I always leave feedback and I am happy when I get it, because it is the finishing part of buying and selling on eBay - it lets me know that the buyer has what they wanted. So on an interpersonal level it is important. But feedback has another impact.
I woke up this morning to find my Top Rated Powerseller status had vanished.
Why? I had a score of 99 and I needed 100, by the 20th.
Well you could say, why don't you sell more stuff and you'll get more feedback. That's true. I had a death in the family during the year and there were a few months where I just wasn't in the mood to sell. But I got my act together and have been working hard and got my numbers up, however, I am still small scale.
I should have been able to get it easily, because I had made enough sales. I'm really happy to say that all those who did leave me feedback gave me near perfect ratings which I appreciate.
I had several buyers who I left feedback for, who have scores of under 50 and who never leave feedback, for anyone. I don't understand why, because it is not a risky thing to do and it makes you look like a better buyer to deal with. ( I do realize that some people have a need to cover their buying patterns of course). Perhaps also you are not happy with what you got but are not motivated to tell the seller - which burns a hole in your heart really and it is better to be open.
For me, the difference is that my listings are now harder for people to find. I live outside the USA and less people are likely to bid on my items because some people would never consider buying internationally. So for me, the Powerseller status helps to overcome that balance. There is also a discount that I get on monthly fees to eBay, which does make a difference.
So if you have bought something recently and have not left feedback yet, please consider doing it right now. You will make someone feel happy to know that you got your item. You may just tip someone over the edge to getting power seller status or even Top Rated Powerseller Status.
You can leave feedback any time up till 45 days. It won't hurt a bit and you may even get more feedback yourself!
And it puts the personal contact back into the click click world of eBay.
Happy Holidays everyone!:xtree:
I woke up this morning to find my Top Rated Powerseller status had vanished.
Why? I had a score of 99 and I needed 100, by the 20th.
Well you could say, why don't you sell more stuff and you'll get more feedback. That's true. I had a death in the family during the year and there were a few months where I just wasn't in the mood to sell. But I got my act together and have been working hard and got my numbers up, however, I am still small scale.
I should have been able to get it easily, because I had made enough sales. I'm really happy to say that all those who did leave me feedback gave me near perfect ratings which I appreciate.
I had several buyers who I left feedback for, who have scores of under 50 and who never leave feedback, for anyone. I don't understand why, because it is not a risky thing to do and it makes you look like a better buyer to deal with. ( I do realize that some people have a need to cover their buying patterns of course). Perhaps also you are not happy with what you got but are not motivated to tell the seller - which burns a hole in your heart really and it is better to be open.
For me, the difference is that my listings are now harder for people to find. I live outside the USA and less people are likely to bid on my items because some people would never consider buying internationally. So for me, the Powerseller status helps to overcome that balance. There is also a discount that I get on monthly fees to eBay, which does make a difference.
So if you have bought something recently and have not left feedback yet, please consider doing it right now. You will make someone feel happy to know that you got your item. You may just tip someone over the edge to getting power seller status or even Top Rated Powerseller Status.
You can leave feedback any time up till 45 days. It won't hurt a bit and you may even get more feedback yourself!
And it puts the personal contact back into the click click world of eBay.
Happy Holidays everyone!:xtree: