eBay policy does allow sellers to withhold feedback until after buyers post feedback. However, just because it is allowed by policy does not mean it is good business practice, or that it is right, or that it does not influence buyers to leave good feedback in order to get good feedback.
There are many sellers out there who operate like this, and many do proclaim it in their ads. Here is one:
2ndturn
WE WANT POSITIVE FEEDBACK! We will always do what ever we can to make this a POSITIVE experience for both you and us. Please be sure to read ALL the listing details before bidding.
WE LEAVE POSITIVE FEEDBACK WHENEVER WE RECEIVE IT. WE LEAVE NEGATIVE FEEDBACK FOR NON-PAYING BIDDERS OR IF NEGATIVE FEEDBACK IS LEFT FOR US.
Last edited by Yellowbird; 10/05/0603:09 PM.
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