I completely agree with the general consensus. In 5min cursory review, I caught the exchange ratios (horrible) and thought this program was stillborn.
Major benefit to eBay and inducement for ebat community members to become [rabidly] interested and involved would have been for eBay to OFFER miles and points, not merely be a conduit for a horrid ratio exchange program. Would have made eBay even 'stickier", like they need the help.
Unbecoming to a e-commerce entity like ebay to be involved in such a poorly-designed program. Almost reminds me of the joke of an auction Continental puts on through eBay.
eBay blew it here. Just doesn't know it yet.
[This message has been edited by ILUVCITIBANK (edited 05-26-2003).]