all of a sudden

[onekiwi0]

you could hear a pin drop.... yep yet another ebay's so quiet post...

but seriously its been a constant two possibly 3 ebay sales a day...great  with the unlimited listings promo.....and were heading into NSW holidays perhaps thats why there is not a peep...

so should I start selling on etsy I wonder... have not looked into prices as I've been with epay since2005 however I did notice it was only 3. something % charge and I am doubtful they charge on postage...

[clarry100]

We run two basic stores.

The one which is normally busier than the other by about 50% or so never even had a single sale today.

That has never happened on that store since we started trading back in 2011.

The other store had two sales. Way under normal.

[6508.froggy]

I agree it is inconsistant with school holidays and times of the year all having an impact on sales however, I have to say I have had the best February and March ever both exceeded pre Xmas and April is starting of in a very positive manner.  I sell collectables and have found if you have a wide selection of the collections on offer you will nearly always get multiple purchases - sold Five items this evening to one person with $600 value. Also feel that my items are possible suitable for the approaching Mothers Day so expect sales to be consistant this month. The items I do have a full range are far slower in moving. I enjoy rainy days as I usually gain a full sales that day as most people are inside on their computers. 

[pennyforum14]

3.5% fvf no fees on postage, 20c per listing and they last for four months.  New shops have to use their Direct Checkout system which integrates Paypal with credit card facilities and various online payments such as Google Pay, Apple Pay etc.  It doesn't use your Paypal account, it uses Etsy's and then Etsy pays you, minus a processing fee roughly equivalent to Paypal's.  Your funds accumulate in a Payments Account and get tansferred to your bank once a fortnight (or sooner if you ask). 

You could put your vintage stuff there, must be at least 20 years old to qualify, but other than vintage, only handmade (by yourself) and craft supplies are allowed. 

[jellybirddesigns]

I sell on Etsy as well and I have had a few sales there, but it definitely takes time to get your first one. I do charge a higher price for my items there as I feel like I have to constantly push my prices downwards on this site (even though I have had to absorb a 30% increase in material costs over the last 12 months).

In short, I like Etsy, but I definitely get more sales here, so it's a bit of a trade off - low sales there with low fees, or higher sales here with higher fees.

[davewil1964]

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@cushioncovers wrote:

I sell on Etsy as well and I have had a few sales there, but it definitely takes time to get your first one. I do charge a higher price for my items there as I feel like I have to constantly push my prices downwards on this site (even though I have had to absorb a 30% increase in material costs over the last 12 months).

In short, I like Etsy, but I definitely get more sales here, so it's a bit of a trade off - low sales there with low fees, or higher sales here with higher fees.

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Should average out then. Higher prices, lower fees.....

[onekiwi0]

So less traffic - shame, so far purchases from etsy have seemed more professional the whole experience but perhaps that's just those stores. Another payment system sounds annoying a little complex and I see you review as opposed to feedback so I assume buying and selling is separated ... Meaning as cushions said hard to get ur first sale

[chameleon54]

WOW FROGGY, nice range of items you have for sale there. Just out of interest, do you have many problems with breakages in the mail and difficult to please customers ?  I have a lot of vintage china and glass in storage, but have never really been game to list it in case it gets broken.

Back on subject, my sales in the last few days have been reasonable without setting the world on fire. The sad part is the private account which sells mens shed collectables is kicking the store accounts butts. With all of ebays freebie listings, this account has been getting the most attention and sales have been very strong. Looks like we will have to include it in our ATO returns.

[6508.froggy]

Hi Chameleon - Have no problems with breakages (touch wood) been selling collectables for 7 years and have one item damaged in that time. Buyer could not understand why it would break as it was packaged so well. The secret is bubble wrap and more bubble wraps and lots of foam peanuts - I do not skimp on packaging even if it increases my postage cost. Would rather the items arrive safely than damaged.  My motto Package so the parcel can be used as a football with no damage to the item.  Have a lot of great repeat customers and as you will see from my listings lots of photos and accurate honest descriptions.  Very rarely have an issue with any buyers maybe I am just lucky.  Cheers 

[saarzi]

Me too.. traffic has PLUMMETED the past week (going on views) - only bots looking at items.

Maybe Ebay has been tinkering with traffic / throttling.