Poll: Who is to blame for sellers leaving Wagglepop en masse?

eclectica · 12-08-2006, 06:38 PM,

[quote author=princessmirandajo link=topic=3775.msg35615#msg35615 date=1165602967]
Is everyone jumping on the bandwagon of closing or did this happen because online Holiday selling season is all but over?
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My opinion is that its a mixture of both. People's eyes are starting to be opened as they see 'long-term' Poppers leave. Sales should have been at their strongest the last few weeks. Even for a new venue, you would have expected to see an increase in sales, instead there is a month to month decrease in sales.

bargainbloodhound · 12-08-2006, 06:40 PM,

Quote:did this happen because online Holiday selling season is all but over?

This would be my guess. Online sales are strong this year (except on Wagglepop) and nothing Ray can say will make up for the lack of sales WP sellers' are experiencing during the busiest shopping period time of year.

princessmirandajo · 12-08-2006, 06:42 PM,

[quote author=eclectica link=topic=3775.msg35618#msg35618 date=1165603130]
[quote author=princessmirandajo link=topic=3775.msg35615#msg35615 date=1165602967]
Is everyone jumping on the bandwagon of closing or did this happen because online Holiday selling season is all but over?
[/quote]

My opinion is that its a mixture of both. People's eyes are starting to be opened as they see 'long-term' Poppers leave. Sales should have been at their strongest the last few weeks. Even for a new venue, you would have expected to see an increase in sales, instead there is a month to month decrease in sales.
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My eBay has dropped off in sales too, tho. And at Wagglepop I never really had any. I can't close my stores tho until I pay WP this $20 - how dumb is that anyway?

FineThings4U · 12-08-2006, 06:44 PM,

They have no legal department.

So it's just bullshit if they only want store fees.

Walk

eclectica · 12-08-2006, 06:45 PM,

[quote author=princessmirandajo link=topic=3775.msg35620#msg35620 date=1165603349]
[quote author=eclectica link=topic=3775.msg35618#msg35618 date=1165603130]
[quote author=princessmirandajo link=topic=3775.msg35615#msg35615 date=1165602967]
Is everyone jumping on the bandwagon of closing or did this happen because online Holiday selling season is all but over?
[/quote]

My opinion is that its a mixture of both. People's eyes are starting to be opened as they see 'long-term' Poppers leave. Sales should have been at their strongest the last few weeks. Even for a new venue, you would have expected to see an increase in sales, instead there is a month to month decrease in sales.
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My eBay has dropped off in sales too, tho. And at Wagglepop I never really had any. I can't close my stores tho until I pay WP this $20 - how dumb is that anyway?
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I would really question Karen about how you can possibly owe $20 when you are not receiving $20 worth of services by closing your store before the anniversary date. I'd tell her to go ahead and sue and kiss your a$$.

Kaboing · 12-08-2006, 06:46 PM,

[quote author=FineThings4U link=topic=3775.msg35621#msg35621 date=1165603443]
They have no legal department.

So it's just bullwombat poo poo if they only want store fees.

Walk

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They do have a legal email folder Happy001

The odd thing is that they always claim they are closing stores that don't pay their fees, but then refuse to close stores until they pay their fees. Icon_scratch

stardust · 12-08-2006, 06:47 PM,

Heh... December 30 is starting to look reallllllllllly good... 8)

FineThings4U · 12-08-2006, 06:48 PM,

Quote:We've been intermittently testing some of the advanced functionalities of the board which have not yet been implemented, and the ways in which User IDs display for users who are No Longer Registered will vary over the next few weeks.

Thanks for your patience and support while we work to minimize any board interruptions or odd behaviors

Karen - WP Customer Care

There is no excuse for your odd behavior. You are just trying to do a little damage control since so many stores are slamming the doors and people are starting to ask questions.

Face the facts - some people just don't drink kool-aid!

Gagamaggot

princessmirandajo · 12-08-2006, 06:49 PM,

[quote author=Kaboing link=topic=3775.msg35623#msg35623 date=1165603583]
[quote author=FineThings4U link=topic=3775.msg35621#msg35621 date=1165603443]
They have no legal department.

So it's just bullwombat poo poo if they only want store fees.

Walk

[/quote]

They do have a legal email folder Happy001

The odd thing is that they always claim they are closing stores that don't pay their fees, but then refuse to close stores until they pay their fees. Icon_scratch

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Yeah that doesn't make sense. I just checked and according to my one account, I don't have a balance. But the 10th is coming soon, so I emailed Karen and had her close my user name immediately. I'm still undecided about the other name. I can't figure out where to drop my stuff in the interim. Plus I know I'm going to have to pay that fee. I think. I'll go check

eclectica · 12-08-2006, 06:54 PM,

[quote author=stardust link=topic=3775.msg35624#msg35624 date=1165603656]
Heh... December 30 is starting to look reallllllllllly good... 8)

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I think you're right, Star. I was actually giving them the benefit of the doubt with next June. I don't see them 'recovering' from this though unless eBay really jacks sellers in February. Even then, the 'exodus' will be short-lived like it always is.