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By the same token, I DO hope this tanks her California gubernatorial aspirations.

]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:45:26 -0400
By the same token, I DO hope this tanks her California gubernatorial aspirations.

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/150737-ebay-is-finally-stabilizing?source=feed#comment-601208 601208
Maybe because you got tired of the TRUTH egg hitting you in the face and being rightfully pummeled by the livid masses!

Ever tried wiping off dried egg? And in SO MANY layers?

MUCH better to hide out for awhile. Like you did!]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:40:16 -0400
Maybe because you got tired of the TRUTH egg hitting you in the face and being rightfully pummeled by the livid masses!

Ever tried wiping off dried egg? And in SO MANY layers?

MUCH better to hide out for awhile. Like you did!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/150705-ahead-of-earnings-amazon-is-a-popular-short?source=feed#comment-601204 601204
Self wiping egg off the ebay face is becoming an art form!]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:36:26 -0400
Self wiping egg off the ebay face is becoming an art form!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/150140-earnings-preview-ebay?source=feed#comment-596567 596567
The randomness of this kind of blows me away, because NONE of these people know each other or are connected, and are from vastly differing lifestyles and perspectives.

But they ALL used to use ebay, and buy AND sell there, and don't anymore because of the changes. None were serious sellers, but all had been serious buyers.

NONE of them use eBay anymore. None. ]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:30:26 -0400
The randomness of this kind of blows me away, because NONE of these people know each other or are connected, and are from vastly differing lifestyles and perspectives.

But they ALL used to use ebay, and buy AND sell there, and don't anymore because of the changes. None were serious sellers, but all had been serious buyers.

NONE of them use eBay anymore. None. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/150151-sentiment-positive-ahead-of-ebay-earnings?source=feed#comment-596549 596549
Once the banks catch on to how this check out cash cow works -- and with the economy in such flux it SHOULDN'T be long now -- this clunker becomes lead dead in the water and WATCH how fast it sinks!]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:22:35 -0400
Once the banks catch on to how this check out cash cow works -- and with the economy in such flux it SHOULDN'T be long now -- this clunker becomes lead dead in the water and WATCH how fast it sinks!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/147235-paypal-looks-to-crush-amazons-fledgling-payment-service?source=feed#comment-579876 579876
Great analogy of Blockbuster and Netflix!

Remember the Titanic? The began slowly and gathered unstoppable momentum! I genuinely believe this to be this to be the direction of Paypal.

Not only will there be business classes on how to destroy a billion dollar business, pointing directly to John Donahoe.

The utter idiocy of a board of directors who sat there and paid him do it!]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:20:50 -0400
Great analogy of Blockbuster and Netflix!

Remember the Titanic? The began slowly and gathered unstoppable momentum! I genuinely believe this to be this to be the direction of Paypal.

Not only will there be business classes on how to destroy a billion dollar business, pointing directly to John Donahoe.

The utter idiocy of a board of directors who sat there and paid him do it!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/139593-why-isn-t-paypal-more-successful?source=feed#comment-519090 519090
Contrary to your testimonial, I DO know up close and personal some who have had serious problems with Paypal. It isn't a little haha joke. It's real. To the point where the cops in a small town were beside themselves because Paypal wouldn't take action against some criminals, who later got away. The other party, the seller, ended up losing several thousand dollars as a result of this inaction.

Do you wonder why cops don't use ebay and paypal? Think about it. ]]> Wed, 27 May 2009 02:21:37 -0400
Contrary to your testimonial, I DO know up close and personal some who have had serious problems with Paypal. It isn't a little haha joke. It's real. To the point where the cops in a small town were beside themselves because Paypal wouldn't take action against some criminals, who later got away. The other party, the seller, ended up losing several thousand dollars as a result of this inaction.

Do you wonder why cops don't use ebay and paypal? Think about it. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/139593-why-isn-t-paypal-more-successful?source=feed#comment-517827 517827
Responsible people say "no".]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 10:17:15 -0400
Responsible people say "no".]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/139195-u-k-court-rules-in-favor-of-ebay-in-loreal-fight?source=feed#comment-514901 514901
Amazon, on the other hand, is the complete opposite and a site that cares whether the merchandise you sell IS legitimate. ]]> Fri, 22 May 2009 16:18:40 -0400
Amazon, on the other hand, is the complete opposite and a site that cares whether the merchandise you sell IS legitimate. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/137147-starbucks-feel-good-image-is-yesterday-s-brew?source=feed#comment-507382 507382
The few Dunkin Donuts where I'm from are in less salubrious parts of town and not where I'll go out of my way to get to. As for Walmart, yeah, it's cheap and I do still shop there, but NEVER on weekends and more and more I steer towards Target for a better overall shopping experience. The drawback for me with Target is I don't particularly care for the apparel and never have.

