:

What is stopping any of you from researching and finding out about the legalites of what you complain about?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/100588-no-christmas-for-ebay-sellers?source=feed#comment-286080 286080 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:30:34 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/95515-how-would-an-ebay-layoff-impact-sellers?source=feed#comment-254925 254925 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:14:20 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/94201-ebay-triple-whammy-weighs-on-stock-price?source=feed#comment-249673 249673
I'm glad you do well. I hope that non of the disgruntled target you with misplaced revenge. If this occurs, will Ebay back you up? Will paypal?
Do you have these guarentees in writing?]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:31:29 -0400
I'm glad you do well. I hope that non of the disgruntled target you with misplaced revenge. If this occurs, will Ebay back you up? Will paypal?
Do you have these guarentees in writing?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/93733-ebay-launches-worldofgood-com-a-social-values-marketplace?source=feed#comment-244671 244671
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Thank-you for recognizing my linguistic skills. I do hope you view it as a bit more impressive when I tell you that I don't utilize spellcheck because I find it lacking.

I do believe that it is important to invest the time into doing something well because first impressions do count and are what you will be judged by.When someone doesn't want to waste time to do something properly I find myself questioning the possibilities that slop work is the norm.

I also find it interesting that you feel that you were being discussed. I mentioned no names.

Quality and the time spent to achieve it does ensure that mistakes are dealt with in a timely manner. It may take additional time to achieve but long term has little to fear from the levels unwilling to waste time. Ultimately, people willing to expend the energy needed to do something correctly put less effort into achieving success.

After we have taken the additional time in creating a flawless foundation, we can rest and wait. The slop work produced by people unwilling to waste time will inevitably begin to show the flaws and mistakes. At this juncture, quality will be able to kick ass, exerting very little additional effort.]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:33:00 -0400
Thank-you for recognizing my linguistic skills. I do hope you view it as a bit more impressive when I tell you that I don't utilize spellcheck because I find it lacking.

I do believe that it is important to invest the time into doing something well because first impressions do count and are what you will be judged by.When someone doesn't want to waste time to do something properly I find myself questioning the possibilities that slop work is the norm.

I also find it interesting that you feel that you were being discussed. I mentioned no names.

Quality and the time spent to achieve it does ensure that mistakes are dealt with in a timely manner. It may take additional time to achieve but long term has little to fear from the levels unwilling to waste time. Ultimately, people willing to expend the energy needed to do something correctly put less effort into achieving success.

After we have taken the additional time in creating a flawless foundation, we can rest and wait. The slop work produced by people unwilling to waste time will inevitably begin to show the flaws and mistakes. At this juncture, quality will be able to kick ass, exerting very little additional effort.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/93175-wal-mart-vs-ebay-which-is-a-safer-stock-to-own?source=feed#comment-242440 242440
Do the apparent differences in language skills provide clues into the intelectual and reasoning capabilites of the previous writers?

I find it very intrigueing that the pro Ebay people are working within a grammer school level of writing skills. Is this indicative of inteligence levels?

There are a multitude of analytical start points. Numbers are not the only means of measurement.

I never sold on Ebay, nor do I own any of their stock. I buy very rarely now because I feel that there is an overall degradation within the quality levels of the merchandise being offered.

It is true that Ebay does not have the liability of maintaining inventory, but when the onus of maintaining "the best deals" is placed upon the site's sellers it seems inevitable that maintaining best deal status in an ever competitive marketplace will prove to be problematic in the term for the independant sellers in the long term. There are limits to becoming "lean". If long term balance is not maintained, if fair does not enter into equations,if continual contraversy crops up with each minor shift in a business model, how am I too judge merit? How am I expected to judge in a favorable manner?

There are numerous ways to legally distribute a company's assets within a set of books. Quarter to quarter seems to me to be an extremelly shortsighted approach. The lack of proud long term game plans being announced publicly also gives me cause for concern.

Why is there no dividend offered to the shareholders? This is also a indicator of a company's merit when choosing a stock. Other indicators include buying and selling habits of a company's top tier. Meg sold a sizable portion of Ebay shares very close to her departure from a company she had run for 10 years. Why?

I find that there are too many areas that bear closer examination before I would feel comfortable jumping on the pro Ebay bandwagon. I had considered selling on the site and unfortunately was unable to judge them worthy in ways that are indicative of a well run business.

