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jkc190e · ‎08-10-2017

Hello!...I don't think there is anything wrong with putting a question mark after a makers name if you're not sure if it is or isn't by said maker. I was harassed by a buyer telling me my listings were wrong and implied I was trying to deceive buyer's. She even threatened to involve eBay after I was " corrected " by her. She clearly didn't read my descriptions. And I asked her...Well, how do I know that you know they are not as described? Crickets!...Is there a way to block someone from seeing my listings and to stop messaging me? I don't feel this is an eBay matter to pursue. I just want this arrogant woman to go away!...Thought?...Thanks!

starroute-us · ‎08-10-2017

@jkc190e

Don't feel beat up about this.:(

Stuff happens,:( now you know.

Come to the boards and ask when you are not sure of an ID, if we don't know at least we can give suggestions, so your listing will be correct and not in violation.

Rosemeade buyers can be very picky, I use to sell and collect lots of it.

The clay is key, white pottery is not Rosemeade. There is a site to ID it.

Best of luck:)

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loveyourimagination49 · ‎08-10-2017

http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?bidderblocklogin

Everyone has options. Just be sure the best option is right for you.

jkc190e · ‎08-10-2017

Thank you...I read that before asking the question about blocking. That only keeps them from buying or bidding on your items. it does not block them from seeing your items or contacting you.

klassic*kids · ‎08-10-2017

There is no way to block anyone from "seeing" your items.

Happy 2018! May this upcoming year be a prosperous one!

myboardid · ‎08-10-2017

You are asking for trouble if you list a maker's name without being absolutely positive that it is correct, even with a question mark. ebay considers this to be keyword spamming, because buyers will search that maker and find your (possibly incorrect) item. they will remove your listing and give you a major policy violation. Just do more research and find out for sure who made the item, or at least find out if your questionable maker was the one who made it.

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muttlymob · ‎08-10-2017

I don't think there is anything wrong with putting a question mark after a makers name if you're not sure if it is or isn't by said maker.

eBay disagrees.

BRAND NAMES

You can describe an item by its brand, designer, model, product, style name, or its celebrity endorsement in a listing, as long as the information accurately describes what you're selling. Don't make a comparison or reference a brand that isn't the same brand you're selling. This can confuse buyers and make it hard for them to find what they're looking for. See keyword spamming for more information.

Not allowed

Using a question mark "?" when you're not sure about the brand. For example, you can't describe an item as "McCoy? cookie jar."

http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/search-manipulation.html#keyword

starroute-us · ‎08-10-2017

@myboardid wrote:
You are asking for trouble if you list a maker's name without being absolutely positive that it is correct, even with a question mark. ebay considers this to be keyword spamming, because buyers will search that maker and find your (possibly incorrect) item. they will remove your listing and give you a major policy violation. Just do more research and find out for sure who made the item, or at least find out if your questionable maker was the one who made it.

Agreed:)

The person will probably go away as soon as the listing is corrected.

OP.

Putting a ? is not allowed as mentioned already and is just asking for trouble (NAD) if someone purchases only to find out it is not made by the maker that was *guessed* at.

loveyourimagination49 · ‎08-10-2017

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Is it that one. That needs corrected.

Everyone has options. Just be sure the best option is right for you.

starroute-us · ‎08-10-2017

Yes, those are not Rosemeade.
OP needs to look up Rosemeade and see he differences which are many.
Clay color for one.

sidemouse · ‎08-10-2017

@jkc190e wrote:
Hello!...I don't think there is anything wrong with putting a question mark after a makers name if you're not sure if it is or isn't by said maker. I was harassed by a buyer telling me my listings were wrong and implied I was trying to deceive buyer's. She even threatened to involve eBay after I was " corrected " by her. She clearly didn't read my descriptions. And I asked her...Well, how do I know that you know they are not as described? Crickets!...Is there a way to block someone from seeing my listings and to stop messaging me? I don't feel this is an eBay matter to pursue. I just want this arrogant woman to go away!...Thought?...Thanks!

The buyer in this scenario is correct.

poppyswag · ‎08-10-2017

You have gotten good advice. Take it.

As far as people messaging you that you don't like, just let it roll off your back. That buyer is most likely another seller. They are the ones who study listings. Sometimes they will help you identify something so it goes both ways.

pingpong517 · ‎08-10-2017

i came back to this... I'm sure you got answeres, mostly just delete and ignore her.

BUT the ? thing bugged me.... I'm not saying she was right.. BUT i don't think(as an opinion is all), that putting a ? after a name(maker) is a good idea..even if YOU AREN"T sure... then it is better to say "i am not sure of the maker of this item"... BUT a name with a ? .... does lead to issues...especially for a buyer who could then open a case...and yes say that you were misleading...(for lack of the correct word here)..

Think of it like a painting ...and you have, Monet? .... that's not the same as "I am not sure of the ARTIST...and then addding the signiture looks to read monet, but I am not an expert"..

but again, I'm not saying you can't do a ? and/or it is wrong...just selling here---I know that it isn't the "best" way of a description....

just one guys opinion..for what its worth..which isn't much...but it's mine.

retrose1 · ‎08-10-2017

Sometimes buyers are correct. They usually are tired of sellers who keyword spam to get their items sold.

OP, by now the listing has been reported for keyword spamming, so look for a policy violation on your account soon.

(*Bleep*)

luckythewinner · ‎08-10-2017

@jkc190e wrote:
Hello!...I don't think there is anything wrong with putting a question mark after a makers name if you're not sure if it is or isn't by said maker

Add me to the chorus. You are 100% wrong and the buyer is 100% correct.

Kudos to the buyer for caring enough to try to weed out the clear policy violations on the site.

thatsallfolks · ‎08-10-2017

@pingpong517 wrote:

but again, I'm not saying you can't do a ? and/or it is wrong...just selling here---I know that it isn't the "best" way of a description....

The eBay policy prohibiting the use of "Maker(?)" has already been posted.

So clearly it's wrong, and you can't do it.