Valuespro-Normally, I wouldn't even dignify that load of drivel with a comment, but since you say you don't plan to respond anymore, I just can't pass it up.
First of all, I'm not saying you shouldn't have an opinion, but to run down Auctiva because it doesn't meet YOUR standards is ridiculous.
Second, the people that post the most on these sites and look for FREE software and FREE sites to advertise their wares, are not UNEMPLOYED. This IS their employment, they just happen to do it from home. I bet you've never taken the time to look at some the of the sites that Auctiva members have created using other sources that are free like eCrater, but why would you. Some of them are pretty impressive.
Third, the only reason you have gotten "pounded" is because you chose to voice your opinion in a very distasteful way. You sound like you feel like you are entitled to things because Auctiva is FREE. I bet you're a democrat, too.
Posts: 50 | Location: Illinois | Registered: April 08, 2007
Originally posted by VALUESPRO: as fast as my mind thinks. Great concept try it if you can.
You were doing so well! I thought for a second there you were going to extend your apologies to us too. It must be my slow mind. Maybe a "speed-thinking" course?
Hello, Does anyone want to give me a clue to when this inventory system may be in place? I couldn't see any recent mention of a new time line. However this thread has been very entertaining especially todays posts. I'm new to the entire auctiva system so please forgive me for asking this question.
To be fair to Valuespro/Mike, I think he's just frustrated at the delay of a feature that is very important to him, was promised some time ago, and has still not been delivered. I understand the frustration - I really do.
Mike, I wasn't being critical, just voicing my opinion based upon my time here with Auctiva. Despite my "Registered" date on this username, I have actually been with Auctiva since August 2005, so I have at least as much time put in here as you do.
I remember the promises of the "Phase II" release. I think the misunderstanding comes in because Auctiva has (apparently) shifted it's strategy with new feature releases. In the past, mass release of many new features had caused near disastrous effects on the usability of the site. Because of that, they seem to be trickling new features out every other month or so. This is fine with me, really, because it gives the support people time to get those new features tweaked and working right in a more efficient fashion, rather than have to worry about fixing many glitches with a major release.
The problem is, obviously, that some features that people deem very important (in your case, inventory), may be delayed as other features are being implemented. This sucks, I understand, but I don't really see any way around this. I think it's a good strategy by Auctiva, because it gives the customer the feeling that the service is constantly being updated with new features, and the problems that do come up from time to time are fixed relatively quickly.
I'm not one of the folks that believes that we have no right to complain because the service is "free", either. Of course, we do pay for it (unless you don't offer insurance), the fees are just structured a bit differently. However, I'm willing to cut Auctiva a little slack, because I do believe they're doing the best they can with the resources they currently have. I trust that they'll have the promised features up and running soon, but I understand that delays are unavoidable, sometimes.
Originally posted by Buffy1qt: Valuespro-Normally, I wouldn't even dignify that load of drivel with a comment, but since you say you don't plan to respond anymore, I just can't pass it up I bet you're a democrat, too.
sorry, that all just made me laugh out loud!
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Originally posted by CrochetBaby1: However this thread has been very entertaining especially todays posts.
Ditto!
and of course biscuit, kudos for your sane post, you logical, thoughtful lil thing....
NO SOUP FOR YOU!!
Posts: 135 | Location: south florida | Registered: June 09, 2006
Auctiva staff I apologize for my wording in my first post as I have been waiting with great anticipation for your inventory update all year. When I saw the post on the inventory subject about maybe charging then the new updates recently not including Inventory. I was very highly dissapointed and decided to mention it in a post. What came through my mind was another so called free site ...
Me thinks that valuespro might have been moderated!
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P.S. Critics out there, yes my spelling sucks but I type as fast as my mind thinks. Great concept try it if you can.
Yes, I can type as fast as a think, however I believe that it's always a good idea to re-read what you've typed before you post to check for mistakes and also to check that you've used an appropriate tone in your message.
Me thinks that valuespro might have been moderated!
Nope.
Please be patient, we're working on inventory for a future release. It's not a feature you can just 'throw out' there. We're going to do it right.
I'd give an estimate of when that will be but if I do that someone would just be angry if we missed that date so I'll not. Obviously we had hoped to have it in our June release but the date has slipped.
