Handbag ONLY auction site

cgsunbabe · Jul 9th, 2008, 02:30 PM

Okay, I have spent lots of time reading all the posts about recent eBay problems. I am a power seller, perfect feedback..banned from listing designer handbags (the ONLY thing I sell). I know that lots of others are just as frustrated as I am. It is quite possible that we will not be able to FREELY list our authentic bags. Things WILL change as a result of all of this. Counterfeiters will thrive and honest people will sink.

If there was another site do you think people would use it? I know that places like iOffer exist, but they SUCK. I will outline my thoughts below. Read it, add to it, and be perfectly honest- would it work???

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The site would ONLY sell handbags and accessory items.

It would be member moderated

Members would need to be Paypal verified, or sponsored by another member

There would be categories for the brands, members would authenticate items before listing.

The listings would buy it now or best offer format

There would be a flat listing fee of $25- scammers like to avoid ever paying, so collecting money up front would greatly reduce infiltration

Payments would be expected via paypal (for buyer/seller protection)- though a buyer could choose to waive this

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Just a rough idea, but I think that something like this would be great. Any ideas???
Thanks- Trisha

jjyounger · Jul 9th, 2008, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgsunbabe

Okay, I have spent lots of time reading all the posts about recent eBay problems. I am a power seller, perfect feedback..banned from listing designer handbags (the ONLY thing I sell). I know that lots of others are just as frustrated as I am. It is quite possible that we will not be able to FREELY list our authentic bags. Things WILL change as a result of all of this. Counterfeiters will thrive and honest people will sink.

If there was another site do you think people would use it? I know that places like iOffer exist, but they SUCK. I will outline my thoughts below. Read it, add to it, and be perfectly honest- would it work???

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The site would ONLY sell handbags and accessory items.

It would be member moderated

Members would need to be Paypal verified, or sponsored by another member

There would be categories for the brands, members would authenticate items before listing.

The listings would buy it now or best offer format

There would be a flat listing fee of $25- scammers like to avoid ever paying, so collecting money up front would greatly reduce infiltration

Payments would be expected via paypal (for buyer/seller protection)- though a buyer could choose to waive this

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Just a rough idea, but I think that something like this would be great. Any ideas???
Thanks- Trisha

Trisha, I think this is an idea whose time has definitely come. Although the eBay restrictions will be somewhat modified in thirty days, it is only a matter of time before another site-wide sweep against sellers is put into action. I really like your ideas above. Since tPF has so many members, most of whom enjoy selling their authentic bags, I would say that you will not lack for listings. Have you considered a feedback rating system where both buyers and sellers may leave feedback? I think some sort of commentary format would be necessary, as it is on EvilBay. I, for one, would love, love, love it. I am a Power Seller, 756 fb, 100% positive, and I have been restricted from selling my Chanel bags. I sell both vintage and new bags and have never once received anything but glowing feedback. I am so irritated with eBay at this point, but honestly, once we were no longer allowed to leave feedback for buyers, I was ready to close my account. More power to you!

llson · Jul 9th, 2008, 02:47 PM

Sounds good to me......I still in shock over the e-bay thing. With their catering to buyers re: the feedback issue, and now the limits (which caught us totally offguard)-- honest sellers do need somewhere to sell their bags.

imonpurseblog · Jul 9th, 2008, 03:07 PM

I'd like to see this happen. I think you should definitely make it seller and buyer verified. Put a system into place where we can be 100% sure we are dealing with legitimate "people" and not scam artists. I think you should be able to have a "moderator" who can look at your eBay account and rate you according to that. If someone doesn't want to link their Ebay name to the new auction, they could still provide it "privately" to a mod who can view it. Also, I'd like to see an initial "probation" period for both buyers and sellers. Say, for instance, that you open a new account and get verified. Then you should only be allowed to list/sell 3 items and buy/sell the same. Once those 3 transactions have been positive for both seller/buyer, then you can list or buy 3 more.

Something like that. Just "thinking" out loud.

cgsunbabe · Jul 9th, 2008, 03:35 PM

I like it. A member feedback system is a MUST. The probabtion is also an EXCELLENT idea.
Keep the ideas coming :)

I am going to talk to a web builder later today.

