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I walked off job today

admin — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0000

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::I havn’t been here for a while. My anxiety problem has gotten much ::better. I take my benzos sparingly. My ebay and craigslist ::businesses have done well plus I have been picking up new clients with ::my handyman business. I received a job offer 1 1/2 weeks ago. I was ::a bit concerned because the owner had antiquated computers to do 21st ::century work. I talked with a couple of his employees who were ::fumbling around with the computers and outdated software. I have been ::in situations where an employer was not willing to pay for maintenence ::agreements and good software. The result is a lot of time wasted plus ::I got the blame for it. I left after 3 hours this morning – my first ::day. and I did not suffer any anxiety problems. Dear Fred, Good to hear from you again! Glad life’s been treating you good Sounds like you made the right decision leaving this job. Jackie ~*~Sit and daydream, and watch the changing color of the waves that break upon the idle seashore of the mind~*~ ~~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Hi, Fred, If the owner had to "blame" you for his cheapness in his computer and software, you made the right decision to get out of there. So glad this didn’t trigger any anxiety for you. Will you be pursuing a new job? Glad your other businesses are taking off. smiles, Elise

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I havn’t been here for a while. My anxiety problem has gotten much better. I take my benzos sparingly. My ebay and craigslist businesses have done well plus I have been picking up new clients with my handyman business. I received a job offer 1 1/2 weeks ago. I was a bit concerned because the owner had antiquated computers to do 21st century work. I talked with a couple of his employees who were fumbling around with the computers and outdated software. I have been in situations where an employer was not willing to pay for maintenence agreements and good software. The result is a lot of time wasted plus I got the blame for it. I left after 3 hours this morning – my first day. and I did not suffer any anxiety problems. — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

– The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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I’m so sorry you walked off your job, Fred, but really glad you didn’t suffer with anxiety. I wish you the best finding something new. Hugs, Di

I havn’t been here for a while. My anxiety problem has gotten much better. I take my benzos sparingly. My ebay and craigslist businesses have done well plus I have been picking up new clients with my handyman business. I received a job offer 1 1/2 weeks ago. I was a bit concerned because the owner had antiquated computers to do 21st century work. I talked with a couple of his employees who were fumbling around with the computers and outdated software. I have been in situations where an employer was not willing to pay for maintenence agreements and good software. The result is a lot of time wasted plus I got the blame for it. I left after 3 hours this morning – my first day. and I did not suffer any anxiety problems.

– The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I havn’t been here for a while. My anxiety problem has gotten much better. I take my benzos sparingly. My ebay and craigslist businesses have done well plus I have been picking up new clients with my handyman business. I received a job offer 1 1/2 weeks ago. I was a bit concerned because the owner had antiquated computers to do 21st century work. I talked with a couple of his employees who were fumbling around with the computers and outdated software. I have been in situations where an employer was not willing to pay for maintenence agreements and good software. The result is a lot of time wasted plus I got the blame for it. I left after 3 hours this morning – my first day. and I did not suffer any anxiety problems. — The charter is available at:http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

I know little more than how to turn my computer on/off. But I understand your anxiety problem having been there and fighing it daily. (Had somewhat similiar problems) I have found you can’t keep all the people happy all the time; which you have as well. Still easier said than done. Best wishes. — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Another sick day

admin — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000

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::I went to the food bank yesterday and I worked there without any ::problems. Everything went smooth. I also had some stuff that I had ::to do at home and for my ebay business. I was even posting ::merchandise until midnight. I woke up this morning not feeling good ::and withdrawn again. My left nostril was closed and I used one spray ::of Afrin to open it. I have been having post nasal drip for 3 hours ::now as it drains. I am on the couch again although I feel slightly ::better now that it is noon. When I get up, I have been having ::chills. This seems to be part of the allergic reaction. What a ::contrast between yesterday and today. Ironically, I just sold some ::more fishing equipment on ebay. I have a very good reputation there ::and I get my customers what they want and like. At times, it is very ::trying to get things done but I manage. Dear Fred, Sorry you weren’t feeling good last week. When I have a busy few days I tend to crash on the day I don’t have much to do. You’ve been doing a lot of volunteering the last few weeks; that is so generous and kind of you. I hope you are feeling better! Jackie ~*~He who fears he shall suffer, already suffers what he fears~*~ ~~Michel de Montaigne — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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I went to the food bank yesterday and I worked there without any problems. Everything went smooth. I also had some stuff that I had to do at home and for my ebay business. I was even posting merchandise until midnight. I woke up this morning not feeling good and withdrawn again. My left nostril was closed and I used one spray of Afrin to open it. I have been having post nasal drip for 3 hours now as it drains. I am on the couch again although I feel slightly better now that it is noon. When I get up, I have been having chills. This seems to be part of the allergic reaction. What a contrast between yesterday and today. Ironically, I just sold some more fishing equipment on ebay. I have a very good reputation there and I get my customers what they want and like. At times, it is very trying to get things done but I manage. — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Hi Fred, Hope you’re feeling better soon. I know when I have really good days I may overdo it physically and then feel it the next day. Vanessa — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Fred, I hope you feel better soon. It’s good it’s volunteer, so you do have the choice of showing up or not – it’s a good choice. I agree with Vanessa.. sometimes if you overdo physically one day, you need a day to recuperate. Maybe you could volunteer and do something less strenuous physically.. And too.. we have good days and we have bad days – and neither one lasts forever. It cycles, so just know if you have a bad day, it won’t last. You’ll have another good one. Have faith. Sally — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Hi, Fred, Hang in there. I feel what you are experiencing after working at the food bank is very natural. Hopefully, in time some of the exhaustion will dissipate as you get more adjusted to being there. smiles, Elise

