Question:
This is simple economics. If 5 opposed to 4 negative feedbacks turns away one bidder, then you lost money. Let me go one further, if any negative change in your feedback rating turns away one potential bidder, then you potentially lost money.
Nope, I wouldn’t lose money because I subscribe to the simply rule of economics of "if you don’t want it then there is always 10 other people standing in line that will gladly pay what I want" rule. I’m not here to lose money to potentially lose money or try to comprehend your 2 analytical paragraphs of nonsense. Rationalizing an issue as you’ve done doesn’t change it’s facts.
Then you are simple playing the eBay feedback game were feedback is your priority and not making money. Oh well. Frita
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This is simple economics. If 5 opposed to 4 negative feedbacks turns away one bidder, then you lost money. Let me go one further, if any negative change in your feedback rating turns away one potential bidder, then you potentially lost money. Nope, I wouldn’t lose money because I subscribe to the simply rule of economics of "if you don’t want it then there is always 10 other people standing in line that will gladly pay what I want" rule.
You could lose money. Because you could lose a bid from the person who walked away in front of those 10 people. I’m not here to lose money to potentially lose money or try to comprehend your 2 analytical paragraphs of nonsense. Rationalizing an issue as you’ve done doesn’t change it’s facts. Then you are simple playing the eBay feedback game were feedback is your priority and not making money. Oh well.
There’s nothing simple about it. Feedback is just a fraction of my strategy. But yes, smart feedback management is prudent. If you don’t see a correlation between presentation, impressions and profit, then I suggest you pick up "Sun Tzu Strategies for Selling: How to Use The Art of War to Build Lifelong Customer Relationships" by Gerald A. Michaelson, et al (Paperback)
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You could lose money. Because you could lose a bid from the person who walked away in front of those 10 people.
True, I could lose money, but it is highly unlikely. Remember, my eBay strategy has always been a low opening bid with a well-researched and fair reserve combined with a BIN that is beneficial to both parties. So, I’m going to be making money no matter what since the majority of my listings sell. There’s nothing simple about it. Feedback is just a fraction of my strategy. But yes, smart feedback management is prudent. If you don’t see a correlation between presentation, impressions and profit, then I suggest you pick up "Sun Tzu Strategies for Selling: How to Use The Art of War to Build Lifelong Customer Relationships" by Gerald A. Michaelson, et al (Paperback)
I feel just the opposite, feedback is something I really don’t worry about (other than having too much on one account) and let the chips fall where they may. Feedback has very little bearing on one’s sales unless you have some blatant negs in massive quantities. Even then you’ll still get bidders since most don’t review feedback till they have a problem. Plus, it’s important for sellers to have many accounts with a feedback score that is no higher than 500 per account. Thanks for the book tip. Frita
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Initiating or complying with a request to remove feedback is akin to a toddler not wiping after they go to the bathroom and wearing dirty drawers for a week, it stinks and it’s counterproductive while the stain still remains. Any and all feedback should stand as left. I’ve had about 5 feedbacks removed over the years. More negatives potentially hurt my bottom line. My bottom line and my profit comes before feedback dynamics. Period. To keep feedback that can be removed when it can negatively affect your profit, is not logical and not smart business. I am not here to teach or to learn moral lessons about feedback. I am here to make profit. To many sellers play games, take stands, and engage in other silliness in the name of "I’ll show you." The only thing they show is irrefutable stupidity.
Huh? Are you seriously telling me that "5" negs are really going to affect your bottom line? On my main selling account I have three and there they will stay. I have seen sellers that literally have hundreds of negs and a dismal feedback percentage ratio and they are still selling the hell out of their wares. We all know that most buyers don’t look at feedback till they have a problem, so your statement it moot. Plus, I’m sure you’re aware that the feedback content doesn’t get removed and there is a score of how many feedback were "mutually" removed. Again, a person smart enough to look at the feedback takes this into consideration and decides on whether or not the risk outweighs the gain. Like I said, "the stain still remains". Frita
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Initiating or complying with a request to remove feedback is akin to a toddler not wiping after they go to the bathroom and wearing dirty drawers for a week, it stinks and it’s counterproductive while the stain still remains. Any and all feedback should stand as left. I’ve had about 5 feedbacks removed over the years. More negatives potentially hurt my bottom line. My bottom line and my profit comes before feedback dynamics. Period. To keep feedback that can be removed when it can negatively affect your profit, is not logical and not smart business. I am not here to teach or to learn moral lessons about feedback. I am here to make profit. To many sellers play games, take stands, and engage in other silliness in the name of "I’ll show you." The only thing they show is irrefutable stupidity. Huh? Are you seriously telling me that "5" negs are really going to affect your bottom line? On my main selling account I have three and there they will stay. I have seen sellers that literally have hundreds of negs and a dismal feedback percentage ratio and they are still selling the hell out of their wares. We all know that most buyers don’t look at feedback till they have a problem, so your statement it moot. Plus, I’m sure you’re aware that the feedback content doesn’t get removed and there is a score of how many feedback were "mutually" removed. Again, a person smart enough to look at the feedback takes this into consideration and decides on whether or not the risk outweighs the gain. Like I said, "the stain still remains".
