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on 29-05-2013 10:50 AM
I have read most of these posts and also looked at what some are selling but say sales are down. Most seem to be aimed at a niche market with a finite number of buyers.I agree with some other comments. Before you blame Ebay entirely look at the financial facts of life.
1 )In general,people are worried about the rising cost of everything and weighing up the cost of necessities against the cost of something they can do without.2 ) Australia Post has gone up again and anyone with any sense factors in the postage cost to the cost of the item.3 ) Where I live(in Melbourne) even the Direct Factory Outlets (and there are a few) are half empty with few customers except at weekends. They also started selling at virtually retail shop prices - again doing themselves out of business 4 ) On line shopping is now the way to go and it is very easy for customers to make a price comparison . 6 ) Fashion for anything comes and goes,I used to sell depression glass but still have a lot sitting in the shed as it has gone out of fashion. For anything I sell I look at similar and watch to see what prices are obtained before I list.I have a load of a brand a friend has asked me to sell for her but it would be a waste of time as they are not selling at all. I respectfully suggest that you sell off at markets and re assess what is selling now and go for that, but be prepared to move on to something else when interest wanes.