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I went to the food bank yesterday and I worked there without any problems. Everything went smooth. I also had some stuff that I had to do at home and for my ebay business. I was even posting merchandise until midnight. I woke up this morning not feeling good and withdrawn again. My left nostril was closed and I used one spray of Afrin to open it. I have been having post nasal drip for 3 hours now as it drains. I am on the couch again although I feel slightly better now that it is noon. When I get up, I have been having chills. This seems to be part of the allergic reaction. What a contrast between yesterday and today. Ironically, I just sold some more fishing equipment on ebay. I have a very good reputation there and I get my customers what they want and like. At times, it is very trying to get things done but I manage. — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

– The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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I’m so sorry you’re sick again Fred, but you did go to the food bank and work on eBay. This is good! Be proud of yourself for doing that. {{{{{Fred}}}}} Di

– The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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I finally got out

admin — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000

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Congratulations, Fred! That’s great! Dennis It has been at least 4 months since I have been to the flea market. I could not stand being out in wide open spaces! I finally found some good stuff for my ebay business. I also have enough strength and perseverance to post and sell my stuff. I really have not done much different. I did not take any benzos today. I just went out and did business. Thank God!

– The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Good for you, Fred! Be proud of yourself. I went out today too, but with a benzo. You went out without one. That’s even better. Hugs, Di It has been at least 4 months since I have been to the flea market. I could not stand being out in wide open spaces! I finally found some good stuff for my ebay business. I also have enough strength and perseverance to post and sell my stuff. I really have not done much different. I did not take any benzos today. I just went out and did business. Thank God! Fred I ran into one of the dealers. His wife was sitting in the car. She has panic attacks. She also has a brain tumor that they are watching plus is a cancer survivor. I told her to try Xanex when she has the sudden onset of panic attacks.

Oh Fred, I feel so sorry for this woman. :-( I hope things work out for her, poor thing. Hugs, Di — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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::It has been at least 4 months since I have been to the flea market. I ::could not stand being out in wide open spaces! I finally found some ::good stuff for my ebay business. I also have enough strength and ::perseverance to post and sell my stuff. I really have not done much ::different. I did not take any benzos today. I just went out and did ::business. Thank God! Excellent, Fred!! Wishing you tons of luck and success with your eBay venture. Jackie ~*~I got in touch with my inner child and now my imaginary friend is jealous~*~ — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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It has been at least 4 months since I have been to the flea market. I could not stand being out in wide open spaces! I finally found some good stuff for my ebay business. I also have enough strength and perseverance to post and sell my stuff. I really have not done much different. I did not take any benzos today. I just went out and did business. Thank God! Fred

Well done Fred!! I haven’t been outside without a benzo in 6 months or more. You are an inspiration! — _TJ_

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H*O*O*R*A*Y, Fred!!!!!!! )))) I went to an estate auction today and I thought of you!! Take care! Happy Ebaying! MikeH

. — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Good for you, Fred! Be proud of yourself. I went out today too, but with a benzo. You went out without one. That’s even better. :-) Hugs, Di

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Good for you, Fred!

Anyone work at a Guitar Center?

admin — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0000

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My Guitar Center is abut an hour away so I was hoping someone who works at one can give me a GENERAL idea. I have a mesa Boogie F-50 combo in excellent condition. I want to trade it in for/toward a VOX AC30 CC1 or 2 that goes for 999.00 . I am curious about how much should I expect my trade in value to be? Thanks!

