Some effort please, sellers!

fridayschild_2

This is the full description given for a dress I was looking at, don't think I can be bothered now, well obviously they can't...........

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gazfocus

fridayschild wrote: »

This is the full description given for a dress I was looking at, don't think I can be bothered now, well obviously they can't...........

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I've seen a few descriptions like this. I was looking for a printer this week and one ad said 'HP Laserjet 2430TN Printer'.

Well as you say, if the can't be bothered (and if they don't put the condition, etc) I can't be bothered bidding on their items.

fridayschild_2

gazfocus wrote: »

I've seen a few descriptions like this. I was looking for a printer this week and one ad said 'HP Laserjet 2430TN Printer'.

Well as you say, if the can't be bothered (and if they don't put the condition, etc) I can't be bothered bidding on their items.

Exactly!

There are so many sellers on ebay I wonder how some people keep trading.

cyberbob

fridayschild wrote: »

This is the full description given for a dress I was looking at, don't think I can be bothered now, well obviously they can't...........

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I love descriptions like that it normally means you get the item at a cheaper price that similar items with good descriptions.

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Well as you say, if the can't be bothered (and if they don't put the condition, etc) I can't be bothered bidding on their items.

As you see it puts people off so a great way to pick up a bargain:D

vikingaero

Even better when they list clothing without a photo.

cyberbob

vikingaero wrote: »

Even better when they list clothing without a photo.

I took a risk once and bought an old model Nokia mobile as it had no picture and the description just had the model number. I had recently sold my old one for £40.

i paid £7.99 including postage. It was in excellent condition had all accessories instructions etc. I then sold it on for £70. Sometimes it's worth a gamble:D

Norma_Desmond

I'm a vintage handbag - aholic, and considering the prices some go for, it's amazing how many sellers think that one photo and
a few words of description is enough.
I want to know if it's real leather, the dimensions, the length of the strap and the condition at the very least.

I've had a few real bargains by taking a bit of a chance but I've also had 'genuine leather' bags come through as cheap plastic.

The best bargain recently though was a 'Rtary ladies watch' (seller's spelling and full description!) with one blurred photo which turned out to be an old Rotary real diamond watch in full working order - for a tenner.

pinkshoes

I'm with Cyberbob on this one; rubbish descriptions put off buyers, so it means I can get a bargain!!

A picture usually helps though, but I'm amazed at how many people use blurred photos.

ootie

Yep, I love bad descriptions, take a chance and you can often get a bargain.

fridayschild_2

It's all true but when I am buying something like a dress I want a few measurements thrown in at the very least

Oh and if I see one more sidewards photo I might just scream