Comments on: Canon Powershot A580 DOTW from Argos http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html eBay & ecommerce made easy Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:38:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Adam http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45977 Adam Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:19:02 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45977 p.s. Havent heard back off eBay themselves yet about my DOTW lol p.s. Havent heard back off eBay themselves yet about my DOTW lol

]]> By: Adam http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45976 Adam Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:17:30 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45976 Well call it paranoia or whatever you like but ever since I asked eBay about DOTW Ive had nothing but problems! Somebody from eBay seems to be paying 'attention' to my account as Ive had listings containing banned substances removed (which aren’t banned! Holland & Barrett sell it!) Multiple listings removed and countless other other headaches. GRRRRRRRR Well call it paranoia or whatever you like but ever since I asked eBay about DOTW Ive had nothing but problems!

Somebody from eBay seems to be paying ‘attention’ to my account as Ive had listings containing banned substances removed (which aren’t banned! Holland & Barrett sell it!) Multiple listings removed and countless other other headaches. GRRRRRRRR

]]> By: Jimbo http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45882 Jimbo Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:16:45 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45882 Would the England away shirt from two seasons ago be suitable? Would the England away shirt from two seasons ago be suitable?

]]> By: Patty http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45880 Patty Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:05:15 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45880 @ 22 What was ebuyers feedback like after selling the cheap photoframes? After they want branded items were out, doubt they will want our chinese usb mice cluttering the front page :) @ 22

What was ebuyers feedback like after selling the cheap photoframes?

After they want branded items were out, doubt they will want our chinese usb mice cluttering the front page :)

]]> By: northumbrian http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45879 northumbrian Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:53:25 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45879 23 sounds a cracking deal I think I will just stand on Princes St and hand out fivers to the tourists, it would be much easier and less expensive 23
sounds a cracking deal
I think I will just stand on Princes St and hand out fivers to the tourists, it would be much easier and less expensive

]]> By: Whirly http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45876 Whirly Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:42:07 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45876 #22 Norf, you just described perfectly the digital photo frame I bought on DOTW :lol: #22 Norf, you just described perfectly the digital photo frame I bought on DOTW :lol:

]]> By: Patty http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45875 Patty Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:21:41 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45875 I spoke to my PAM about this the other day. The main thing ebay want from DOTW is the buyer experience so goods must be branded, at an attractive price point and something obviously that will sell. P&P must be free and goods must be sent on a same day or next day service. Oh you need to have minimum 1000 quantity of the product. I was thinking what products we might have that would fit the bill. PAM also said that ebay would most likely send some people out to make sure your business could cope with doing 1000+ orders in such a short period of time. I spoke to my PAM about this the other day.

The main thing ebay want from DOTW is the buyer experience so goods must be branded, at an attractive price point and something obviously that will sell. P&P must be free and goods must be sent on a same day or next day service. Oh you need to have minimum 1000 quantity of the product.

I was thinking what products we might have that would fit the bill. PAM also said that ebay would most likely send some people out to make sure your business could cope with doing 1000+ orders in such a short period of time.

]]> By: northumbrian http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45874 northumbrian Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:00:58 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45874 I think deal of the week on a well known brand with a known quality is a good idea but some obscure bit of cheap and nasty tat , sold cheap, because it is cheap, would only detract from the buyer experience I think deal of the week on a well known brand with a known quality is a good idea
but some obscure bit of cheap and nasty tat , sold cheap, because it is cheap, would only detract from the buyer experience

]]> By: hitch http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45873 hitch Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:42:01 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45873 Is it time for Ebay to bring back Home Page Featured, limited to BINs from pre qualified sellers Is it time for Ebay to bring back Home Page Featured, limited to BINs from pre qualified sellers

]]> By: Chris Dawson http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45870 Chris Dawson Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:27:05 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45870 #18 Will be very interested in the response and the reasons for/against accepting your product. I know of one other eBay seller who's in talks about hosting a DOTW and for them it's looking very hopeful. I do like the concept although it'll never be something I'd consider/be considered for with my current product set, but if it brings buyers to the site I'm all for it :D #18 Will be very interested in the response and the reasons for/against accepting your product. I know of one other eBay seller who’s in talks about hosting a DOTW and for them it’s looking very hopeful.

I do like the concept although it’ll never be something I’d consider/be considered for with my current product set, but if it brings buyers to the site I’m all for it :D

]]> By: Pete http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45859 Pete Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:22:22 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45859 #18 That has to be the longest "No" answer from eBay ever... ;-) #18 That has to be the longest “No” answer from eBay ever… ;-)

]]> By: Adam http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45857 Adam Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:59:27 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45857 We've been enquiring about placing an offer on the DOTW with eBay through our account manager. After answering various questions we're wating for a response. They last said: I've submitted your answers to the Business Unit. Please understand that this is only a pilot programme, initially intended to run only for a limited amount of time. For these reasons, we're only making this placement available to a small number of high profile accounts, who have negotiated a unique contract through our advertising network. Each deal is handpicked and your account will be vetted to provide the service we require for this placement. As soon as I get an update on this, I'll let you know. We’ve been enquiring about placing an offer on the DOTW with eBay through our account manager.

After answering various questions we’re wating for a response.

They last said:
I’ve submitted your answers to the Business Unit.