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You might have a tough time getting anyone to admit it. My experience with GC tells me that they go for minimum Blue Book wholesale, which is about 60% of retail. If your amp would sell for $500 on the street (this is just an example) then GC would try to calculate your trade-in at about $300. You’re usually better off selling it yourself, depending on how you calculate the amount of brain damage involved in managing it. Chuck

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Not me, but you can always look up stuff on Ebay to get an idea: http://search.ebay.com/mesa-Boogie-F-50_W0QQfromZR40QQsatitleZmesaQ20… Those represent an approximation of what you could expect to sell it for to another guitar player. Expect less when trading in as GC (or any other retailer) is going to want to make a profit when they sell it to someone else.

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My Guitar Center is abut an hour away so I was hoping someone who works at one can give me a GENERAL idea. I have a mesa Boogie F-50 combo in excellent condition. I want to trade it in for/toward a VOX AC30 CC1 or 2 that goes for 999.00 . I am curious about how much should I expect my trade in value to be? Thanks! Not me, but you can always look up stuff on Ebay to get an idea: http://search.ebay.com/mesa-Boogie-F-50_W0QQfromZR40QQsatitleZmesaQ20… Those represent an approximation of what you could expect to sell it for to another guitar player. Expect less when trading in as GC (or any other retailer) is going to want to make a profit when they sell it to someone else.

I’d guess you should expect as much as 40% less than that when trading it in, assuming you have a good price on the item you’re buying. Don

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I don’t work for any store, but assessing values I always go by these rules: 1 – ‘normal’ used gear is at best about 70% of its original value 2 – stores will offer you 10-20% less the street value you’d get by selling it yourself 3 – if you need to ditch the gear quick, you never get the 70% value for ‘em anyway

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I don’t work at a music store, but I asked the store manager at MusicGoRound for an approximation of what I could get for something. His explanation was that they price things by what they think they can get for them on ebay. And they’ll give you about 1/2 that much. That’s probably very similar to what GC. Just because GC pretends to sell things for insane high prices on ebay, doesn’t mean you’ll get 1/2 that amount. Pete

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I don’t work at GC. But a caution about your plans. It is always best to work your best cash deal BEFORE mentioning any trade in. Otherwise, they may THINK that they are giving you more for your used item, but it’s really just some of the pad on the price that they would’ve come down on if offered cash. A retail store will never give you true full value on a trade in (it may SEEM that way, but see the above). They have to factor in the time it’ll take to sell the item, the room it takes up on the floor displacing other items for sale, etc. My suggestion is sell it yourself, then work a cash deal. And even if it’s the "lowest price guarantee" nonsense, offer LESS. Most items can be had for less than GC’s "sales prices," IF you bargain with them.

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It is always best to work your best cash deal BEFORE mentioning any trade in. Otherwise, they may THINK that they are giving you more for your used item, but it’s really just some of the pad on the price that they would’ve come down on if offered cash.

Some dealers play the "what you paid for it against LIST PRICE" game. AVOID that like the clap. Dealer cost is often 50% off LIST price. ..or less. And the longer it’s on the floor against the current issue of GP/etc, against how bad the dealer wants what you got, bad sales, how bad YOU want it, can he sell a service plan? Think New cars..and how they are sold. You NEVER win… A retail store will never give you true full value on a trade in (it may SEEM that way, but see the above). They have to factor in the time it’ll take to sell the item, the room it takes up on the floor displacing other items for sale, etc. My suggestion is sell it yourself, then work a cash deal. And even if it’s the "lowest price guarantee" nonsense, offer LESS. Most items can be had for less than GC’s "sales prices," IF you bargain with them.

Yes, $$ talks, and you 99% of the time U get more selling it your self. If ya must trade, get a cash price 1st. THEN the dealer will have to explain WHY the trade price he has to give you now sucks. It’s so easy to ’sweat out’ those GC ’salespeople’. They drop like flys. JJTj I am frolicsome, I am easy, Good tempered and free, And I don’t give a single pin’ me boys What the world thinks of me.

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – It is always best to work your best cash deal BEFORE mentioning any trade in. Otherwise, they may THINK that they are giving you more for your used item, but it’s really just some of the pad on the price that they would’ve come down on if offered cash. Some dealers play the "what you paid for it against LIST PRICE" game. AVOID that like the clap. Dealer cost is often 50% off LIST price. ..or less. And the longer it’s on the floor against the current issue of GP/etc, against how bad the dealer wants what you got, bad sales, how bad YOU want it, can he sell a service plan? Think New cars..and how they are sold. You NEVER win… A retail store will never give you true full value on a trade in (it may SEEM that way, but see the above). They have to factor in the time it’ll take to sell the item, the room it takes up on the floor displacing other items for sale, etc. My suggestion is sell it yourself, then work a cash deal. And even if it’s the "lowest price guarantee" nonsense, offer LESS. Most items can be had for less than GC’s "sales prices," IF you bargain with them. Yes, $$ talks, and you 99% of the time U get more selling it your self. If ya must trade, get a cash price 1st. THEN the dealer will have to explain WHY the trade price he has to give you now sucks. It’s so easy to ’sweat out’ those GC ’salespeople’. They drop like flys. JJTj I am frolicsome, I am easy, Good tempered and free, And I don’t give a single pin’ me boys What the world thinks of me.