This is simple economics. If 5 opposed to 4 negative feedbacks turns away one bidder, then you lost money. Let me go one further, if any negative change in your feedback rating turns away one potential bidder, then you potentially lost money. I’m not here to lose money to potentially lose money or try to comprehend your 2 analytical paragraphs of nonsense. Rationalizing an issue as you’ve done doesn’t change it’s facts.
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"Flatch U. Lance" … Second. This scumbag who left me a retaliatory neg a few days ago. I initiated a mutual feedback withdrawal.
Initiating or complying with a request to remove feedback is akin to a toddler not wiping after they go to the bathroom and wearing dirty drawers for a week, it stinks and it’s counterproductive while the stain still remains. Any and all feedback should stand as left. Rita
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I guess it’s not so much that the feedbacks are interesting but the situations. On two sales about two days apart (one firewall to Kuwait, and one expensive pen to Ireland) Both paid immediately, and both left me positive feedbacks immediately, before I even sent them my generic thank you email. Before your brain cells start firing. No it’s not a conspiracy or a theft ring. Both buyers have excellent feedback and have been with eBay for a while. Second. This scumbag who left me a retaliatory neg a few days ago. I initiated a mutual feedback withdrawal. Because I’m not going to take a hit due to eBay’s ridiculous feedback system. My neg brought his score down to an 89.7. His neg did not change my 99.3 score at all. So what does this fool do. He responds with an F.. You! I shot him a LOL email and told him if I’m ever in his neighborhood, I’ll be happy to cut off his nose if he’s in the mood to spite his face. I tell ya. The utter stupidity of some people really does continue to amaze me.
He’s not stupid; he just doesn’t care. What does he have 9 positives and a neg? He’s not been here long, he won’t be here long, and he’ll just move on to his next eBay account. I’d never bother with that "mutual removal" thing. It leaves a stain behind anyway. Kris
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"Flatch U. Lance" … Second. This scumbag who left me a retaliatory neg a few days ago. I initiated a mutual feedback withdrawal. Initiating or complying with a request to remove feedback is akin to a toddler not wiping after they go to the bathroom and wearing dirty drawers for a week, it stinks and it’s counterproductive while the stain still remains. Any and all feedback should stand as left.
I’ve had about 5 feedbacks removed over the years. More negatives potentially hurt my bottom line. My bottom line and my profit comes before feedback dynamics. Period. To keep feedback that can be removed when it can negatively affect your profit, is not logical and not smart business. I am not here to teach or to learn moral lessons about feedback. I am here to make profit. To many sellers play games, take stands, and engage in other silliness in the name of "I’ll show you." The only thing they show is irrefutable stupidity.
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I guess it’s not so much that the feedbacks are interesting but the situations. On two sales about two days apart (one firewall to Kuwait, and one expensive pen to Ireland) Both paid immediately, and both left me positive feedbacks immediately, before I even sent them my generic thank you email. Before your brain cells start firing. No it’s not a conspiracy or a theft ring. Both buyers have excellent feedback and have been with eBay for a while. Second. This scumbag who left me a retaliatory neg a few days ago. I initiated a mutual feedback withdrawal. Because I’m not going to take a hit due to eBay’s ridiculous feedback system. My neg brought his score down to an 89.7. His neg did not change my 99.3 score at all. So what does this fool do. He responds with an F.. You! I shot him a LOL email and told him if I’m ever in his neighborhood, I’ll be happy to cut off his nose if he’s in the mood to spite his face. I tell ya. The utter stupidity of some people really does continue to amaze me.
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