Please understand that this is only a pilot programme, initially intended to run only for a limited amount of time. For these reasons, we’re only making this placement available to a small number of high profile accounts, who have negotiated a unique contract through our advertising network.

Each deal is handpicked and your account will be vetted to provide the service we require for this placement. As soon as I get an update on this, I’ll let you know.

]]> By: Whirly http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45799 Whirly Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:45:45 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45799 I hope that camera is better than that pile of crap digital photo frame I bought on DOTW, gave it to Jack Jnr, he's 8, even he agreed it was a pile of old donkey, chucked it in the bin, total rubbish. Might do a charge back if time permits. I hope that camera is better than that pile of crap digital photo frame I bought on DOTW, gave it to Jack Jnr, he’s 8, even he agreed it was a pile of old donkey, chucked it in the bin, total rubbish. Might do a charge back if time permits.

]]> By: hitch http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45776 hitch Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:15:26 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45776 Cant see why people are moaning, you are going to get 1000+ Ebay Buyers happy that they have bought a quality camera from a reputable seller at a great price. Cant see why people are moaning, you are going to get 1000+ Ebay Buyers happy that they have bought a quality camera from a reputable seller at a great price.

]]> By: ebuyerfb http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45774 ebuyerfb Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:53:15 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45774 Definitely improves the credibility of the site. Exactly the same way Wal-Mart adds credibility to a locally owned strip mall. Definitely improves the credibility of the site. Exactly the same way Wal-Mart adds credibility to a locally owned strip mall.

]]> By: northumbrian http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45772 northumbrian Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:41:16 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45772 MFI used have unbeatable, never to be repeated, get it quick deals, most <strike>weeks</strike> days , look whats happened to them MFI used have unbeatable, never to be repeated, get it quick deals, most weeks days , look whats happened to them

]]> By: Eddie http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45771 Eddie Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:46:59 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45771 Actually ignore my #12, £50 or so seems to be the going price, but no doubt there will be some DOTW's that you can do that on ? Actually ignore my #12, £50 or so seems to be the going price, but no doubt there will be some DOTW’s that you can do that on ?

]]> By: Eddie http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45770 Eddie Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:42:36 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45770 Ahhhhhh but Northy - at those prices, its worth a punt to buy resell (on eBay) Ahhhhhh but Northy – at those prices, its worth a punt to buy resell (on eBay)

]]> By: northumbrian http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45769 northumbrian Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:58:20 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45769 and these things are only cheap, if you actually need them , you can only take pictures with one camera at a time, that said I am still trying to work out how many feet the wife has ,because she seems to be able to use 20 pair of shoes and these things are only cheap, if you actually need them ,
you can only take pictures with one camera at a time,
that said
I am still trying to work out how many feet the wife has ,because she seems to be able to use 20 pair of shoes

]]> By: northumbrian http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45768 northumbrian Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:53:51 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45768 it will undermine it ,if folks learn to wait until its discounted, thats why many big names sell off dead stock anonymously it will undermine it ,if folks learn to wait until its discounted, thats why many big names sell off dead stock anonymously

]]> By: Jimbo http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45766 Jimbo Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:40:06 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45766 North, the product is a discontinued line (as was the last deal of the week)and is not in the newest catalogue so it won't really undermine there in store pricing. North, the product is a discontinued line (as was the last deal of the week)and is not in the newest catalogue so it won’t really undermine there in store pricing.

]]> By: northumbrian http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45765 northumbrian Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:28:26 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45765 argos need to be careful they dont undermine their pricing, because there is no chance I am going to pay the going rate in an argos store, when I can get it discounted on ebay. argos need to be careful they dont undermine their pricing,
because there is no chance I am going to pay the going rate in an argos store, when I can get it discounted on ebay.

]]> By: northumbrian http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45764 northumbrian Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:25:36 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45764 Argos is probably cutting out the middle man or men ,who used to buy up those end of lines and retail them or auction them, so they are hitting the little guy in the goolies twice not once, Argos is probably cutting out the middle man or men ,who used to buy up those end of lines and retail them or auction them,
so they are hitting the little guy in the goolies twice not once,

]]> By: Jimbo http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45763 Jimbo Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:09:00 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45763 #5 How does Argos shifting it's dead stock add to the credibility of eBay as a whole (unless eBay is trying to brand itself as an online pound shop)? Fair play to argos though. #5 How does Argos shifting it’s dead stock add to the credibility of eBay as a whole (unless eBay is trying to brand itself as an online pound shop)?

Fair play to argos though.

]]> By: John Hayes http://tamebay.com/2009/02/canon-powershot-a580-dotw-from-argos.html#comment-45762 John Hayes Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:43:28 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=6115#comment-45762 Nothing negative here - Argos have simply identified eBay as a sweet spot for dealing with their end of line, distressed inventory, etc. etc. (what retailer does not have this problem). And by backing their listings openly with one of the most famous names on the high street - adds (IMO) a whole heap of credibility to the listings and platform as a whole - not to mention what it has done for buyer confidence. Nothing negative here – Argos have simply identified eBay as a sweet spot for dealing with their end of line, distressed inventory, etc. etc. (what retailer does not have this problem). And by backing their listings openly with one of the most famous names on the high street – adds (IMO) a whole heap of credibility to the listings and platform as a whole – not to mention what it has done for buyer confidence.

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