There are too many ifs that go unanswered for me to feel comfortable with the overall worthiness of Ebay.]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:51:32 -0400
Do the apparent differences in language skills provide clues into the intelectual and reasoning capabilites of the previous writers?

I find it very intrigueing that the pro Ebay people are working within a grammer school level of writing skills. Is this indicative of inteligence levels?

There are a multitude of analytical start points. Numbers are not the only means of measurement.

I never sold on Ebay, nor do I own any of their stock. I buy very rarely now because I feel that there is an overall degradation within the quality levels of the merchandise being offered.

It is true that Ebay does not have the liability of maintaining inventory, but when the onus of maintaining "the best deals" is placed upon the site's sellers it seems inevitable that maintaining best deal status in an ever competitive marketplace will prove to be problematic in the term for the independant sellers in the long term. There are limits to becoming "lean". If long term balance is not maintained, if fair does not enter into equations,if continual contraversy crops up with each minor shift in a business model, how am I too judge merit? How am I expected to judge in a favorable manner?

There are numerous ways to legally distribute a company's assets within a set of books. Quarter to quarter seems to me to be an extremelly shortsighted approach. The lack of proud long term game plans being announced publicly also gives me cause for concern.

Why is there no dividend offered to the shareholders? This is also a indicator of a company's merit when choosing a stock. Other indicators include buying and selling habits of a company's top tier. Meg sold a sizable portion of Ebay shares very close to her departure from a company she had run for 10 years. Why?

I find that there are too many areas that bear closer examination before I would feel comfortable jumping on the pro Ebay bandwagon. I had considered selling on the site and unfortunately was unable to judge them worthy in ways that are indicative of a well run business.

There are too many ifs that go unanswered for me to feel comfortable with the overall worthiness of Ebay.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/91330-changes-to-ebays-pricing-plan-could-whack-shares-by-20?source=feed#comment-233596 233596 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:33:14 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/90923-has-ebay-reached-the-limit-of-the-network-effect?source=feed#comment-230696 230696
In your blog an ex Ebay employee had suggested getting in touch with Pierre. For what purpose? He started the entire ball of wax by hiring Meg. If he was sincerely concerned he has had plenty of time to open his mouth.

The entire blame will be placed on John Donahoe's shoulders and he will be the fall guy for policies that were developed by more than just his ideas.]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:00:35 -0400
In your blog an ex Ebay employee had suggested getting in touch with Pierre. For what purpose? He started the entire ball of wax by hiring Meg. If he was sincerely concerned he has had plenty of time to open his mouth.

The entire blame will be placed on John Donahoe's shoulders and he will be the fall guy for policies that were developed by more than just his ideas.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/90923-has-ebay-reached-the-limit-of-the-network-effect?source=feed#comment-230694 230694
You have to have something first before it can either improve or get worse.]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:53:14 -0400
You have to have something first before it can either improve or get worse.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/89675-ebay-s-latest-screw-up?source=feed#comment-228768 228768
I believe that there is a phenominal opportunity at Etsy. I had originally planned on selling on Ebay. The policy changes left a potential new seller open to too much unacceptable risk.

There is absolutely no way to convince me that shipping an item before money is cleared is safe. With a complete lack of customer service being una vailable to smaller sellers there is absolutely no incentives to for a new person to try. The only companies I see being able to function within the Ebay environment are large companies who have the means to set up their own sites and are already fully functioning businesses with access to full legal counsel and money to back themselves up. If these are already present why sell on Ebay at a Walmart pricing structure?

Businesses at this level would be better off operating on their own and utililising the constant and never ending fees to advertise their own sites. Businesses can only partner for so long. How many times can the profit be subdivided before none exists for anyone?

A favor please, ... When everyone mentions Etsy could you also put in a plug for the vintage and supply ends to help the whole of the site?

Thanks!]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:00:19 -0400
I believe that there is a phenominal opportunity at Etsy. I had originally planned on selling on Ebay. The policy changes left a potential new seller open to too much unacceptable risk.

There is absolutely no way to convince me that shipping an item before money is cleared is safe. With a complete lack of customer service being una vailable to smaller sellers there is absolutely no incentives to for a new person to try. The only companies I see being able to function within the Ebay environment are large companies who have the means to set up their own sites and are already fully functioning businesses with access to full legal counsel and money to back themselves up. If these are already present why sell on Ebay at a Walmart pricing structure?

