In a perfect world, you might be right, Godfrey. But in the real world, unscrupulous buyers frequently try to rip off legitimate sellers. Leaving feedback before the buyer has approved the merchandise only encourages that behavior. Do as you wish, but beware of rip-off artists. Paul On Jan 23, 2007, at 10:02 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
> I don't agree. > > Positive feedback from a seller regards a buyer means the buyer paid > the invoice according to the stipulations of the transaction and > communicated in a fair and sensible manner. If the buyer didn't pay > or paid late, or otherwise acted obnoxiously, a note to the ebay > staff and neutral or negative feedback would be indicated. > > Positive feedback from the buyer regards a seller means the seller > responded to queries, described the item accurately and shipped > promptly, and that the merchandise was received and met approval. If > any of these things is out of line, then neutral to negative feedback > is appropriate if you are being fair and honest about it. > > These are two entirely separate sets of criteria. Why should the > seller's feedback on the buyer happen after the buyer says the > merchandise is ok? > > Any other way of thinking about it means that your judgement on the > buyer's end of the transaction is contingent upon how they feel about > you acted, which poses a quiet threat or bribe. I feel this is > unethical behavior. > > G > > > On Jan 23, 2007, at 6:24 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > >> It's really quite simple. Positive feedback from the buyer indicates >> that they are pleased with the merchandise. Only when they indicate >> that they are pleased is the transaction complete. To leave feedback >> before the buyer okays the merchandise is foolish. ... > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
