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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!

rolenboy01 · ‎08-10-2017

@sg51 wrote:
@sg51 wrote:
What you can do is claim "The extrardinary quality suggests this was produced by the famous brand, although I can't find any branding".
"Calling out similarities" is also explicitly prohibited. Maybe you should read the policy before setting the OP up for a policy violation and a probable SNAD. If you don't KNOW it's "Brand X", don't mention "Brand X" in ANY context.

Polarity reversal.

This seems to be a reply to something which is the opposite what I posted.

In particular, I suggested avoiding naming a brand.

Then you'll get idiots who claim you are being deceptive by "not" naming a brand.

thatsallfolks · ‎08-10-2017

@jkc190e wrote:
I corrected them...I was in no way shape or form trying to deceive...Thank you.

"I don't know if they are Rosemeade."

"COULD BE TIFFIN I DON'T KNOW"

This is hilarious. Four pages telling the OP what not to do, with no effect.

inthewoodspam · ‎08-10-2017

@jkc190e wrote:
I corrected them...I was in no way shape or form trying to deceive...Thank you.

I'm going to make one more attempt. The mere act of typing those brand names in your listing (if you don't know whether or not they are correct) is keyword spamming. When someone searches for those brand names, then your listing will show up for them. That is the problem. If you don't want to appear deceptive (and it sounds like you don't) then you need to not do that. Saying it may not be such and such might make you feel okay with doing this, but it does not make it okay because search will still pick them up as if they are that brand.

jkc190e · ‎08-10-2017

Thank you!

jkc190e · ‎08-10-2017

Gotcha! And thanks!

thatsallfolks · ‎08-10-2017

@jkc190e wrote:
Thank you!

Now that you've got that straight:

"I can't find my magnet to test it. To me it looks too good not be silver."

Seriously?

mr_lincoln · ‎08-10-2017

@jkc190e Regarding using the "?" mark ... a good rule of thumb is if you don't know don't put anything down. eBay allows choices like "Unknown", "Unbranded", etc. on their listing form because if you don't know which item it is on the field pulldown list then you don't know. And sure, Buyers can use the "?" as a point of contention because at that point its your opinon against theirs ...

Regards,
Mr. Lincoln - Community Mentor

sg51 · ‎08-10-2017

So it would be correct to surmise a "buyer" who takes advantage of such a thing is a scammer right?

Definitely what in poker is called an "angle shooter", which includes stuff like deliberate violation of the rules when that yields an advantage.

jkc190e · ‎08-10-2017

Yes, I revised my listings. I have only been selling since this past May. I have bought many items in the past and have seen other sellers using the ? mark. I didn't realize it is " keyword spamming " Never knew there was such a thing or that is was something I should've looked up. Rookie mistake! I also thought that when revising my listings that I could not use a phrase such as " like " or I don't know if they are such and such in the body of the description. I do now! And I was asking a legit question. I didn't expect to be eaten alive on here or that I didn't jump and revise my lstings as quickly as some people thought I should. I do not spend all day " trolling " eBay. If I was trying to be decptive I never would have brooched the subject! I received some good advice in a respectful manner and to those...I thank you! The others I will just ignore...Peace!

jkc190e · ‎08-10-2017

Thank you for your respectful comment.

d-k_treasures · ‎08-10-2017

@pingpong517 wrote:
@tunicaslot wrote:
I don't like to see that heart - but how is that drawing buyers to their listings? I'm not tech savvy but I don't start my searches with a heart.
funny i wondered that too.... and if a heart works ...i got a few ideas rolling around in my head..lol

And how is something like ½ search and browse manipulation? It sure makes it easier to define as one-half vs. 1/2, which could mean one of two.

_____________________________
"Nothing is obvious to the oblivious"

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:)

coolections · ‎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.

There is a lot wrong with it and the person who messaged you is correct. As a buyer I do not want to have to read 100 descriptions to see if the title actually matches the item. Basically you want buyers to do your research for you.

jkc190e · ‎08-10-2017

Thank you. You're very kind and I appreciate people being civil. 🙂

Anonymous · ‎08-10-2017

@rolenboy01 wrote:
@sg51 wrote:
@sg51 wrote:
What you can do is claim "The extrardinary quality suggests this was produced by the famous brand, although I can't find any branding".
"Calling out similarities" is also explicitly prohibited. Maybe you should read the policy before setting the OP up for a policy violation and a probable SNAD. If you don't KNOW it's "Brand X", don't mention "Brand X" in ANY context.

Polarity reversal.

This seems to be a reply to something which is the opposite what I posted.

In particular, I suggested avoiding naming a brand.
Then you'll get idiots who claim you are being deceptive by "not" naming a brand.