I understand slight increases at regular intervals. But this is a huge
increase. 60-100%.
I agree that for auctions, this isn't a huge deal, and can even help cull
the imported stuff and bring us some exposure.
But for stores, this is major, and it will be reflected in glass prices on
ebay for sure - and likely bead prices as well. Not good for the buyers.
I do agree that this means that people will likely move inventory to
off-ebay websites, and buyers will move with that inventory. Not good for
ebay. But oh, well. LOL
Why I will probably do is close my store, have a huge sale and then keep
doing auctions. Auctions are good advertising for sure. But the basic ebay
storefront has become useless. If they are going to raise the prices, they
need to raise the exposure that stores get.
--
Kandice Seeber
Air & Earth Designs
http://www.lampwork.net
I think it's just the course of business. All prices rise.
From a business standpoint, I like a little higher fee. It might make
people think twice about what they list. For stores I think it helps them
to not be holding tanks for what didn't sell at auction...at least that is
what mine was at the time. It's like a bottomless free re-list pit for
some people. Sorry if that sounds callous, but I'm looking at my auctions
getting drowned in imported stuff selling for peanuts or less and I was
drowning my own auctions with my non-selling store items. I can do that
just fine on my already paid for web site, thank you very much.
As for people selling their personal stuff, it is a bit sad but just work
it into the price and there shouldn't be a problem.
I still think eBay is some of the best and least expensive advertising you
can get.
Just my thoughts.
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Lori Greenberg
www.beadnerd.com
ebay:
http://snipurl.com/5wlc
justbeads:
http://snipurl.com/axek
"Jim Moore" wrote in message
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Hello all you beaders.
What might your thoughts be on this little email message I just received.
Another banner year for Ebay.
They offered free listings or fees for the Tsunami tragedy.. must be
trying to recoup there money.
Jim Moore
What was life like before Ebay?
Just click on the below URL and let me know your thoughts on this
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http://www2.ebay.com:80/aw/marketing...05-01-12075944
The eBay user " has sent the following message to the
group: eBay Announcements
from:
to: eBay Announcements
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***eBay.com / eBay Motors Fee Changes***
Date: 01/12/05 Time: 08:03:05 AM PST
Today, we announced that eBay.com and eBay Motors will be making changes
to the fee structure effective February 18, 2005. Items that are
scheduled to begin on eBay.com or eBay Motors after midnight Pacific Time
on February 18, 2005 will be charged based on the new fees.
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changes, please click here
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Another banner year for Ebay.
They offered free listings or fees for the Tsunami tradegdy.. must be
trying to recoup there money.
Jim Moore
What was life like before Ebay?
My religion is simple....
My religion is kindness...
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AKA The 14th Dalai Lama