Wagglepop 2: Deja Vu as Auction Site That Left Sellers Stranded Reopens

[Alskling]

To Truth and Sherrand:

BRAVO


Eloquently and concisely put!!!!!!!!!! To Lur-Kist and other newbees: I had probably already blown the pop stand long before you guys even came on board. I'm sure your experiences are very different from mine and many of the old timers for many reasons.

The first batch of us who left were full of piss and vinegar. Some of us, like myself, left at WP's peak, when there were over 900 stores and climbing. We were swimming against the tide at that time. The half-crazed natives were filled with enthusiasm, waving pom poms and bashing anybody in the head who rained on their parade. Some, like myself, could see a tsunami on the horizon and ran kicking and screaming in utter terror to higher ground while others gleefully played in the surf, said we were crazy, "non-trusting, faithless, imagining things, naysayers, trolls, paid eBay informants, lazy, must sell crap, stupid", etc. Eventually many were swept away when the waves reached shore -- heads spinning so fast they didn't realize what was happening. That next group came to TT breathless and in shock.

Newcomers to WP hear of sandy beaches and swaying palms and upon arrival see nothing but a debris field and a bunch of soggy long-haulers still clinging to an uprooted tree trying to convince themselves they've found paradise as they sit and wait the arrival of the phoenix. The new Poppers look around and say "WTF". Something definitely wrong with this picture. Naysayers and trolls couldn't possibly be responsible for the extent of destruction they see. They ask the villagers at TT what's happened and they hear of the great tsunami that was created by earthquake Ray. This isn't the first quake and it won't be the last. They simply pick up their beach towels and sunscreen and head off to stabler ground.

Sherrand, Truth, Sweet and the rest will always be around to share their experiences. They are not abandoning this thread, just letting the newcomers do their job in warning others contemplating WP of the destruction they saw, the sagas reported and to help the long-haulers still clinging to hope to take a good look around them and face reality. The experience was so traumatic that revisiting the scene brings flashbacks for those of us who survived the wave. We've licked our wounds, rebuilt our self-esteem, regained our dignity, and are moving on with our lives. Newcomers, it's up to you to finish off what we've started. Those still clinging to stumps of hope might even be more receptive to your encouragement and persuasion, as they still look upon us old timers with fear and disdain.

This thread will go wherever the posters take it. The fact that is has become more chatty and off-topic is simply a reflection of the status of WP itself. When the outcome is obvious and inevitable, there's very little left to talk about. Many of us who lived through it all are simply content to sit back and watch the show, as the Grand Deception breaks up and dissolves like an iceberg floating toward tropical waters. (where is that eat popcorn smiley?)

[Karma]

[quote author=Lur-Kist link=topic=3775.msg57449#msg57449 date=1182142488]
Quoted from a WP newbie

A friend on another site told me about this one. I was told, don't know if true, that this site was started by a former Ebay Powerseller. I figure if this is so, then this person may understand just how it is. For example I have already seen that you can ask a question of the site administrators and actually get an answer. On the other place you are simply refered to a list of possible solutions. I like being able to actually cantact a real person wheather I want to brag or bit*h makes no difference.

Another new seller on WP - I give this one less than a month...
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Ummm,  hey, new seller soon you will realize they answer so fast as they are not busy doing anything else!!

[Alskling]

[quote author=Karma link=topic=3775.msg57455#msg57455 date=1182169870]
[quote author=Lur-Kist link=topic=3775.msg57449#msg57449 date=1182142488]
Quoted from a WP newbie

A friend on another site told me about this one. I was told, don't know if true, that this site was started by a former Ebay Powerseller. I figure if this is so, then this person may understand just how it is. For example I have already seen that you can ask a question of the site administrators and actually get an answer. On the other place you are simply refered to a list of possible solutions. I like being able to actually cantact a real person wheather I want to brag or bit*h makes no difference.

