Starting today an unknown number of eBay buyers and sellers will be boycotting eBay. The strike, scheduled to last through February 25th, is in response to changes, some of which will be taking effect on February 20th. Proposed changes include a fee increase and revoking the privilege of sellers to leave negative feedback for buyers.
I think that the idea of not allowing sellers to leave negative feedback is ridiculous. The success of the eBay system, in my opinion, is largely due to the feedback system. I used to sell on eBay and still buy occasionally. As a seller I think it is important that you have the ability to leave negative feedback where appropriate. I'm aware that unscrupulous sellers have used the feedback system in a retaliatory manner. However, buyers do the same thing and their privileges aren't being revoked. Any system has flaws but I don't think that eliminating the ability of one group to respond is going to fix the flaws.
If you buy or sell on eBay I'd consider supporting the strike. eBay is pretty much the only game in town for auctions. There are others, but none come close to the popularity of eBay. They seem to think this gives them the right to do anything they want.
Robin
2 comments:
"They seem to think this gives them the right to do anything they want."
It does!
Unfortunately you're right - they can do whatever they want. There is really no where else for people to go. Are you still selling?
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