A+

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If your not an eBay’r, I’d try the Craigslist in your city to sell your Mesa. You’ll get MUCH more than trading at GC. If that applies; http://www.craigslist.org I sold a Mesa Lonestar special to a local buyer for just a bit less than I paid for it. He showed up and paid in green dollars and took it away. Both happy. I did the same with a Nomad head. All good. Some cautions though if you live in a metro area IE: San Francisco, CA., Seattle, etc… There have been some bad action with craigslist sales, not too much with the music categories from what I remember. Check out the website for details. Although when I was in the SF Bay Area I sold a ton of gear on craigslist without one problem. Good text, good pics does the deal, just like eBay. regards – DJ

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Beware of Fleabay Meter Ripoff

admin — Tue, 30 May 2006 00:00:00 +0000

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Beware of dgrant00 also known as Becky’s Boutique. I bought and paid for a Fluke 189 two weeks ago and nothing, was supposed to ship next business day UPS ground.Sent 2 emails, 3 phone calls, no answer. Hr made feedback private and just this month has 5 + and 4-..Fixing to get another neg too…They have 4 more of these same meters for sale now. M.M.

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Ebay yanked his stuff….goodbye asshole e – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Beware of dgrant00 also known as Becky’s Boutique. I bought and paid for a Fluke 189 two weeks ago and nothing, was supposed to ship next business day UPS ground.Sent 2 emails, 3 phone calls, no answer. Hr made feedback private and just this month has 5 + and 4-..Fixing to get another neg too…They have 4 more of these same meters for sale now. M.M.

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Kay Brand Revival

admin — Sat, 06 May 2006 00:00:00 +0000

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Hello, I’m Jean. I’ve been subscribing to this group for a while and really enjoying the shop talk. I wonder if I could get some feedback. If Kay was to come out with a vintage reissue, what would you like to see most? guitar? bass? Everyone knows the Barney Kessel Jbox but how about the thin twin or the Pro Bass?(My personal fav) Kay has stayed quiet but certainly has not gone away, the current website does not offer a whole lot information on it’s heritage but soon that will change. www.kayguitar.com Check that in a month or so. For now here are several sites that I have found more insightful than others, Soon you will be able to find it all in one place. www.provide.net/~cfh/other.html (May already be in your favorites) http://kaybass.com/ http://search.harmony-central.com/search?q=kay+guitar&btnG=Harmony+Ce… http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=ebay+kay+guitar&hl=en&lr=&rls=SUN… Last but not least http://search.ebay.com/kay-guitar I would like to conduct a web gallery of Vintage Kay Instruments with tribute to their owners, they will either be posted on the official Kay Website or www.guitarface.net (Still under construction) Anyway, about the reissue. Please give your feedback.

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Yup. This is cool: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7412672810&rd=1&ss…

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Yup. This is cool: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7412672810&rd=1&ss…

Kay is dead. Doubt it? Call toll free 800-211-3319. It’s a U.S. marketing cover for cheap Chinese line sold to dealers at prices like "Assorted six pack" (Guitars) for $69.99.

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The Kay 550, 720 and 830 models all look interesting. I’d like to see someone produce one of the series heater models with a built-in isolation tranny.

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60's Bassman Cab

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0000

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I have what I believe is a 60s era bassman 212 cab. It has one missing speaker and one very nice sounding Oxford 12T6-1. It’s got tiltback but no Fender nameplate and is reasonably scuffed with a couple of small grille tears. Any experts out there with info on how/where to sell and at what ballpark value? Advice on whether to look for another speaker to make it more sellable or sell as-is? Thanks Al

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I used to have a webpage bookmarked for company who sold "vintage" speakers. The prices, even for speakers without much demand for them was just nuts though. I guess they did business with people obsessed with restoring amps. It’s kind of cool that your’s has tiltback legs, but I kind of doubt that it’s worth enough to make it worth spending a lot of money restoring it, and finding the correct speaker. Check Ebay finished auctions though. IMO, cabinets like that are too heavy to be worth what it’d cost to safely ship them. You might even have better luck selling the Oxford speaker, and the empty cabinet separately. Pete — So… your corndog has radar. I knew that. But what would it want… with radar? –Mouse "Fitz" Fitzgerald

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Noob: is this a bad seller?

