I agree that eBay is not the place to go for bargains any longer. eBay's price increases have put an end to that and I wonder if it is by design, wanting to shift the used goods and cheaper items sellers to Gumtree? I don't know just speculating. One of the few saving graces for shopping on eBay is that you can buy just about anything on eBay and most people know that, although I know quite a few people that find the whole eBay experience too complicated and will not even consider trying to do it.

I had a phone call from eBay 2 weeks ago informing me of the cheaper postage costs on eBay at the moment and suggesting I take advantage of the savings. I took the opportunity to voice my concerns about the drop off in sales since the last price increase and she said that was why they were ringing sellers to show them how to save money on postage. I explained that was a great incentive IF I could sell my products - no sales - no postage. She didn't know how to reply to that.

I have been considering closing my eBay store for a while as the whole thing has become a giant stress and I think I will soon but I use eBay for a reason one of which is to promote my other website and like many sellers I use eBay to promote my other website by including promotional material with my orders. I feel that eBay has too much of a say in the running of my eBay business and it doesn't feel like my own business as I am at the mercy of eBay decisions that effect my bottom line negatively. One can only be kicked down so many times before it finally dawns on you that it is never going to get any better - I am there now.