Thursday, November 22, 2007

Feedback = Reputation

The Feedback can answer many questions about how an eBay member does business.
The rating number in parentheses can be found beside the member user ID.

For example: abcmember(95) , meaning there are 95 feedbacks and comments received from other eBay members.

How it works:
+1 point for each positive comment

0 points for each neutral comment

-1 point for each negative comment

A member gets a star icon if received 10 or more positive comments. The colour of the star tells you how many comments the member has received. Having a positive ratings will give eBay member a good reputation.

Here's what the different stars mean:
Yellow star () = 10 to 49 points
Blue star () = 50 to 99 points
Turquoise star () = 100 to 499 points
Purple star () = 500 to 999 points
Red star () = 1,000 to 4,999 points
Green star () = 5,000 to 9,999 points
Yellow shooting star () = 10,000 to 24,999 points
Turquoise shooting star () = 25,000 to 49,999 points
Purple shooting star () = 50,000 to 99,999 points
Red shooting star () = 100,000 or points or more


To Have a Good Reputation
  • Ask the seller a question about an item. Clear up any queries you have before you bid.
  • Decide a maximum price you are willing to pay and stick to it.
  • Don't bid on an item unless you intend to pay.
  • If you won a bid, keep in touch with your seller through email
  • Let him/her know how you will be paying and to confirm your address
  • Resolved any issues that arose after the sales
  • If you are meeting with the buyer/seller, be on time.
  • Dont forget to leave feedback, so buyer/seller will do the same and your rating will increase.
  • Always be courteous in answering inquiries, they may be your future buyers
  • Be honest with the item you are selling.

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