P3D Re: eBay rules

["Alexa R.W. Smith" <arws@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> From: "Dr. George A. Themelis" <DrT-3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> 
> Can someone inform me (with eBay quotes if possible) which eBay
> rules am I violating by doing what I said I would do?  Also,
> when an auction is over, sometimes I email the second bidder
> (the one who narrowly lost the item) to offer the same thing
> at their highest bid.  Please also comment about this practice
> in relationship to "eBay rules".  I am a registered eBay user.
> (Note, these auctions are taken when the auction is over....
> that might make a difference I would think...)
> 
> Thank you!
George,
Here's part of the FAQ on ebay.  The sentence to note is "unsolicited commerical
messages".  Even if you end up thinking it's ok to do according to ebay rules 
George, I can tell you from long experience on ebay that most buyers/sellers 
will look very poorly on it and it isn't worth risking your good reputation!  As
someone registered on ebay I DO NOT want my email address used to receive emails
from other sellers I've never dealt with regarding an item for sale (no matter 
how good the intention), other locations to purchase it, etc. etc.  Imagine if 
everyone began doing that with the thousands of items listed?  I can search for 
what I want or receive email from people who know me who keep an eye out.  

Just my thoughts on it,
Alexa

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