War Between Sellers & Buyers

I am seeing a trend recently, that is disturbing to me. I read the community boards frequently & I am seeing a War Breaking Out. Sellers against Buyers & Buyers against Sellers.

I am sad to see these changes. I started on EBay in 2003.

I have had 2 different stores in the past. I closed the last 1 last year. I now list in Core only. I have seen many changes along the way. Many that made sellers unhappy, to say the least.

What is important here is we are all people. People come in many types , including good & not so good. You should not lump all Buyers together, or, all Sellers together.

We are all individuals , with our own Free Will.

We should all be working together to make our experiences pleasant. Sellers need Buyers & Buyers need Sellers. This is a partnership in many ways.

We need to work together. I feel Good Communication is key.

If you are unhappy with a purchase, before slamming stars or Feedback- try & work with the Seller.

I feel that given the chance to fix a problem, most of the Sellers here would choose to do so. Sometimes they are not ever contacted.

Sellers can not fix a problem for you if they do NOT KNOW there is one.

If you have an issue & the Seller is uncooperative or does not respond, then by all means , grade them accordingly.

In the time I have been a member on EBay , I have had my percentage of not so positive experiences. Less as a Buyer, than as a Seller.

But , on the whole, I have had & have some of the Best Customers & Sellers you could ask for.

All Sellers are not Bad & All Buyers are not Thieves.

I hate to say this , but if everyone put as much energy into having a good experience as they do fighting with each other, they would have no reason to fight.

Customer Service is important, but Buyers Etiquette is just as important.

Buyers should read thoroughly the description & Shipping. Ask any questions prior to bidding or buying.

 Pay within the allotted time frame. Communicate with your Seller.

FEEDBACK - IS OPTIONAL.

Sellers should give Good Accurate HONEST Descriptions, good actual pictures -not Stock Photos.

Combine Shipping when possible.

Be reasonable with Handling Charges.

Pack Well & Ship within a reasonable amount of time.

Communicate with the Buyer.

FEEDBACK- IS OPTIONAL. 

These are just my thoughts. It upsets me to see so much discord on this sight these days.

EBay used to be a great place & Buyers & Sellers built relationships, sometimes even friendships. It seems that today , with all the New Changes, the Community has become divided.

Together WE STAND, Divided, WE FALL.