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To: Doren who wrote (7659)	10/24/2009 6:30:57 PM
From: MJ	Respond to of 7772

Hi Doren Off line for about a week. Finally I did get back the good system for downloading pictures. However, so what?! If my items sell, I consider it luck. Rather than doing all of that hard work, I have decided that I will list 1 picture and indicate anyone wanting more info to send me a note via ebay and I will provide more. Ebay has their rating system for sellers----------well guess what just because Joe Smoe has sold 2000 items doesn't mean that his item is any more valuable than a comparable one from another poster. However, Joe Smoe gets the most traffic-----and bids because of his or her Ebay Medal / medallion. Is this a little like controlling the market place? It's almost like a lottery ticket on Ebay now-------take a look at the number of books or the pieces of art posted. What chance does one have of selling a item if it gets lost in the myriad number of listings. One thing I have done which has helped is selling internationally in English speaking countries as that is what I speak. Just a hint. mj

To: Doren who wrote (7659)	12/9/2009 10:07:44 PM
From: MJ	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 7772

Hi Doren Everytime it seems like listing on Ebay gets better it gets worst. Access to Live Chat is impossible. I have not gotten to the point of having a 'Live Chat' with a rep of Ebay to resolve the problem. Ebay has made its system so complex that being a seller is nye an impossibility on Ebay---------when their listing system fails there is no live chat, just pages of 'describe your problem'. Listing on Craigslist is a snap. Just post a few lines and a brief succinct description is all that is needed with either a contact via Craigslist or post your own e-mail or phone number. Any thoughts on how to get to live chat, let me know. mj