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0000

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But I haven’t yet heard a *peep* from this guy! Isn’t he supposed to send me some acknowledgement that everything is in order and my merchandise is on its way? This silence seems to me really bad form.

A lot of sellers don’t acknowledge it, a lot of buyers don’t want it. I don’t send acknowledgements as standard but will if someone wants me too. Think of all the sellers who sell over a thousand items a day, they may not have time to send something so unnecesary.

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Did I hear Powerseller? No time for something so trivial?

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: But I haven’t yet heard a *peep* from this : guy! Isn’t he supposed to send me some acknowledgement that : everything is in order and my merchandise is on its way? This : silence seems to me really bad form. : : A lot of sellers don’t acknowledge it, a lot of buyers don’t want it. I : don’t send acknowledgements as standard but will if someone wants me : too. Think of all the sellers who sell over a thousand items a day, : they may not have time to send something so unnecesary. Every online retailer I have ever dealt with always sends an acknowledgment email that they have received my payment, and will usually give some estimated shipment date. The only times it hasn’t happened? You guessed it…..eBay transactions. Small sellers I can understand. Power Sellers….no excuse.

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But I haven’t yet heard a *peep* from this guy!

Peep. There — feel better? Isn’t he supposed to send me some acknowledgement that everything is in order and my merchandise is on its way?

No. This silence seems to me really bad form.

You should try it some time. Should I slap some negative feedback on this seller already?

You really have a way with people, don’t you? What should be considered "best practice"?

I vote you just shut up. Ed

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – : : But I haven’t yet heard a *peep* from this : guy! Isn’t he supposed to send me some acknowledgement that : everything is in order and my merchandise is on its way? This : silence seems to me really bad form. : : A lot of sellers don’t acknowledge it, a lot of buyers don’t want it. I : don’t send acknowledgements as standard but will if someone wants me : too. Think of all the sellers who sell over a thousand items a day, : they may not have time to send something so unnecesary. Every online retailer I have ever dealt with always sends an acknowledgment email that they have received my payment, and will usually give some estimated shipment date. The only times it hasn’t happened? You guessed it…..eBay transactions. Small sellers I can understand. Power Sellers….no excuse.

Why do you understand "small sellers" not communicating, and expect PSs to do so? Kris

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – But I haven’t yet heard a *peep* from this guy! Isn’t he supposed to send me some acknowledgement that everything is in order and my merchandise is on its way? This silence seems to me really bad form. A lot of sellers don’t acknowledge it, a lot of buyers don’t want it. I don’t send acknowledgements as standard but will if someone wants me too. Think of all the sellers who sell over a thousand items a day, they may not have time to send something so unnecesary. Did I hear Powerseller? No time for something so trivial?

Not at all, I’m just a small seller, but found that a lot of people don’t want this, I know I don’t, whenever I get one it goes straight in the email trash can.

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Last night (over 24 hours ago) I bought $150 worth of stuff (two different items) from the same seller through eBay. I paid for the stuff immediately via PayPal (one of the methods accepted by the seller), and PayPal confirmed that the payment went through without any problem. But I haven’t yet heard a *peep* from this guy! Isn’t he supposed to send me some acknowledgement that everything is in order and my merchandise is on its way? This silence seems to me really bad form. Should I slap some negative feedback on this seller already? What should be considered "best practice"?

I can get my prison buddies to put out a hit on him. Craig

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You shouldn’t expect to. Isn’t he supposed to send me some acknowledgement that everything is in order and my merchandise is on its way?

No. This silence seems to me really bad form.

So is your reaction. Should I slap some negative feedback on this seller already?

Do so, and he will retaliate with bad feedback. What should be considered "best practice"?

Wait for your item to be delivered. Do you intend, by the way, to email him when your item arrives and give him acknowledgement of this? — Tony Cooper Orlando, FL

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: : : : : : But I haven’t yet heard a *peep* from this : : guy! Isn’t he supposed to send me some acknowledgement that : : everything is in order and my merchandise is on its way? This : : silence seems to me really bad form. : : : : A lot of sellers don’t acknowledge it, a lot of buyers don’t want it. I : : don’t send acknowledgements as standard but will if someone wants me : : too. Think of all the sellers who sell over a thousand items a day, : : they may not have time to send something so unnecesary. : : : Every online retailer I have ever dealt with always sends an : acknowledgment : email that they have received my payment, and will usually give some : estimated shipment date. The only times it hasn’t happened? You guessed : it…..eBay transactions. Small sellers I can understand. Power : Sellers….no excuse. : : Why do you understand "small sellers" not communicating, and : expect PSs to do so? Simple. IMO a lot of small sellers are not selling on eBay as a business, but just trying to make some extra money on items they no longer use. I do think they should communicate, but can understand if they don’t. OTOH Power Sellers are running a business and should act accordingly.

