EBay narrows payment options

[Quicksilver]

Hopefully the backlash will cause them to re-think that paypal only bullshit.

[Quicksilver]

So what is this crap? Am i to believe you can pay with PayPal then after you get the item, somehow reach into sellers acc get your money back. No wonder buyers like it. Best of both worlds. Free items..  Wheres the protection for sellers.

Below...Received from Paypal with a payment notice.


Please be aware that your payment can still be reversed, (e.g. if it is subject to a chargeback), even after you have posted the item to your buyer. Complying with PayPal's protection programs and following the trading guidelines, in our Security Centre helps to protect you from things like chargebacks.

[Gerard De Ruyter (Twistandshout)]

crikey - they're ruining the formula!!

[Quicksilver]

Their ya go buyers.  Buy all you want, dont pay for it, stiff any many sellers as you please. Pick out a seller and distroy their rep just cos you dont like them.

Ebay has removed the right for sellers leave Negative or Neutral feedback.

Ebay has now lost the plot. Buyers do as you will. Sellers bend over and take it up the arse.. Oh and get charged listing frees, Final valve fees and Paypal fees for your trouble. Sit back and enjoy coping 3 charges to sell 1 item.


 

[pokey]

http://www.itwire.com/content/view/18186/1023/

The public outcry over eBay Australia's intentions to introduce mandatory use of its PayPal online payment system has forced the US office of eBay onto the back foot. eBay, through a spokesperson on the company's official blog has stated publicly that the world's dominant online auction site will not try to introduce PayPal-only transactions on the site in the US.

It appears that what's not good enough for US consumers is quite alright for Australian consumers, according to Lieberman's statements.



 Thatd be right. Bloody america  gets the option and OZ gets the stick

[oldfart]

You will read this alot more ....I have this  advertised elsewhere  and have the right to withdraw this item 

[Freakshow]

dont mind the cant leave shit feedback on me, about time you can shaft a shit seller.   Also noticed it has a drop down for over charging postage ...interesting

[Quicksilver]

Shit sellers deserve it Freaky but that not the point im making. ANYONE can select a seller, someone they dont like for other reasons not involving ebay buy 20 of their items and neg them on the lot just because they can.
Store sellers will be able to tarnish their competitors using multi ID's set up to do just that. Private competitors will really cut loose on each other now using negs to discredit their rivals.  Look at it this way Freaky. Someone you may have pissed here on the forum could now stuff your feedback on ebay as payback and there is nothing you can do about. I hate to think anyone here would do that but its a possibility, an example what im talking about.  The list of abuse is endless.
I have been on ebay a long time, in fact I was registered on ebay com before ebay au even started. I was one of ebays first 500 registered users and got a nice certificate and an official embroidered first 500 hat for the trouble. I have seen many changes with ebay over the years most being for the better. These latest changes are plain stupid and totally unfair on sellers. Some people who only buy on ebay may think its great. That wont last. Sellers with pass on the new fees involved with Paypal by starting items at higher prices. Buy it nows will go up in price and be used less by sellers. This feedback change just another insult.

[lyle2212]

I really don,t understand why everyone whinges and whines about paypal. Try working out in the bloody desert like I do and I,m sure you will be thankfull that it even exists! The other benefits are that I don,t have to beg my missus to go to the bloody bank while she,s giving me an ear bashing about "more money that I,m wasting on crap". Hail Paypal.

[GMC]

Paypal itself isn't the problem, it's being forced to use it that has everyone up in arms.
As for the charge back option, well welcome to the business side of the fence, as this is what every business has to deal with when accepting "over the phone" or internet credit card payments (outside of ebay)

[Quicksilver]

Paypal itself isn't the problem, it's being forced to use it that has everyone up in arms.
As for the charge back option, well welcome to the business side of the fence, as this is what every business has to deal with when accepting "over the phone" or internet credit card payments (outside of ebay)

Exactly GMC. The fact that our free choice has been removed completely and having to added burden of another 3.5% fee as well.
PayPal is as ricky for sellers on line as it is for a site holder to take a cheque at a swap meet.

