A lively Ebay thread in LBN forum

[Vanje]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x3205594

[Vinca]

1. That is an interesting thread.

I haven't sold anything on ebay for a month, mainly because I'm out of good stuff to put on at the moment. I was hoping, too, they might rethink that no negative feedback for buyers thing. As a seller from the early days of ebay, I can only assure buyers that I'll do just about anything to make their experience a positive one. I've been known to refund postage if I get to the post office and find I've overcharged someone. Postage is a real issue, but it's something that is out of a seller's hands really. There are sellers who gouge, to be sure, but you can spot them pretty easily and stay away. I guess I'm more upset that ebay has turned into a place to sell cheap Chinese junk more than a place to make great finds. I bought some electric toothbrush replacement heads off ebay and thought it was a great deal until they fell apart after a couple of uses. It's not like the old days.

[snappyturtle]

2. Thanks will check it out....I'm just getting ready to try selling my

sculpted critters on Ebay. Had good luck with my hubbie's trencher and our motorhome so I'm going to give it a shot.

[lpbk2713]

3. Looks like I'm done with E-bay.

Too many stories on the linked thread that confirmed my own suspicions from having been burned before.

They were a good idea at one time but like it said in that thread E-bay has jumped the shark.

[Stinky The Clown]

4. I'm kinda glad ebay is having trouble

I used to buy a lot of smalls. They disappeared from the local market and went to ebay where they got sometimes outrageous prices. Maybe they'll be back on the local market now and get fair prices.