22-11-2014 10:50 AM - edited 22-11-2014 10:52 AM
I have found in the last three weeks that my sales volumes on ebay are down by about 70% ... same listings ... same promotional discounts and no other changes on my side...
Are you other sellers finding the same?
My sales of same products OUTSIDE ebay have not changed, and now subsidising my ebay fees.
on 22-11-2014 11:20 AM
something serious wrong at the moment with ebay or is it just the australian economy
or sellers are just not buying on here anymore
my sales compared to last years october/november are 60--80% down from last year
december last year was brilliant but this year im not so confident
on 22-11-2014 11:31 AM
on 22-11-2014 11:32 AM
My store sales are way down however most of my auction items are selling and most with more than one bid. I don't think it helps that so many people come on these boards and put ebay down saying things like they are ripping people off and they don't care etc. Buyers read these boards as well and if I didn't know how few people post nothing but complaints it may put me off buying.
22-11-2014 11:37 AM - edited 22-11-2014 11:40 AM
Those who put eBay down and say they don't care are simply telling the truth.
Good deeds go unnoticed while bad deeds are shouted from the rooftops.
on 22-11-2014 11:46 AM
Mine haven't changed much - but I don't have a high turnover, just happy with what I do.
I have been researching my local area (regional Victoria) "Buy Swap Sell" sites on Facebook, and after a quick search I found approx 6 sites, which have many members and items for sale. Most are "pick ups" & available straight away.
I am sure this must have some impact on purchasing & paying postage type sales.
on 22-11-2014 12:01 PM
I was at dinner last night with a group of approx 15 people ( some sellers & buyers ) and this topic came up. The overwhelming opinion was that they have basically given up on ebay. The sellers said it just wasn't worth the hassle & the cost.The buyers said they find what they want elsewhere or buy directly from the Outlets.
on 22-11-2014 12:04 PM
on 22-11-2014 12:04 PM
@horizon1907 wrote:I was at dinner last night with a group of approx 15 people ( some sellers & buyers ) and this topic came up. The overwhelming opinion was that they have basically given up on ebay. The sellers said it just wasn't worth the hassle & the cost.The buyers said they find what they want elsewhere or buy directly from the Outlets.
Oh H.
My invite must still be emailing in the airewaves.
What style food was on.
on 22-11-2014 12:11 PM
yes,I am in the same situation,and ebay dont seem to offer free listings to non store holders as much as they use to.Strange,as they would make much more money off us.