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[Bitsy]

Well, my jaw dropped when I read the various ebay ID's this person has held--I recognize the different ID's. Luckily, I never bought anything from her, but I remember watching her auctions and I may have even placed some bids. So sad...so, so sad. This is supposed to be a fun and exciting hobby, not something with which to stress about...particularly regarding trusting the authenticity of autographs or any card for that matter. 

[MuggleMum]

Hi Nienna
Sorry for giving you run around with the wrong id As it was a suspended account I didn't know it could still be searched for and the 'golddiggeruk' bit was all I could remember..must be getting old I have modified my post with the correct id so as not to confuse others or to accuse innocent sellers...hope that is ok

[Nienna]

Hi Nienna
Sorry for giving you run around with the wrong id As it was a suspended account I didn't know it could still be searched for and the 'golddiggeruk' bit was all I could remember..must be getting old I have modified my post with the correct id so as not to confuse others or to accuse innocent sellers...hope that is ok

Thanks for that m'dear and no, not old ... far too many ID's to remember would definitely be my excuse! 
I was only concerned in case an innocent party got tarred with the same brush simply for having the misfortune of having a similar ID. 
Yes you can run the Ebay searches even for suspended accounts, just be sure to tick the box for near or exact matches and type in the 6-digit security number they give you and away you go, although as I found out last night, you appear to have to have the accurate ID for the suspended accounts .... the near or exact function only seems to work for active accounts.
I could well be wrong though, as Ebay have tightened up what comes up in their searches - you can no longer search to find out what other users are currently bidding on, only their successful bids which have ended ... you used to be able to do it, but not anymore. 

[MuggleMum]

Thanks Nienna, so thats how you do it? 
How are you anyway? Its a while since we have crossed paths on Ebay 
Are you still mad about LOTR ...like myself
I am SO looking forward to the Hobbit!

[Nienna]

I'm fine thanks ... quietly buying the odd LOTR sketch which takes my fancy (like you do!  LOL) and the Potter sets keep me busy too, although I haven't bought anything of this lastest release - no, I'm not running a temperature either!!! 
I'll be interested to see what they do with the Hobbit too ... fingers crossed they don't make a mess of it! 

Just as a sidenote, I'm sure you're aware that Ebay are fiddling about with how the search function works and a right royal PIA it's been too. I've lost count of the times I've been searching quite happily, only for the site to freeze, have a bit of a brain-f*art and then shift over to the new system for a bit with less than half the new twiddly bits actually working properly, for it then to lapse back to the tried-and-trusted way which I'm familiar with. Nightmare and I'm SO fed up with it!! Apparently the old searching system will be retired after 4 weeks so we'll be stuck with the new system and lump it - just hope they iron out all the glitches before then otherwise I'll be chucking my comp through the window in frustration! 

[Bitsy]

I'm fine thanks ... quietly buying the odd LOTR sketch which takes my fancy (like you do!  LOL) and the Potter sets keep me busy too, although I haven't bought anything of this lastest release - no, I'm not running a temperature either!!! 
I'll be interested to see what they do with the Hobbit too ... fingers crossed they don't make a mess of it! 

Just as a sidenote, I'm sure you're aware that Ebay are fiddling about with how the search function works and a right royal PIA it's been too. I've lost count of the times I've been searching quite happily, only for the site to freeze, have a bit of a brain-f*art and then shift over to the new system for a bit with less than half the new twiddly bits actually working properly, for it then to lapse back to the tried-and-trusted way which I'm familiar with. Nightmare and I'm SO fed up with it!! Apparently the old searching system will be retired after 4 weeks so we'll be stuck with the new system and lump it - just hope they iron out all the glitches before then otherwise I'll be chucking my comp through the window in frustration! 

Please tell me you are kidding...I don't like the new search system at all...I always opt out of it anytime it throws me into it--without warning, I might add. I don't want the new search system made primary.   

