Poll: Who is to blame for sellers leaving Wagglepop en masse? You do not have permission to vote in this poll. |
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Paid Feebay Employees With An Agenda | 1 | 1.64% | |
Infiltrators | 0 | 0% | |
Trolls | 0 | 0% | |
Naysayers | 1 | 1.64% | |
Morally Bankrupt Miscreants | 3 | 4.92% | |
Upstream Providers | 0 | 0% | |
Jealous Types | 1 | 1.64% | |
Deadbeats | 1 | 1.64% | |
Ray Romeo | 40 | 65.57% | |
Ray Romeo\'s Alter Ego KaRay | 10 | 16.39% | |
Wagglepop CEO Ray Romeo Listing Items On eBay In His eBay Store Instead Of Listing On His Own Site | 4 | 6.56% | |
Total | 61 vote(s) | 100% |
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Wagglepop 2: Deja Vu as Auction Site That Left Sellers Stranded Reopens
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06-28-2007, 04:32 PM,
Post: #15471
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Re: Wagglepop 2: Deja Vu as Auction Site That Left Sellers Stranded Reopens
Man Sher... your organizational skills never cease to amaze me!!! LOL
Lovin' the updates! So I wonder if dropping to 199 stores will punch a hole in the space-time continuum? If I hear a loud sucking sound followed by a sonic boom... I'll know it hit 199!! I'll be listening... {{{singing... la la la}}} |
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06-28-2007, 04:40 PM,
Post: #15472
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Re: Wagglepop 2: Deja Vu as Auction Site That Left Sellers Stranded Reopens
Quote:Karma your right it is insane there are free sites that do more and have more features than WP. It doesn't make sense There are a hundred RScript sites with more of the script's features enabled than WP. |
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06-28-2007, 04:42 PM,
Post: #15473
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Re: Wagglepop 2: Deja Vu as Auction Site That Left Sellers Stranded Reopens
Hello everyone....
Yes, my store is now closed as my account has been suspended. I do not blame WP as I have broken their rules and they have every right to do as they did. I received an email stating that I am suspended for 30 days and the reason why. The email I received was not rude in any way, just matter of fact. I am surprised it lasted this long. I thought it would be gone soon after some of you posted about it, but it seems that my posting here must have triggered things. Anyway, I must apologize as it wasn't really right for me to use my landing page to link outside of WP. I only did so to get something for my last month of fees, but that doesn't make it right. Anyway, I will now reply to that email and ask for my store to be officially closed, along with an apology. [quote author=Designers Bargains link=topic=3775.msg58274#msg58274 date=1182993300] Nikki, Welcome. Quote:I have come to my own conclusions and have decided it is now time for me to move on. Please tell us what were those conclusions and what lead you up to them? [/quote] As to my conclusions and how I got to them..... To start with, I'd like to say that I have no personal issues with WP, all of my conclusions and decisions are purely from a business standpoint. I had sincerely hoped WP would grow and be a great place to buy and sell. I don't care as much about having another large venue to replace eBay, rather just a place where I can build my store and then promote it and help it grow, but without having the sole responsibility of promotion resting on my shoulders like a stand alone website. While my sales weren't skyrocketing at WP, I was happy with my sales there so far. (My feedback didn't show many of my sales, as many of my customers aren't the type to mess around with feedback.) I was watching the trend of sellers coming and going and watching to see if there was any hope left, because I figure at some point when the drop in stores crosses over a certain amount, keeping WP open won't be worth it to Ray from a business standpoint. If WP closes, my store would be gone. Shortly before Andrew's announcement on the boards, I had come to the conclusion that I just didn't see any hope left, and therefore wouldn't feel comfortable recommending other sellers to invest their time setting up shop. I started delisting and stopped posting on the boards as I didn't want to disturb things in the community. I wanted to leave quietly. I still monitored the boards for a little bit and saw Andrew's announcement. I found his attitude very condescending and negative towards the sellers in general and decided at that point that there was no more hope for the community either. The community just isn't what it had been. I think the unique community at WP is what has kept WP going as long as it has. Without a strong community at WP, it is just a matter of time. One of the other things I concluded, was that WP was actively doing things in the beginning to improve the site and make it a better place to buy and sell. I saw WP respond to sellers and changes occurred for the better, as they seemed to have a vision. However, I think that vision has been gone for some time now, and WP isn't putting any more time and effort into anything now, but rather just riding out the wave. No one puts more effort into something that they think is going down. This is exactly my reason for leaving. While I hated to delete all of my work there, I just couldn't justify putting in more effort. And I'm not one to let things just sit there...if I'm going to do something, I'm going to invest some effort in it. I know that many of you believe that WP is a one man show and that Andrew, Karen, and Christine are fictional. I don't know whether this is true or not, and personally don't really care. I didn't care if WP was run by one person or a whole team, as long as things were ran well. We have a very successful log home business that we run from our home without any additional people outside of our family. We do quality work and give quality service, therefore we are recommended highly as the best in our line of work in the area that we serve, even though we are a smaller company than many others. So size really isn't all that important to me. However, a stable and secure site with the owner putting faith into it by investing in making improvements is very important to me, and I just don't see that as the case anymore. Sorry for the long post again, I tried to keep things as concise as possible while still trying to be clear. I am not a WP basher and am no longer a WP supporter. I guess that puts me somewhere in between....just moving on. OnAJourney Nikki =) |
