posted on January 30, 2001 11:57:05 AM new
Here we go again, with the new fees only one day a way!. Ebay is emailing out survey warnings to those who use Buy-it-now(BIN). I knew this was coming. Look at some of the bottom question to their survey.
23. Would you still use Buy-It-Now if eBay charged for this feature?
Yes No
24. Which of the following price scheme do you prefer for this feature? (Check one)
Charge a flat fee for use of the BIN feature at the time of listing
Charge a tiered fee for the BIN feature based on the BIN price at the time of listing
Charge a flat fee for the BIN feature only if the items sells via BIN vs. auction
Charge a tiered fee for the BIN feature based on the BIN price, only if the items sells via BIN vs. auction
Charge the buyer an additional fixed fee for buying with BIN vs. bidding on the auction
25. Have buyers been asking for the Buy-It-Now feature for your items that are not listed with Buy-It-Now?
Yes No All my items are listed with BIN
26. Do you think buyers would pay to have the Buy-It-Now option available?
Yes No
Their stock went up from $34.00 to $51.00 when they issued the newinsert fees, now their stock will more another $17.00, I don't know about you guys, I'am a seller and my sales are down 65%. I was selling 80 items a month, My sale are down to 20.
The only one making out on this deal is the ebay stock holders.
Read question #26, Ebay is saiding it's O.K. to charge your bidder the "NEW" add on fee if approved!
It getting worst!!!!!!!!
posted on January 30, 2001 12:11:32 PM new
When introduced, they did say it was "free during the trail period". and when they said it would be permanent they also said it would be free during the first quarter of this year and then they would evaluate whether it would continue as free or would have a fee.
posted on January 30, 2001 01:38:59 PM new
Reasonable charges for reasonable services is not gouging. No one is forcing you to use these services so stop
posted on January 30, 2001 01:53:26 PM new
Brooklyn - If you're in a services industry raise yoru prices every couple of months. Then try adding new charges to your clients. And then nickle and diming them to death over every little thing. Let us know how happy they are with all this.
posted on January 30, 2001 02:03:24 PM newLet us know how happy they are with all this.
In the end, Ebay is not responsible for keeping their customers happy, they are responsible for keeping their stockholders happy. Normally, these would require the same actions, but not always.
I prefer the "Read my lips, no new fees" approach, but... if they are going to charge new fees, I think it's much better that they be charging for optional items rather than raising FVF's, for example.
It would be nice if BIN would remain free, and I think it would ultimately be in Ebay's best interest. But if they do start charging for it, at least we have the option of not using it.
posted on January 30, 2001 02:10:07 PM new
I got that survey too. I answered all the questions in a way that let them know: I will not pay extra for BIN, I prefer the "old fashioned auctions" I said that BIN would turn ebay into another on-line store.
Personally, I would think they would WANT people to use BIN, because the auctions close quicker, freeing up their server space. So, that being the case, why charge for it?
posted on January 30, 2001 02:10:49 PM new
I use BIN extensively, and haven't gotten any survey. I'd sure like to give them my opinion.
cmmspu, #26 doesn't say it's alright for the seller to charge the buyer. It refers to ebay charging the buyer.
It'd be pointless to charge the seller to have a BIN because some buyers put in the start bid below the BIN price which starts a regular auction. That is not worth for a seller to pay for. But I'm guessing like I said when BIN got it's start, ebay will use it as a penalty for sellers, meaning to prevent sellers from setting too high of a BIN and making buyers angry. Just watch, they'll charge the seller.
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posted on January 30, 2001 02:11:44 PM new
Ammalgamated. You are right, they are responsible to the stockholders, BUT, if they don't have the business, then the profits fall, and the stockholders get ticked. So, ultimately, they need some customer service too!
posted on January 30, 2001 09:45:44 PM new
my sales have dropped but thats part of dealing on the net. I'm not thrilled with the new rates but I always have the option of not selling items on eBay.
The only way they'll reduce the fees is if enough people leave the service but with eBay being the big player in the auction houses, that will never happen