[Nienna]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news bitsy but yes, Ebay are definitely retiring the old search system and dumping this new system onto our laps - here's the link ...
http://www2.ebay.com/aw/uk/200806.shtml#2008-06-13150605
I think they've been tinkering with it again this evening as I've not been able to do a worldwide search as the drop-down menu wasn't working and now it is ... and I HATE the default of Best Match too - I'd like to be the judge of that, thank you very much Ebay! 
*bleh* ...

[blackcat20]

Our search (in Aus) has been working that way for a while; it interprets what you are looking for and gives you a good range of items. Potentially a pain if you are looking for something specific, but could find something that you werent expecting to find.

[LikORish-Spider]

  doesn't know the meaning of "If it isn't broke, don't fix it."

[rns91294]

Am I right in saying that the new search doesn't give you the option to compare items? I couldn't seem to find it there.

It is also hard to search completed items as well. I hate it and eBay actually sent me two surveys asking my opinion of it. I told them the truth, that it sucked. Apparently, the users opinions really don't matter because not one person here said they liked it. I doubt many people do. My sister can't stand it either.

[Nienna]

Sara - I'm glad it's not just me who thinks it's cr*p!! 

[Bitsy]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news bitsy but yes, Ebay are definitely retiring the old search system and dumping this new system onto our laps - here's the link ...
http://www2.ebay.com/aw/uk/200806.shtml#2008-06-13150605
I think they've been tinkering with it again this evening as I've not been able to do a worldwide search as the drop-down menu wasn't working and now it is ... and I HATE the default of Best Match too - I'd like to be the judge of that, thank you very much Ebay! 
*bleh* ...

Oh, I am not happy! I hate the default of Best Match as well. Isn't there an old saying that goes something like this: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it?" Well, I have been perfectly happy with the way the search works...but the new one is a pain and I always opt out.

[Bitsy]

doesn't know the meaning of "If it isn't broke, don't fix it."

Just saw this...yep, clearly they don't know the meaning of that old standby.

[Nienna]

Just a warning to you all, the seller who sold the fake card and tried to sell another has set up a new account and is selling again. If she puts up an auto card just be careful its not fake, thought you should know!! E-bay are aware so hopefully her account will soon be suspended, fingers crossed, 

""wildchild-uk""

 

Seems Ebay are on the ball (for a change) as that account is now no longer registered!!
Feedback was left for her at just gone 8am this morning and then the plug was pulled.

We appear to be awash with dodgy sellers at the moment Sue! 

[kbmum]

Mad-Eye would be so proud of the "constant vigilance."

[Roz]

Mad-Eye would be so proud of the "constant vigilance."

I use this phrase so often in everyday life and wonder how many people pick up on it.

We had a girl called Tonks come for an interview to work with us this week - what a fab surname!!!

[MuggleMum]

Just a warning to you all, the seller who sold the fake card and tried to sell another has set up a new account and is selling again. If she puts up an auto card just be careful its not fake, thought you should know!! E-bay are aware so hopefully her account will soon be suspended, fingers crossed, 

""wildchild-uk""

 

Seems like her account was reinstated by Ebay...so stay vigilant

[Nienna]

Just a warning to you all, the seller who sold the fake card and tried to sell another has set up a new account and is selling again. If she puts up an auto card just be careful its not fake, thought you should know!! E-bay are aware so hopefully her account will soon be suspended, fingers crossed, 

""wildchild-uk""

 

Seems like her account was reinstated by Ebay...so stay vigilant

Yes, it was reinstated sometime earlier on today as I noticed two new feedbacks had been left for her (1 +ve and 1 false-positive) and she hasn't wasted any time at all and has stuff listed from 9:15am this morning! 
Constant Vigilance again folks!!

[Nienna]

Yeah guys, apparantley the new name now is Raine. Just had it confirmed and also the last seller who left neg is now thankfully aware of wildchild-uks antics, so all good 

That name has been used before on one of the other suspended accounts (can't recall which though) ... I wonder if it's her maiden name?

Spread the word ... heh heh looks like Nienna's Army's on the warpath again!! 

[sfmuggle]

Thanks for the heads-up folks.  I hate sellers like this one.  He/she's got nothing up for sale right now.