BoycottEbay

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    OUR THEME SONGS:
    MAIN THEME:
    WE'RE NOT GONNA TAKE IT...Twisted Sister
    As a protest it was suggested we make this our theme song.
    SONG OF QUESTIONING EBAY: WHAT'S UP?...4 Non Blondes
    As a result of some questionable actions, we have started to ask eBay, What's going on?
    UNITY SONG:
    TOGETHER AS ONE...Stryper
    As a show of solidarity, this song is our song of unity!
    OUR RESPONSE TO BEING CALLED NOISE!
    CUM ON FEEL THE NOIZE...Quiet Riot
    When we were called noise, it was meant as an insult. However, we have acknowledged we ARE noise, and we will become even louder! So, ebay, Cum on and feel the NOISE!
    RESPONSE TO ALL THE EBAY SPIN:
    YOU SPIN ME ROUND (Like a Record)...Dead Or Alive
    When it comes to spinning bad stories, eBay is king, and we're here to remind them, that's all they have done is spin.
    D-DAY! MAY 1st
    As the days get closer to May 1st, it was suggested we add The Final Countdown to our "Theme Songs". It was a great idea, and a great song, so, here it is!
    LIFE WITHOUT EBAY!
    WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD...Louis Armstrong Ok, it's a horrible thing that eBay has evolved into. People have been hurt, and badly as a result of eBay's irrational decisions. But, here's the truth: Life after ebay is a wonderful thing. There are alternatives, and we will build them up, and the online auction community will be stronger without ebay!
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    EBAY, WHAT'S GOING ON? BoycottEbay's Debut Production: Please use the link to watch the video:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzYQugj9970
    BLONDIE'S LATEST VIDEO: MAY 1st STRIKE: ANDREW LOCK on EBAY CHANGES
    FEB. 18-25 2008 WORLDWIDE EBAY STRIKE Created by Ebay Member Madeline1973

    EBAY SELLERS STRIKE BOYCOTT
    Another Fine "Blondie" Production This is good! Thanks to myspace member "Ebay Strike Let's Make a Difference" for this one:
    THANKS TO JAIME FOR THIS ONE!
    EBAY MONOPOLY! STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS! Thanks Julie for pointing this one out:
    THANKS TO GROUP MEMBER TAMMY FOR HER HARD WORK ON THIS ONE!
    UNTITLED PETITION VIDEO Thanks to member David M.
    Thanks David M. for this submission.

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About me:

http://forums.delphiforums.com/boycottebay

I'm outraged by the direction ebay is heading. I have been with ebay since 1999, and have just had it with their greed, and lack of desire to assist the people who pay them.
This myspace page is to help unite ebay members who are frustrated with ebay, and to give direction to members so we can be successful in our mission to take ebay back.

The plan is to create a united battle, rather than to shoot in every direction. By being one we can have a better chance at forcing ebay to listen to us.

Ebay members unite.
No Selling.
No Buying.
Ebay cannot make money if we refuse to sell and buy on their site.
We are directing ebay sellers to help find one or two alternate sites to ebay, and vote as a group to which one or two sites to move to, as a group. We are directing buyers to join in, and buy from those sellers on those sites. As a unit we can shape the future.

Our demands are simple and fair: 1. Bring back sanity to the fees. When ebay raised final value fees to 5.25% they nearly broke the small seller. By increasing these fees to 8.75% they will. For those who do not understand, 5.25% and their listing fees in addition to ebay's PayPal fees of 2.99% (including s/h fees, which ebay expects we keep at actual rates) with their per transaction fee typically takes away 30-60% of a seller's profits. For which they REFUSE to offer support. While many would oppose any fee increase, we realize they too are a business, and have the right to raise their fees. We simply ask that it be legitimate, and fair for us. 2. Revamp the Feedback System. The system has been broke for a long time. However, the changes ebay is planning is wrong. Sellers have the right to leave negative feedback. There are concerns over retaliatory feedback. This is NOT the way to fix that. Losing what ebay considers "irrelevant" feedback is not a correct way to revamp the feedback system. We demand that ebay return to the way it was, but, continue to find ways that will fix the crippled system. Not find ways to annihilate it completely.

From the Original Ebay Union Petitioner, Nancy, of ebizauctions:

Dear Members,
As some of you may know, eBay executives held an Ecommerce meeting in January with its top 200 Powersellers. It is no coincidence that shortly after the meeting eBay decided to make changes in fees and policies that disproportionately affects the small seller.

