Do you ever avoid tellig seller item is NOT in good condition because you are scared you will get negative feedback?

[BracingAir]

I got a boden skirt that stinks of smoking.

Im nervous to raise it with the seller. Previosely I waited till I recieved feedback. but they seem to be waiting till i do.

[SenoraPostrophe]

why don't you just wash it?

[BracingAir]

i suppose i am just annoyed. I paid £12.50 for a boden skirt that "excellent condition , clean, and ready to wear". I would not have paid that if it stinks. Not sure it would come out straight away in a wash, and i hate the smell.

[Lauriefairycake]

I'm in the same boat - paid £15 for Boden shoes which had the leather sole coming away on both shoes at the point of the toe - had to buy some special glue to fix it.

Have deliberately not left feedback - and am not going to.

Totally understand why you're pissed off - hope it washes ok

[BracingAir]

oooh....that is even more annoying.

I have also on occasion deliberately not left feedback. I also get annoyed when i bought a skirt in the summer and it was a really heavy winter weight. The item look georgous (as i presumed it was a summer skirt). Wish the seller had mentioned that.

[NAB3]

So, they get to sell an item for a good price, you get a mucky item and nobody else learns they aren't as honest as they should be. I thought you could qualify why you leave the feedback you have which led to yours not being great?

[canmummy]

I, too, bought a book that was described as brand new only to find the seller had tipp-exed their name off the front of it! It doesn't bother me really but a bit naughty of them. Didn't know what to say in feedback so said nothing!

[BracingAir]

NAB3 could you clarify please?

[NotAnOtter]

yes bracing air - i think seller should be made to leave feedback as soon as i pay - cos thats my part of agreement - i bought some shoes that were cappy but did not dare say= the second i left feedback he did too

its manipulative and unfair

[NAB3]

BracingAir If someone leaves neg feedback about you, you have the chance to explain why.

[BracingAir]

yes but it would still lower your percentage.

[Bubbily]

I bought a purse a couple of years ago which was advertised as Christian dior - ok so it was cheap and a fake but it didn't say it was a fake. Anyway, after 3 days of use on holiday it fell apart. When I got home I contacted the seller and they didn't get back to me initially, then I sent another message and asked for my money back. They left really horrible negative feedback for me and I then had to justify it. I think the feedback scenario is really unfair. I am loathe to leave neg feedback because they then do the same to me. I think they need to look at the system.

Personally, re the skirt, I would wash it and then febreze or neutradol it - that should get the smell out.

[canmummy]

Someone left me neutral feedback (ok not negative but was still offended) because some maternity trousers that I sold were baggy!!!

WTF?

Really didn't understand that and replied with instructions on how to adjust the waistband correctly on maternity clothes

[NAB3]

But most reasonable people will realise that the other person was unreasonable. Let's face it, if dodgy sellers are getting 100% it isn't worth all that, is it?

[sixlostmonkeys]

maybe if previous buyers had left appropriate feedback warning future buyers none of you would have bid, won and been disappointed.

Feedback is there for a reason - it is to warn potential customers. It is not something that must be kept at 100% at all costs - unfortunately people are now paying those costs.

Don't fear the feedback

[swift1]

If im unhappy with product I always contaxct the seller first to see if they will resolve the issue - if they do then I lieave posistve feedback

[BracingAir]

it would make more sense if there was seperate feedback % for sales & purchases.

Even if someone leaves negative feedback for non-payment, you cant stop that person from bidding on your sale and once again non-paying.

And when you purchase, you can see,eg 100% of their customers were happy.

in fact, i think its a really good idea.

...now i which i knew how to pursueade (sp?) ebay

[sixlostmonkeys]

It would be good to have some clear indications of 'buyers' feedback.
i would like to see something that indicates number of times a buyer has been refunded.

If these were set in place a seller could set their preferences to (for eg) not allow bids from buyers who have received 6+ refunds in the past 6 months. Or not allow bids from buyers who failed to pay 2+ times in the last 6 months...etc

[ninedragons]

You're really good at this, 6monkeys. eBay should give you a job! I would love to be able to set my preferences to block people automatically.

[laura032004]

ninedragons - you can, or at least, could.

I block anyone 'dodgy' (oooh, I didn't know bras came that big... can i have more pics... )

[ninedragons]

Sorry, I should have been clearer. I have blocked PITA potential bidders before (does it come with the box AND carrier bag AND original receipt? No, darling, because if I still had all that I'd take it back to the shop for a refund and not fart about on eBay answering questions from time-wasters like you), but I meant I'd love to be able to set my preferences so that people with a lot of refunds couldn't bid on my auctions.

[laura032004]

You do know you can set bidding preferences as well don't you?

Mine are currently to block bidders who:

Have a feedback score of -1 or lower

Are currently winning or have bought 10 of my items in the last 10 days and have a feedback score of 5 or lower

Have received 2 Unpaid Item strikes in the last 30 days

[BracingAir]

what would be the point of having a feedback score of -1? Wouldn't the ebayer just set up a new account?

[laura032004]

You'd think wouldn't you.... but I've had a bid from one before. Needless to say, they didn't pay up!

[Spoo]

Very interesting discussion. I just spent a lot of money on an item which arrived in poor condition and is damaged. I am very unhappy. It is SOOO important to leave feedback. I have asked for a refund but it is not forthcoming. Have opened dispute resolution but I'm not that hopeful. Just fed up that my hard earned cash has gone down the pan and I have to now go out and buy another! I think they should give some guidance on how to describe items. E.g. what is excellent/good condition, you must state whether you originally purchased the item second hand or brand new. I think Ebay just wash their hands of any dispute.

[Sixofone]

I am glad I stumbled on this thread. Have received an item today which was £3 charged for P&P, and only £1.50 actually spent. Even taking into account packing materials (just a bit of brown paper) and sellers time, I still think this is OTT.

The item is otherwise fine.

I feel I should say something but not sure what I would say - do I contact them first, do I leave positive feedback and then mark them down on the stars! They have not left feedback for me yet - I do think it is tantamount to blackmail and Ebay should rectify it - maybe they could do it so that the buyer does not have the option to leave feedback until the seller leaves theirs?