I like this idea. I think the ability to leave positive or negative feedback helps both the seller and the buyer in the long run. There will always be situations where it's abused, but no system is perfect. I think the positives of being able to do both far outweigh the negatives.

One of the business lessons I was taught was to make decisions based upon what happens 90% of the time and to just deal with the other 10% when it comes. Assuming historically the old feedback system worked properly at least 90% of the time, my preference would be to bring it back.

If this is the case, do you also think past negative feedback is not indicative of future results with a seller?

I am not trying to start anything, just curious on your thoughts. I agree with being careful and doing your due diligence. The Pinside feedback system is only one data point to consider, but for me, it is a very helpful one nonetheless.

Yep. I get what you are saying. I can totally see that. And it definitely can tarnish a seller's perfect ratings without good cause.

For me, I also look at the individual who has left feedback regardless if it's negative or positive. If all the seller's positive feedback are from pinsiders who have been active for less than a year, that also sounds an alarm for me. (I lean more towards the skeptical side). I tend to value the feedback of someone who has years of pinside activity with good ratings over a noob. And that's why I initially stated that over the long term, having the ability to leave positive and negative feedback is important. I rarely find anything online whether it be a product or seller (ebay, amazon, etc) with 100% perfect scores anymore.

But based upon your Pinside profile (activity and positive feedback), I would not hesitate to do a deal with you (provided you are willing to work with me)