Things that might help the site.

[phantom692]

1. I would like to suggest changing the sunglasses next to the users name from "low feedback" to "New Seller" when you hold the cusror over it.

The reason I suggest this is the first time I looked at this site I wouldn't even think of bidding on an item from someone with "low feedback". I can see the low number anyways and really don't need to read "Low Feedback" and "New Seller" doesn't set off alarms for me anyway. Just a thought.

2. When auction are ran "Until Sold" there should be a limit on the amount of time between the seller checking in on their auctions. Example I looked at an auction this morning and was going to bid until I saw that the user hasn't checked in on their auctions sense last year 2011.

I know I could email them but a new user to the site might not notice and pay and then get mad when their item doesn't show up and write to the staff at Ebid to complain. I have to admit if I was a new user and this happened I probably wouldn't return.

As always I hope everyone is doing well selling. I haven't listed anything lately and have been doing a local Flea Market. <--- but I wear my Ebid Tee Shirt at least one day a week there. I have had people ask me about the site and I suggest they check it out.

Anyways keep on selling.

[TiasTreasures]

You are correct about "New Seller" having a less ominous connotation than "Low Feedback". I know how annoyed I was when I first started selling here. I also remember trying to buy a few items to get some feedback, and a lot of sellers wouldn't sell to anyone with the sunglasses. So I found some things I wanted from other sellers with "Low Feedback." I think that has changed now, eBid is growing too fast for sellers to turn away new members.

There already is a time limit requiring sellers to check in periodically. We haven't been told exactly how long the time limit is. There are quite a few old threads discussing the problem. PLEASE report the seller you found (send an email to support@ebid.net), and ask them to check.

[madelaine]

I opened this thread with a sinking heart thinking "Oh, no! Another newbie who thinks he can fix eBid" but I was wrong!

OP, I totally agree with you. Welcome and I wish you every success here and at your Flea Market!

[bykimbo]

1. I would like to suggest changing the sunglasses next to the users name from "low feedback" to "New Seller" when you hold the cusror over it.

The reason I suggest this is the first time I looked at this site I wouldn't even think of bidding on an item from someone with "low feedback". I can see the low number anyways and really don't need to read "Low Feedback" and "New Seller" doesn't set off alarms for me anyway. Just a thought.

2. When auction are ran "Until Sold" there should be a limit on the amount of time between the seller checking in on their auctions. Example I looked at an auction this morning and was going to bid until I saw that the user hasn't checked in on their auctions sense last year 2011.

I know I could email them but a new user to the site might not notice and pay and then get mad when their item doesn't show up and write to the staff at Ebid to complain. I have to admit if I was a new user and this happened I probably wouldn't return.

As always I hope everyone is doing well selling. I haven't listed anything lately and have been doing a local Flea Market. <--- but I wear my Ebid Tee Shirt at least one day a week there. I have had people ask me about the site and I suggest they check it out.

Anyways keep on selling.

Good points, and while both have been made in different ways before it's nice to get confirmation, and I particularly like the wording change in number one as that's a neat solution to a problem that really bugs some people. Welcome aboard!

[gazza]

Will get the wording changed for next upgrade.

[bykimbo]

Will get the wording changed for next upgrade.

Smooth.

[TiasTreasures]

Will get the wording changed for next upgrade.

I can't find a LIke button.

[Tropical_Trish]

I opened this thread with a sinking heart thinking "Oh, no! Another newbie who thinks he can fix eBid" but I was wrong!

OP, I totally agree with you. Welcome and I wish you every success here and at your Flea Market!

Yes, and so do I!

Thanks for your input phantom, and as you can see, your suggestion was replied to in a favourable manner.
Bravo !

[JanetB]

Will get the wording changed for next upgrade.

Having the sunglasses 'wording' changed to 'new seller' won't make much sense for buyers only.

I suggest the wording could be 'new member' instead?

[bykimbo]

Having the sunglasses 'wording' changed to 'new seller' won't make much sense for buyers only.

I suggest the wording could be 'new member' instead?

I guess, but it really only matters for sellers, doesn't it?

I suppose since they know what sort of member they are, they can show seller or buyer as appropriate.