Ebay fees

[im.highest.bidder..now]

I don't get why peole are complaining abut Ebay fees i know they are a pain and keep going up and all the new rules but it's way cheaper than running an actual shop you only handle the stock so there is no theft , no electricity or air con to run or employ staff ,eftpos fees ,rent each week . The way we sell it's convienient and most do it from home. 

[cherry*135]

The notice from eBay about the new changes, which came up when you signed in .. said something like 'here are the new changes if you don't want to sell under these conditions you can de register' (or similar)... that is why I don't think it is much use complaining.. if that is their attitude.

Comparison with Aust Post putting up some of their postal charges twice a year... all the complaining and grumbling in the world won't have anyy affect.. the price still goes up.

mmm cheescake

[im.highest.bidder..now]

huh wha .... who called who what? I never did ...huh who's calling who a special bunch? please tell me... that;s my signature was it aimed at people here?

[lalala-au]

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@im.highest.bidder..now wrote:

huh wha .... who called who what? I never did ...huh who's calling who a special bunch? please tell me... that;s my signature was it aimed at people here?

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Ha ha I am so sorry I missed read that!!! Please forgive my misunderstanding.

I still say there should be no name calling or juding people, everyone has a right to their own opinion and we should remember how lucky we are to have that right and respect others for it, whether or not if people agree with it or not!

Once again so sorry I need a dunce hat!

[im.highest.bidder..now]

I don't have to explain anything to anyone , I was just stating in running ebay into comparisson a shop on the street , I did not use the word whing I sad COMPLAIN ..and I do get it it's not rocket science I've run ebay before not this account so I do know what I am talking about ..why must you anaylize every post you see 

[digital*ghost]

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@am*3 wrote:

The notice from eBay about the new changes, which came up when you signed in .. said something like 'here are the new changes if you don't want to sell under these conditions you can de register' (or similar)... that is why I don't think it is much use complaining.. if that is their attitude.

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Agreeing to doesn't = agreeing with.

Voicing an opinion about changes one agrees to (but doesn't agree with) doesn't = an expectation of change, but raising a complaint is more constructive than saying nothing, also more constructive than "why are you even bothering?".

[digital*ghost]

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@im.highest.bidder..now wrote:

I don't have to explain anything to anyone , I was just stating in running ebay into comparisson a shop on the street , I did not use the word whing I sad COMPLAIN ..and I do get it it's not rocket science I've run ebay before not this account so I do know what I am talking about ..why must you anaylize every post you see 

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I never said you had to explain, I was just hoping you would, particularly now that you've said you understand why people complain (sorry, thought you said whinge in your OP)....

Weird, if you do understand why they complain, I'm still at a loss as to the reason behind your post saying you don't get it.

I don't analyze every post I see, I didn't even analyze yours, however if you want to post an opinion on a public discussion forum, surely you're prepared to have that opinion discussed, and are prepared for people to post opposing opinions? I responded to your question with some of the reasons why people complain about the fees, but at the same time I took issue with the impression you gave that suggested people have no reason to complain. That's not for you to say because you're not them. 

You find eBay's fees reasonable in comparison to what you'd have to outlay for a B&M, that's fine, but it's a flawed comparison. One thing being cheaper than another thing doesn't mean the first thing is good value so there's nothing to complain about, if it was, McDonald's burgers would be just as good as some 5 star restaurant's gourmet burger. 

[cherry*135]

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@digital*ghost wrote:

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@am*3 wrote:

The notice from eBay about the new changes, which came up when you signed in .. said something like 'here are the new changes if you don't want to sell under these conditions you can de register' (or similar)... that is why I don't think it is much use complaining.. if that is their attitude.

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Agreeing to doesn't = agreeing with.

Voicing an opinion about changes one agrees to (but doesn't agree with) doesn't = an expectation of change, but raising a complaint is more constructive than saying nothing, also more constructive than "why are you even bothering?".

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No it isn't especially if no one is listening. ( no one that can make any difference) 

[im.highest.bidder..now]

I do understand what they are complaining but it is cheaper to run an Ebay store than a shop on the street (but it all depends on what you are selling), they have it good here there's not much we can do except gin and bear it and make it into a positive situation , it just seems some people are surprised that's it's happpening , when I first started on Ebay it was only 4.something for FVF and only $4.10 for a satchel alot has changed since then all gradually though and who knows what else they will come  up with 

[cherry*135]

I remember when the 500gm satchels were $4.50..

Ebay has to evolve with the times. If they stayed exactly the same as 10 years ago they would have even less buyers now.. buyers who can now buy new items from any number of other online retailers ( Aust & overseas) with low or free postage (and free returns), returns for change of mind etc..excellent discounts in seasonal sales.

[digital*ghost]

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@am*3 wrote:

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Agreeing to doesn't = agreeing with.

Voicing an opinion about changes one agrees to (but doesn't agree with) doesn't = an expectation of change, but raising a complaint is more constructive than saying nothing, also more constructive than "why are you even bothering?".

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No it isn't especially if no one is listening. ( no one that can make any difference) 

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No?  

A definite, flat out, no... raising or discussing a complaint can never be constructive if it isn't heard / taken notice of / result in a change? 

I don't understand how you can say that, unless you believe that the only reason people want to discuss things on the forum is to get eBay to change things - personally, I believe (actually, I know) people discuss issues and raise complaints for a variety of other, quite constructive reasons.

Sometimes it's about catharsis, sometimes it's just about finding empathy, sometimes people discover different ways to work around or deal with problems by discussing it with other people - all those things can make a huge difference in the general disposition of a seller, their approach to their business, and possibly even their success, and that's constructive whether eBay are listening or not.