Businesses at this level would be better off operating on their own and utililising the constant and never ending fees to advertise their own sites. Businesses can only partner for so long. How many times can the profit be subdivided before none exists for anyone?

A favor please, ... When everyone mentions Etsy could you also put in a plug for the vintage and supply ends to help the whole of the site?

Thanks!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/89675-ebay-s-latest-screw-up?source=feed#comment-228537 228537 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:40:47 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/89675-ebay-s-latest-screw-up?source=feed#comment-228533 228533
I wanted to add some information to complete legandsofbatman's take on Etsy. Although it doesn't get the mention that I believe is deserved, sellers can also offer vintage items and supplies for sale on Etsy.

The site offers very reasonable rates. It is easy to check that sales are being made and the sellers also set their own prices. It is NOT an auction fromat.

Vintage items qualify if they are 20 years and older. Supplies can be either handcrafted or commercial.

If anyone has questions I will do my best to answer. I can be accessed via www.uknowuneedanother....

The site is also undergoing huge improvements and have recently gotten a new CEO with a backround from Amazon and a tech expert will be starting very soon from Yahoo]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:37:47 -0400
I wanted to add some information to complete legandsofbatman's take on Etsy. Although it doesn't get the mention that I believe is deserved, sellers can also offer vintage items and supplies for sale on Etsy.

The site offers very reasonable rates. It is easy to check that sales are being made and the sellers also set their own prices. It is NOT an auction fromat.

Vintage items qualify if they are 20 years and older. Supplies can be either handcrafted or commercial.

If anyone has questions I will do my best to answer. I can be accessed via www.uknowuneedanother....

The site is also undergoing huge improvements and have recently gotten a new CEO with a backround from Amazon and a tech expert will be starting very soon from Yahoo]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/89675-ebay-s-latest-screw-up?source=feed#comment-224996 224996
What could be gained?]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:23:13 -0400
What could be gained?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/85651-ebay-still-hazy?source=feed#comment-209146 209146
Just have to be logged in and you can chat with whomever you'd like. There is also some sort of translating gizmo that can be attached while conversing.

The French companies have some found money.

I say run with it! It's a fitting idea.

I've always been a firm beliverin there being more than one way to skin a cat.

Power Sellers Unite could be useful. I would suggest trying to form some sort of legal entity to protect the project.]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:25:29 -0400
Just have to be logged in and you can chat with whomever you'd like. There is also some sort of translating gizmo that can be attached while conversing.

The French companies have some found money.

I say run with it! It's a fitting idea.

I've always been a firm beliverin there being more than one way to skin a cat.

Power Sellers Unite could be useful. I would suggest trying to form some sort of legal entity to protect the project.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/85651-ebay-still-hazy?source=feed#comment-208786 208786
Ebay can say what they want. Everybody is entitled to voice an oppinion. Time will tell.

I have seen a downgrade. And if you read the Ebay user agreement they state in no uncertain terms that they wash their hands of the transactions between buyer and seller.

Companies come and companies go.

What ever happened to the addage :

" The customer is always right? "

Their user agreement seems to point to an attitude of let the customer be damned. Again if you read this policy Ebay could care less if you are a buyer or a seller.

Take it for what it's worth.

Hi, Et tu !]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:42:33 -0400
Ebay can say what they want. Everybody is entitled to voice an oppinion. Time will tell.

I have seen a downgrade. And if you read the Ebay user agreement they state in no uncertain terms that they wash their hands of the transactions between buyer and seller.

Companies come and companies go.

What ever happened to the addage :

" The customer is always right? "

Their user agreement seems to point to an attitude of let the customer be damned. Again if you read this policy Ebay could care less if you are a buyer or a seller.

Take it for what it's worth.

Hi, Et tu !]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/84490-ebay-is-listening?source=feed#comment-203568 203568
I collect depression glass. I have noticed lower counts in overall glass listings in conjunction with a degradation of the quality of choices within this area.

I read the letter written by Norrington. It was the most upfront and professional approach to date by any member of the upper tier of Ebay since the policy shift was announced earlier this year. Had a more upfront approach been taken BEFORE the changes took place, less negative public feedback in the form of the a very steady stream of comments left after any news snippet offering the opportunity to do so would have occured.

