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I find bad reviews to be more useful as a buyer. Good reviews are worthless, they pretty much say the same thing over and over. When I see a bad review, I'm really interested in reading the seller's response. How well the seller articulates him/herself says a great deal about the freelancer's character. Those that respond with a snarky, whiney, self-pity, unprofessional remark, turns me off. Those that state a well written fact and event without pointing a finger tells me all I need to know. A buyer's bad review never turns me off, the seller's response does. You do your thing, and let the customers do their thing. You don't have to leave a review for the buyer, if you don't want to.
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I am exclusively a buyer on this platform. Once upon a time, I was very active here. I was also buying quite a bit, at that time. Since my full time job took a different direction, I had to put my freelancing side job on the back burner. I've been gone for a long time and haven't even purchased in about a year. I am not in a position to give any advice to other buyers until I get active in my freelancing career wiring ebooks again. Truth be told, I loved interacting with long time sellers here and have bought great gigs from them. There were at times, I was rather "lonely" with so few people with extensive buying experience. I've been catching up on few forum post and I admit there is way less drama than wat back when. I did, occasionally, feel unwelcome (may or may not have been true, but it's the way I felt). ********* My 1st two buying experience on 5r was atrocious. It was so darn bad, I was turned off. One failed to deliver and one canceled one me. Lol. 😁😆 I would have left but back then, you only go back a credit on your account. I tried for the 3rd, and in my mind, the last time. I finally landed a seller who was truly a professional that delivered top quality work. Omg! I was so thrilled. Had it not been for that 3rd seller, I'd have left permanently. I do understand how fustrating it can be for new buyers. It's rather daunting with thousands to filter through. Just a short stroll down memory lane.
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Can I, as a seller, edit a review?
gina_riley2 replied to itsmarchegiano's question in Starter Questions
Are you sure?- 25 replies
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It would be beneficial if there was a subcategory to your search. I am looking for a virtual assistant to do internet research and categorize it on a spreadsheet. If I can put "Virtual Assist" in the search and then put "Research or Excel" in subsearch, it could filter down the number of sellers. Thanks.
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I don't know. I'm afraid to find out. 😁😁😁
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I just noticed the "msg buyer" icon. Does this mean the seller will have access to my inbox if I submit a brief? That would be just awful. I only have limited # of sellers with access to my mailbox for a reason. Around 2014 time-frame, I had to cancel my account and create this on (hence the #2 on my profile). I was getting crazy amounts of messages asking for work.
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Fiverr should stop charging 20% fees on tips!!
gina_riley2 replied to a topic in My Fiverr Experience
Would you risk the chance of the buyer tipping you $450? What if the buyer decides **NOT** to tip and closes the order. Then what? Are you going to complain to CS? 🤔 The seller is out $450 with no one to complain to and no way to recoup it. Nope. I don't agree that's the reason for the 20%.- 29 replies
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I'd vote no on this. I think it would create too many opportunities for the cheaters, liars and scammers.
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Finding a REAL EXPERT among new sellers
gina_riley2 replied to gina_riley2's topic in Tips from Buyers
Hello @fynwriter I'm glad to have had the chance to help you out. Wish you the best on your 6r journey. 😀- 34 replies
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New Buyers should buy from Established Sellers
gina_riley2 replied to gina_riley2's topic in Tips from Buyers
These are advices for a brand new, never ordered before buyers. Experienced and business buyers will do whatever they also do. -
Newbies, For your own sake, it's not professional nor is it appropriate to post things about your clients. Let me explain, * I give you a gratuity/tip. You post on forum. Even if you don't mention my name, I still feel violated. You should at the very least ask. * I ask you to do an art for me, you give that to another client as a sample. Not cool!! * You talk openly about something you've written, proofed, or edited for me. You didn't mention my name - but you still violated my privacy. Anything you do for a paying client should stay between you and them. No exceptions! It's called privacy and goes a long way towards building a long term relationship! I see way too many post that share private info. I know you're excited about your first sale, review, tip, etc. but know your limits. So many of you talk about communication and satisfying a customer, but that should continue after delivery as well (by not sharing my stuff). Allow the buyer to brag about you on the forum and elsewhere. It adds an air of legitimacy!
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New Buyers should buy from Established Sellers
gina_riley2 replied to gina_riley2's topic in Tips from Buyers
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You got that right! I thought that wasn't allowed, only a newly designed gig can have a Pro badge? Did the rules change? If so, that isn't right and it's being deceitful. 😑😑 I've bought Pro twice, both times, I received Pro level delivery, attitude, communications and professionalism. It was a good experience. I hope it doesn't get lowered.
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New Buyers should buy from Established Sellers
gina_riley2 replied to gina_riley2's topic in Tips from Buyers
Hopefully, established buyers who sees something unique about you and your gig. Since, you're competing with thousands of sellers and hundreds of newbie, ask yourself a question: "What makes my profile/gig better than the guy/gal next to me?" I saw your gigs. It's nicely done but it looks similar to the seller next to you.