Can you ask for feedback on EBay?

[MichaelD]

I always leave great feedback (if they deserve it!) and only get feedback about 1/2 the time.

I just purchased something two weeks ago and left feedback (glowing and well deserved) but the seller didn't leave me any.

Can I email and request feedback?

 

[HappyPuppy]

I don't see why not. You could also wish in one hand and shyt in the other.

 

[jadinolf]

Sure you can but don't count on it.

 

[ActuaryTm]

It is often easier (and hence, more readily followed) if one provides a customized direct link to the feedback. The format I have used is:

• cgi2.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?LeaveFeedbackShow&item=xxxxxxxx

where "xxxxxxxx" denotes the item number.

 

[Sundog]

Yes

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
I don't see why not. You could also wish in one hand and shyt in the other.

Ah, a truly caring, deeply concerned and incredibly witty reply by my friend, HappyPuppy.

Shouldn't you be remodeling the house, you bum? Get back to work! /cracks whip

 

[DaWhim]

Originally posted by: ActuaryTm
It is often easier (and hence, readily followed) if one provides a customized direct link to the feedback. The format I have used is:

• cgi2.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?LeaveFeedbackShow&item=xxxxxxxx

where "xxxxxxxx" denotes the item number.

even easier if you type up the feedback that you want the seller to leave it for you.

 

[HappyPuppy]

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
I don't see why not. You could also wish in one hand and shyt in the other.

Ah, a truly caring, deeply concerned and incredibly witty reply by my friend, HappyPuppy.

Shouldn't you be remodeling the house, you bum? Get back to work! /cracks whip

I'm taking a break from pulling my pork. If you're real nice I'll give you a taste. :shocked:

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
I don't see why not. You could also wish in one hand and shyt in the other.

Ah, a truly caring, deeply concerned and incredibly witty reply by my friend, HappyPuppy.

Shouldn't you be remodeling the house, you bum? Get back to work! /cracks whip

I'm taking a break from pulling my pork. If you're real nice I'll give you a taste. :shocked:

Whoa. TMI-overload there! :Q Go stuff your piggy in private, please.

 

[HappyPuppy]

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
I don't see why not. You could also wish in one hand and shyt in the other.

Ah, a truly caring, deeply concerned and incredibly witty reply by my friend, HappyPuppy.

Shouldn't you be remodeling the house, you bum? Get back to work! /cracks whip

I'm taking a break from pulling my pork. If you're real nice I'll give you a taste. :shocked:

Whoa. TMI-overload there! :Q Go stuff your piggy in private, please.

Fair enough. How about if I share my bone with you, then?

 

[cavemanmoron]

Originally posted by: jadinolf
Sure you can but don't count on it.

 

[sniperruff]

yes i did that once. from now on i'll send the other person an email, saying that i'd leave a feedback only after i receive a feedback.

 

[sswingle]

Some people take feedback too seriously. I have been threatened negative feedback unless I leave positive feedback, and I have seen where others have gotten neutral/negative feedback for not leaving the other person positive feedback.

 

[MichaelD]

Well, the reason is that though I've been buying on EBay for going on 4 years now and have about....25 or so purchases, i have a whole 4 feedbacks. It doesn't make me look very dependable, I guess.

Funny, as soon as I win the auction, I pay right there and then...I think once I went about 8 hours after the auction ended before paying...I was sleeping.

You would think being that I pay instantly (literally, most times) that people would be happy to take two seconds to say "Mike rocks." Bastards.

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: MichaelD
Well, the reason is that though I've been buying on EBay for going on 4 years now and have about....25 or so purchases, i have a whole 4 feedbacks. It doesn't make me look very dependable, I guess.

Funny, as soon as I win the auction, I pay right there and then...I think once I went about 8 hours after the auction ended before paying...I was sleeping.

You would think being that I pay instantly (literally, most times) that people would be happy to take two seconds to say "Mike rocks." Bastards.

The biggest factor is that no one wants to be first...because if problems arise with the purchase later (i.e. the video card catches fire, a stain is discovered in the pants), they can no longer use the feedback tool as a bargaining chip.

It would be very easy to threaten a seller with "Replace these pants or you'll get a negative feedback"

But yeah...you can ask for it. I usually wait until I receive the product and send another email where I try to make the feedback requiest sound like a passing comment...Something like: "Wow, I got the pants and they're great! Let's exchange feedback sometime "

 

[KarenMarie]

as a buyer... i pay with paypal.. and in the instructions i write:
the confirmed/verified paypal address is correct and up to date. When the item arrives, I will be glad to leave appropriate feedback and I ask that you, please, do the same for me.

As a seller, I send an additional thank you note when I ship... i write:
Hi, just wanted to let you know that i shipped your item today. the delivery confirmations # is XXXX.... please let me know when it arrives and we can exchange feedback.

Never had a problem.

 

[Coquito]

Originally posted by: MichaelD
Well, the reason is that though I've been buying on EBay for going on 4 years now and have about....25 or so purchases, i have a whole 4 feedbacks. It doesn't make me look very dependable, I guess.

Funny, as soon as I win the auction, I pay right there and then...I think once I went about 8 hours after the auction ended before paying...I was sleeping.

You would think being that I pay instantly (literally, most times) that people would be happy to take two seconds to say "Mike rocks." Bastards.

I'll list something totally worthless & you can go ahead & buy it. I'll leave you immediate feedback.

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: KarenMarie
as a buyer... i pay with paypal.. and in the instructions i write:
the confirmed/verified paypal address is correct and up to date. When the item arrives, I will be glad to leave appropriate feedback and I ask that you, please, do the same for me.

As a seller, I send an additional thank you note when I ship... i write:
Hi, just wanted to let you know that i shipped your item today. the delivery confirmations # is XXXX.... please let me know when it arrives and we can exchange feedback.

Never had a problem.

I like your idea. Bomberman has a very similar idea. I'll try that next time. THanks to you both.

 

[rh71]

I hate when they don't. I paid the second the auction ended... I gave good feedback despite waiting a week before it even shipped.. And I notified her I left feedback... asked her to also... She said she would but still hasn't. It's been over a week since then. Not the first time I've gotten shafted.

 

[SuperSix]

'm waiting for a company I purchased something from to leave me feedback - I get pissed when I but something, pay lightning-quick, and do not receive feedback. I guess I can let it slide if someone buys something from me and doesn't leave feedback (they are the customer after all), but when I buy something (especially from a big Ebay vendor) and do not get feedback, it simeply pisses me off, and there's a damn good chance I won't buy from them again.