Had the top brass of Ebay appealed to the sellers about the numerous lawsuits and other challanges that the were facing and asked for help instead of arbitrarily shifting the nature of the playing field the outcome would have probably been a very smooth transition to a more controlled selling platform.

I liked Norrington's letter. it was well written and direct. The executive level of Ebay still needs alot of work in this area. A few apologies would also be appreciated, and a much more visible profile towards your dynamic and living inventory source.

I also have to assume that fear was an underlieing motivator behind the flawed approach to the policy changes. I am curious as to why Ebay used a less than upfront manner of delivery. if retalitory feedback WAS a problem, why was it allowed to fester? If the lawsuits were pending, why didn't Ebay ask for a moritorium on designer label goods as a show of respect to the companies who had put in the work to build brand recognition? Was therofit stream so necessary to Ebay's existance that they couldn't live without it? In order to receive respect, one must be willing to extend it to others.

One thing that I wasn't thrilled with was the still present caste system judgment calls pertaining to the worthiness of buyers and sellers based upon monetary gains to Ebay. Whether a user spends $1.00 or $1,000,000 within the site, they still spent money and generated FVFs to Ebay and are worhty of being shown respect. This does not happen. It needs to. This policy is prejudicial in nature and offensive. If the company shows me poor treatment at a low end purchase level how do I know that this treatment will change if I spend a larger amount of money? I don't. And I find myself judging Ebay in a negative light due to inequity in how the public is treated. It shows an incredible lack of breeding on the part of the policy maker's of Ebay. It might also be indicative of insecurity. Ebay will suck up to the big spenders. If preferential treatment is demanded by people with more money to spend, what holes exist in their souls?

Has anybody ever wondered about the phenominal success of either Oprah Winfrey or Warren Buffet? I am very sure that in no small measure it is due to their completely unpretentious approach to life. Both of these people seem at ease at all levels of humanity. They both managed to rise to the top without creating animosity. So by example, these two human beings show that it is possible to treat all people with respect and still reap astronomical financial rewards.

As America begins to reap what it has sown, ( the stock market has essentially been static for close to 10 years, there is a credit and housing crisis, etc,etc, etc, ) It may be a good idea to rethink some of the yesteryear's media and propaganda messaging and bring morality and the high road back to the frofront of how we proceed in how we do things.]]> Sat, 12 Jul 2008 07:23:46 -0400
I collect depression glass. I have noticed lower counts in overall glass listings in conjunction with a degradation of the quality of choices within this area.

I read the letter written by Norrington. It was the most upfront and professional approach to date by any member of the upper tier of Ebay since the policy shift was announced earlier this year. Had a more upfront approach been taken BEFORE the changes took place, less negative public feedback in the form of the a very steady stream of comments left after any news snippet offering the opportunity to do so would have occured.

Had the top brass of Ebay appealed to the sellers about the numerous lawsuits and other challanges that the were facing and asked for help instead of arbitrarily shifting the nature of the playing field the outcome would have probably been a very smooth transition to a more controlled selling platform.

I liked Norrington's letter. it was well written and direct. The executive level of Ebay still needs alot of work in this area. A few apologies would also be appreciated, and a much more visible profile towards your dynamic and living inventory source.

I also have to assume that fear was an underlieing motivator behind the flawed approach to the policy changes. I am curious as to why Ebay used a less than upfront manner of delivery. if retalitory feedback WAS a problem, why was it allowed to fester? If the lawsuits were pending, why didn't Ebay ask for a moritorium on designer label goods as a show of respect to the companies who had put in the work to build brand recognition? Was therofit stream so necessary to Ebay's existance that they couldn't live without it? In order to receive respect, one must be willing to extend it to others.

One thing that I wasn't thrilled with was the still present caste system judgment calls pertaining to the worthiness of buyers and sellers based upon monetary gains to Ebay. Whether a user spends $1.00 or $1,000,000 within the site, they still spent money and generated FVFs to Ebay and are worhty of being shown respect. This does not happen. It needs to. This policy is prejudicial in nature and offensive. If the company shows me poor treatment at a low end purchase level how do I know that this treatment will change if I spend a larger amount of money? I don't. And I find myself judging Ebay in a negative light due to inequity in how the public is treated. It shows an incredible lack of breeding on the part of the policy maker's of Ebay. It might also be indicative of insecurity. Ebay will suck up to the big spenders. If preferential treatment is demanded by people with more money to spend, what holes exist in their souls?

