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***mandy*** · 02-07-2007, 09:00 AM,

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

accentnepal · 02-07-2007, 12:13 PM,

Problem is that Red is NARU and Blue bids but won't pay. Big Grin

Afterwards, Purple comes over, makes a quiet offer, and the sale happens without eBay fees. ;D

BellisimaJ. · 02-07-2007, 01:12 PM,

[quote author=accentnepal link=topic=7147.msg42708#msg42708 date=1170850438]
Problem is that Red is NARU and Blue bids but won't pay. Big Grin

Afterwards, Purple comes over, makes a quiet offer, and the sale happens without eBay fees. ;D
[/quote]

Laughing4

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. Violent1

thentavius · 02-07-2007, 05:57 PM,

D'oh!

maggie777 · 02-07-2007, 09:54 PM,

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. Happy001

**amy** · 02-08-2007, 02:55 AM,

[quote author=accentnepal link=topic=7147.msg42708#msg42708 date=1170850438]
Problem is that Red is NARU and Blue bids but won't pay. Big Grin

Afterwards, Purple comes over, makes a quiet offer, and the sale happens without eBay fees. ;D
[/quote]

Thanks for reminding me why I don't sell on eBay. ;D

rob · 02-09-2007, 07:54 PM,

Rob just shakes his head and groans...

BellisimaJ. · 02-09-2007, 09:49 PM,

Lol, Rob, it is pretty funny! Happy001

accentnepal · 02-12-2007, 11:13 AM,

This corporation, that affects the livelihood of so many people, is lurching along like a drunken bulldozer.

BellisimaJ. · 02-12-2007, 01:06 PM,

[quote author=accentnepal link=topic=7147.msg43495#msg43495 date=1171278827]
This corporation, that affects the livelihood of so many people, is lurching along like a drunken bulldozer.
[/quote]

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. : Smile