Like anything, we do things either because we love to or because it pays dividends. If a few sellers leave, it only means more profits for the remaining sellers. Ebay won't lose as the buyers will still spend the amount they could afford to in the 1st place.

But see, this is where I don't think it will work quite that way.  I have been a HUGE buyer on ebay for over 10 years, I loved the range of unusual, weird and unique items that could be found on here.

The big professional sellers are 99.9% sellers of generic plastic junk which I am not one whit interested in.  So 100% for sure I won't be spending the same money on ebay anymore.

For the last year or so, listings of items I am interested in have dwindled and dwindled, to the point where I am finding I turn more to local markets, car boot sales, real-life auctions and places like Etsy. It's such a shame as shopping on ebay was a real hobby for me, I loved sitting at my 'puter after dinner and browsing the listings.