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Re: Feeback - how worthwhile is it?
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lugnet.market.theory
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Mon, 15 Jan 2001 00:17:50 GMT
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In lugnet.market.theory, Mike Stanley writes:
> I've been mulling over the feedback thing in my mind lately, especially
> after someone pointed out what appears to be a pretty strong effort to "pump
> up" feedback by making multiple small orders from the same buyer on Brickbay.
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> So I guess what I'm wondering is - what do people do when they see a number
> next to someone's name? If it is high (say above 50) do they automatically
> assume "ah, trustworthy person" without reviewing it?
Mostly, I ignore feedback numbers. Unless there is some problem with an order,
then I go back and see if this has happened before. Thats informative.
> If it is low (say below 5) do they assume anything? Do they always go read
> it, thinking maybe the person has to be new, at least to that system?
I don't assume anything about buyers. The 'body launguage' & tempo of a persons
email communications, payment & nickname (!) usually gives me a feel for whats
happening. If someone fails to respond, its usually with feedback below 5.
> If it is high and they go check it out and see things like 2, 3, 4, or more
> orders between a buyer and a seller, all on the same day, does that suggest
> anything?
Again, I tend not to pay attention to that unless there are other signs of an
impending problem. Until I have done business with someone 3 (or more) times, I
treat all buyers equally.
Ray
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