While the current system has worked fine for me, I am generally supportive of the proposed changes. I do suspect the proposed system may offer a higher level of protection to newer members, or those who do not trade often. It adds structure to the process, and does provide more clarity for those cases where there is suspicion of wrong doing. A comments:
1. I agree and support the transaction based feedback proposed by Ed Sawyer.
2. I agree with the comments by Markphd, that a buyer or seller should be able to revoke an offer to sell or purchase at any time until a firm offer is made and accepted.
3. I would like to see more discussion, or guidelines, regarding shipping. This seems to be a consistent problem when damage occurs. Shipping should be in the seller's court. The seller/shipper should be encouraged to fully insure items, and the buyer should not have any responsibility for an item, until it shows up at the designated location in "as described" condition.
my 2 cents. - Tim
1. I agree and support the transaction based feedback proposed by Ed Sawyer.
2. I agree with the comments by Markphd, that a buyer or seller should be able to revoke an offer to sell or purchase at any time until a firm offer is made and accepted.
3. I would like to see more discussion, or guidelines, regarding shipping. This seems to be a consistent problem when damage occurs. Shipping should be in the seller's court. The seller/shipper should be encouraged to fully insure items, and the buyer should not have any responsibility for an item, until it shows up at the designated location in "as described" condition.
my 2 cents. - Tim