Anyone think it is a horrible idea? Please feel free to give me reasons why NOT.

redney · Jul 9th, 2008, 03:37 PM

Here's a link to a lengthy thread on a similar topic. There's good discussion about pros/cons

Shall I Make A Free Ebay Style Site! Votes Please

pegasuscom · Jul 9th, 2008, 04:12 PM

I would love it! It would probably be safer than buying on eBay since the members would authenticate the handbags.

tatertot · Jul 9th, 2008, 04:16 PM

I think that would be a wonderful idea but I don't like the pp part. After being the victim of a few scammers and losing some of my valuable bags (05 Bal magenta mint city) I refuse to use pp anymore. I aways pay with a cc but use google now instead. They verify everything and when I first started using them I had to submit receipts and etc. before they would let me process payments. I appreciated the extra security measures on their part and I like that they are a processor only, the $ goes straight to your bank.

pursemonkey · Jul 9th, 2008, 05:02 PM

Soooo done with evilbay - I would love to sell somewhere else, especially if that somewhere was filled with other honest sellers who worked diligently to maintain quality control. I know that realistically the authentication process could be extremely time consuming, especially for the higher volume brands (i.e. Coach rather than, say, Gryson). But I like the idea of the site ONLY dealing with handbags which I think would make it much easier to do so. I definitely think the feedback and probation ideas are good ones, as well as making sure the powers that be are able to take a look at eBay histories before granting access. Something has to be done! EBAY, HEAR THIS: WE'RE MAD AS HELL AND WE'RE NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE!

cgsunbabe · Jul 9th, 2008, 09:04 PM

As promised I have spent HOURS checking into the idea of an starting an auction website for designer handbag sales. As stated in my original post it would be member moderated. Meaning that all bags would be authenticated via forums (bypassed if one maintains perfect feedback after the intital probation). At that time a member could list the bag.

ALL members would be required to be verified, via paypal or google. Fee would be upfront and flat $25 per listing, perhaps a flat monthly membership for "power sellers." The site would be by membership only. I have listed out the important MUST HAVE features below-

Bidder and registration related;

Member Feedback
New User registered icon
Feedback Percentage
Ability to contact the webmaster
Newest member displayed on homepage
Email Confirmation
View New, Highest/Lowest price , Ending Soon Items
Integrated Pay Pal payments.
Automated signup and password generation
Site Map and full list of categories
User have the option to change or replace there passwords,
Users can update locations and email addresses,
automatic registration passwords,
email confirmed registration
Member About Me pages with edit and feedback display
Bidders are notified of account fund updates,
Bidders receive notification of purchases
Bidders can watch items and track them
Bidders can view feedback of there sellers before purchase/bid
View sellers other items & Ask seller a question
Retract a high bid
Detailed member My page & bidding/buying summary
Ups Parcel tracking

Accounts related tools;

Change User account registration
Pay Account charges via;

Paypal

Authorize.net
NoChex.com
Personal Cheque / Postal Order.
Ability to login and view all past transactions
Detailed Fee Explanation
Forgot password retrieval
Change email account
New User Icon & date since registered

Search related tools and item list options;

Advanced Searching with No Reserve, No bids, Item Number & Keyword.
Search User ID of bidders & sellers.
Search Member stores.
Search with price minimum and maximum.
Search a members feedback.
View items by price.
Items ending first.
New Items first.
lowest price first.
highest price first.
Quick and easy search results.

Sell & list item related;

List up to 4 images
Buy It Now Option
FrontPage Gallery Featured auctions
Dutch multiple item Selling
HTML Description Allowed
No Reserve Auctions - Optional Reserve Price
Flexible auction lengths ranging 1-14days
Category Featured Option
List item shipping details & cost
Edit item until bids are placed
Ban And Unban Bidders
Item watch & Favorite sellers built into My Page
Detailed Fees Page
Ups Parcel tracking
List multiple Payments Accepted
eBay style item listing (NEW)
Fees calculated before item is posted
Improved item tracking & Favorite sellers
Feedback and profile updates per completed sale
Question and answers on auctions ask seller a question
View sellers other auction items
Sellers will receive e-mails with updates on there sales
Remain on constant login to make using the site fast and efficient.
Sellers can add new attention grabbers to item titles
Site Map & Full list of categories

Forum features;

