From Channel Advisor CEO Scott Wingo's blog:
Quote:eBay UK has a new commercial that's causing a stir. It features the rainbow people and this time Green is cleaning out her closet/wardrobe (designer handbags)...
Sellers in the UK are concerned by the ad because:...
2. Green's friends (pictured) enter stage left and Blue says: "i'll buy them", followed by Red who says: "i'll bid!" As any professional seller will tell you - encouraging your friends or anyone to connected with you to bid/buy your items is a clear violation of eBay's Shill Bidding Policy...
full article:
http://ebaystrategies.blogs.com/ebay_str...n_it_.html
Problem is that Red is NARU and Blue bids but won't pay.
Afterwards, Purple comes over, makes a quiet offer, and the sale happens without eBay fees. ;D
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Problem is that Red is NARU and Blue bids but won't pay.
Afterwards, Purple comes over, makes a quiet offer, and the sale happens without eBay fees. ;D
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On a more serious note, the commercial is a really dumb move on ebay's part. It does seem to encourage the use of shills.
Perfect timing by eBaY. eBay's shill bidding problem is front page news in England and eBaY responds with a shill bidding Rainbow people ad.
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Problem is that Red is NARU and Blue bids but won't pay.
Afterwards, Purple comes over, makes a quiet offer, and the sale happens without eBay fees. ;D
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Thanks for reminding me why I don't sell on eBay. ;D
Rob just shakes his head and groans...
Lol, Rob, it is pretty funny!
This corporation, that affects the livelihood of so many people, is lurching along like a drunken bulldozer.
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This corporation, that affects the livelihood of so many people, is lurching along like a drunken bulldozer.
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Yes, it is. And each time eBay makes another large blunder, I am astonished that the investors allow current management to continue in their positions. I must be naive. :
