Ebay's Worst Offerings

[HistoricCoinage 146]

You are right.

With the new feedback system it'll be nigh on impossible to email the buyer.

[Nick 329]

You are right.

With the new feedback system it'll be nigh on impossible to email the buyer.

Which is just what eBay wants. Being able to tell buyers that they have bought a forgery, means that they will return it to the seller and eBay lose the commission on the sale. Ebay's motive for the obscured feedback system is clear.

[Rob 3,152]

You are right.

With the new feedback system it'll be nigh on impossible to email the buyer.

Which is just what eBay wants. Being able to tell buyers that they have bought a forgery, means that they will return it to the seller and eBay lose the commission on the sale. Ebay's motive for the obscured feedback system is clear.

Not totally convinced by this argument. Whilst eBay are not going to give up commission willingly, the number of forgeries sold on ebay is only a miniscule fraction of the total sales. Far more likely that they are trying to eliminate a source of potential hassle. To sort out complaints requires time and manpower, the cost of which far outweighs any benefits accruing to eBay.

[HistoricCoinage 146]

Not totally convinced by this argument. Whilst eBay are not going to give up commission willingly, the number of forgeries sold on ebay is only a miniscule fraction of the total sales. Far more likely that they are trying to eliminate a source of potential hassle. To sort out complaints requires time and manpower, the cost of which far outweighs any benefits accruing to eBay.

I definitely agree here. The amount of hours spent by Customer Service sorting out problems like this must cost far more than any potential commission they would earn on fakes in any given year.

[Gary D 76]

So what about this new 'view before you buy'

[Nick 329]

Do you think that people realise that they are bidding for a mousemat? Currently at £21.01, which seems a huge amount for an item that would usually be around a fiver.

BTW. This is one of Dave's favourite eBay sellers (previously *country*country*interiors*).

[azda 979]

Do you think that people realise that they are bidding for a mousemat? Currently at £21.01, which seems a huge amount for an item that would usually be around a fiver.

BTW. This is one of Dave's favourite eBay sellers (previously *country*country*interiors*).

Yes and if you notice, the moron even has a mousemat on a private sale which costs 50p? Now with the new feedback system he does'nt realise yet that he's throwing cash away. He's probably shilling the mousemat too lol

[TomGoodheart 400]

Available NOW! The Extraordinarily Rare Isle of Wight £2 coin!!

And Coming Soon!

The Limited Interest Edition Milton Keynes £5! Made entirely from the poo of Gold plated Concrete Cows!

Order Today! We Expect This One to Run Out Very Quickly!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-ISLE-OF-WIGHT-1996-CARISBROOKE-CASTLE-CHARLES-I-2-TWO-POUND-COIN-UNC-/380779125328?pt=UK_Coins_BritishDecimal_RL&hash=item58a8345a50

Edited November 24, 2013 by TomGoodheart

[azda 979]

I'd best not say anything, don't want to be accused of being negative towards coins but my god are'nt they crap lovely

[Paulus 1,975]

I have ALWAYS wanted one of those, it can sit proudly among the coins in my Westminster and Pobjoy collections ... please can I ask that members show restraint and not bid on this item?

[TomGoodheart 400]

I'd best not say anything, don't want to be accused of being negative towards coins but my god are'nt they crap lovely

Surely it's not a good sign for "coin collecting" when the Isle of Wight starts issuing such things?!

Oh, and I've his a small snag with the Milton Keynes issue. Apparently concrete cows don't produce enough crap to make commemoratives. Who knew?

Edited November 24, 2013 by TomGoodheart

[scott 144]

the isle of shite?

[azda 979]

the isle of shite?

Lol, brillant Scott, but watch out, we have a negative investigator on the forum

[Peckris 579]

the isle of shite?

Lol, brillant Scott, but watch out, we have a negative investigator on the forum

Dave, let it go. (Maybe I should post a new track in the Music topic - Barbra Streisand & Donna Summer "Enough Is Enough" )

[azda 979]

I should turn the other cheek Peck, and of course you are correct, so when he's been correctly put into his place by the admin of this site due to his constant attacks on me personally then thats when i'll let it go. He should NOT be allowed to just simply get away with this while i have to constanly defend myself, his goading of me over several weeks is dotted over the site, or at least it was until his little nitpicking replies were deleted, so he can walk away whistling dandy whilst i'm left still extremely annoyed that he has'nt been moderated or better still, banned

[brg5658 111]

I should turn the other cheek Peck, and of course you are correct, so when he's been correctly put into his place by the admin of this site due to his constant attacks on me personally then thats when i'll let it go. He should NOT be allowed to just simply get away with this while i have to constanly defend myself, his goading of me over several weeks is dotted over the site, or at least it was until his little nitpicking replies were deleted, so he can walk away whistling dandy whilst i'm left still extremely annoyed that he has'nt been moderated or better still, banned

Several weeks, eh? I have been a member here for 21 days -- so seems to be a bit of an exaggeration.

azda, remember who started with the vulgar mud slinging. It was you. I have remained civil throughout all of your frustration and drama. I get that you don't like opinions that differ from your own, but no where have I personally attacked you. I have disagreed with you, sure. But, that's the nature of a "discussion forum", is it not? Further, I don't know of any of my replies that have been deleted...are you confusing me with someone else; or have you had a bad dream recently?