Registration to post messages.
Edit own messages.
Emoticon icons
Link to posters for sale items
Linked with me profiles
Feedback of poster
Admin edit, remove and make sticky
Reply and quote message

Let me know what you think....

stylefly · Jul 9th, 2008, 09:28 PM

Ok, while we're talking about features we like or don't like...personally, I wouldn't pay $25 to list an item that has no concrete chance of selling. I would rather pay a final value fee once the item sells.

cgsunbabe · Jul 9th, 2008, 09:34 PM

What if you could relist and change it as many times as you want? On eBay I pay
$6-8 to list the item, and then final value fees. Most of my bags are spendy, so after I pay all the the fees I have spent about $50+

I suppose that it could be based on a listing price.

coachfreak · Jul 9th, 2008, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgsunbabe

As promised I have spent HOURS checking into the idea of an starting an auction website for designer handbag sales. As stated in my original post it would be member moderated. Meaning that all bags would be authenticated via forums (bypassed if one maintains perfect feedback after the intital probation). At that time a member could list the bag.

ALL members would be required to be verified, via paypal or google. Fee would be upfront and flat $25 per listing, perhaps a flat monthly membership for "power sellers." The site would be by membership only. I have listed out the important MUST HAVE features below-

Bidder and registration related;

Member Feedback
New User registered icon
Feedback Percentage
Ability to contact the webmaster
Newest member displayed on homepage
Email Confirmation
View New, Highest/Lowest price , Ending Soon Items
Integrated Pay Pal payments.
Automated signup and password generation
Site Map and full list of categories
User have the option to change or replace there passwords,
Users can update locations and email addresses,
automatic registration passwords,
email confirmed registration
Member About Me pages with edit and feedback display
Bidders are notified of account fund updates,
Bidders receive notification of purchases
Bidders can watch items and track them
Bidders can view feedback of there sellers before purchase/bid
View sellers other items & Ask seller a question
Retract a high bid
Detailed member My page & bidding/buying summary
Ups Parcel tracking

Accounts related tools;

Change User account registration
Pay Account charges via;

Paypal

Authorize.net

NoChex.com
Personal Cheque / Postal Order.
Ability to login and view all past transactions
Detailed Fee Explanation
Forgot password retrieval
Change email account
New User Icon & date since registered

Search related tools and item list options;

Advanced Searching with No Reserve, No bids, Item Number & Keyword.
Search User ID of bidders & sellers.
Search Member stores.
Search with price minimum and maximum.
Search a members feedback.
View items by price.
Items ending first.
New Items first.
lowest price first.
highest price first.
Quick and easy search results.

Sell & list item related;

List up to 4 images
Buy It Now Option
FrontPage Gallery Featured auctions
Dutch multiple item Selling
HTML Description Allowed
No Reserve Auctions - Optional Reserve Price
Flexible auction lengths ranging 1-14days
Category Featured Option
List item shipping details & cost
Edit item until bids are placed
Ban And Unban Bidders
Item watch & Favorite sellers built into My Page
Detailed Fees Page
Ups Parcel tracking
List multiple Payments Accepted
eBay style item listing (NEW)
Fees calculated before item is posted
Improved item tracking & Favorite sellers
Feedback and profile updates per completed sale
Question and answers on auctions ask seller a question
View sellers other auction items
Sellers will receive e-mails with updates on there sales
Remain on constant login to make using the site fast and efficient.
Sellers can add new attention grabbers to item titles
Site Map & Full list of categories

Forum features;

Registration to post messages.
Edit own messages.
Emoticon icons
Link to posters for sale items
Linked with me profiles
Feedback of poster
Admin edit, remove and make sticky
Reply and quote message

Let me know what you think....

I have been thinking about this for months... and have a much shorter list because I did not initially see it as a for profit or very large.

A lot of what you have above sounds like eBay, but member authentification would be nice but eBay already has the report this.

However I know as a seller I would never pay $25 upfront.

stylefly · Jul 9th, 2008, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgsunbabe

What if you could relist and change it as many times as you want? On eBay I pay
$6-8 to list the item, and then final value fees. Most of my bags are spendy, so after I pay all the the fees I have spent about $50+

I suppose that it could be based on a listing price.

