tooltimes
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posted on December 21, 2002 09:27:32 PM new
Sometimes I think ebay wants all the sellers to know that they can list any day of the year without having to worry about a possible FLD to make them regret their decision. Think about the million or even millions of auctions that got listed a day or two before a FLD? Those sellers have to feel a little cheated. There must be many sellers sitting and waiting with their bulk loading software to upload literally a ton of auctions that are also running on online auction sites all of the internet. The FLDs ALWAYS caused server problems for ebay that hurt their image as a reliable place to sell.
I wish there would be more FLDs but I can also see why ebay will probably never do them again.
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toolhound
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posted on December 22, 2002 01:24:52 AM new
On FLD I list mostly items that are $50.00 and over and last year listed 186 auctions and sold 168. I have 155 ready so far for this year. I can list junk auctions for 30 cents each anytime why waste them on FLD. Most of these are items I would not list any other time because it would cost $4.60 to list them in 2 catagories for 10 days but for 20 cents (10 cents per catagory for 10 days) I will take the time to list them.
In 3 years I have not been wrong about what day free listing day will be so get those auctions ready for Monday.
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horsey88
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posted on December 22, 2002 07:38:38 AM new
Free Listing Days are passe.
Penny Gallery and Store Free Listing Days are the In Thing.
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lindajean
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posted on December 22, 2002 09:25:16 AM new
They may be the "in" thing, but I feel cheated by them as I don't use either one...it is just a con to get people to throw in extra's and then keep paying for them!
As far as fixed price goes...some of us just don't sell things that fit in that type setting. When the auction format dies I will move on. While most of my listings only get 1 or 2 bids theres always those five or six items that bounce up there about $50 more than I expected. I still like the thrill of waiting till the last minute to see what happens!
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USMarines
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posted on December 22, 2002 10:47:04 AM new
Here is analysis of where eBay is a far as Listing Counts are concerned.
Click here: Ebay Counts 1999 to 2002
Here is an alternate website, Thanks to Donny:
Click here Ebay Listing Counts 1999 to 2002
Sorry if you get a notice "this Site has exceeded it Allocated Transfer Rate, just try later. I will asking him if we can post that file somewhere else, so everyone can access it.
I still believe that a Promotion ~ FLD can't be far away!
The listing drop already exceeds 5.0 Million and still heading sout!
How soon will this affect the stock price of eBay?
Merry Christmas.
[ edited by USMarines on Dec 22, 2002 12:31 PM ]
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meridenmor
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posted on December 22, 2002 11:44:29 AM new
One thing that eBay may try is restricting FDL to categories. And focus on those that lend themselves to the auction format: antiques, collectibles, glass and china. That would seem to be a way around the overload problem. We tend to list expensive items on FLD, things that have been up. The fixed price promotion was dispointing, only a 15% sell though, but these were items we will no longer spend money to list. But will put up on FLD.
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tooltimes
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posted on December 22, 2002 02:17:18 PM new
It's very difficult to sell anything on Half.com these days as many items are at the minimum 75 cents. Many of those sellers would love to see a FLD were they can bulk load their books and only pay a 5.25% FVF at a site with much more viewing traffic. Maybe ebay knows that will probably happen?
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buyhigh
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posted on December 22, 2002 03:03:58 PM new
Since today is Dec.22 when is this promotion anticipated? The books for the final quarter close Dec.31.
buyhigh
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tooltimes
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posted on December 22, 2002 03:16:33 PM new
For the last 3 years it occured on 12/20 .
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buyhigh
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posted on December 22, 2002 03:32:45 PM new
But since nothing was announced by e-Bay on Dec 20th or Dec 21st or so far today, would it not appear that there will be no promotions? Should think that e-Bay anticipated the drop in listings during this period and all they really have to worry about is whether their earnings per share for the 4th quarter of 2002 exceeded that of 2001.
buyhigh
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horsey88
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posted on December 23, 2002 02:55:04 PM new
Everyday is FLD....................Fee Listing Day
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JWPC
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posted on December 24, 2002 09:38:44 AM new
Thanks for the reminder, had totally forgotten about that yearly possibility!
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horsey88
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posted on December 24, 2002 09:50:02 AM new
From the Announcement Bored
It's that time of year again when the folks here at your favorite auction site would like to show gratitude for your continued patronage to our community.
In response to requests from several members of our community and feedback from our Voices program,we have decided to push back Free Listing Day to the traditional after Christmas sale day of Dec 26th.
All auction listings entered into the system between 00:00:01 and 23:59:59 on Dec 26th can be submitted using Mister Lister or Turbo Lister absolutely free of charge.(NB:This does not aplly to any applicable insertion & FVF fees.)
Warmest regards to you and yours.
Meg & Pierre
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toolhound
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posted on December 24, 2002 10:34:44 AM new
I new Meg and Pierre would come through. I think they are sending each of us a turkey too.
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lindajean
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posted on December 24, 2002 10:59:34 AM new
[ edited by lindajean on Dec 24, 2002 11:04 AM ]
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lindajean
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posted on December 24, 2002 11:02:14 AM new
[ edited by lindajean on Dec 24, 2002 11:04 AM ]
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aintrichyet
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posted on December 24, 2002 11:13:06 AM new
yes... he's kidding
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horsey88
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posted on December 24, 2002 12:39:21 PM new
Lindajean...Did you check the Announcement BORED
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lindajean
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posted on December 24, 2002 01:13:21 PM new
Yes, I did!
Being Bored as well, I went ahead and listed 100 of my 500 items I had worked up last week!
Merry Christmas and Bah Humbug and coal in your stockings to Meg and Pierre!
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USMarines
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posted on December 25, 2002 09:32:56 PM new
From Email received from ebay:
Kick start your new year...
Thursday, December 26, 2002 between 00:00:01 PT (12:00 AM plus one second on December 26, 2002) and 23:59:59 PT December 26, 2002 (11:59 PM plus 59 seconds).
Insertion fees for all Regular auction-style, Fixed Price and Store Inventory listings will be $0.00 on the U.S. Site (www.ebay.com) and eBay Motors. This includes listings created prior to December 26, 2002 but are scheduled to start on December 26, 2002. There will still be a 10 cent fee for extended 10-day listing.
All final value fees and Optional Feature Fees* including Buy It Now, Featured Plus!, Gallery, Bold, and extended duration fees etc…will still be charged.
For Store Inventory listings, the first 30 day insertion fee will be free. Extended duration fees will still be charged. If you list with Good 'Til Canceled (GTC), you will be charged the current standard GTC listing charge beginning the next 30-day cycle.
Real Estate, Ad Format, Live Auction, Sothebys.com, International, Professional Services are excluded. Listings created during the promotion on December 26, 2002, but scheduled to start after December 26, 2002 will also be excluded.
You can take advantage of this offer by listing with Sell Your Item Form 1.0 and 2.0, Mister Lister, Turbo Lister, Seller's Assistant, Seller's Assistant Pro and third-party tools.
Free Listing Day has arrived!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
[ edited by USMarines on Dec 25, 2002 09:34 PM ]
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sparkz
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posted on December 25, 2002 10:01:55 PM new
O.K. US Marines....You managed to call this one right. Now.. what are the winning numbers going to be for the next Lotto drawing here in California?
The light at the end of the tunnel will turn out to be an oncoming train.
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tooltimes
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posted on December 25, 2002 10:04:08 PM new
Now we get to see if ebay will have massive computer problems as a result of the giveaway.
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horsey88
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posted on December 26, 2002 06:44:25 AM new
The correct date was posted on the Announcement Bored days ago.
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