yes ebay is dying, i have noticed it too. they have tried to push (and succeeded) all second hand gear to Gumtree. i used to buy and sell everything on ebay, now I only buy occasionally. I now sell everything on Gumtree and local Facebook groups. its free, damned quick generally and pretty easy. 

Interestingly they have just tried a new campaign to get people back.. i think the damage is done, i wont be back and cant be bothered wih the fees,restrictions,amount of time it takes.. ebay admin if you are reading this you destroyed your own market place and alienated the very customers that made it great and supported you ... completely insane!!