Some sellers must think the drivel generated by the AI option actually
helps to sell their item. Almost certainly it doesn't, and it may even
turn potential buyers away. If you can't describe an item in your own
words then it's best to say nothing an...
There is at least one seller who lists a valuable item in auction format
with bidding starting at $1.00. But among the photos is one that says
bidding is not allowed and all bids will be removed. The item is said to
be available only at the Buy It No...
From a current listing: " With its iconic design and reliable
functionality, this [blank] model is sure to impress. Its brand and
model are the highly sought-after [blank] ... a must-have for any
collection..... The computer shows a blank screen and ...
While some people may think AI descriptions are useful, to me as a buyer
they're a red flag, suggesting that the seller is either lazy or know
next to nothing about the item being sold. The cheesy 50s advertising
language ("experience the thrill of.....
I've noticed an increasing number of sellers of vintage calculators and
computers resorting to ludicrous fifties-style advertising instead of
providing a useful description of their item, perhaps because they know
nothing about it. Here's an example ...
No, the AI stuff is a definite red flag. The witless contradiction here
between AI puff ("reliable functionality") and actual description
("blank screen and the floppy drive is hung up") is priceless.
Yes, I wasn't aware until now that eBay has a ChatGPT-AI-Description
Generator. How awful. Just what we don't need. Some people may think
vintage sales talk without any information is attractive, but as a buyer
it has exactly the opposite effect on m...
