PoshPoints Purchased by Bored.com

The PoshPoints saga continues ...

It was announced today that the swap site PoshPoints (which I have mentioned in several previous posts) has been purchased by Bored.com. For now, it will probably remain a free trading community. It would be smart to develop the site more and provide better customer support before they start charging fees. Although many "sellers" on the message boards say that they will happily pay any and all fees charged to remain on the site, I'm not sure how long they would really last if it was the same ol' stuff being offered for trade without any new items and new sellers being introduced. I mean really, think about it for a minute and a half! Even eBay allows buyers free access to the site with some free customer support. (It may not be the greatest support, but at least there is some!)

For those of you who want to check out the site, here is a link for ya:

eBay Stores To Go ~ Some of My Current eBay Store Listings

CLUB99 Auctions & Thoughts About The New eBay Feedback System

Well, it is once again time for CLUB99 bargains! Be sure to view my listings the week of June 9th - 16th to find deals starting at the low opening bid of only 99 cents with no reserve. This month's specials include a new plus size dress, two like new designer silk garments, fashion jewelry, sports memorabilia, toys and more!





I also want to take one moment to share my take on eBay's new stars feedback system. First, this is NOT ANNONYMOUS! Perhaps it is difficult for PowerSellers who receive dozens or hundreds of feedbacks each day to know who leaves what, but for a small seller like myself who receives maybe one buyer feedback each day, it is very easy to follow who gives you low and high star ratings. For example, when you have a 5.0 stars in one category to start the day and received one feedback which drops it to 4.7 stars, obviously you know which buyer gave the low rating in that category. For this reason, I do not like to use the stars system when I leave feedback. Be aware of this when you give stars ratings, especially if you like to buy from the same sellers over and over. Just my thoughts ...

PoshPoints Backtracks on "VIP Program"

The PoshPoints SWAP saga continues ...

It was announced yesterday that the "VIP Program" (a.k.a. the pay or be screwed program) has been postponed for an "undetermined amount of time" while the powers that be "reevaluate alternative options."

I guess this means you can still trade for free and get some support (points refunded) when a seller doesn't send your item.

I decided to relist some small items and see how it goes. I can't say I was too surprised by the announcement. After seeing the listings drop from over ten thousand items to less than six thousand items - well, let's just say that the community sent the dudes in charge a message loud and clear. It's good to know that somebody, somewhere out there listens.



Be sure to view my eBay auctions this week. I have several flat rate priority boxes filled with goodies for self or home priced to sell!