I'd still have to say I'd only want to pay if the item sells- but as I run a store with CC payments daily I am used to having charges taken off only when items sell. Small listing fees- a dollar here or there for preferred placement, etc.- would be much better, I think!

skigirl73 · Jul 9th, 2008, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tatertot

I think that would be a wonderful idea but I don't like the pp part. After being the victim of a few scammers and losing some of my valuable bags (05 Bal magenta mint city) I refuse to use pp anymore. I aways pay with a cc but use google now instead. They verify everything and when I first started using them I had to submit receipts and etc. before they would let me process payments. I appreciated the extra security measures on their part and I like that they are a processor only, the $ goes straight to your bank.

I'm totally sick of PP too. I'd do anything possible to not have to give Feebay and PP another dime. Google Checkout is great, and I plan to use it exclusively on my website. I have purchased a few bags from honestforum.com. You can list for free, but again not there is not much traffic on their site.

Jul 9th, 2008, 02:30 PM	#1
cgsunbabe Member	Handbag ONLY auction site Okay, I have spent lots of time reading all the posts about recent eBay problems. I am a power seller, perfect feedback..banned from listing designer handbags (the ONLY thing I sell). I know that lots of others are just as frustrated as I am. It is quite possible that we will not be able to FREELY list our authentic bags. Things WILL change as a result of all of this. Counterfeiters will thrive and honest people will sink. If there was another site do you think people would use it? I know that places like iOffer exist, but they SUCK. I will outline my thoughts below. Read it, add to it, and be perfectly honest- would it work??? --------------------------------------------------- The site would ONLY sell handbags and accessory items. It would be member moderated Members would need to be Paypal verified, or sponsored by another member There would be categories for the brands, members would authenticate items before listing. The listings would buy it now or best offer format There would be a flat listing fee of $25- scammers like to avoid ever paying, so collecting money up front would greatly reduce infiltration Payments would be expected via paypal (for buyer/seller protection)- though a buyer could choose to waive this ------------------------ Just a rough idea, but I think that something like this would be great. Any ideas??? Thanks- Trisha

Jul 9th, 2008, 04:16 PM	#8
tatertot so addicted Location: My Own Little Big Planet	I think that would be a wonderful idea but I don't like the pp part. After being the victim of a few scammers and losing some of my valuable bags (05 Bal magenta mint city) I refuse to use pp anymore. I aways pay with a cc but use google now instead. They verify everything and when I first started using them I had to submit receipts and etc. before they would let me process payments. I appreciated the extra security measures on their part and I like that they are a processor only, the $ goes straight to your bank. __________________ Happy Holidays Are you into crafts, sewing, scrap booking, knitting/crocheting? Would you like to see a crafts sub-forum on tPF? Join us: http://forum.purseblog.com/feedback-...te-376611.html

Jul 9th, 2008, 05:02 PM	#9
pursemonkey tPF is my crack Location: Right here, silly!	Soooo done with evilbay - I would love to sell somewhere else, especially if that somewhere was filled with other honest sellers who worked diligently to maintain quality control. I know that realistically the authentication process could be extremely time consuming, especially for the higher volume brands (i.e. Coach rather than, say, Gryson). But I like the idea of the site ONLY dealing with handbags which I think would make it much easier to do so. I definitely think the feedback and probation ideas are good ones, as well as making sure the powers that be are able to take a look at eBay histories before granting access. Something has to be done! EBAY, HEAR THIS: WE'RE MAD AS HELL AND WE'RE NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE! __________________ Giving Thanks

