Rave reviews for D.C.
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When you think of Washington, D.C., you probably think of Congress, the President, Marion Barry (with or without cocaine), the murder rate, or Craig T. Nelson in The District. What probably does not come to mind is eBay.
But, the Washington Post is reporting that the District will be using eBay to conduct its unclaimed goods auction starting next Tuesday. In its first sale, back September of last year, the city’s office of finance and treasury sought bids on items such as a 1920s-era, 14-karat gold wristwatch, an 1876 silver dollar and a gold and silver brooch made in the early 1850s. The Post says that the watch fetched $185, the dollar brought in $242.50, and the brooch went for $300.
This really is a good move on the part of D.C. They are opening up their unclaimed property auctions to a wider audience than before and this should see some additional income for the cash-strapped city. Unfortunately, since this one is likely to also be heavy on jewelry, I doubt I find anything for me this time around.
As for doing business with D.C., the Post reports they got rave reviews last time around:
Anyone hesitant about doing business with the city, and in cyberspace no less, might be reassured by the reviews from purchasers at the earlier auction.
The comments they posted on eBay were the sort of thing that should cause skeptics about the city to hang their heads in shame.
“Great service, fast shipping,” wrote one. “Ring better than promised. An excellent seller.”
“Perfect in every way,” said another, awarding the grade of “AAA+++++.”
How often does any city get a grade of AAA+++++ in anything?
Another customer took this view of doing business with the District: “Quick, courteous e-mails. Speedy delivery. A pleasure!”
MickC @ November 17, 2004