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – : : : : : : But I haven’t yet heard a *peep* from this : : guy! Isn’t he supposed to send me some acknowledgement that : : everything is in order and my merchandise is on its way? This : : silence seems to me really bad form. : : : : A lot of sellers don’t acknowledge it, a lot of buyers don’t want it. I : : don’t send acknowledgements as standard but will if someone wants me : : too. Think of all the sellers who sell over a thousand items a day, : : they may not have time to send something so unnecesary. : : : Every online retailer I have ever dealt with always sends an : acknowledgment : email that they have received my payment, and will usually give some : estimated shipment date. The only times it hasn’t happened? You guessed : it…..eBay transactions. Small sellers I can understand. Power : Sellers….no excuse. : : Why do you understand "small sellers" not communicating, and : expect PSs to do so? Simple. IMO a lot of small sellers are not selling on eBay as a business, but just trying to make some extra money on items they no longer use. I do think they should communicate, but can understand if they don’t. OTOH Power Sellers are running a business and should act accordingly.

But you don’t know who is (or is not) a powerseller. About half the time, I am….but I don’t display the icon. It doesn’t change how I respond to buyers. *Anyone* selling on eBay is in a business relationship with their buyer, and all should respond accordingly. Frankly, I think eBay has it backwards. They should honor powerbuyers Kris

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We always follow up payment with a notice it’s been received / when the item is being shipped. Seems to be just proper follow up by the seller. If nothing else, it probably minimizes after-sale requests by the buyer following up on delivery dates, etc, which are much more time consuming. On the other hand, I do get many follow-ups thanking me for that information. Makes me wonder if most don’t do such. Most, although not all the seller’s I’ve dealt with, have had some type of follow up. Then again, I try to avoid "big-time" PSs and/or those with reduced feedback ratings (<99.8%), so I’m probably biased toward most likely to provide such courtesy.

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: : : : : : : : : : : : But I haven’t yet heard a *peep* from this : : : guy! Isn’t he supposed to send me some acknowledgement that : : : everything is in order and my merchandise is on its way? This : : : silence seems to me really bad form. : : : : : : A lot of sellers don’t acknowledge it, a lot of buyers don’t want : it. : I : : : don’t send acknowledgements as standard but will if someone wants me : : : too. Think of all the sellers who sell over a thousand items a day, : : : they may not have time to send something so unnecesary. : : : : : : Every online retailer I have ever dealt with always sends an : : acknowledgment : : email that they have received my payment, and will usually give some : : estimated shipment date. The only times it hasn’t happened? You : guessed : : it…..eBay transactions. Small sellers I can understand. Power : : Sellers….no excuse. : : : : Why do you understand "small sellers" not communicating, and : : expect PSs to do so? : : Simple. IMO a lot of small sellers are not selling on eBay as a business, : but just trying to make some extra money on items they no longer use. I : do : think they should communicate, but can understand if they don’t. OTOH : Power : Sellers are running a business and should act accordingly. : : But you don’t know who is (or is not) a powerseller. About half the : time, I am….but I don’t display the icon. It doesn’t change how I : respond to buyers. : : *Anyone* selling on eBay is in a business relationship with their buyer, : and all should respond accordingly. I don’t think we really disagree, but maybe I’m more understanding than you are I was mainly responding to Flic’s statement "Think of all the sellers who sell over a thousand items a day, they may not have time to send something so unnecesary. (sic)" If they can spend the time listing those items, then they should be able to spend the time acknowledging receipt of payment, particularly since there is software that will do it automatically. : Frankly, I think eBay has it backwards. They should honor powerbuyers Totally agree since I do much more buying than selling

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Last night (over 24 hours ago) I bought $150 worth of stuff (two different items) from the same seller through eBay. I paid for the stuff immediately via PayPal (one of the methods accepted by the seller), and PayPal confirmed that the payment went through without any problem. But I haven’t yet heard a *peep* from this guy! Isn’t he supposed to send me some acknowledgement that everything is in order and my merchandise is on its way? This silence seems to me really bad form. Should I slap some negative feedback on this seller already? What should be considered "best practice"? kj — NOTE: In my address everything before the first period is backwards; and the last period, and everything after it, should be discarded.

I have automated emails, but sometimes I can’t check my orders every day to reply. What if his/her PC is down? What if he’s sick or out of town? Would a canned email be OK?