I firmly believe that it is eBay’s intention to drive the small seller out of the marketplace in order to help increase the profits of the huge powersellers. Once all the small sellers have gone, the larger sellers can charge more for their items because of limited competition. What Donahoe, eBay’s new leader, does not realize is that when the great deals are gone the buyers will go away too.

I know some people are saying that if sellers do not like the changes eBay makes then they do not have to sell on the site. While that is true, I believe over the last 10 years eBay, Inc and its subsidiary Paypal have become a monopoly. There is no other online auction site currently that can compete with eBay and its domination of the virtual marketplace.

There are tens of thousands of small sellers who depend on the global marketplace to earn a living. It is my hope and belief that if we stand together we can put enough pressure on eBay to rethink its current corporate strategy. Our primary goal is to hurt eBay in its pocketbook through decreases in revenues and in stock prices. When the stockholders see their stock crashing; they will speak and eBay will listen.

This will not be an easy or short fight. One week of boycotting will not affect eBay’s bottom line but it is a start. As members of this Union , I am asking you to do the following:

1) Recruit as many members to the union as you can. The more members we have the more legitimate we become. There is strength in numbers. My ID has been blocked from posting on any of the eBay community boards but I have posted in other areas on the web – Please get the word out – use youtube, facebook and other public websites.

2) Participate in the boycott – it is scheduled - Feb 18th – 25th. Please remind all members not only to refuse to list – but DO NOT BUY. This boycott may have to be extended. Remind buyers that if the small seller leaves eBay then the great deals and selection will go with them.

3) Get information about the union and the boycott to as many media outlets as possible. Negative press is the best weapon we have especially in affecting the price of eBay stock. I am hoping to recruit a law firm to file a class action suit against eBay or other legal action against them.

4) Call and write your United States Congress. It is election year and a great time for those up for election to take a stand with the little guy. It would be great if John Edwards would take up our cause or speak on our behalf. He is a big union supporter and may have some free time on his hands now. If you can call or write him about our cause – he may be willing to help.

5) Lastly, I ask you from this day forward - to not participate in the eBay Feedback program. Do not give any feedback to buyers or sellers. EBay has made the system useless and dishonest. I will refuse to participate in the program. I will also be adding to all of my remaining auctions the following phrase.

“Dear Customer, I regret to inform you that because of eBay’s new rules regarding feedback, I will no longer participate in the program. Ebay has forbidden me to leave honest feedback so I will leave nothing.

Please know that I appreciate your business and will continue to offer you great customer service and fast shipping as I have done for the last five years. EbizAuctions is an honest seller and we will do everything within reason to make your buying experience a positive one.”

Ebay should have no problem with this statement being in my auction listing since the feedback program is supposed to be voluntary. I would encourage all union members to write something similar in their listings or feel free to use my words (be sure to change the name).

I would like to thank each and every one of you for having the courage to take a stand against this mega giant. I know it will take a lot of work and a little luck to get the results that we want but our cause is just. What this corporation is doing to the thousand of small sellers across this county is unfair and unAmerican. We need to stand together to fight the absolute power eBay has in the online auction business. Nancy Baughman

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Lord Acton, 1887

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  • Jul 1 2009 4:00 PM

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  • Jun 13 2009 3:11 PM

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  • May 9 2009 6:47 PM

    A big "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" Tim
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  • May 1 2009 3:25 PM

    Hey how's it going? Anything new? Anyways, hope you have a great day! Take care!

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  • Apr 21 2009 9:22 AM

    Please watch the short 1 minute 20 second video teaser, then follow the links there in the (more info) area to the main feature:

    Redux - THE END of eBay (2009)
    Mutilations On A Theme
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayjRoR4f62A&fmt=18
  • Apr 17 2009 5:22 AM

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  • Apr 13 2009 9:06 PM


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    As of now we have 45 spots open.

    Thanks for the add and hope to see you selling for FREE soon!
  • Apr 13 2009 6:10 AM

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  • Apr 3 2009 5:29 PM


    We have a new promotion!! The first 50 sellers to sign up and list 5 or more items will get 1 full year with no sales fees. That means you can list anything for free and if it sells you pay nothing.
    YOU KEEP EVERY PENNY!! (this does not include any listing upgrade fees) sorry but you can list as much as you want with up to 6 pictures at no cost. We will keep everyone updated on how many spots are still available.
    As of now we have 50 spots open.

    Thanks for the add and hope to see you selling for FREE soon!
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