"And last but not least, you'll see some updates to our User Agreement that go into effect November 18, 2014. If you're interested in all the details, take a look at our Policy Updates Page. Here are the highlights:

• We're increasing the time for buyers to file merchandise disputes (Item Not Received and Significantly Not as Described) from 45 days to 180 days.
• We're extending buyer protection to include item not received claims for custom made products.
• Because PayPal Seller Protection and Buyer Protection policies may vary from country to country, we're adding language to clarify which country's policy applies when a seller makes a sale to a buyer outside of the U.S."
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Six months to file a dispute?

Now, I haven't actually gone in to read the updates so maybe they have conditions, maybe not.   But six months is a long time. 

Most of you know I try my best to boycott ebay.  But occasionally I do use it for hard to move items or to buy things I can't find cheaper anywhere else.
So I'm on today to buy a book and notice my feedback is gone.
This account was only set up a year ago and only had three from selling...but they're gone.  Doesn't really matter.  No one leaves me feedback anyway and I never use it but still, what's up with that?

Ebay states:

"The company said its compromised database does not contain financial information but includes customers' names, encrypted passwords, email addresses and phone numbers. EBay is advising users to change their passwords."


I like how they wait two-ish months before saying anything.  No notice sent.  No info on ebay.....

And people think I'm paranoid because I use a mail drop and prepaid cards.




Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ebay-users-personal-information-stolen-article-1.1800319#ixzz32MkutlV1


http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ebay-users-personal-information-stolen-article-1.1800319

I come take a look around daily but I don't have much to post.
Due to multiple surgeries over the past several years I couldn't do the physical labor of big units.
With few small units available and the shows upping attendance, and price, I concentrated on picking.
Now I'm back in college which 1) takes a ton of time and 2) my classes fall during the most typical auction times.....I haven't been to an auction in months.   

Even picking is hard.  Not many estate sales in the winter.  Should be picking up (no pun intended) but I really don't have time to sell.  It's been hard to list items because from day-to-day I don't know what my homework schedule will be. 

There is what sounds to be a great auction next week.  Facility with a lot of units, they primarily have smaller units and its in a nice area of town......and it's scheduled to start the same time as my finals. That's my life.

Seems to be a trend around here.  Profit of units isn't really worth the cost (time, work  ect.) and have branched out into other areas. At least for those of us with other things going on.

I'd like to hear from some new people.  Either registered members that haven't posted or those of you that lurk but haven't registered (registration takes like a minute) but anyone is welcome.....

What I'd like to know is what is attracting you to storage auctions?

Over the years, on-n-off, I've done it for a bit of extra income. But I have specific types of units I go for.  What does this mean?  I never loose money.....or not much.  I also means I win very few auctions.  All said, time vs. money....I'd be better off with a part time job. 
So now I other methods of finding items to sell.  I've found I can make just as much, spending 10% of the time and 1% of the work.

So why do I still attend auctions when I have time?   Excitement. The gamble. In picking I'll never come across gold in the middle of trash. Or if I do I still have to negotiate price. Dumpster diving is messy. Auctions? It's like buying a scratch ticket..... But I know I'll get at least some of my money back.

With all the shows now proven to be, I don't want to say fake, let's say "well edited"; any google search telling the horror stories and amount of work and not to do it.  With very few success stories here......

What is making you look at storage auctions and think "I can make a lot of money in that!"?    (Not saying you can't, just looking for what draws you)

Or do you have other reasons?   Looking for antiques? You enjoy selling at flea markets but need items to sell? Is it about the money or something else?

I made an ebay purchase at 9:47am.   At 10:07am I got a tracking number and message saying they got it packaged just as UPS driver showed up.......

15 minute shipping.   Now that's service!

Can someone tell me the benefits of LinkedIn? 

I'm not registered so can't see the full site.  Just wondering the aspects of it and how it works.

Anyone on it and actually seen a major being it from it?