[geeks] First Bad eBay Experience

[Eric Dittman]

> > A neutral feedback saying the product had easily an easily misread
> > description is just that.  Feedback on my experience.  If eBay views
> > that as "retaliatory, inflammatory, provocative or harrassing" that's
> > their right, but I always have the right to appeal through legal
> > channels.
> 
> Actually you dont have the right to sue or even to get an injunction or tro.
> That's part of the EBay user agreement. I've had several people I know try
> and sue and be advised by their respective attorneys that they didnt have a
> leg to stand on. Though actually in some states it is either impossible of
> very very difficult to give up your right to sue so if you live in one of
> those states it may be possible.

Fortunately I'm in Texas, so I don't lose my rights.

> Trust me on this one man, just dont leave feedback. I know you're irritated
> but it's not worth it. And whatever you do dont try and contact anyone
> bidding on any of his other auctions. My ex did that and was banned for
> "interfering with the conduct of an auction".

I definitely would never contact anyone bidding.  I do know better
than that.

One thing eBay definitely would have no control over is my
posting my warnings on Usenet.
-- 
Eric Dittman
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