On 4 Mar 2001, at 8:02, Steve Goss wrote:
> With all this talk about choosing among sellers, and getting a good feel
> for whether a seller is any good, what things should one look for?
1. A clean feedback profile.
2. Lots of very clear and up-close pictures. Also, lots of description
'bout the items condition and functioning. (i.e. a blurry picture taken
from 10 feet away and "It probably works" are NOT enough!)
3. A speedy (and full!) response to any e-mail enquiries. (Note: DON'T
expect a reply in time if you send your query 5 minutes before auction
close!)
4. That money-back-if-not satisied policy is VERY important! Look for
negative feedback pointing-out instances where the seller reneged. Be
*very* careful when buying stuff that's being sold as-is.
5. A history of selling photographic equipment (preferrably Olympus,
but that's not necessary). I do buy from others, but I'm *very* cautious
when buying from someone who says "I don't know 'bout cameras"
and/or junk dealers, pawn shops, etc.
> More to the point (for me as a occasional seller) what things should I
> say or not say to I'm not a total ogre?
See the above.
Hope that helps...
Regards,
Chris
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I'm *not* a Zuikoholic.... I'm a Zuikohobbiest!
Chris O'Neill (coneill@xxxxxxxxxxx)
http://www.nucleus.com/~coneill
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