I simply don't see why your feathers are so ruffled so as to be apparently losing sleep over an online quibble. Life goes on. Rest well though, as I've recently discovered the ignore feature on this forum, and you will have to worry no more of my replying to your posts, as I won't even have to read or see them.

Cheers.

[Peckris 579]

I simply don't see why your feathers are so ruffled so as to be apparently losing sleep over an online quibble. Life goes on. Rest well though, as I've recently discovered the ignore feature on this forum, and you will have to worry no more of my replying to your posts, as I won't even have to read or see them.

Cheers.

I didn't even know about it! But you're right, there is such a thing.

[Nick 329]

I simply don't see why your feathers are so ruffled so as to be apparently losing sleep over an online quibble. Life goes on. Rest well though, as I've recently discovered the ignore feature on this forum, and you will have to worry no more of my replying to your posts, as I won't even have to read or see them.

Cheers.

I didn't even know about it! But you're right, there is such a thing.

There is, but it's a bit counter-productive. What's the point of a discussion forum if all dissenting voices are ignored?

[brg5658 111]

I simply don't see why your feathers are so ruffled so as to be apparently losing sleep over an online quibble. Life goes on. Rest well though, as I've recently discovered the ignore feature on this forum, and you will have to worry no more of my replying to your posts, as I won't even have to read or see them.

Cheers.

I didn't even know about it! But you're right, there is such a thing.

There is, but it's a bit counter-productive. What's the point of a discussion forum if all dissenting voices are ignored?

After the dust has settled, I will eventually turn the feature off...I'm on holiday for the next week anyway as we have Thanksgiving here in the States.

[VickySilver 830]

Not to change topics, but I want to congratulate all who have found worthwhile bits on the 'bay. I think I have not gotten an interesting "Brit Bit" there for close to 3 or 4 YEARS, excepting that supposedly (?) error 2011 matte Britannia. Well, come to think of it, that really does not fit the glove...

Comedy and crap we have, but nothing decent for me.

[azda 979]

I should turn the other cheek Peck, and of course you are correct, so when he's been correctly put into his place by the admin of this site due to his constant attacks on me personally then thats when i'll let it go. He should NOT be allowed to just simply get away with this while i have to constanly defend myself, his goading of me over several weeks is dotted over the site, or at least it was until his little nitpicking replies were deleted, so he can walk away whistling dandy whilst i'm left still extremely annoyed that he has'nt been moderated or better still, banned

Several weeks, eh? I have been a member here for 21 days -- so seems to be a bit of an exaggeration.

azda, remember who started with the vulgar mud slinging. It was you. I have remained civil throughout all of your frustration and drama. I get that you don't like opinions that differ from your own, but no where have I personally attacked you. I have disagreed with you, sure. But, that's the nature of a "discussion forum", is it not? Further, I don't know of any of my replies that have been deleted...are you confusing me with someone else; or have you had a bad dream recently?

I simply don't see why your feathers are so ruffled so as to be apparently losing sleep over an online quibble. Life goes on. Rest well though, as I've recently discovered the ignore feature on this forum, and you will have to worry no more of my replying to your posts, as I won't

ven have to read or see them.

Cheers.

Obviously you don't understand that several weeks means 2 weeks (14 days) and you have been a member for a mere 21 days which in turn means you've been having a dig at me simce your 1st week of being here. I've now decided that i should now leave the forum because of your constant goading which AGAIN you have done on this thread. It seems it does'nt matter which thread i comment on tha you will constantly be digging a knife into me.

Unfortunately, it seems that you are allowed to continually Harass me and Chase me around on here and so it leaves me no option but to not come back. The bullying win. When he starts on another member i'm sure something will be done then. Ciao guys, its been a blast but one of us had to go.

Edited November 27, 2013 by azda

[NRP 38]

I should turn the other cheek Peck, and of course you are correct, so when he's been correctly put into his place by the admin of this site due to his constant attacks on me personally then thats when i'll let it go. He should NOT be allowed to just simply get away with this while i have to constanly defend myself, his goading of me over several weeks is dotted over the site, or at least it was until his little nitpicking replies were deleted, so he can walk away whistling dandy whilst i'm left still extremely annoyed that he has'nt been moderated or better still, banned

Several weeks, eh? I have been a member here for 21 days -- so seems to be a bit of an exaggeration.

azda, remember who started with the vulgar mud slinging. It was you. I have remained civil throughout all of your frustration and drama. I get that you don't like opinions that differ from your own, but no where have I personally attacked you. I have disagreed with you, sure. But, that's the nature of a "discussion forum", is it not? Further, I don't know of any of my replies that have been deleted...are you confusing me with someone else; or have you had a bad dream recently?