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Last night (over 24 hours ago) I bought $150 worth of stuff (two different items) from the same seller through eBay. I paid for the stuff immediately via PayPal (one of the methods accepted by the seller), and PayPal confirmed that the payment went through without any problem. But I haven’t yet heard a *peep* from this guy! Isn’t he supposed to send me some acknowledgement that everything is in order and my merchandise is on its way? This silence seems to me really bad form. Should I slap some negative feedback on this seller already? What should be considered "best practice"? kj — NOTE: In my address everything before the first period is backwards; and the last period, and everything after it, should be discarded.

LOL, yes! By all means make sure you promptly leave Neg Feedback. You also need to promptly post your ebay user ID so everyone can add you to their blocked bidders list. — Stupidity should be painful

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"Best practice" is compliance is eBay policies, which state that buyer/seller have "three business days" to make contact. Your question about "slap some negative feedback on this seller already", though, puts you so far under the bridge that we might let timmudman out of our killfiles. Kris

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Unless he promised you some acknowledgement and shipping notice, he doesn’t owe you any. If you "slap some negative feedback on this seller" then you can expect the same in return. I want my sellers shipping my order, not sending me emails. If I don’t get my stuff in 14 days, then I file an item-not-received complaint with eBay. Invariably, my stuff has arrived shortly thereafter.

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help trying to get my refund

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0000

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Paypal says –the buyer’s claim has been granted but the seller did not have sufficient funds in his PayPal account to cover the refund. PayPal is working with the seller to recover funds on the buyer’s behalf. I the buyer got back 175 which is ebays standard maximum amount for claims. The item I paid for with paypal was 400. Can I do anything to recover the funds myself?

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yes, so I file a chargeback for 400 – 175 from ebay? How much info does my credit card company need? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – File a chargeback with your credit card company. You did fund this PayPal payment with a CC didn’t you?

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thanks, called my credit card company which is a Paypal visa and forms to fill out are on the way. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – yes, so I file a chargeback for 400 – 175 from ebay? How much info does my credit card company need? Just call your CC company and explain your situation to them. Inform them that you did get $175 back. They will do the math and take back from PayPal what is owed to you. Rita

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – thanks, called my credit card company which is a Paypal visa and forms to fill out are on the way. yes, so I file a chargeback for 400 – 175 from ebay? How much info does my credit card company need? Just call your CC company and explain your situation to them. Inform them that you did get $175 back. They will do the math and take back from PayPal what is owed to you. Rita

A PayPal Visa? You "may" be out of luck. Is it drawn on a National bank with just the PayPal name on it? When I have done charge backs there was no form to be mailed or filled out. I just called them told them what was going on, they looked it up, said no problem. After that the only thing I got in the mail was a confirmation that the charge had been permanently removed. and thanking me for me business bla bla bla. — 25% graduate functional illiterates. We should remove the warning labels from everything and let nature take care of the problem. Peter Weisbach

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – A PayPal Visa? You "may" be out of luck. Is it drawn on a National bank with just the PayPal name on it? When I have done charge backs there was no form to be mailed or filled out. I just called them told them what was going on, they looked it up, said no problem. After that the only thing I got in the mail was a confirmation that the charge had been permanently removed. and thanking me for me business bla bla bla. This is my thought as well. I didn’t respond because I have suspicions of being chummed since nobody uses or should use a PayPal Visa card. The mailed forms aren’t out of the ordinary and my bank does use them as well. The phone call gives you instant results and a provisional credit and the form is a formality that my bank uses for record and part of the investigation process. Rita

Ok I guess it just depends on the bank. Does anyone know if the PP CC is drawn on some bank? I have got many of their spam offers to get one, but never paid any attention to them. The last charge back I had to do was with Discover. I was getting fed up with McAfee and decided to try Norton. The company that makes it (Syn something?) had a download for it, I tried, something went wrong, probably my fault, most kids in Jr High know more about a computer than I do, but it would not work, would not let me download again, but did charge my card. After much searching the only phone # I could find was a place you had to pay by the min. to talk to them. While I was on the phone to Discover telling them I wanted to reverse the charge the operator gave me a free (800) # for them. While he was doing his thing I dialed it, got a recording that it was no longer in service to try to reach them on line. I told him this and asked him if he wanted to hear it, he laughed and said no. I never did hear from Norton, but Discover reversed the charge. — "Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites. Moderation is for monks." [Lazarus Long]

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – A PayPal Visa? You "may" be out of luck. Is it drawn on a National bank with just the PayPal name on it? When I have done charge backs there was no form to be mailed or filled out. I just called them told them what was going on, they looked it up, said no problem. After that the only thing I got in the mail was a confirmation that the charge had been permanently removed. and thanking me for me business bla bla bla. The mailed forms aren’t out of the ordinary and my bank does use them as well. The phone call gives you instant results and a provisional credit and the form is a formality that my bank uses for record and part of the investigation process.