Another new seller on WP - I give this one less than a month...
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Ummm,  hey, new seller soon you will realize they answer so fast as they are not busy doing anything else!!

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Even sadder, this new Pooper claims to have sold 10,000s on eBay and the hike in fees has made it unprofitable. And he thinks coming to WP is going to be MORE profitable? Hello!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Somebody needs to contact this Pooper. He knows NOTHING about WP. He says he "heard", but doesn't know if it's true, that WP was started by a former eBay PowerSeller. It seems that's pretty much all he knows. He's "thinking" about opening a WP store and the advice he's getting is to stop thinking and just "do it." He's yet to know that what this means is that thinking is not allowed on WP. 

[scoop]

[quote author=Lur-Kist link=topic=3775.msg57449#msg57449 date=1182142488]
Quoted from a WP newbie

A friend on another site told me about this one. I was told, don't know if true, that this site was started by a former Ebay Powerseller. I figure if this is so, then this person may understand just how it is. For example I have already seen that you can ask a question of the site administrators and actually get an answer. On the other place you are simply refered to a list of possible solutions. I like being able to actually cantact a real person wheather I want to brag or bit*h makes no difference.

Another new seller on WP - I give this one less than a month...
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This is someone who has no clue about how things work at WP.  They'll find out there is a big difference.  You can not bit*h about any thing at WP even if it's a legitimate bit*h that's a very big     

[eclectica]

Truth, Sher and DB 
Y'all always seem to know how to say things in the most concise, practical and diplomatic way. Something I've always admired and I'm sure I'm not alone on that.

[quote author=scoop link=topic=3775.msg57459#msg57459 date=1182172744]

I like being able to actually cantact a real person wheather I want to brag or bit*h makes no difference.



This is someone who has no clue about how things work at WP.  They'll find out there is a big difference.  You can not bit*h about any thing at WP even if it's a legitimate bit*h that's a very big     
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Sniped, lol. Oh, it matters a whole lot whether you bit*h - it's ground for instant ex-communication!

[youroverheadbin]

[quote author=Lur-Kist link=topic=3775.msg57449#msg57449 date=1182142488]
Quoted from a WP newbie

A friend on another site told me about this one. I was told, don't know if true, that this site was started by a former Ebay Powerseller. I figure if this is so, then this person may understand just how it is. For example I have already seen that you can ask a question of the site administrators and actually get an answer. On the other place you are simply refered to a list of possible solutions. I like being able to actually cantact a real person wheather I want to brag or bit*h makes no difference.

Another new seller on WP - I give this one less than a month...
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Have you taken a look at what they are selling? Ooo-la-la! Warning: please remove all children within visual range of your screen especially if you have not explained the birds and the bees to them yet.  Maybe Andray will buy some under one of his many alias. He could use some invigorating.   

If perchance there are posters here who don't know how to search this way here's a quick tutorial. Copy the poster's name. Click on advanced search. At the bottom of the page on the left hand side you will see a box for 'Search by Seller'. Plunk in the name and click.

[Platzki]

[quote author=sherrand link=topic=3775.msg57463#msg57463 date=1182176882]


Have you taken a look at what they are selling? Ooo-la-la! [/quote]

If it has anything to do with sex... I'm in. 

[amy]

//waves to Ray//

Like the latest addition to my signature?  I expect to be in the lead by the time New Year's rolls around

[yowlsnhowls]

Morning Gang!

Check this BS on Patty's feedback - bogus sell on item #408591. Yes, you can leave feedback on a banned WP store!!!

http://www.wagglepop.com/bin/auction/vie...serID=6008

[amy]

Saving in case the feedback is removed:

Jun-18-2007  item 408591
Positive : Strange - how could I purchase these if WP booted off this wonderful seller?????

clicking on view seller's other items:

To continue, the following must be corrected:
The user was not found.

clicking on the store icon:

No Store Found 
The Store you were looking for is no longer active.

;D