Ebay is like one of those neighborhoods that used to be charming and quirky, but then started a slow slide into being not so nice any more, as the sellers of interesting things left and various criminal elements started to be more apparent. The local antiques store has been replaced by a pawn shop, and the bodega has sketchy looking characters hanging out front trying to sell you junk. Now you want to walk through quickly, with one hand on your wallet and a weather eye out.
Best! Tracy Latimer ________________________________ From: Meteorite-list <meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com> on behalf of Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 12:08 AM To: Ruben Garcia Cc: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; ruben garcia Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Another eBay JERK - Block him! 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 <rubengarcia85...@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 > <meteoritem...@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 >> -- >> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> Galactic Stone & Ironworks : >> www.galactic-stone.com<http://www.galactic-stone.com> Galactic Stone and Ironworks, Meteorites for Sale - Home<http://www.galactic-stone.com/> www.galactic-stone.com Meteorites for sale. Large varied selection for collectors and science. 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LinkedIn is the world's largest business network, helping professionals like Michael Gilmer discover inside connections to recommended job candidates, industry experts, and business partners. >> Pinterest : >> www.pinterest.com/galacticstone<http://www.pinterest.com/galacticstone> [https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/avatars/galacticstone_1482963726_140.jpg]<http://www.pinterest.com/galacticstone> Galactic Stone (galacticstone)<http://www.pinterest.com/galacticstone> www.pinterest.com Curator and collector, of meteorites, amber, fossils, crystals, trinitite, tektites, moldavite, minerals, desert glass, fulgurites, and memorabilia. >> Twitter : www.twitter.com/galacticstone<http://www.twitter.com/galacticstone> Galactic Stone (@GalacticStone) | Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/galacticstone> www.twitter.com The latest Tweets from Galactic Stone (@GalacticStone). Galactic Stone & Ironworks - world's largest selection of meteorite micromounts. Exotic specimens for collectors & Science. #Meteorites #Space #Astronomy #NASA. Oort Cloud, USA >> Ello : www.ello.com/galacticstone<http://www.ello.com/galacticstone> >> ------------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> >> >> On 1/9/17, Ruben Garcia <rubengarcia85...@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 <rubenjgarci...@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@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. >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>> Galactic Stone & Ironworks : >>>>> www.galactic-stone.com<http://www.galactic-stone.com> Galactic Stone and Ironworks, Meteorites for Sale - Home<http://www.galactic-stone.com/> www.galactic-stone.com Meteorites for sale. Large varied selection for collectors and science. 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LinkedIn is the world's largest business network, helping professionals like Michael Gilmer discover inside connections to recommended job candidates, industry experts, and business partners. >>>>> Pinterest : >>>>> www.pinterest.com/galacticstone<http://www.pinterest.com/galacticstone> [https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/avatars/galacticstone_1482963726_140.jpg]<http://www.pinterest.com/galacticstone> Galactic Stone (galacticstone)<http://www.pinterest.com/galacticstone> www.pinterest.com Curator and collector, of meteorites, amber, fossils, crystals, trinitite, tektites, moldavite, minerals, desert glass, fulgurites, and memorabilia. >>>>> Twitter : >>>>> www.twitter.com/galacticstone<http://www.twitter.com/galacticstone> Galactic Stone (@GalacticStone) | Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/galacticstone> www.twitter.com The latest Tweets from Galactic Stone (@GalacticStone). Galactic Stone & Ironworks - world's largest selection of meteorite micromounts. 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