And finally, I am NOT, NO WAY, taking my coffee experience to -- gag choke spew -- McDonald's! With a hundred screaming kids running around the play area. And yes, I raised three on the Mickey D highway! Give me a break! ]]> Sun, 17 May 2009 13:57:22 -0400
The few Dunkin Donuts where I'm from are in less salubrious parts of town and not where I'll go out of my way to get to. As for Walmart, yeah, it's cheap and I do still shop there, but NEVER on weekends and more and more I steer towards Target for a better overall shopping experience. The drawback for me with Target is I don't particularly care for the apparel and never have.

And finally, I am NOT, NO WAY, taking my coffee experience to -- gag choke spew -- McDonald's! With a hundred screaming kids running around the play area. And yes, I raised three on the Mickey D highway! Give me a break! ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/137126-three-concerns-over-ebay-s-q1?source=feed#comment-506518 506518
And to think, Meg Whitman wants to be governor of California?!

I don't think so!]]> Sat, 16 May 2009 13:53:09 -0400
And to think, Meg Whitman wants to be governor of California?!

I don't think so!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/134590-stumbleupon-s-ebay-spinoff-valuation-29-million?source=feed#comment-487982 487982
Most of which, is off shore. Along with ALL your personal, unprotected information!]]> Sun, 03 May 2009 19:24:18 -0400
Most of which, is off shore. Along with ALL your personal, unprotected information!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/132627-ebay-s-earnings-a-successful-bid-for-market-leadership?source=feed#comment-476775 476775
>. How could you be a
> Seller and not love Paypal unless you are a fraudulent Seller?

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This has to be one of THE MOST asinine statements ever made!]]> Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:53:31 -0400
>. How could you be a
> Seller and not love Paypal unless you are a fraudulent Seller?

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This has to be one of THE MOST asinine statements ever made!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/132627-ebay-s-earnings-a-successful-bid-for-market-leadership?source=feed#comment-475113 475113
But, hey, even Wall Street got it months ago!

John Donahoe and crew have been ruthlessly trying to grind into smithareens the auction business side of ebay. So calling it an auctioneer site, is 1) laughable; and 2) what JD has been saying he wants to be rid from ebay. Until the last, what is it guys, 7 days?

Chris Krasowski, didn't you KNOW this?

]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:47:24 -0400
But, hey, even Wall Street got it months ago!

John Donahoe and crew have been ruthlessly trying to grind into smithareens the auction business side of ebay. So calling it an auctioneer site, is 1) laughable; and 2) what JD has been saying he wants to be rid from ebay. Until the last, what is it guys, 7 days?

Chris Krasowski, didn't you KNOW this?

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/132436-ebay-offers-something-amazon-cannot?source=feed#comment-474950 474950
By the same token, why would I want to "go back" -- should ebay return to its roots out of near-fatal desperation -- to a company so despicable?

I MUCH prefer growing other sites! Thank you very much!]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:01:55 -0400
By the same token, why would I want to "go back" -- should ebay return to its roots out of near-fatal desperation -- to a company so despicable?

I MUCH prefer growing other sites! Thank you very much!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/132413-ebay-q1-sales-and-profit-ahead-of-estimates?source=feed#comment-473391 473391
In this economy, ebay should have been a runaway train with the Golden Goose aboard.

Instead, it's just a pathetic train wreck!]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:44:56 -0400
In this economy, ebay should have been a runaway train with the Golden Goose aboard.

Instead, it's just a pathetic train wreck!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/131181-wall-street-breakfast-must-know-news?source=feed#comment-465643 465643 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:42:25 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/131181-wall-street-breakfast-must-know-news?source=feed#comment-465641 465641

On Apr 16 01:24 PM WAKEUP wrote:

> Same - Oh. The recession is real, deep, long-lasting, and has changed
> forever the American financial landscape.Oh, well, let's go to Starbucks,
> for coffee. Oops, forgot, Starbucks closed that store. Got any instant
> coffee?

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...

I actually MUCH prefer the coffee, atmosphere, music, the overall ambience -- being adult and all -- to McDonalds!

