Originally Posted by
Virtueandpraise
A 1st time customer may not have the confidence in a seller, with all the scams that go on internet-wide. A repeat customer has trust in the sellers product and delivery ... but may have a false confidence that the promised donation is leaving the sellers pocket in the right direction.
When I put my money in a Salvation Army kettle, I know where it is going. But when I am buying online from someone I don't know personally, I can't be so certain. Even friends/family may rip us off occasionally!
I know there is a portion of the donation that goes to the operation of Mission Fish -- I wish I could find a current statement for what that portion is, but can't, unfortunately. But any customers of mine that buy a Mission Fish designated item KNOW with 100% certainty that the money has been deducted by Mission Fish for that charity. As a seller, I like the ease of offering the certified donation to strangers shopping from me, and the ease of selecting charities and donation percentages per item. And I like that buyers who don't know me from Eve can be absolutely confident the donation has left my bank account as promised.
So as a seller, I really like having the option of utilizing Mission Fish (or a similar organization) to certify to strangers that my donations are processed as promised. And I'd love to be able to use it here at eBid.