Reply to phone number thread

[madelaine]

I've lost one customer because eBid asked for too much contact information (and she had already proved herself a reliable payer).

So I don't want any fresh impositions, thanks!

(Closing a thread so no-one can reply is a bit odd, surely?)

[cheaver]

I've lost one customer because eBid asked for too much contact information (and she had already proved herself a reliable payer).

So I don't want any fresh impositions, thanks!

(Closing a thread so no-one can reply is a bit odd, surely?)

I agree with you wholeheartedly.
Deleting an identical previous thread because it did get a reply is a bit odd to me too.
(so I'm glad you started this one)

[FBNeNotes]

Most likely thread was cancelled.. then new thread added and closed....
and most likely because it was replied to in a nonsenseical meaning/manner ?

[raindropsies]

I've lost one customer because eBid asked for too much contact information (and she had already proved herself a reliable payer).

So I don't want any fresh impositions, thanks!

(Closing a thread so no-one can reply is a bit odd, surely?)

The original thread was deleted by the thread starter, I simply will not reply to their postings anymore.

[raindropsies]

Most likely thread was cancelled.. then new thread added and closed....
and most likely because it was replied to in a nonsenseical meaning/manner ?

You didn't see my reply then.
I simply asked if they had permission from eBid to use eBids phone number (as that is what they said they had used), and why they would use a phone number of someone who was neither the sender or receiver.

[kozersky]

In the spirit of Christmas I am posting my replies -

I've lost one customer because eBid asked for too much contact information (and she had already proved herself a reliable payer).

So I don't want any fresh impositions, thanks!

(Closing a thread so no-one can reply is a bit odd, surely?)

Madelaine - As required, my post was directed to eBid management and staff. Further the matter is of concern for U.S. sellers, so as to meet the requirements of the USPS. Now, are you on the eBid staff? Are you located in the U.S.? If not, I can find no reason for anyone to comment on a request for eBid to help a U.S. seller meet the requirements of the USPS.

I agree with you wholeheartedly.
Deleting an identical previous thread because it did get a reply is a bit odd to me too.
(so I'm glad you started this one)

Cheaver - Thanks for your continued concern.

Most likely thread was cancelled.. then new thread added and closed....
and most likely because it was replied to in a nonsenseical meaning/manner ?

FBNeNotes - I had to close the thread from comments from the usual "Individual" sellers who usually comment on matters that do not concern them. Many times they just do not realize that the requirements for Business sellers are more stringent than those of part-time sellers.

The original thread was deleted by the thread starter, I simply will not reply to their postings anymore.

Raindropsies - Thank you, that would be appreciated.

You didn't see my reply then.
I simply asked if they had permission from eBid to use eBids phone number (as that is what they said they had used), and why they would use a phone number of someone who was neither the sender or receiver.

Raindropsies - We process all orders within 24 hours. Further we had a load of orders to process. And, here we were with an international order without a phone number. As things would be, USPS does not allow international labels with confirmation numbers to be printed without a phone number for the receiver. Invoices from buyers at our webstore contain the buyer's phone number. The buyer imputes their phone number when completing the sale. Invoices from eBay buyers contain the buyer's phone number. However, no phone numbers from eBid buyers. In frustration, and with all the sarcasm that I could muster, I stated in my original post, that I had used the eBid phone number instead of the buyer's phone number. Perhaps, if I did, they could tell customs why they do not include a buyer's phone number at checkout.

Once you posted your comment, I just knew that the floodgates would open with many comments unrelated such as they are in this thread. So, I closed the original thread, reposted, and then closed it to further comments.

Merry Christmas everyone, enjoy your holidays.

[HaleysComics]

The forums are where other members help each other, if you only wanted answers from eBid then you should have opened a ticket with support. You contact them at support@ebid.net

[burgyeb]

I also lost a customer who was a good one, who paid for their item promptly. They are still scratched off; may have decided to skip the third degree. As for requiring international buyers to provide phone #, etc. Some international buyers may decide to buy closer to home.

[tony41]

I also lost a customer who was a good one, who paid for their item promptly. They are still scratched off; may have decided to skip the third degree. As for requiring international buyers to provide phone #, etc. Some international buyers may decide to buy closer to home.

I, for one, would cancel an sale if a seller demanded a phone number. I do not wish to aid the NSA in its spying activities.

[madelaine]

Once you posted your comment, I just knew that the floodgates would open with many comments unrelated such as they are in this thread. So, I closed the original thread, reposted, and then closed it to further comments.

Merry Christmas everyone, enjoy your holidays.

The comments on this thread are entirely appropriate - They refer to a) your original post b)your closing of the thread

What is wrong with that?