There is something about kids running around screaming and such and pelting about to and fro the playground, that in the afternoon, evenings, and especially weekends, simply cannot compare to a Starbucks. And yes, I love children. I raised three and Mickey D's was the favorite haunt.

Starbucks is more than just a great cup of coffee.]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:40:34 -0400

On Apr 16 01:24 PM WAKEUP wrote:

> Same - Oh. The recession is real, deep, long-lasting, and has changed
> forever the American financial landscape.Oh, well, let's go to Starbucks,
> for coffee. Oops, forgot, Starbucks closed that store. Got any instant
> coffee?

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...

I actually MUCH prefer the coffee, atmosphere, music, the overall ambience -- being adult and all -- to McDonalds!

There is something about kids running around screaming and such and pelting about to and fro the playground, that in the afternoon, evenings, and especially weekends, simply cannot compare to a Starbucks. And yes, I love children. I raised three and Mickey D's was the favorite haunt.

Starbucks is more than just a great cup of coffee.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/130824-wall-street-breakfast-must-know-news?source=feed#comment-463194 463194
Not if you're a seller! It's a DANGEROUS entity to use if you are a seller and MAKE NO MISTAKE ABOUT THAT!

SELLER BEWARE!]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:16:54 -0400
Not if you're a seller! It's a DANGEROUS entity to use if you are a seller and MAKE NO MISTAKE ABOUT THAT!

SELLER BEWARE!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/130824-wall-street-breakfast-must-know-news?source=feed#comment-463077 463077
eBay is stumbling in EVERYTHING for the past 12 months. March was the one year anniversary of its new CEO and what a disaster it has been.

He rammed the sword to the hilt in the very heart of this golden company.]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:59:51 -0400
eBay is stumbling in EVERYTHING for the past 12 months. March was the one year anniversary of its new CEO and what a disaster it has been.

He rammed the sword to the hilt in the very heart of this golden company.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/130692-ebay-news-roundup?source=feed#comment-463061 463061
My thinking is that the hard times are catching up in ebay and Paypal is going to be the safety net.

Which means, of course, the SELLER has to float a company so seriously damaged by it's CEO.

Etsy recently sent out a questionnaire to its sellers asking if sellers were interested in other payment options. I am seeing more and more Paypal problems popping up on the Etsy forums.

Etsy is growing in leaps and bounds. It's the very best place to sell if you have handmade and/or vintage. You have payment options on Etsy; check, money order, cash, other, and Paypal. You can list an outside way to pay in your shop.

The whole Paypal situation makes me extaordinarily uneasy. It makes me wonder if, with a successfully growing entity such as Etsy, the Paypal machine is starting to take advantage and freeze accounts.

Some Etsy sellers are starting to experience their accounts being frozen, with Paypal asking questions such as when did the seller ship out, etc. While I understand Paypals position, this should be limitied; it is Etsy's call to check out their own sellers. If Paypal has issue, let them take it up with Etsy Administration one on one. A proper protacol. Very shady and underhand. They don't want Etsy Administratores to know how much they interfere in a sellers funds!

Me can't help but wonder if the Etsy Powers That Be are now, as a result, looking for more options so that their sellers aren't or can't be locked out! Paypal is a danger and I hope Etsy Admin is beginning to see that.]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:52:02 -0400
My thinking is that the hard times are catching up in ebay and Paypal is going to be the safety net.

Which means, of course, the SELLER has to float a company so seriously damaged by it's CEO.

Etsy recently sent out a questionnaire to its sellers asking if sellers were interested in other payment options. I am seeing more and more Paypal problems popping up on the Etsy forums.

Etsy is growing in leaps and bounds. It's the very best place to sell if you have handmade and/or vintage. You have payment options on Etsy; check, money order, cash, other, and Paypal. You can list an outside way to pay in your shop.

The whole Paypal situation makes me extaordinarily uneasy. It makes me wonder if, with a successfully growing entity such as Etsy, the Paypal machine is starting to take advantage and freeze accounts.

Some Etsy sellers are starting to experience their accounts being frozen, with Paypal asking questions such as when did the seller ship out, etc. While I understand Paypals position, this should be limitied; it is Etsy's call to check out their own sellers. If Paypal has issue, let them take it up with Etsy Administration one on one. A proper protacol. Very shady and underhand. They don't want Etsy Administratores to know how much they interfere in a sellers funds!