You’re so absolutely retarded. You have to complain in writing to preserve your legal rights. It is not just a formality. Read the back of your statement. They use small words. A

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A PayPal Visa? You "may" be out of luck. Is it drawn on a National bank with just the PayPal name on it?

PayPal’s Visa debit card is issued by 1st Bank. Its Master Card credit card comes from Providian Natl. Bank.

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – A PayPal Visa? You "may" be out of luck. Is it drawn on a National bank with just the PayPal name on it? When I have done charge backs there was no form to be mailed or filled out. I just called them told them what was going on, they looked it up, said no problem. After that the only thing I got in the mail was a confirmation that the charge had been permanently removed. and thanking me for me business bla bla bla. The mailed forms aren’t out of the ordinary and my bank does use them as well. The phone call gives you instant results and a provisional credit and the form is a formality that my bank uses for record and part of the investigation process.

You’re so absolutely retarded. You have to complain in writing to preserve your legal rights. It is not just a formality. Read the back of your statement. They use small words. A LOL, is that right? You are certain of that huh? So when I did not fill out any "forms" for my last couple chargeback’s, and I then got a letter confirming that the charge had been permanently removed, the bank was just lying to me huh? Those damn bankers, always trying to pull one over on us. Good thing we have "smart" people like you to give us the real story so they can’t take advantage of us. — Stupidity should be painful

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A PayPal Visa? You "may" be out of luck. Is it drawn on a National bank with just the PayPal name on it? PayPal’s Visa debit card is issued by 1st Bank. Its Master Card credit card comes from Providian Natl. Bank.

That would be scary if they are still anything like they (Providian) was years ago. Friend of mine had one of their cards. Twice when I was with him and he tried to buy something his card was declined. I asked him "do you have it maxed"? He said he had a 0 balance. Both times when he called them to ask what was up, the answer was "our computers are down so the charges will not go through". He gave up on them the second time. Maybe by now they have upgraded and no longer use old 486’s they got at the Good Will. — "Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites. Moderation is for monks." [Lazarus Long]

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How could eBay sellers profit from self employed people?

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0000

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I’m killing some retirement time playing in the Craiglist Self Employment forum. There is an endless quest from posters in search of money-making opportunities using their time and talent as web designers, sewing machine operators, CAD drafting, writers, jewelry makers, tool designers (me)…. mostly work at home. I keep thinking that some of these activities could be solutions to others out there in the world, and that eBay marketers could see the connections and make the matches and collect a fee for the services rendered. The key factor here is that these CAD designers are CAD designers and don’t have a clue as to how to sell their services. Same for candle makers, resume writers, sail car builders and the like. You folks on eBay know how to sell. Could there be a connect here? Anybody?

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You folks on eBay know how to sell. Could there be a connect here?

Actually we don’t. If we did we wouldn’t be putting up with the dirt level margins and fighting it out with other eBay sellers. There is a lot more to sales than a description in an ad. Having no conscience helps a lot. eBay is a great place for introverts. Sales is a great place for extroverts. Extroverts get to own Ferraris and stuff.

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – You folks on eBay know how to sell. Could there be a connect here? Actually we don’t. If we did we wouldn’t be putting up with the dirt level margins and fighting it out with other eBay sellers. There is a lot more to sales than a description in an ad. Having no conscience helps a lot. eBay is a great place for introverts. Sales is a great place for extroverts. Extroverts get to own Ferraris and stuff.

The way you can spot an extroverted engineer is that they stare at your shoes, rather than their own. — Many thanks, Don Lancaster voice phone: (928)428-4073 Synergetics 3860 West First Street Box 809 Thatcher, AZ 85552 Please visit my GURU’s LAIR web site at http://www.tinaja.com

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None of these folks has yet noticed that eBay is a venue for selling products, not services? Perhaps you could point them toward the classified ads of their local newspapers? — Ty Who is mostly just a slightly skewed Donna Reed Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities. ~~Voltaire, 1767

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m killing some retirement time playing in the Craiglist Self Employment forum. There is an endless quest from posters in search of money-making opportunities using their time and talent as web designers, sewing machine operators, CAD drafting, writers, jewelry makers, tool designers (me)…. mostly work at home. I keep thinking that some of these activities could be solutions to others out there in the world, and that eBay marketers could see the connections and make the matches and collect a fee for the services rendered. The key factor here is that these CAD designers are CAD designers and don’t have a clue as to how to sell their services. Same for candle makers, resume writers, sail car builders and the like. You folks on eBay know how to sell. Could there be a connect here? Anybody?

if you want to sell services go to www.elance.com, it is the service version of ebay