selling these things for over 15 years and I'm the go to guy for playtapes on the web.
EBay has had a lot of new buyers, including 'guest' buyers, and given your expertise, I really do suggest that you rethink your listings.
Simplify.
Tell the buyer what he gets.
Tell him what he needs to play it.
Explain that it is NOT an 8track or a cassette.
I sell postage (mint Canadian) and I still get people who want to know exactly which stamps they will get in the package. Somehow missing the 'postage'and 'below face value' parts.
My particular concern is that the newbies are buying on their phones and not clicking to the full description. (Which is hard to read on a phone and confusing for a dimbulb like me.)
The problem is that we can get too close to our product when we know it inside out.
I agree with encouraging customers to ask questions.
I cringe when you refund without return.
Niches are great, but sometimes we meet people who just can't figure out what we are selling -- then buy anyway based on what they imagine it is.
buyers with less then 20 feedback will have there bids canceled unless you contact seller first?
No.
How about the guy who just learned these tapes are available and signs up just to buy as many as he can?
Counter-productive.
