That is like burning bridges just for the kicks. Any grown-up knows better, you may need that bridge some day and a fat lot of good it is going to do you then if you burned it in a fit of pique.

I earned my feedback. As a non-powerseller (and don’t want to be a powerseller) it still has value to me. Close the account and it is gone. Zero value.

Closing my account would be like cutting off my nose to spite my face. Dumb.

If eBay is far worse than WalMart, and you don’t shop there….

I think everyone knows where this question is headed.

Honestly, I just don’t get it. Every nit pick. Every announcement. I check the boards here every 3-4 days because I’m too busy packaging items and contacting buyers.

Look, I’m not out for blood here, but lets be honest.

If eBay was this ridiculous and outrageously bad company that everyone on these boards makes it out to be, this site would cease to exist, and we’d not be having these chats.

Also, if eBay was so out to be private with their awful dealings, wouldn’t every single negative post be deleted already?

I think just seeing negative posts on here is an indication eBay isn’t hiding as much as everyone says.

Everyone tosses out the – oh sure take care of your money making powersellers the ones that make you the most- but the reality is the collective whole of small sellers are the money makers for eBay – and I am only talking about the selling side.

The buying aspect of those individuals who are continuously being kicked in the face are the biggest buyers too. You would think this company would have bought enough brain power for someone to realize they should calculate exactly who it is they are about to kick in the face in the name of buyer retention- LOL. All those small sellers who have a separate buying ID that eBay is protecting from their other selling personality – it is just to funny when you think about the clear lack of thought put into this little fiasco they have created. eBay really is becoming the new comedy- it is like the business equivalent of the stupid show where people deliberately harm themselves- I think it is called Jack A**??

Anyway, I was thinking about the new ban on java and flash and I am curious if this will also apply to the flash ppc ads all over eBay- which are going to become even more prevalent.

Oh- recently I came across an article written last Oct about the ppc ads and sellers fearing they were causing them harm. eBay’s response another prime segment for the comedy idea- hang on I’m going to go find it so I can put the direct quote in – ha ha ha

Info World
By Juan Carlos Perez, IDG News Service
October 08, 2007

Merchants: eBay ad programs drive buyers away

“Hani Durzy, an eBay spokesman, acknowledges that the company has fielded concerns from sellers about this issue, but he argues that the worry is unwarranted.

“Our first priority is always to encourage buyers to transact on the site and click on our sellers’ listings. If our sellers aren’t successful, they’re not paying eBay fees, and then we’re not successful,” Durzy said.

In an ideal world, every visitor to eBay would end up buying something in the marketplace, but research has shown visitors don’t always come to buy. Often they do research or browse, he said.

Thus, eBay can potentially monetize those visits and improve those users’ experience by showing them relevant, targeted ads, Durzy said.

“Our strategy is to serve ads differently based on what we think you’re most likely to do, in order to ultimately give you as a buyer the best experience,” he said.

An increase in buyer satisfaction ultimately benefits sellers. “Serving relevant, compelling ads in certain situations makes for a better buying experience,” Durzy said.”

Ever hear of the Darwin Awards? I think I’ll submit this quote LOL

Amen to that – they will never again get another feature plus price out of me…and I’m busy spreading the word about it too. I feel totally ripped off as I have NEVER felt with any other business :-(