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06-28-2007, 05:32 PM,
Post: #15474
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Re: Wagglepop 2: Deja Vu as Auction Site That Left Sellers Stranded Reopens
Nikki
Thank you for stopping by to share your reasons. Inquiring miscreant naysayer minds always want to know. Because you have always followed just your business mind and never questioned WP about anything, is the reason you didn't receive any nasty emails. You are one of the lucky FEW. Bashers some may appear to be, but this thread was created to share some of the BAD EXPERIENCES people have had with WP. And to share some truth with other people. Kind of reminds me of child molesters having to register so everyone knows who is living in the neighborhood. That is how I feel about Wagglepop. They lie and try to cover the truth by deleting and banning. And everyone needs to know. If only customer service at Wagglepop had your kind and honest customer service, they wouldn't be were they are today. Do not worry about people thinking you are bashing, everyone knows you are not. Some of us may be a bit more blunt and rude than others, but the goal is all the same. Plus it is fun when my family drives me cookoo I just take it out on WP! I wish you the best at your new selling venues. You will do wonderful anywhere you sell. |
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06-28-2007, 06:05 PM,
Post: #15475
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Re: Wagglepop 2: Deja Vu as Auction Site That Left Sellers Stranded Reopens
[quote author=OnAJourney link=topic=3775.msg58320#msg58320 date=1183048944]
[snip] Sorry for the long post again, I tried to keep things as concise as possible while still trying to be clear. I am not a WP basher and am no longer a WP supporter. I guess that puts me somewhere in between....just moving on. OnAJourney Nikki =) [/quote] Very nicely put Nikki - I can relate to much of what you're saying. I don't consider myself a basher either, although there are many things I didn't like, but ultimately there's just nothing to hold me there any longer. I'm sure you'll do very well! :cinqo2: |
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06-28-2007, 06:15 PM,
Post: #15476
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Re: Wagglepop 2: Deja Vu as Auction Site That Left Sellers Stranded Reopens
Great post Nikki
Quote:I didn't care if WP was run by one person or a whole team, as long as things were ran well. We have a very successful log home business that we run from our home without any additional people outside of our family. We do quality work and give quality service, therefore we are recommended highly as the best in our line of work in the area that we serve, even though we are a smaller company than many others. So size really isn't all that important to me. I couldn't agree with you more. I run a very small 2 person (sometimes 3) business. Customers come back, I think, because compared to the larger companies, they receive personalized attention and I go out of my way help them with questions, problems, etc. The issue for me wasn't the size - but the lying about it. I have come to the conclusion that the entire WP staff, except Ray, is fictional. Not only is there no dedicated CS, there is no "engineering department" or other staff. I wholeheartedly support small businesses, but I won't support someone who lies. To me, if Ray lies about this aspect of his business, what else is he lying about? We already know the answer to some of it, like the advertising budget. Anyway, glad to see you're "out" and I know you'll do well in your new ventures!
In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher. ~ Dalai Lama
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06-28-2007, 07:25 PM,
Post: #15477
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Re: Wagglepop 2: Deja Vu as Auction Site That Left Sellers Stranded Reopens
Very well said, Nikki.
I, too, enjoyed the community spirit back when there were over 900 stores. It seemed like such a wonderful opportunity! Now, it's just a shame that it was squandered. I wish you the best on your new ventures. You are a class act.
I hate stupid people!
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06-28-2007, 07:36 PM,
Post: #15478
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Re: Wagglepop 2: Deja Vu as Auction Site That Left Sellers Stranded Reopens
Hi Miss Nikki - Glad you're gone from there! Best of luck to you at your new sites and now I will come and visit and buy when I am able to, just didn't want to give Ray any $. You were always kind and helpful to me, thanx! Nancy |
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06-28-2007, 08:17 PM,
Post: #15479
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Re: Wagglepop 2: Deja Vu as Auction Site That Left Sellers Stranded Reopens
[quote author=OnAJourney link=topic=3775.msg58320#msg58320 date=1183048944]
I know that many of you believe that WP is a one man show and that Andrew, Karen, and Christine are fictional. I don't know whether this is true or not, and personally don't really care. I didn't care if WP was run by one person or a whole team, as long as things were ran well. We have a very successful log home business that we run from our home without any additional people outside of our family. We do quality work and give quality service, therefore we are recommended highly as the best in our line of work in the area that we serve, even though we are a smaller company than many others. So size really isn't all that important to me. [/quote] Nikki, you worded that so nicely! I think we all enjoyed the community there at one time. Since I'm a small business myself, I can appreciate the devotion and hard work that goes into running a small business - and I'm prejudice FOR them to succeed. It's the lies I felt were being told about it all - made no sense to lie - I don't tolerate lies well. Humans are only humans and we're all going to make mistakes and hopefully be able to grow from them... there's just no sense in lies to try to cover it up. Or pointing the finger of blame instead of taking one's own responsibilities to heart. Best of luck to you! |
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06-28-2007, 08:21 PM,
Post: #15480
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Re: Wagglepop 2: Deja Vu as Auction Site That Left Sellers Stranded Reopens
Sherrand, your reports always amaze me! Thank you for taking your time to keep up with the ever-fast-changes made!
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