How do you think about mis-spellings in lists

hwjfj2006 · Jul 15th, 2008, 02:48 AM

Well, I have to accept that I used to be very bad at doing listings. Mostly, I did my listings right before my daughter's bedding time. I submitted the lists without checking spellings. And......the listings persist for a long time in my stores...without double check.

Several days before I received a very rude message from a ebayer. She said, you got mis-spellings in your listings and your pictures of items showed wrapped hardwares, you are saling fakes. Her words hurt me a lot

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I understand it was my fault to leave mis-spellings and even worse to use it as a template. However, Is it right to draw such a conclusion without even asking to confirm?

ladyisobel · Jul 15th, 2008, 03:31 AM

I do somewhat agree that if anyone is trying to sell high-end items, they should put in some effort to make sure the listing is grammatically correct and free from spelling mistakes, and i guess it depends on the brand/designer as to whether they have wrapped hardware or not.
I, personally would be put off if the listing looked like no effort had been made.

pursewatch · Jul 15th, 2008, 03:53 AM

I think whoever e-mailed you hwjfj2006 is mean because there was no need for her to accuse you of selling fake.

I don't really mind too much about the misspelling in the listing because it doesn't bother me.

declaredbeauty · Jul 15th, 2008, 04:04 AM

I ALWAYS check my spelling before posting. I mean it's not that hard. It annoys me when I see misspellings in a listing and deters me from buying. Because if you can't even double check your listing that you are trying to gain profit from, what makes me think that you are going to double check my address? That could be the start of a LOOOONNNNGGG transaction.

And let's say you are selling a Louis Vuitton. If you misspell it like Louis Vuiton or some other variation, a lot of knockoffs spell it that way too. I would be compelled to think it was a fake.

shoulderache · Jul 15th, 2008, 11:43 AM

If you look at the auctions of fakes, you may note that there are many misspellings. Having a great number in your listings make you look like one of "them." :(

But, no need for nasty messages!

jjyounger · Jul 15th, 2008, 12:48 PM

One or two misspellings of common words would not bother me, but if the name of the designer was misspelled, I wouldn't bid. I don't know about other brands, but if I saw a Chanel bag with wrapped hardware, I would definitely not bid.

hartofalyon · Jul 15th, 2008, 02:34 PM

misspellings definitely hurt sellers as either buyers won't take it seriously, or they can't even find your listing. however, for me as a buyer, it would depend on what was misspelled.

on a side note, there are websites out there that searches for misspellings on eBay like www.fatfingers.com. there are many more but i don't recall off the top of my head.

declaredbeauty · Jul 15th, 2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hartofalyon

misspellings definitely hurt sellers as either buyers won't take it seriously, or they can't even find your listing. however, for me as a buyer, it would depend on what was misspelled.

on a side note, there are websites out there that searches for misspellings on eBay like www.fatfingers.com. there are many more but i don't recall off the top of my head.

There are a ton of eBay auctions that no one knows about because they are miss-spelled it's crazy. All those great deals..

hwjfj2006 · Jul 15th, 2008, 03:34 PM

Get a message like this.....

I have to confess that misspellings are annoying. But.........it is really funny.....

"I really like this bag but i dint have enough money and it looks like !!! no one is willing to spend so much since there are no bids i really want this bag for highskool and i could only give u 80 dollars included with shipping to us !~!!!!! plz consider this !!!!!! i am willing to buy this bag if u can make an exception then can u please contact me !!! and then let me know and then i will contact u and tell u if i will purchase the bag 4 sure .:)"

ladyisobel · Jul 16th, 2008, 07:05 AM

she sounds like shes 13

Jul 15th, 2008, 02:48 AM	#1
hwjfj2006 Member	How do you think about mis-spellings in lists Well, I have to accept that I used to be very bad at doing listings. Mostly, I did my listings right before my daughter's bedding time. I submitted the lists without checking spellings. And......the listings persist for a long time in my stores...without double check. Several days before I received a very rude message from a ebayer. She said, you got mis-spellings in your listings and your pictures of items showed wrapped hardwares, you are saling fakes. Her words hurt me a lot . I understand it was my fault to leave mis-spellings and even worse to use it as a template. However, Is it right to draw such a conclusion without even asking to confirm?

Jul 15th, 2008, 03:31 AM	#2
ladyisobel Member Location: devon uk	I do somewhat agree that if anyone is trying to sell high-end items, they should put in some effort to make sure the listing is grammatically correct and free from spelling mistakes, and i guess it depends on the brand/designer as to whether they have wrapped hardware or not. I, personally would be put off if the listing looked like no effort had been made. __________________

Jul 15th, 2008, 03:53 AM	#3
pursewatch I Hate Counterfeits! Location: Urban Jungle	I think whoever e-mailed you hwjfj2006 is mean because there was no need for her to accuse you of selling fake. I don't really mind too much about the misspelling in the listing because it doesn't bother me. __________________ I my hubby. Last edited by pursewatch; Jul 15th, 2008 at 04:00 AM.

Jul 15th, 2008, 04:04 AM	#4
declaredbeauty LV.Chanel.JC <3 Location: Southern California	I ALWAYS check my spelling before posting. I mean it's not that hard. It annoys me when I see misspellings in a listing and deters me from buying. Because if you can't even double check your listing that you are trying to gain profit from, what makes me think that you are going to double check my address? That could be the start of a LOOOONNNNGGG transaction. And let's say you are selling a Louis Vuitton. If you misspell it like Louis Vuiton or some other variation, a lot of knockoffs spell it that way too. I would be compelled to think it was a fake. __________________ To Buy List: LV Mahina XL or XXL, LV Damier Azur Berkeley LV Keepall 55 or 60 LV Galliera GM Chanel Modern Chain Tote in white got 9/13/08 Chanel Modern Chain Tote in black got 9/22/08 Chanel Black Cambon Wallet got 9/18/08 Chanel Jumbo Flap XL.

Jul 15th, 2008, 11:43 AM	#5
shoulderache Member Location: Arizona	If you look at the auctions of fakes, you may note that there are many misspellings. Having a great number in your listings make you look like one of "them." :( But, no need for nasty messages! __________________ http://shoulderacheandthecloset.blogspot.com/ Come visit me!

Jul 15th, 2008, 12:48 PM	#6
jjyounger Judy Location: Memphis, TN	One or two misspellings of common words would not bother me, but if the name of the designer was misspelled, I wouldn't bid. I don't know about other brands, but if I saw a Chanel bag with wrapped hardware, I would definitely not bid.

Jul 15th, 2008, 02:34 PM	#7
hartofalyon foreign contaminant Location: NYC	misspellings definitely hurt sellers as either buyers won't take it seriously, or they can't even find your listing. however, for me as a buyer, it would depend on what was misspelled. on a side note, there are websites out there that searches for misspellings on eBay like www.fatfingers.com. there are many more but i don't recall off the top of my head.

Jul 15th, 2008, 03:34 PM	#9
hwjfj2006 Member	Get a message like this..... I have to confess that misspellings are annoying. But.........it is really funny..... "I really like this bag but i dint have enough money and it looks like !!! no one is willing to spend so much since there are no bids i really want this bag for highskool and i could only give u 80 dollars included with shipping to us !~!!!!! plz consider this !!!!!! i am willing to buy this bag if u can make an exception then can u please contact me !!! and then let me know and then i will contact u and tell u if i will purchase the bag 4 sure .:)"

Jul 16th, 2008, 07:05 AM	#10
ladyisobel Member Location: devon uk	she sounds like shes 13 __________________