YOHB --
Thanks for setting me straight on Okla Mama. Since we rarely mention names of the posters, I probably mistook one for the other. I was objecting to sending Christmas cards, just because I believe business and religion should be separate, like Church and State. It doesn't really offend me all that much, since there's nothing Christian about Christmas anyway. I do get perturbed by "business" people putting those dopey fish signs and "God Bless Yous" on all correspondence, etc. I don't need anybody's blessings, just good service.
YOHBÂ -- Again, your research and analysis of SCL is wonderful. I, too, found the feedback incredulous and did some research on him and came up with similar theories, albeit I had not gone as far as you did. There is no doubt he is buying his own charms between stores -- nothing illegal, but certainly unethical and deceptive -- he fits right in with KaRay WP-think.
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Now, on to this piece of jabber:
Quote:Hello Members,
Just a little something I'd like to add to this thread.
For others saying there are "no buyers" it's like saying the earth has a little water.
The Web is the most incredibly large-scale commerce and social "village" ever conceived, and one that allows just about anyone, anywhere to buy from and sell to people all around the world.
Selling online in general may be the single greatest open business dynamic in the history of commerce, with both the biggest upside and the lowest cost of entry.
For businesspeople who recognize and understand that, the opportunities are enormous.
The dynamic of "listing and waiting", and paying a venue huge costs of participation for exposure such as eBay is yesterday's 20th century ecommerce thinking.
Listing combined with smart marketing can be just as effective.
For the new century, the power is in the peopleÂ
Karen - WP Customer Care
Quote:For others saying there are "no buyers" it's like saying the earth has a little water.
Talk about ridiculous WTF analogies. "No buyers" means "no buyers" -- not for everybody, just WP sellers. If you're out in the middle of the Sahara Desert, there is no water. There may be water someplace, but not for you. Boinktard! I wouldn't call that "opportunity."
Quote:The dynamic of "listing and waiting", and paying a venue huge costs of participation for exposure such as eBay is yesterday's 20th century ecommerce thinking.
There we go with "dynamic" again. This is one of KaRay's favorite words -- like most, it looks impressive but has no meaning here. Dynamic refers to change, so to follow it with "listing and waiting", shows an incorrect use of the word. All commerce is "listing and waiting", you idiot, unless you can somehow control the world and force peoples' hands. Sellers can't force a sale. They're always waiting. At least if your items are seen, the chances are better someone will come along who fancies your item. All of sales is a numbers game. Few sellers I know mind paying for exposure if they get results.
Quote:Listing combined with smart marketing can be just as effective.
As effective as what? And what do you mean by "smart marketing?" Is not paying for exposure when you get results "smart marketing?" This statement further supports my contention that WP has no intention of advertising -- period. It's not WP's job. If the sellers aren't getting action it's simply their fault due to ineffective marketing.
More blah, blah from Waggleland.