topic Re: sales in Selling

sales

bizzybeadn — Wed, 04 May 2016 00:14:55 GMT

Hi there,

i have noticed my sales have dropped dramatically for around a month if not a little longer. Even when I've listed new items, I always seemed to generate more sales. But it's been very quiet and very ordinary. Has anyone else experienced the same problem. Any suggestions??

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jellybirddesigns — Wed, 04 May 2016 02:48:03 GMT

Did you know that your listings are opted in to "Click and Collect"?

That could be what's putting off your buyers.

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*tippy*toes* — Wed, 04 May 2016 03:51:02 GMT

Unlikely, because a buyer doesn't have to select that method of delivery. They can still choose to use AP if that's their preference.

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yesdealer — Wed, 04 May 2016 04:13:15 GMT

I noticed exactly the same thing.

I still remeber how terrible 2015 was, my business was almost killed by 70% drop in sale.

When 2016 started, sale was coming back, still not as good as 2014 but at least I could survive.

Then it started all over again in middle Apr; all the sudden I am selling 50% less items.

My selling standard has always been "Top Rated".

Tried to mark prices down, tried the new promotion tool, but neither seemed to work too well.

Someone told me before that you shouldn't build your entire business on ebay, guess he was right.

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typhoon4u — Wed, 04 May 2016 09:49:29 GMT

Very quiet the last week or so with an up surge of NPB's including some getting through my blocks.....

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bizzybeadn — Wed, 04 May 2016 11:42:12 GMT

Yes, I did know.

I have had a few sales with that option.

just another delivery option.

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bizzybeadn — Wed, 04 May 2016 11:48:40 GMT

Thanks for your reply.

i also took the promotional options as well as trying frantically to list more items; to try and increase sales.

keeping a very close eye on my dashboard, dropped Top Rated by 2 transactions, I'm crushed..

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bizzybeadn — Wed, 04 May 2016 11:54:01 GMT

I wondered if it was because I updated my store.

Awhile ago, you had the option to change your store front, apparently all stores will be changed automatically in due course.

but you do have the option at the moment to go back to your old store front.

i honestly don't think this is the cause, but I would be interested to see if it picks up if I change back..

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sydneybristowwine — Wed, 04 May 2016 21:12:53 GMT

Hello, I have been looking at other threads and everyone is experiencing the same thing.

You are not the only one.

I offer free postage with tracking and click and collect and fast postage too, depending on whether Australia Post has a good day or not

It has become so quiet on ebay.

I just sell used second hand goods...

Gumtree is the same, no success either

Kind regards

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bizzybeadn — Wed, 04 May 2016 23:12:58 GMT

Hello,

That is reassuring to know to some extent... Meaning that it is wide spread everyone is feeling it at present, more so than "What's wrong with my store!!".

i was going to attempt the likes of Gumtree.

i always felt the lead up to the government budget, consumers were being cautious with spending. Let's hope it picks up, for all of us sellers.

Really appreciate everyone's comments.

Have a great day.

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mumandsons — Wed, 11 May 2016 04:44:26 GMT

To All Out There on Ebay

particularly the collectible crew ..

it isn't ebay it is the general state of economy

there is chance of deflation we have upcoming imortant federal election

job security, investment pressures, and unemployment and migration issues

people in Australia and worldwide hlding onto the dollar

its tyre kicking e-bay time

i have been in busines of selling from teenager to my young 40's

these last two years in particular have been very slow

bricks and mortar wise not just ebay wise - hence had stopped brick mortar shops (30,000 annual rent plus)

and even ebay adds for a while

notice newtown it shut down - business moved -- or died look around where you live

business dying

thank the government for not supporting small business financially and wasting money on rescue jobs fr busienss which dye anyway fridge ,car manufacturers theres two ..

still have some involvemnet in brick and mortar - and it is slow

it is not just the buyers not spending - people saving rainny day is coming soon..

imagine as most people do worried about increase in iving costs ..save now

do with what we have and in fact get rid of stuuf we dont need

whatever price - they dont care about those sellers who built reputations on quality price

this practise of beating to bottom well they get there $$

the ebay seller can't make costs stuff doesn't sell

and well let us not go there ---

that is reality of it

buyers lose confidence when prices of goods constantly fluctuate,,

there is a flood once item gets good dollar theres like herd of sheep

chomping to get their patch of grass..

what is item really worth - and in most cases particularly in collectables and vintage stuff

it isn't lets make another one -- ship it here free from overseas tomorrow..

and values should be more along Carters style rather than ebay

check out last few months prices style

as ebay is not reflection of anything if your not selling new you can't gauge anything

as e-bayers we need to stick to our guns

don't be pushed into selling all your stock cheaper and cheaper

it should not be race to the bottom, rather strive for the top dollar

or keep a constant round about price

if as colective we supported each other more closely well wouldnt that be an unreal world

thats is it too the world isnt kind anymore to anyone eats dog eat dog

let us make ebay the sellers world once again as it was pre 2012

keep tough don't give up

its in the timing- and how about ebay Australia offer a election special

build up confidence in sellers

as seller maybe also try more social media styles of selling as that is the new trend -

unfortunate as is ebay is not the only one out there anymore

and people do shop elsewhere -

give that a go too be a buyer support ebay wherever you can ..

and have ook round ,ear to wall where do people go if not ebay ??

thankyou to all who read and its a top day its sunny and Central Coast Nsw rocks...

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*tippy*toes* — Wed, 11 May 2016 08:40:04 GMT

I sell in the collectables category and am often having trouble keeping up with sales because of my regular job. Some days I'm still packing parcels at midnight or 1am when I have to get up at 5.30 the next morning. Then I have to hope I get home on time to get to the PO.

Some buyers are buying. They are having no problems spending money with me.

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davewil1964 — Wed, 11 May 2016 10:20:36 GMT

My sales average out to pretty much the same profit per year. Including postage FVFs, actual postage increases, etc.

My prices are somewhat constrained by my opposition, but I don't engage in races to the bottom. I DO tend to price at realistic, lowest price, when the opposition is in fairyland.