I've been happily selling on eBay since early 2001 and have received quite a few positive feedbacks. I've sold many items and I'm proud of the job I've been doing FOR YOU. I love finding wonderful, interesting, even unique "treasures" and offering them at fair prices.

I understand that there are people ... Sellers and Buyers ... who don't belong on eBay or need to be sanctioned until they improve. Some of us have had bad experiences ... with Sellers and Buyers. eBay is now attempting to better your buying experience but hasn't taken the time to explain the new policies to you. I hope this helps!

This is probably the most misunderstood of all the new eBay policies ... for Buyers and for Sellers! eBay tells Buyers that 4 stars, out of the maximum 5, is wonderful. eBay tells Sellers that 4 stars are terrible! eBay even "reminds" Buyers that, since the stars are anonymous, YOU can be HONEST. You can! That is always your right, but you should have all the information and eBay isn't supplying that to you.

ITEM AS DESCRIBED: Did you receive the item you expected? Were there plenty of pictures? Were all the flaws stated in the auction? Did the Seller put everything you wanted to know in the description? If not, did you ask the Seller for more information before you bid and did you receive a prompt answer? If you can answer YES to those questions, your Seller deserves 5 stars.

COMMUNICATION: If you asked the Seller a question, did you receive a prompt answer? Did the Seller contact you quickly (and personally) after the auction ended? Did you feel that the Seller cared about YOU? If there was a problem, do you feel the Seller made every attempt to rectify the problem? If you can answer YES to those questions, your Seller deserves 5 stars.

SHIPPING TIME: Did the Seller state how quickly your item would ship after receiving cleared payment? Did the Seller ship the item in the stated time? If "Life Happened" to the Seller, did the Seller promptly contact you about a delay? Do you understand that the Seller has NO control over Shipping Time after the item has been shipped? (The US Postal Service does NOT guarantee delivery time of Priority Mail items. Priority Mail is estimated to arrive in 2-3 business days.) If you can answer YES to those questions, your Seller deserves 5 stars.

SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES: Did the Seller clearly state the cost of shipping and any handling fees that might be included? Was the stated cost the actual cost you were charged? Do you understand that there are some items which require extra packaging materials? Do you understand that eBay allows a Seller to charge a handling fee in those instances? Do you understand that the Seller has NO control over what they are charged by USPS or any other carrier? (FYI ... USPS rates were raised again on May 12th!) If you can answer YES to those questions, your Seller deserves 5 stars.

As most of you already know, Sellers are no longer able to leave negative feedback for Buyers.

NON-PAYING BIDDERS aren't Buyers. They didn't "buy" anything. They bid and they won an item, sometimes outbidding YOU.

I believe Communication is the single most important part of an eBay transaction! I understand that Life Happens ... it happens to Buyers and to Sellers. However, even if a Seller happens to "sell" to a NON-paying bidder, there are now only 2 feedback options.

1. File with eBay to have the listing and Final Value Fee refunded ... or don't. Some of these fees can be extremely high but Sellers often won't file because the chances of receiving negative feedback from a NON-PAYING BIDDER is extremely high. YES, even NON-PAYING BIDDERS can leave Negative Feedback for a Seller!

2. Leave NO feedback at all ... and risk receiving negative feedback from Buyers who believe they are owed feedback in every transaction.

Of course, for promptly PAYING BUYERS who are happy with their purchase, I believe positive feedback is appropriate. However, as a Buyer, please remember ...

FEEDBACK HAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE VOLUNTARY!

SO ... I will continue providing excellent Customer Service, making every attempt to have nothing but happy, satisfied customers, while offering you interesting items, well and honestly described, at an excellent price. I treat MY customers as I'D want to be treated ... with fairness and honesty.

Here's to many more years of Happy eBaying!

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Buckeye Nation Sales Behind the Curtain

Hello ! Thanks for clicking on the "me" button by my id!(you're nosy!)
I'm Todd, the owner of Buckeye Nation Sales and I hope to make your shopping experience pleasant and satisfying. If you have any questions, please don't ever hesitate to contact me - I'm always happy to help. I realize that shopping on-line can be an intimidating experience to some people, so I will do whatever it takes to put you at ease.
You may be able to purchase the products I sell at other sites but there's one thing that I offer that you'll find nowhere else - and that's me! I design and stock the web store, take the orders, answer emails, do the advertising, and then, if I find the time, I might sleep a few hours. I'm a small business owner who believes in offering the personal touch to each and every customer - when you purchase from me, you are purchasing from me, not some faceless, nameless order taker. I make a concerted effort to respond as fast as humanly possible to all inquiries.
And when I say that customer service is my top priority, I mean it - by offering old-fashioned ethics and going the extra mile to make things right. I treat everyone the way I want to be treated - with courtesy and respect. I want you to come back again and again - even if it's just to say hello. This store is an on-going venture - I will be adding new and exciting products often, so please check in often and stay a while - browsing is strongly encouraged!

Please Note: Saturdays and Sundays are my "Weekend," and, while I do sometimes log in, please forgive any delays in e-mail responses that may occur. Thank You.
God Bless and Stay Well

Site Security:
Under no circumstances do I share your personal information with 3rd parties and is only used to process orders. I will never at any time give your name, address, email or other personal information to a 3rd party. I am aware of the problem of identify theft and take this aspect of my business very seriously! I want you to feel confident and safe when you work with me - if you have any questions or concerns, please contact me and I'll do what I can to help and reassure you.


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Ivan & Emily