Matt from THE FUTON BLOG, writes.....

I really enjoyed your auction and the light it has shed on eBays new feedback policies. I used to sell on their site, but I really don't think it's worth it since they are taking away the most valuable tool that sellers have. I now sell at http://www.goodnightmoonfuton.com.

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Good evening

Its been a lovely day here in the UK today and Ive not even received one threat today. Can I please ask people NOT to email me via ebay - in your own interests.

I've been doing stuff all day and Im knackered, so over a coffee tomorrow morning I will batch up a few more messages. I would like to thank all the forums and blogs that are featuring my story - its really kind of you all and I am making an effort to join as many as possible and say Hi.

Over the past few days I have been so lucky to speak to so many fantastic people from all over the world. Its been a humbling experience and my faith in human nature has been restored. OK, I've had a few trolls email me, but the vast majority of messages have been friendly, witty and , well just GOOD! So thanks - and you lot - LETS STICK IT UP EBAY!!

The deleted auction...

Im getting people asking if they can see the deleted auction so although ebay have deleted my auction it can be still seen by visiting most of the links in the post below, or HERE

A few Links......

Ive been getting a few emails telling me about various places where this is being discussed, so here are some links

http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/02/steal-this-ebay-item.html

http://www.goodnightmoonfuton.com/blog/2008/02/one-ebayer-fights-back.html

http://blogs.independent.co.uk/independent/2008/02/cyberclinic-thi.html

http://onlinesaleschannels.wordpress.com/2008/02/11/ebay-scams-please-stealerrrbuy-this-notebook-from-me/

http://www.powersellersunite.com/post-139088.html

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=730781&highlight=my+parting+shot

http://pheebay.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3829

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/02/11/ebay_laptop_auction/


Ive also been emailed loads of times about this shower of S*** - (Ebay Comminuty Question & Answer) If you want to see the contempt that ebay and its self appointed band of failed traffic wardens treat sellers with then have a read of this forum. Also look for the posts from "PINKS" ebay staff and in particular the Head of Trust and Safety - The contempt for sellers from this individual is breath taking! I've posted on it a few times in the past but did not realise until now how anti seller the place actually is.

Anyway, you can visit the zoo here: http://forums.ebay.co.uk/forum.jspa?forumID=7&anticache=1202920717103

BACK TO SOME MORE COMMENTS

Ebay have deleted all the emails that were stored in my Inbox. I had however saved most of them, so heres a few more:

Hello from Pennsylvania. Great job with your listing ,I'm very aware of E-Bay and their scam it is great that you brought it out to the public keep up the great work.. Ted 610-xxx-xxxx
- tedn3


HILARIOUS!!!! Thank you for an auction which said it ALL!! I am a near 10 year seller on Ebay from Colorado USA. I have over 1200 positives and only 4 negs, and have worked HARD to be honest, thorough in my descriptions and good at it...and that will all be down the tubes with this assanine new rule of ONLY buyers leaving negs. No more checks and balances. Ten years have taught me that buyers will be buyers...and some WILL leave stupid reasons for negging you. And as far as Paypal--I RESENT the huge push to use it. So I do NOT. Hope you do well on the other selling site in the UK. I am actively looking for a new place to sell here. I want a VEHICLE site, not one that has turned into the driver of MY success (and now failure thanks to their new STOOPID rules) Janie in Colorado USA (lasal on Ebay)
- lasal

Hi class-it, I love you for your laptop auction. Everything you said was sooooo true. I sell (for now) on another id and loathe paypal. I am going to try my own website and a few other sites as well. Thanks again for that auction, Jill
- rsws2004

You are my hero right now, lol! I love, LOVE this auction. Thanks for the inspiration and I feel my creative auctioning skills coming on...
- four_sisters_boutique

I saw your listing for the sony lap top. Someone posted a link on www.ballreviews.com (bowling website) classic man. Funniest, yet most truthful thing I have read in along time. Thanks for that! sgc_collectiblez Oxford, Michigan USA
- sgc_collectiblez

Loved your listing - have sent it to my friend in Canada who's had issues both as a seller and a buyer on eBay there. Have registered with Tazbar, thanks for the heads up! I've only bought on eBay, but it seems to me that sellers have as much right to be protected as buyers. I respect you for speaking out.
- targanielle

Well said, glad someone is standing up to ebay and paypal.. good luck pal! Kevin
- daisymay_2007

Brilliant absolutely brilliant.... Good on you for that... Would love to see the media get hold of this and to show Ebay and paypal how stupid they are... support all the way... never heard of that site before but looking into it....
- fairyfox2005

Excellent mate, very impressed! As I write this I see below it says: "our ongoing efforts to make eBay as safe as possible" and I can't help but laugh! I would feel safer shopping in a Baghdad slum that I do on here!
- danslearningshop

I saw this last night and is great and so true, its sad that they have forced you to close the ad but surely if they bid £10m they would have to pay? or you could report a non paying bidder and get the fees refunded :D I wont be using ebay anymore if this is really what they are going to do with feedback, it leaves it open to so many new scams and bribes!
- clair182001

can someone tell me how to close my account please ?
- mrhubz

Do you think this fair on me, how am i suppose to make a living if you tell other sellers my trade secrets.
- driver4419

Good for you!!! I'm sure that ebay did, in fact pull your auction, but it was well stated. I just wanted to say thanks to you for putting it out there like that. I sell some on ebay and my brother makes his living there, and this new policy there instituting is simply rediculous. Thanks again.
- leslie_girl_mr2

Saw this in the comments on The Register about eBay's interesting slant on feedback. Very funny indeed, but sorry if it's caused you grief. Well done though...
- crow1241

I LOVED YOUR LISTING!!!!!! Thank you for a great laugh in the middle of all this mess. Truth in Jest indeed Thank you Pat
- thekoop

Would you take a payment of 1 million (Barings Bank Chq. love this, well done dude
- *sloman*

MORE WILL FOLLOW ...... REMEMBER, PLEASE NOW SEND ANY COMMENTS TO CLASSIT999@GMAIL.COM

YOU CAN STILL SEE THE AUCTION HERE

Please note that as expected, eBay seem to have restricted my ability to receive emails via their system. Please dont bother sending me emails via the "Contact Member" - I probably wont get them. Use classit999@gmail.com instead.

Many thanks & dont forget the 18th!!