[meteorite-list] Another eBay JERK - Block him!

From: Galactic Stone & Ironworks <meteoritemike_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2017 19:08:08 -0500
Message-ID: <CAKBPJW9yVSsGa5NNYHnEsqxhKNj5z2=QRKFasPokYFTmHFU5dA_at_mail.gmail.com>

Hi Ruben,

Thanks for the compliment, although I am sure Mike and Anne don't want
me lumped in with them. LOL.

I really hope that eBay can turn itself around and get going in the
right direction again. I miss the good old days, but it seems that
sellers are abandoning eBay left and right. I have noticed that
several major dealers have stopped selling there or curtailed their
selling greatly.

Most of my sales are low-dollar micromounts sold to budget-minded
collectors, so my risk on eBay would be minimal as a seller. But I can
understand why guys like Mike Farmer have stopped selling there - it's
just too risky to sell a specimen that is worth thousands of dollars
and then get ripped off by a crooked buyer.

I have been advising sellers for years now to stop relying on eBay for
sales and get their own websites. In response, I often hear something
along the lines of - "But, eBay has the most exposure and it puts my
items in front of millions of people". I do not think that is true in
most cases. Most buyers on eBay are not looking for meteorites. They
are looking for electronics, computer accessories, cellphones, video
games, cheap gadgets, and clothing. I would list an item on eBay and
promote the listing widely on social media, and I would get maybe
30-50 item views on a 7-day auction. In that same period of time, I
can get 100-200 item views on my website. So I just don't see the same
value in being a seller on eBay as I used to years ago.

Once eBay gets done running off all of the small sellers, all that
will be left is big corporate players, and the resellers of cheap
Chinese junk. It is slowly losing it's charm and character that once
gave it a flea market or garage sale type of feel.

It's a shame, but I see it getting a lot worse before it gets better.

Best regards and good luck,

MikeG




On 1/9/17, Ruben Garcia <rubengarcia85382 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I know that some smart people (you, Mike Farmer, Anne Black) do well
> without eBay.
>
> For me it works fine most of the time. However, days like today make
> me wonder how long I will continue to sell on ebay....
>
> On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 4:49 PM, Galactic Stone & Ironworks
> <meteoritemike at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi Ruben Sr., and Ruben Jr,
>>
>> Well, just when I think I know everybody in the meteorite community, I
>> learn something new. I had no idea there were two Rubens that are
>> father and son. :)
>>
>> I am sorry you have to put up with this nonsense, but eBay does not
>> care at all. Over the years, eBay has made it abundantly clear that
>> their only concern is profits. They do not care about the integrity of
>> their marketplace, their reputation, or their members.
>>
>> It is a shame to see how far eBay has fallen from it's peak. When I
>> first joined back in 1999, it was a great community. Now eBay has done
>> everything in it's power to strip the community feeling from it's
>> members - even going so far as to severely limit the ability of
>> members to communicate with each other. (Again, out of fear of losing
>> a dollar because members might arrange a sale outside of eBay).
>>
>> Until eBay starts doing something about the rampant fraud in it's
>> marketplace, I will steer clear as a seller. I still buy things on
>> eBay, but I would rather set an item on fire than sell it there.
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> MikeG
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>> On 1/9/17, Ruben Garcia <rubengarcia85382 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Mike G and all,
>>>
>>> FYI, there are two Ruben Garcia's
>>>
>>>
>>> My son Ruben Garcia Jr also sells meteorites and the guy just gave him
>>> bad feedback also.
>>>
>>> The scammer lives in Hong-Kong... He orders a meteorite files a claim
>>> within days gets refunded and then keeps the meteorite and gives
>>> negative feedback. A scam that works perfectly since ebay does not
>>> seem to care
>>>
>>> On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 4:24 PM, ruben garcia <rubenjgarciajr at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>> Happened to me as well. Call eBay and they will reverse the feedback!
>>>> Report
>>>> and block!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Jan 9, 2017 4:18 PM, "Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list"
>>>> <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi Ruben and List,
>>>>>
>>>>> This a$$hat sounds like somebody who has a vendetta against the
>>>>> meteorite community. There is no way this is just some random fool who
>>>>> thinks every one of his sellers gave him a bad deal.
>>>>>
>>>>> Are there any clues in the buyer's location, email address, or phone
>>>>> number that might identify who this person actually is? I'd be willing
>>>>> to bet that the person is not using their real name on the account.
>>>>>
>>>>> Is this person filing PayPal cases or eBay disputes, or are they
>>>>> leaving negative feedback while keeping the item?
>>>>>
>>>>> I have had nothing but top-notch service from you, Bob, John, and
>>>>> Mike, so this person is obviously a raving nut or somebody with a
>>>>> vendetta.
>>>>>
>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>
>>>>> MikeG
>>>>>
>>>>> PS - bull$hit like this is one of the reasons I stopped selling on
>>>>> eBay years ago.
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>>>>>
>>>>> On 1/9/17, Ruben Garcia via Meteorite-list
>>>>> <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com> wrote:
>>>>> > Bob Cucchiara just told me this guy gave him 5 negative feedback
>>>>> > comments!
>>>>> >
>>>>> > On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 2:32 PM, Ruben Garcia
>>>>> > <rubengarcia85382 at gmail.com>
>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>> >> Attention all ebayers.
>>>>> >>
>>>>> >> Block ebay user "sfcbertoli"
>>>>> >>
>>>>> >> Johnny Humphries just contacted me about eBay user "sfcbertoli"
>>>>> >>
>>>>> >> It seems as though he's left negative feedback recently for Mike
>>>>> >> Miller, Johnny Humphries and others for no apparent reason.
>>>>> >>
>>>>> >> According to Johnny he had the negative feedback removed through
>>>>> >> ebay
>>>>> >> since this guy only leaves negative feedback.
>>>>> >>
>>>>> >> I say block him now and save yourself the trouble.
>>>>> >> --
>>>>> >>
>>>>> >>
>>>>> >>
>>>>> >> Rock On!
>>>>> >>
>>>>> >> Ruben Garcia
>>>>> >>
>>>>> >> www.RubenMrMeteoriteGarcia.com
>>>>> >
>>>>> >
>>>>> >
>>>>> > --
>>>>> >
>>>>> >
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Rock On!
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Ruben Garcia
>>>>> >
>>>>> > www.RubenMrMeteoriteGarcia.com
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>>>
>>>
>>> Rock On!
>>>
>>> Ruben Garcia
>>>
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>>>
>
>
>
> --
>
>
>
> Rock On!
>
> Ruben Garcia
>
> www.RubenMrMeteoriteGarcia.com
>

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