Has anybody ever wondered about the phenominal success of either Oprah Winfrey or Warren Buffet? I am very sure that in no small measure it is due to their completely unpretentious approach to life. Both of these people seem at ease at all levels of humanity. They both managed to rise to the top without creating animosity. So by example, these two human beings show that it is possible to treat all people with respect and still reap astronomical financial rewards.

As America begins to reap what it has sown, ( the stock market has essentially been static for close to 10 years, there is a credit and housing crisis, etc,etc, etc, ) It may be a good idea to rethink some of the yesteryear's media and propaganda messaging and bring morality and the high road back to the frofront of how we proceed in how we do things.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/82826-new-selling-form-sinks-ebay-sellers?source=feed#comment-195482 195482
I understand that it is a consumers CHOICE to spend money. I believe that a customer has the right to expect a good product and good customer service without having to fight for these things. Ebay places all of the onus on the sellers and offers nothing in return for not having the expense of having to maintain an inventory for you to pick and choose from.

The sellers in some cases are less than professional and it is up to Ebay as the venue to make the site safe, They have chosen to go about this in a CYA OMG gotta not cross the legal line of venue, someone else may sue us.

They are less than forthright intheir approach and the honest people are the ones who are tending to leave. Skeevy sellers will just keep pace and learn how to work the system.

Policies nedd to be fair and equitable for all parties invoved if they are expected to work long term. I have kept track of all the neverending antics because I WAS considering selling on Ebay.
I am also educated in business and from my perspective Ebay is too risky.

Have you ever had a problem as a buyer that had to go through Ebay? Casual byers are treated no better than the sellers. The top tier may have the training in business but they chose to go about the sweeping changes in a manner a little too much like the bad sellers that they are hoping to remove.

How people are observed treating others is usually a damned good indicator towards what they will do to you.

Oh, and my IQ is at least equal to anyone at the helm of Ebay. My inteligence is saying they're shady.]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:16:17 -0400
I understand that it is a consumers CHOICE to spend money. I believe that a customer has the right to expect a good product and good customer service without having to fight for these things. Ebay places all of the onus on the sellers and offers nothing in return for not having the expense of having to maintain an inventory for you to pick and choose from.

The sellers in some cases are less than professional and it is up to Ebay as the venue to make the site safe, They have chosen to go about this in a CYA OMG gotta not cross the legal line of venue, someone else may sue us.

They are less than forthright intheir approach and the honest people are the ones who are tending to leave. Skeevy sellers will just keep pace and learn how to work the system.

Policies nedd to be fair and equitable for all parties invoved if they are expected to work long term. I have kept track of all the neverending antics because I WAS considering selling on Ebay.
I am also educated in business and from my perspective Ebay is too risky.

Have you ever had a problem as a buyer that had to go through Ebay? Casual byers are treated no better than the sellers. The top tier may have the training in business but they chose to go about the sweeping changes in a manner a little too much like the bad sellers that they are hoping to remove.

How people are observed treating others is usually a damned good indicator towards what they will do to you.

Oh, and my IQ is at least equal to anyone at the helm of Ebay. My inteligence is saying they're shady.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/82826-new-selling-form-sinks-ebay-sellers?source=feed#comment-195096 195096
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If you backtrack to when the policy changes were first announced and read the blogs and other news stories that came out in January and February of 08, there is a wealth of information. I know I had read abooout a class action suiit that is fairly recent.

You can also access alot of interesting links if you read through the posts in Ebay's message boards. I think that it was a post hinting at bankruptsy that had links leading to alot of PayPal's history of being in litigation. This might provide needed leads for you.

Thanks Et tu Brute. I am trying to inspire people to realise that there are always options. It's not always gaining a victory that is most important, but a willingness to fight back.