Me can't help but wonder if the Etsy Powers That Be are now, as a result, looking for more options so that their sellers aren't or can't be locked out! Paypal is a danger and I hope Etsy Admin is beginning to see that.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/129893-skype-and-telecom-carrier-denial?source=feed#comment-455027 455027
"Skype is a competitor, just like Verizon (VZ) or Sprint (S) or T-Mobile," he says, adding, Skype "has no obligation to market AT&T services. Why should the reverse be true?"

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What a whining company eBay and components are. The old adage comes to mind: Do as (what) I say, not as I DO.]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:43:05 -0400
"Skype is a competitor, just like Verizon (VZ) or Sprint (S) or T-Mobile," he says, adding, Skype "has no obligation to market AT&T services. Why should the reverse be true?"

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What a whining company eBay and components are. The old adage comes to mind: Do as (what) I say, not as I DO.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/129202-the-country-of-skype?source=feed#comment-449839 449839
Makes one wonder.

Seriously.]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:26:12 -0400
Makes one wonder.

Seriously.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/129109-rims-latest-apple-apps-won-t-catch-on-well-here-s-why?source=feed#comment-449531 449531
Added to this, you sign up with Paypal, and they take carte blanche and, it's in the rules, read for yourself, entitlles them to pretty much do what they want. Including freeze your account, and even BETTER, dip into your checking account if THAT's plugged in.

Paypal 101: Do NOT plug your checking account into Paypal.

Their protection claims are all onesided. Theirs.

You decide.]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:09:01 -0400
Added to this, you sign up with Paypal, and they take carte blanche and, it's in the rules, read for yourself, entitlles them to pretty much do what they want. Including freeze your account, and even BETTER, dip into your checking account if THAT's plugged in.

Paypal 101: Do NOT plug your checking account into Paypal.

Their protection claims are all onesided. Theirs.

You decide.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/128511-skype-is-coming-to-iphone-blackberry-wifi-only-for-now?source=feed#comment-447207 447207
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]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/127144-cell-phone-companies-will-arpu-multiples-fall-as-users-cut-back?source=feed#comment-435432 435432 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:01:31 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/127028-five-leadership-lessons-from-obama-s-second-month?source=feed#comment-434816 434816
Yep, sounds like a winner to me!]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:03:29 -0400
Yep, sounds like a winner to me!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/126471-ebay-out-with-the-new-in-with-the-old?source=feed#comment-430924 430924
An operator in a hair salon pays the owner of the salon x amount of dollars to rent the space in which they "operate". Do hair, facials, manicures, etc.

The clientele that comes into the salon, for the most part, has become established clientele to one single operator. When the operator moves to another salon, a savvy operator, who has kept track of his/her established clientele, takes that clientele with them.

The clientele does not belong to the salon, it belongs to the operator.

My friend went in with both barrels blazing. Rent would be thus and so, it would be paid on thus and so date, etc etc. Very hard nosed. Within 6 months, 75% of her operators unhappily defected to other shops, my friend couldn't pay ANY of her shop bills, loan payments and utilities, and she was out of business.

Do you get the parallel here?]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:49:08 -0400
An operator in a hair salon pays the owner of the salon x amount of dollars to rent the space in which they "operate". Do hair, facials, manicures, etc.

The clientele that comes into the salon, for the most part, has become established clientele to one single operator. When the operator moves to another salon, a savvy operator, who has kept track of his/her established clientele, takes that clientele with them.

The clientele does not belong to the salon, it belongs to the operator.

My friend went in with both barrels blazing. Rent would be thus and so, it would be paid on thus and so date, etc etc. Very hard nosed. Within 6 months, 75% of her operators unhappily defected to other shops, my friend couldn't pay ANY of her shop bills, loan payments and utilities, and she was out of business.

Do you get the parallel here?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/126471-ebay-out-with-the-new-in-with-the-old?source=feed#comment-430010 430010

It has now become internationally crystal clear that the eBay Inc. Board of Directors is thoroughly incompetent.]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:44:53 -0400

It has now become internationally crystal clear that the eBay Inc. Board of Directors is thoroughly incompetent.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/124877-ebay-where-it-stands-where-it-should-be-headed?source=feed#comment-419494 419494
I never thought I'd be in agreement with you.

If JD wants to sell it, it MUST be a bad decision, right?

Basis, of course, is his track record.]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:24:25 -0400
I never thought I'd be in agreement with you.

If JD wants to sell it, it MUST be a bad decision, right?

Basis, of course, is his track record.]]>