eBay

wcjj2987 · ‎01-30-2019

There is a rug seller that sells and lists a lot of rugs daily, yet, you cannot zoom on the images, and many are blurry.

I think this is blatant deception, and should not be allowed by Ebay. Simply require a certain image size limit. Much of the seller's feedback indicates that the actual rug received, isn't the same as the one in the images.

Please remedy this obvious problem Ebay!

mudshark61369 · ‎02-01-2019

@wcjj2987,

"If you can figure out how to list and sell about 50 rugs a day on Ebay, you likely know how to use a camera".

One would think so, but I think my siggy covers those who keep repeating the same action. Again if the seller is listing on a small device, they may not see the defects.

"Further, while Ebay may recommend a certain image size, clearly you are able to upload images that are too small to zoom. I mean, that one should not be able to this when listing an item".

One of the quick listing tools doesn't have that option or it is hard to find. If the seller is listing using a portable device and the app it can be a double whammy. That's JMO

"THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS FOOLPROOF, BECAUSE FOOLS ARE SO DARNED INGENIOUS!" (unknown)

little.font.lord.leroy · ‎02-01-2019

@wcjj2987 wrote:
There is a rug seller that sells and lists a lot of rugs daily, yet, you cannot zoom on the images, and many are blurry.

I think this is blatant deception, ...

If you think it is deception, that should be a red flag for you. (I see you did change that to potentially deceptive, well that's a potential red flag). That means you should hit the back arrow and find a seller who has better photos.

Cheap photos = less work = cheap prices. You can't expect both excellent service (great photos) and the cheapest price. Perhaps that's what you expect?

I don't know that eBay should police this. I have found some of the best bargains on listings with poor photos (when I started eBay 25% of listings didn't have a photo). If a listing looks potentially deceptive, I move on -I don't want the hassle.

pburn · ‎02-01-2019

My browser has a zoom function, as well--up to 500%.

castlemagicmemories · ‎02-01-2019

You can't expect both excellent service (great photos) and the cheapest price.

I think that while you may not expect it, you can find it. Good prices and good pictures are not mutually exclusive. You can find one with the other.

jennieaa · ‎02-02-2019

I do not know where ya'll live, or what types of internet service are available in your area.

When I first moved to my current home, the only internet I had was dial-up. (2001). Loading zoom images took forever.

2008 faster internet came along in the definition of a hot spot. Problem now was internet usage was not unlimited. 5 GB per month.

2012 dish network came along with high speed internet. 10gb during normal hours with an additional 10gb from 2am to 8am.

While using each of these services, I had to keep a log of how much usage was being used so we didn't go over or close to over (close meant they slowed your speed down). We had both the hot spot and the dish and still had to watch usage.

The state of Tennessee is working on an initiative to get BROADBAND internet service to the entire state. Broadband does not mean unlimited. But at least it is internet service.

I am sure Tennessee is not the only state where there are limited choices for internet usage.

So depending on where you live, uploading those big pictures for zooming may be impossible. Sellers in those areas can be capable photographers, know all the ways to get larger pictures, etc. For years it has driven me crazy to have companies or people talk about how 'easy' it is to do something without realizing if you don't have unlimited internet, it's not so easy.

Yes, I have not included Comcast in this discussion. Back in 2001, they wanted $1600 to install cable. Twice after that, when I inquired - 'are you sure the 19.99 installation includes me' - they never called back, probably because the cost has gone up even higher.