I am only a hobby  Seller so my opinion may not count for much but I am very happy so far this month however last month was a bit ordinary for me. ( lots of lookers but only 2 sales)

retailtherapist, don't write yourself off as only a hobby seller"that is what ALOT of us on here are so your opinion is more than worth a bit.

What you are doing is exactly what people should be doing. Tweaking listings until they find what works for them. Looking through this thread we have a sellers saying that they are having a fantastic month so far and others saying not so good. Some are also saying last month was great for them were as for me personally it was quite the opposite.

People are quick to jump and blame EBAY for a downturn in sales, yet if they looked at the broader picture alot of B&M stores are struggling in just the same way that EBAY sellers are. It is the current economic climate. Yes EBAY has just changed their fee structure and it is hurting people, but B&M stores often have rent increases, electricity increases, general increases in their overheads too. I remember a few years back when I had a food store in a shopping centre the management there wanted to increase my rent by 50% PLUS have us do a new total fit out every 5 years on the store.