Stupid eBay! - Page 2

ebay is a pain in the butt, but I deal with it (so far).

I hate their policies and loved the old days a lot more. I started on eBay by purchasing an advertising pamphlet for a school bus manufacturer in the 50s. I thought it was neat, and it only cost about $10. I found that there was another pamphlet he had that didn't sell. I talked to the buyer, and he agreed to throw it in for another $5 (opening bid). I sent him a Post Office money order, and received my stuff... before he even got the money order.

That was about 10 years ago. Today, it's not that great. The rules are too strict in my mind, but they probably were needed. The times have changed. Now, there are too many dishonest buyers and sellers. I grew up in the 90s, and I can't seem to identify with today's world at all.



matador: "We got too complicated. It's all way over-rated. I like the old and out-dated way of life." -Tim McGraw (Back When)

I have alternatives..whether they'll work for you or not..is the question.

They'll just be shot down, so no I won't share them. Despite what others will tell you there is life after eBay.

I do just fine with my resales. If some are stuck at the hip to eBay an see them as the only place..more power to them.

Nobody said it's easy, but there are plenty of ways to sell without eBay.

YMMV..me I'm quite happy with mine.

Sirscrapalot - not drinking the kool-aid.

Sadly, I didn't experience the "good old days" too much. I don't fit in today- that's a good thing!

Depending on where you're at, there may be non-ebay options. I've done pretty well with the local facebook classifieds group for some things. But, sadly, eBay is best for a lot of parts. But, I'd survive without eBay too.

I still prefer the 2004 eBay, though. Of course, Craigslist used to be a better place too

You'll make it through. Dark times I know.

Hang in there.

Be glad your not a gamer an suffering withdraw you'd be running around pushing buttons.

Sirscrapalot - First step is admitting you have a problem.

i've been using ebay since november 2001 but it was not till this summer till i opened up my ebay store. have not had to much trouble with ebay so far.
but i don't sell scrap metal or e-scrap on ebay though. i mainly sell remote control helicopters and remote control helicopter parts on my ebay account. i can't complain too much i have made some money on the side other than my junk car hauling as a 2nd income.