I also believe that the corporate greed so prevalent in America NEEDS to be reigned in. We as a nation need to seriously reevaluate how things are done before we self destruct. There are far too many money changers in various guises that essentially produce nothing. How many times can a cut be siphoned from the same dollar? Top tier people have a responsibility that comes with stewardship. Without a strong foundation the top will crumble. And being at the top, will fall further.]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:43:08 -0400
If you backtrack to when the policy changes were first announced and read the blogs and other news stories that came out in January and February of 08, there is a wealth of information. I know I had read abooout a class action suiit that is fairly recent.

You can also access alot of interesting links if you read through the posts in Ebay's message boards. I think that it was a post hinting at bankruptsy that had links leading to alot of PayPal's history of being in litigation. This might provide needed leads for you.

Thanks Et tu Brute. I am trying to inspire people to realise that there are always options. It's not always gaining a victory that is most important, but a willingness to fight back.

I also believe that the corporate greed so prevalent in America NEEDS to be reigned in. We as a nation need to seriously reevaluate how things are done before we self destruct. There are far too many money changers in various guises that essentially produce nothing. How many times can a cut be siphoned from the same dollar? Top tier people have a responsibility that comes with stewardship. Without a strong foundation the top will crumble. And being at the top, will fall further.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/82826-new-selling-form-sinks-ebay-sellers?source=feed#comment-194459 194459
:) Free Marketing

Check out my shop at:

uknowuneedanother.etsy...

My Grand Opening is tomorrow Saturday June 28, 2008]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:51:55 -0400
:) Free Marketing

Check out my shop at:

uknowuneedanother.etsy...

My Grand Opening is tomorrow Saturday June 28, 2008]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/82826-new-selling-form-sinks-ebay-sellers?source=feed#comment-194456 194456
Ruby Lane handles antiques and I think artisan jewellry.

Etsy is very reasonably priced and the top tier are actively involved within forum space and appear to be very responsive to community suggestions. I will be opening up my shop there tomorrow.

For me ,they were the most economical and you can easily look up various sellers to sbstantiate that sales are indeed being made.

When I am more established I will try Amazon.

I understand the logical approach of 217221's advice, but there are also times that just going and doing so on faith, will work miracles to restore a person's sense of self worth. You may at this point realise that you can do a whole lot more than you ever thought you
could.

I had a stretch of time where all my choices were bad. I was continually picking the lesser of 2 evils. I survived all of it. It made me a better person. It made me wiser. It was this time frame that shaped who I am today. It was the crap that I went through that helped me realise my strengths. It's kind of spooky to realise that if you were an animal that you would chew off a leg to escape a trap.

It is also wildly empowering. There is always something that will turn up. You DO though have to believe. Allowing a company to dictate every facet of your life chips away at your soul.

And unless 'Men in Black' is a documentary and aliens are at the helm.Everyone at Ebay puts their pants on one leg at a time.

TAKE YOUR POWER BACK!!!!

I realise that there are sellers who are disabled. Handicaps did not stop Helen Keller or Franklyn Delano Roosevelt. Ray Charles did ok.

There is always one more ace. You only have to be determined to get it.

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Ruby Lane handles antiques and I think artisan jewellry.

Etsy is very reasonably priced and the top tier are actively involved within forum space and appear to be very responsive to community suggestions. I will be opening up my shop there tomorrow.

For me ,they were the most economical and you can easily look up various sellers to sbstantiate that sales are indeed being made.

When I am more established I will try Amazon.

I understand the logical approach of 217221's advice, but there are also times that just going and doing so on faith, will work miracles to restore a person's sense of self worth. You may at this point realise that you can do a whole lot more than you ever thought you
could.

I had a stretch of time where all my choices were bad. I was continually picking the lesser of 2 evils. I survived all of it. It made me a better person. It made me wiser. It was this time frame that shaped who I am today. It was the crap that I went through that helped me realise my strengths. It's kind of spooky to realise that if you were an animal that you would chew off a leg to escape a trap.

It is also wildly empowering. There is always something that will turn up. You DO though have to believe. Allowing a company to dictate every facet of your life chips away at your soul.

And unless 'Men in Black' is a documentary and aliens are at the helm.Everyone at Ebay puts their pants on one leg at a time.

TAKE YOUR POWER BACK!!!!

I realise that there are sellers who are disabled. Handicaps did not stop Helen Keller or Franklyn Delano Roosevelt. Ray Charles did ok.

There is always one more ace. You only have to be determined to get it.

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