I think we should all avoid eBay...

kerilynn3 · Apr 15th, 2008, 08:26 PM

And set up an alternative system where we can buy sells bags and accessories in a safe environment.
I know you can do it on tPF, but isn't it a bit exclusive? If you look at some European countries, many have fashion sites that are similar to eBay and do really well. In the UK we have a payment company called Nochex, which is a rival to Paypal (which we used in the UK in the dinosaur days before Paypal accepted Switch payments!).

It is possible. I just wish someone would invent it so eBay and Paypal would stop being the money hungry unfair, criminal activity obliging arse heads that they are!!

moi et mes sacs · Apr 15th, 2008, 08:28 PM

I agree, but I just saw a lovely bag...again..on eBay.

thuha · Apr 15th, 2008, 08:32 PM

I guess eBay got us addicted, we all need to check in a rehab very soon, but wait, we lost all our money, can't afford the rehab.

moi et mes sacs · Apr 15th, 2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by thuha

I guess eBay got us addicted, we all need to check in a rehab very soon, but wait, we lost all our money, can't afford the rehab.

The people who scam us can afford it though

Varied_obsessions · Apr 15th, 2008, 08:47 PM

Didn't a lot of the eBay sellers go elsewhere already? I have a list somewhere.And there are sites like yahoo fashionswap

chipmunk-pnw · Apr 16th, 2008, 05:28 AM

You can use e-Crater it's completely free to sell. Then link Google Checkout or any payment option. The downside is that it does not look for customers for you. eBay does and that's why it charges you fees.

kerilynn3 · Apr 16th, 2008, 06:30 AM

I think I am just going to be more careful about what I buy and give generously to charity shops when I get bored of an item.
They can give you a receipt and it is a tax deduction...at least!!

missy_attitude · Apr 16th, 2008, 06:46 AM

there's a new website called offerme opening in august in australia. it doesnt charge any fees, but i'm not sure how good or safe it is. does anyone else know anything about it?

slip · Apr 16th, 2008, 06:50 AM

I think we need a more credible site for online auctions and stuff. Yeah, I do agree that TPF's marketplace is kinda exclusive, i.e. need to attain certain thread posts in order to qualify. I hope it's a free for all thingy though.

Nymph · Apr 16th, 2008, 07:43 AM

^ The whole point of it is so that we don't have scammers joining tPF to participate in the marketplace. It's not ideal, but it does offer some form of protection for PFers on the marketplace.

I do look for things apart from eBay, but then that's also the place with the most goodies. Shopping online is sooooooooooooo bad

muggles · Apr 16th, 2008, 08:22 AM

Easy enough you quit like I did! Quit eBay and paypal, enough is enough! Think of the time and effort wasted on ebay and paypal and you end up adding years to your life!! And they don't give a rat's behind if you do quit because there are lots more suckers to take our place!!

gacats · Apr 16th, 2008, 08:56 AM

I only buy books on eBay now, the place scares me for anything else.

Geminiz06 · Apr 16th, 2008, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Varied_obsessions

Didn't a lot of the eBay sellers go elsewhere already? I have a list somewhere.And there are sites like yahoo fashionswap

I would love to see the list can you list a couple

olallacutie · Apr 16th, 2008, 08:38 PM

I am always suprised by the amount of people on this thread who get scammed! Maybe I don't buy as much items that are easy knock-offs. I have been buying and selling for 6 years on eBay and until last week, have never had a major problem.

I have looked into the other auction sites and frankly, they are pretty lame. Yes, eBay is a hotbed of scammers, but they have a worldwide audience. They are huge! before Ebay, where were we able to sell our high-end items and make a few $$$? A garage sale?? Ha! You would get nothing for it then.
That is just my opinion. I am not ready to quit my eBay habit just yet. I can find too many good deals there and run my own mommy business. :-)

skigirl73 · Apr 17th, 2008, 01:37 AM

I wish there were an alternative to eBay that got as much traffic as they do. I just sold a bag and Feebay and Paypal made a total of $61.87. I made $53.13. I had to list the bag 4 times before it sold, and they made more profit than I did! UGH!!!!

Apr 15th, 2008, 08:26 PM	#1
kerilynn3 Sofa King Banned Location: London	I think we should all avoid Ebay... And set up an alternative system where we can buy sells bags and accessories in a safe environment. I know you can do it on tPF, but isn't it a bit exclusive? If you look at some European countries, many have fashion sites that are similar to eBay and do really well. In the UK we have a payment company called Nochex, which is a rival to Paypal (which we used in the UK in the dinosaur days before Paypal accepted Switch payments!). It is possible. I just wish someone would invent it so eBay and Paypal would stop being the money hungry unfair, criminal activity obliging arse heads that they are!!