[mx250]

Just got this notice from EvilPay....

"By now you've probably heard about the changes to eBay.com.au . We appreciate there will be a period of adjustment for sellers. However, with fewer buyer disputes and greater protection for buyers and sellers we're sure you'll see the benefits of using PayPal.

By 21 May all your listings will need to include PayPal as a payment option. Here's a quick to-do list if you need to update your listings: "

Still reading throught the rest.

"We've recently made some changes to Feedback. You can now receive multiple Feedback credits from the same buyer, which will mean a higher Feedback score for many sellers.
Also, you can no longer leave negative or neutral Feedback for buyers. Instead, we encourage you to report dodgy buyers to us, so we can take action. To find out more please read our Feedback FAQs or join us for an online workshop on 28 May 2008 from 6.30-8.00pm."


And the resistance breaking sweeter is.....

"Here's a chance to make a buck and try your luck in our May sweepstakes (ending 20 May).
All you have to do is list and sell with PayPal and you'll be automatically entered into one of two prize pools worth a total of $199,000. Prizes include an overseas holiday, a Holden Barina, 10 46-inch LCD TVs, 40 Nokia phones and more. (conditions apply)"

[Mick]

Take a look at this site, its free to list for 60 days and then only cost you 2 cents to list for another 60 days, it is a little slow there at the moment for bike stuff, but it seems to be slowly picking up www.OZtion.com.au      worth a look anyway.

[VMX247]

 
 
 

 

Dear Valued Customer

As a valued past customer of ours' we would like to let you know about some
changes we have made that will benefit you.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  TALL POPPY SYNDROME ON EBAY

TO OUR CUSTOMERS: DUE TO AN REVENGEFUL COMPETITOR / SELLER ON EBAY  CONSTANTLY
TARGETING US, EBAY AGAIN HAVE SUSPENDED OUR LISTINGS FOR 3 DAYS THIS IS BEING
INVESTIGATED THIS TIME BY EBAY OBVIOUSLEY THIS COMPETITOR HAS NOTHING BETTER
TO DO WITH THERE TIME  OTHER THAN TO CONSTANTLY WATCH OUR LISTINGS AND REPORT
TO EBAY FOR LISTING VIOLATIONS THAT DONT EVEN EXIST, WE ARE LISTING OUR ITEMS
TO EBAYS POLICIES, WE NOW KNOW THE OTHER SELLER WHO IS TARGETING BIKERS GEAR
AUSTRALIA AND WARN THEM TO THINK ABOUT THERE ACTIONS AS WE ARE NOW SEEKING
LEGAL ACTION TOWARDS SOME PERSON/S FOR THIS LOSS OF BUSINESS AND INCONVENIENCE
TO OUR CUSTOMERS.. 

We will no longer trade exclusively on Ebay due to the many changes they
have made  We believe Consumers should have Choice and the consumer needs
to be aware of choice so they are the winners in their purchases.

We just wanted to let you know that you can now find our listings on OZTION
JUST CLICK THIS LINK
http://www.oztion.com.au/vshops/vshops.aspx?shopid=4833 or
DEAL DIRECT THROUGH OUR WEBSITE AT www.bikersgearaustralia.com

as our same user name (bikersgear111) bikers gear australia

We will now be able to offer you more choice in products and keep our prices
competive and not cut back in quality or safety.

or VISIT OUR STORE AT:
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PHILLIP ISLAND
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regards from the team at
BIKERS GEAR AUSTRALIA
 

[mx250]

Take a look at this site, its free to list for 60 days and then only cost you 2 cents to list for another 60 days, it is a little slow there at the moment for bike stuff, but it seems to be slowly picking up www.OZtion.com.au      worth a look anyway.

Just looked through it. Not a patch on evilpay at the moment. But I'll keep an eye on it. Things might change. It seems Ebay is driving buyers and seller away so these alternatives have got their best chance.