Jul 9th, 2008, 09:04 PM	#10
cgsunbabe Member	As promised I have spent HOURS checking into the idea of an starting an auction website for designer handbag sales. As stated in my original post it would be member moderated. Meaning that all bags would be authenticated via forums (bypassed if one maintains perfect feedback after the intital probation). At that time a member could list the bag. ALL members would be required to be verified, via paypal or google. Fee would be upfront and flat $25 per listing, perhaps a flat monthly membership for "power sellers." The site would be by membership only. I have listed out the important MUST HAVE features below- Bidder and registration related; Member Feedback New User registered icon Feedback Percentage Ability to contact the webmaster Newest member displayed on homepage Email Confirmation View New, Highest/Lowest price , Ending Soon Items Integrated Pay Pal payments. Automated signup and password generation Site Map and full list of categories User have the option to change or replace there passwords, Users can update locations and email addresses, automatic registration passwords, email confirmed registration Member About Me pages with edit and feedback display Bidders are notified of account fund updates, Bidders receive notification of purchases Bidders can watch items and track them Bidders can view feedback of there sellers before purchase/bid View sellers other items & Ask seller a question Retract a high bid Detailed member My page & bidding/buying summary Ups Parcel tracking Accounts related tools; Change User account registration Pay Account charges via; Paypal Authorize.net NoChex.com Personal Cheque / Postal Order. Ability to login and view all past transactions Detailed Fee Explanation Forgot password retrieval Change email account New User Icon & date since registered Search related tools and item list options; Advanced Searching with No Reserve, No bids, Item Number & Keyword. Search User ID of bidders & sellers. Search Member stores. Search with price minimum and maximum. Search a members feedback. View items by price. Items ending first. New Items first. lowest price first. highest price first. Quick and easy search results. Sell & list item related; List up to 4 images Buy It Now Option FrontPage Gallery Featured auctions Dutch multiple item Selling HTML Description Allowed No Reserve Auctions - Optional Reserve Price Flexible auction lengths ranging 1-14days Category Featured Option List item shipping details & cost Edit item until bids are placed Ban And Unban Bidders Item watch & Favorite sellers built into My Page Detailed Fees Page Ups Parcel tracking List multiple Payments Accepted eBay style item listing (NEW) Fees calculated before item is posted Improved item tracking & Favorite sellers Feedback and profile updates per completed sale Question and answers on auctions ask seller a question View sellers other auction items Sellers will receive e-mails with updates on there sales Remain on constant login to make using the site fast and efficient. Sellers can add new attention grabbers to item titles Site Map & Full list of categories Forum features; Registration to post messages. Edit own messages. Emoticon icons Link to posters for sale items Linked with me profiles Feedback of poster Admin edit, remove and make sticky Reply and quote message Let me know what you think....

Jul 9th, 2008, 09:28 PM	#11
stylefly Recessionista Location: Canada Eh	Ok, while we're talking about features we like or don't like...personally, I wouldn't pay $25 to list an item that has no concrete chance of selling. I would rather pay a final value fee once the item sells. __________________ Always 20% off all clothing and handbags with coupon code PURSEFORUM at www.stylefly.ca and free shipping at www.constylement.com

Jul 9th, 2008, 02:47 PM	#3
llson Member	Sounds good to me......I still in shock over the e-bay thing. With their catering to buyers re: the feedback issue, and now the limits (which caught us totally offguard)-- honest sellers do need somewhere to sell their bags.

Jul 9th, 2008, 03:07 PM	#4
imonpurseblog Member	I'd like to see this happen. I think you should definitely make it seller and buyer verified. Put a system into place where we can be 100% sure we are dealing with legitimate "people" and not scam artists. I think you should be able to have a "moderator" who can look at your eBay account and rate you according to that. If someone doesn't want to link their Ebay name to the new auction, they could still provide it "privately" to a mod who can view it. Also, I'd like to see an initial "probation" period for both buyers and sellers. Say, for instance, that you open a new account and get verified. Then you should only be allowed to list/sell 3 items and buy/sell the same. Once those 3 transactions have been positive for both seller/buyer, then you can list or buy 3 more. Something like that. Just "thinking" out loud.

Jul 9th, 2008, 03:35 PM	#5
cgsunbabe Member	I like it. A member feedback system is a MUST. The probabtion is also an EXCELLENT idea. Keep the ideas coming :) I am going to talk to a web builder later today. Anyone think it is a horrible idea? Please feel free to give me reasons why NOT.

Jul 9th, 2008, 03:37 PM	#6
redney Lovin' Life!	Here's a link to a lengthy thread on a similar topic. There's good discussion about pros/cons Shall I Make A Free Ebay Style Site! Votes Please

Jul 9th, 2008, 04:12 PM	#7
pegasuscom Scared of Clowns Location: Horse Country	I would love it! It would probably be safer than buying on eBay since the members would authenticate the handbags.

Jul 9th, 2008, 09:34 PM	#12
cgsunbabe Member	What if you could relist and change it as many times as you want? On eBay I pay $6-8 to list the item, and then final value fees. Most of my bags are spendy, so after I pay all the the fees I have spent about $50+ I suppose that it could be based on a listing price.