Apr 15th, 2008, 08:28 PM	#2
moi et mes sacs Science Geek!	Re: I think we should all avoid Ebay... I agree, but I just saw a lovely bag...again..on eBay. __________________ If you never change your mind, why have one? Edward de Bono

Apr 15th, 2008, 08:32 PM	#3
thuha Member	Re: I think we should all avoid Ebay... I guess eBay got us addicted, we all need to check in a rehab very soon, but wait, we lost all our money, can't afford the rehab.

Apr 15th, 2008, 08:47 PM	#5
Varied_obsessions She's buggin again	Re: I think we should all avoid Ebay... Didn't a lot of the eBay sellers go elsewhere already? I have a list somewhere.And there are sites like yahoo fashionswap __________________

Apr 16th, 2008, 05:28 AM	#6
chipmunk-pnw ^.^ Location: USA	Re: I think we should all avoid Ebay... You can use e-Crater it's completely free to sell. Then link Google Checkout or any payment option. The downside is that it does not look for customers for you. eBay does and that's why it charges you fees.

Apr 16th, 2008, 06:30 AM	#7
kerilynn3 Sofa King Banned Location: London	Re: I think we should all avoid Ebay... I think I am just going to be more careful about what I buy and give generously to charity shops when I get bored of an item. They can give you a receipt and it is a tax deduction...at least!!

Apr 16th, 2008, 06:46 AM	#8
missy_attitude cindy rella Location: Australia	Re: I think we should all avoid Ebay... there's a new website called offerme opening in august in australia. it doesnt charge any fees, but i'm not sure how good or safe it is. does anyone else know anything about it? __________________

Apr 16th, 2008, 06:50 AM	#9
slip Member Location: Singapore	Re: I think we should all avoid Ebay... I think we need a more credible site for online auctions and stuff. Yeah, I do agree that TPF's marketplace is kinda exclusive, i.e. need to attain certain thread posts in order to qualify. I hope it's a free for all thingy though. __________________ Wishlist White Chanel J12 Hermes 35cm in Blue Jean Bottega Veneta Cabat Tods Sacca Hobo Media in Gold www.itsallaboutbags.blogspot.com

Apr 16th, 2008, 07:43 AM	#10
Nymph Black WE please! Location: Singapore	Re: I think we should all avoid Ebay... ^ The whole point of it is so that we don't have scammers joining tPF to participate in the marketplace. It's not ideal, but it does offer some form of protection for PFers on the marketplace. I do look for things apart from eBay, but then that's also the place with the most goodies. Shopping online is sooooooooooooo bad __________________ "If women didn't exist, all the money in the world would have no meaning"

Apr 16th, 2008, 08:22 AM	#11
muggles Bbag-aholic Location: Down the rabbit hole!!	Re: I think we should all avoid Ebay... Easy enough you quit like I did! Quit eBay and paypal, enough is enough! Think of the time and effort wasted on ebay and paypal and you end up adding years to your life!! And they don't give a rat's behind if you do quit because there are lots more suckers to take our place!! __________________ muggles wish list Bbags and Bbag coin bags, lots and lots!

Apr 16th, 2008, 08:56 AM	#12
gacats love me some bags! Location: Georgia	Re: I think we should all avoid Ebay... I only buy books on eBay now, the place scares me for anything else. __________________ GaCats Proud Navy Mom My 2009 wish list: Chanel Ultimate Soft medium handbag in black Louis Vuitton Panda pochette ( in the works) Something Goyard- yeah, that'll happen.....

Apr 16th, 2008, 08:38 PM	#14
olallacutie Member	Re: I think we should all avoid Ebay... I am always suprised by the amount of people on this thread who get scammed! Maybe I don't buy as much items that are easy knock-offs. I have been buying and selling for 6 years on eBay and until last week, have never had a major problem. I have looked into the other auction sites and frankly, they are pretty lame. Yes, eBay is a hotbed of scammers, but they have a worldwide audience. They are huge! before Ebay, where were we able to sell our high-end items and make a few $$$? A garage sale?? Ha! You would get nothing for it then. That is just my opinion. I am not ready to quit my eBay habit just yet. I can find too many good deals there and run my own mommy business. :-)

Apr 17th, 2008, 01:37 AM	#15
skigirl73 Member Location: Denver, CO	Re: I think we should all avoid Ebay... I wish there were an alternative to eBay that got as much traffic as they do. I just sold a bag and Feebay and Paypal made a total of $61.87. I made $53.13. I had to list the bag 4 times before it sold, and they made more profit than I did! UGH!!!! __________________ 20% off Xengevity for tPF members. Contact me to find out how. www.myxengevity.com/vickibruno