I simply don't see why your feathers are so ruffled so as to be apparently losing sleep over an online quibble. Life goes on. Rest well though, as I've recently discovered the ignore feature on this forum, and you will have to worry no more of my replying to your posts, as I won't

ven have to read or see them.

Cheers.

Obviously you don't understand that several weeks means 2 weeks (14 days) and you have been a member for a mere 21 days which in turn means you've been having a dig at me simce your 1st week of being here. I've now decided that i should now leave the forum because of your constant goading which AGAIN you have done on this thread. It seems it does'nt matter which thread i comment on tha you will constantly be digging a knife into me.

Unfortunately, it seems that you are allowed to continually Harass me and Chase me around on here and so it leaves me no option but to not come back. The bullying win. When he starts on another member i'm sure something will be done then. Ciao guys, its been a blast but one of us had to go.

Just briefly saw this discussion the other night and just thought it was banter but now I see it is serious?!?!?

[Peckris 579]

I should turn the other cheek Peck, and of course you are correct, so when he's been correctly put into his place by the admin of this site due to his constant attacks on me personally then thats when i'll let it go. He should NOT be allowed to just simply get away with this while i have to constanly defend myself, his goading of me over several weeks is dotted over the site, or at least it was until his little nitpicking replies were deleted, so he can walk away whistling dandy whilst i'm left still extremely annoyed that he has'nt been moderated or better still, banned

Several weeks, eh? I have been a member here for 21 days -- so seems to be a bit of an exaggeration.

azda, remember who started with the vulgar mud slinging. It was you. I have remained civil throughout all of your frustration and drama. I get that you don't like opinions that differ from your own, but no where have I personally attacked you. I have disagreed with you, sure. But, that's the nature of a "discussion forum", is it not? Further, I don't know of any of my replies that have been deleted...are you confusing me with someone else; or have you had a bad dream recently?

I simply don't see why your feathers are so ruffled so as to be apparently losing sleep over an online quibble. Life goes on. Rest well though, as I've recently discovered the ignore feature on this forum, and you will have to worry no more of my replying to your posts, as I won't

ven have to read or see them.

Cheers.

Obviously you don't understand that several weeks means 2 weeks (14 days) and you have been a member for a mere 21 days which in turn means you've been having a dig at me simce your 1st week of being here. I've now decided that i should now leave the forum because of your constant goading which AGAIN you have done on this thread. It seems it does'nt matter which thread i comment on tha you will constantly be digging a knife into me.

Unfortunately, it seems that you are allowed to continually Harass me and Chase me around on here and so it leaves me no option but to not come back. The bullying win. When he starts on another member i'm sure something will be done then. Ciao guys, its been a blast but one of us had to go.

Just briefly saw this discussion the other night and just thought it was banter but now I see it is serious?!?!?

Very unusual for this forum Neil - we're normally an easy-going lot!

[Coppers 58]

Agreed -- this is a far friendlier place than some of our American forums.

[NRP 38]

I should turn the other cheek Peck, and of course you are correct, so when he's been correctly put into his place by the admin of this site due to his constant attacks on me personally then thats when i'll let it go. He should NOT be allowed to just simply get away with this while i have to constanly defend myself, his goading of me over several weeks is dotted over the site, or at least it was until his little nitpicking replies were deleted, so he can walk away whistling dandy whilst i'm left still extremely annoyed that he has'nt been moderated or better still, banned

Several weeks, eh? I have been a member here for 21 days -- so seems to be a bit of an exaggeration.

azda, remember who started with the vulgar mud slinging. It was you. I have remained civil throughout all of your frustration and drama. I get that you don't like opinions that differ from your own, but no where have I personally attacked you. I have disagreed with you, sure. But, that's the nature of a "discussion forum", is it not? Further, I don't know of any of my replies that have been deleted...are you confusing me with someone else; or have you had a bad dream recently?

I simply don't see why your feathers are so ruffled so as to be apparently losing sleep over an online quibble. Life goes on. Rest well though, as I've recently discovered the ignore feature on this forum, and you will have to worry no more of my replying to your posts, as I won't

ven have to read or see them.

Cheers.

Obviously you don't understand that several weeks means 2 weeks (14 days) and you have been a member for a mere 21 days which in turn means you've been having a dig at me simce your 1st week of being here. I've now decided that i should now leave the forum because of your constant goading which AGAIN you have done on this thread. It seems it does'nt matter which thread i comment on tha you will constantly be digging a knife into me.

Unfortunately, it seems that you are allowed to continually Harass me and Chase me around on here and so it leaves me no option but to not come back. The bullying win. When he starts on another member i'm sure something will be done then. Ciao guys, its been a blast but one of us had to go.

Just briefly saw this discussion the other night and just thought it was banter but now I see it is serious?!?!?

Very unusual for this forum Neil - we're normally an easy-going lot!

I quite agree!!! One thing I have learnt over the last 18 years in coins is that the coin world is a small world and it is definitely not worth falling out with people!!