... David.

>> Hey Jim. If you go to a bricks and mortar store
>> during regular business hours, do you expect it
>> to be open? I do.

What exactly are eBay's "regular business hours"?? Twenty-four hours a day?

>> The bottom line is if someone is too busy
>> because of their real world instrusions, no one
>> is forcing them to use an online auction ...

Of course, no one is forced. But, you can't always plan for every contingency and unexpected events sometimes interfere with even the best of plans.

>> ... which requires a contact in NO MORE than 3
>> days ...

Actually, the exact eBay language is:

>> The seller and the high bidder SHOULD contact
>> each other within three business days to
>> discuss payment and shipping details.

My emphasis on the word "should", which means that even the three day limit is not an absolute requirement.

>> ... and even less is considered better by most
>> buyers.

Spoiled petulance, I'm afraid. Seems to me a little more patience would be appropriate.

----- jim o\-S