As for being free or not free then I don't have a crystal ball. My plans are to remain free. That could always change but it's been free over 2 years and we haven't ever had as much as a meeting about charging. Basically there are zero plans to charge right now. But I'll never say never because then people would just hold it against me if we did. In the end this is a business and I'm out to make money. If I can do that to an acceptable level considering the risk and investment I've made then I see no reason why I'd charge.
Free is good, this is the best free thing that I know about, enjoy it.
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Example look at **** they are new this year and are building too but they have most all there functions online now... May take a year then could rival Auctiva.
That company has been around for 6-7 years. Our site already blows theirs away, another year wont help them.
Posts: 1565 | Location: Chico, CA | Registered: November 16, 2001
Hi Jeff, I commend you on how you run this site. You are straight forward. You lay out the facts and there is not guesswork to what you are saying. Thank you. I have only used Auctiva for a brief time, but I am truly happy with it.
To confess my present situation Auctiva.com and Critics as I have so many items that I cannot keep track of without some type of inventory function. Last year I was excited to hear that inventory would arrive in the early of 2007. So I decided to hold off on using another auction management program. Plus when Auctiva sold the domain names I started preparing and bought one for my store. Then I spent about a $250.00 marketing that domain. All this was done to prepare the store for when the inventory function would arrive in early 2007.
But now after much consiseration I have to move on as I have alot of items I haven't listed while I was anticipating the inventory function soon. In fact about 2000 plus different items all together I have been aquiring since last year. It is nobodys fault as I am sure with the USPS Postal and Ebay changes that Auctiva had to divert attention to the present issues. But Unfortunately it is my due time to go elsewhere as it is a business decision of my own. Auctiva has been a fun solution and am thankful but now I must step up to the plate and get serious about this ebay Biz. So once I inventory all my items and list with another auction management program I will most likely not come back as I will be committed. Maybe in a year [stupid site name deleted] will have all the bugs worked out but atleast they have the one function I need inventory operating at this time. Thank You staff at Auctiva for the fun I have had the last few years.
[edited: site name removed. they are 6+ years old and have inventory but otherwise have many other issues and won't likely be improving given their old age and few customers. we on the otherhand are industry leaders, the biggest 3rd party, and continue to add features and innovate.]
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Posts: 24 | Location: SEATTLE | Registered: June 12, 2007
Valuespro don't get me wrong but what company with inventory of any size is going to rely on a free service (good as Auctiva is ).
For smaller sellers I think Auctiva is great and I can track my inventory quite well with an Excel spreadsheet and some good embedded custom code in VBA.
Auctiva have to try and keep up with eBay who I get the impression do not tell them whats coming to make sure sellers pay for eBay tools which I find inferior and costly. Also eBay support is nearly as bad as my ISP and that is saying something, Auctiva's is rapid and efficient, and the forums very responsive.
So I will not be sorry to see less of your damning comments while Auctiva is chasing moving goal posts and making a pretty good job of it
Posts: 1921 | Location: England, UK | Registered: June 13, 2007
Damning Comments? If Auctiva was created for small sellers only then whats with all the extras that are not needed for such. All I have been implying is that Auctiva better move faster integrating basic ebay needs like inventory before they are outdated. As competitors like SPLASH, and Eharbors etc. arrived over night with some pretty good content for ebay sellers. Yes they are new and within a year could eventually leave Auctiva in the dust. I have been thankful for Auctiva and wanted to be loyal but cant wait no longer. So I have been moving all my data slowly to a new auction management system that seems to be developing much faster. Ive already waited one year for Auctiva to implement Inventory but not delivered as mentioned in early 2007. Overall anticipation 2 years auctiva has mentioned on its site "SOON". I speak english and "SOON" does not mean over 2 years. Modern Skycrapers are built in less than 2 years in many parts of the World these days. So whats the problem Auctiva? Critics here like to knock around users that complain just because its a free service. Well get use to it as that is life.
Posts: 24 | Location: SEATTLE | Registered: June 12, 2007
I think skyscrapers are probably easier to build than a software system to be used by a global community, using multiple browsers, different platforms, changing operating systems, increasing eBay features, postal system changes . . . .
At least skyscrapers are built on solid foundations, and one floor is built very similar to the other. Don't get me wrong they are quite an engineering feat and the guys that build them incredible, but the requirements are almost set in stone (quite literally) compared with software.
The less a service costs the less it is reasonable to complain, or "don't look a gift horse in the mouth !"
Posts: 1921 | Location: England, UK | Registered: June 13, 2007
I'm new to the entire auctiva system so please forgive me for asking this question.
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