| Subject: Re: Using our name to sell birds |
Author:
Tom Roebuck
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Date Posted: 08:58:24 07/06/09 Mon
In reply to:
Doug Bishop
's message, "Using our name to sell birds" on 15:27:50 06/30/09 Tue
Interesting topic and one that I can relate to. I have used Eggbid to sell a pair of Partridge Cochins, but that is the extent of my selling on that site. I'd much rather use the auction site that Matt Lhamon set up but it doesn't get much traffic (not sure why). I do however look at Eggbid from time to time to see what's being sold, and how much people are bidding (curiosity), and I've seen my name associated with other's auctions. I've even seen birds I previously sold on there. While I don't like the fact that it's being done, there is nothing that I can really do about it. As long as people understand that they aren't necessarily getting birds that I've bred myself, I guess. It would be nice if people asked permission I suppose but that's not realistic and like Judy said, some folks are in it just to make a buck, and quite honestly, a buck is about all they'll make. If they are raising exhibition poultry for money they are in the wrong business. I agree that they should let the photo of the bird speak for itself and if a potential buyer is really interested in the pedigree of the bird(s) they should contact the seller directly. I also see Josh's point. Eggbid is a handy way to get rid of some of your no longer needed birds and perhaps offset your feed bill a bit. Some birds move better than others, and even more so if they are from a recognized breeder. Bottom line for prospective buyers looking for quality birds...contact the breeders directly. That's the surest way to get what you are looking for. You may have to wait a breeding season to get the birds, but you'll be happy that you waited. Eggbid is an auction site, and there's no guarantee that you are going to be happy with what comes out of the box when you open it. A picture only goes so far. Yes, there are reputable breeders that sell on that site and you'll receive nice birds from them, but I would rather see the bird in person before I agree to buy it.
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