My Disappointment

[wynode]

well if the only requirements are an ABN and money then theres alot more that is doable to ensure that the trader is 'worthy' of trading on the forum and able to provide something good to the members (which are important to both parties - ozhonda & the trader).

FYI there is a screening process and it has been there for awhile. ABN is a requirement and the primary reason for this is so that it is only legitimate business that deal on OH. If you do run into any problems you can use the ABN to chase it up with the department of fair trading. Trader contact details are also listed as a sticky in each trader sub-forum.

<---look where is says trade rating. you click on the number and you see the full details, which is exactly the same as ebay. the only difference is ebay displays a % of positive feedback on the smaller screen, whereas on ozhonda it's seen on the second screen with the fully detailed feedback

There's also a sticky (aka announcement) in EVERY forum in the Marketplace section. Can't make it any more obvious than that. Not to mention an announcement that gives tips on buying/selling. Those two have been up there for ages.

you guys need to drop the 'them' vs 'us' mentality as we are all here for the same reason

Agreed. LXRY......regarding those accusations you made against me 'checking with the hive'.......were you in my room sitting next to me? If things are getting discussed with the other mods then we say so in the thread.

In regards to getting feedback about dodgy sellers.....i might think of setting up an email address for keeping a track of complaints against sellers. Note however that the iTrader system will be the primary use for feedback however serious cases (where people have paid for items and not received them) can be recorded via a dedicated email address that can be used to keep track of issues. What do you think?

PS: I might not be online to check this over the next 48 hours so hopefuly people don't jump on the bandwagon before I can reply.