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*nucleus* · 12-21-2002, 09:45 PM

I always check feedback before bidding. Due to the anonymous nature of the system and the sheer number of wackos out there I will generally accept a negative feedback ratio of 1 in 100.

Out of FATRODDER's 1200 feedbacks, that would allow for a dozen negatives. He currently has 49. This is a negative feedback ratio of 1 in 24.

But you have to read the feedback, too. Out of his last 17 negatives, 13 were posted by one guy who has a ZERO feedback rating (an irate newbie?), one had an apologetic follow up wishing he could change it to positive and one complained about no shipment only 4 days after the auction.

Feedback is not perfect, but it is a good indicator. You have to use your best judgement. Good luck ...

12-21-2002, 09:45 PM	#8
nucleus Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: U$A Posts: 896	I always check feedback before bidding. Due to the anonymous nature of the system and the sheer number of wackos out there I will generally accept a negative feedback ratio of 1 in 100. Out of FATRODDER's 1200 feedbacks, that would allow for a dozen negatives. He currently has 49. This is a negative feedback ratio of 1 in 24. But you have to read the feedback, too. Out of his last 17 negatives, 13 were posted by one guy who has a ZERO feedback rating (an irate newbie?), one had an apologetic follow up wishing he could change it to positive and one complained about no shipment only 4 days after the auction. Feedback is not perfect, but it is a good indicator. You have to use your best judgement. Good luck ...