dacreson
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posted on October 9, 2003 05:43:08 PM new
Hello
I have been watching this board with occasional input for about two years. I have come to the conclusion that there two types here, First their are the sellers with occasional impute and then their is the Ebay experts who sell occasionally.
Now before you jump on me, being an Ebay Expert is not a bad thing, many times you are right and helps us a lot. It is also a social outlet for you as well and you are doing something constructive. I myself seem to be drifting from a full-bore seller to an ebay expert. Things are still very slow to the point that I wonder why I even list. Maybe is time to move on.
Good night to sellers and Ebay experts all, love you all……….
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AuctionAce
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posted on October 9, 2003 05:45:29 PM new
Things are still very slow to the point that I wonder why I even list. Maybe is time to move on.
We're seeing more and more of these quotes these days.
-------------- sig file ----------- *There is no conclusive evidence that life is serious*
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CBlev65252
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posted on October 9, 2003 05:47:58 PM new
Maybe it is time to move on.
Somehow I can't imagine that too many sellers will be upset about that. I got a call from a local woman who wants me to sell things for her on Ebay. I had to be honest and tell her that I'll give it my best shot, but the economy stinks right now and things may not go as well as she wants. I'll find out on Tuesday exactly what she has to sell. Hopefully, it will be something that's moving.
Cheryl
He has his own throne (Revelation 13:2) and his own worshipers (Revelation 13:4).
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MAH645
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posted on October 9, 2003 05:59:12 PM new
But we still have E-Bay sellers who sell 95 to 100% of everything they list,but I'm not one of them. My sales rate is around 45%,guess I'm doing something wrong.
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Libra63
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posted on October 9, 2003 06:47:44 PM new
My problem is one week is great, the next duh, If I could only get rid of the duh week. I think the eBay sellers are getting fed up with the new buyers. Snipe bid and then disappear never to hear from them again. Ir seems like that happens with my high ticket items then have to wait until we file for NPB and then give the second chance. Seems like the 10 day wait is much to long. It always ends up to be closer to a month...
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dacreson
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posted on October 9, 2003 06:48:26 PM new
"My sales rate is around 45%,guess I'm doing something wrong."
No, my friend you are as normal as Hell, and this is OCTOBER!!
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AuctionAce
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posted on October 9, 2003 07:49:14 PM new
I think even the sellers with 98% - 100% selling rates are seeing their average sale price drop.
No matter what the listing numbers stay very high. I suppose most sellers are trying harder to make less and accepting lower profit margins.
Many sellers are also buyers and their buying pattern may be decreasing further compounding the sales slump at ebay.
-------------- sig file ----------- *There is no conclusive evidence that life is serious*
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fluffythewondercat
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posted on October 9, 2003 08:23:32 PM new
98.6% sellthrough over the last seven days. Average prices are just fine, thanks. It's still a good living.
David: If you enjoy the thrill of selling and running your own business, perhaps you should consider a different merchandise line. Also, I was looking through the "Everything Else" category the other day, noticing that for adventurous people there could be some good opportunities there. For example, I think there are probably eBay business opportunities that don't require carrying an inventory or doing drop shipping. Since most peoples' idea of eBay includes tangible goods, maybe this area isn't saturated.
Our motto: Bright and shiny baubles for persons with low impulse control.
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drcomm
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posted on October 9, 2003 09:39:32 PM new
And then there's the nifty things like I read in my paper today. They did a half page article on how great/easy/profitable it is to become an ebay seller. Hooray! Work from home in your underwear! Those 25 cent purchases that turn into $1500 dollar sales are around every turn! You'll be RICH in no time! Oh, and it's so easy, it isn't even like working at all!
Ohhhhhhh the letter to the editor I have perculating right now.
I just revamped my fee structure for my consigment folks. The unsold fees are eating my lunch.
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neroter12
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posted on October 10, 2003 04:09:56 AM new
I think I'm at about 45-50%, too. Had a couple of good weeks, but for all the pushing I did with listing, it was somewhat disappointing the bidding didnt go where I thought it might have. (I'd be okay if I didnt have to pay ebay and paypal their money....hahaha...)
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Libra63
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posted on October 10, 2003 06:50:25 AM new
neroter12-If you notice you don't pay eBay & PayPal they Take and Take theirs first. I guess you could call it paying them. They make sure they get their piece of the pie first.
Don't ya just love it when someone says you sell on eBay how easy. I figured out that to do 8 auctions that require imaging, image editing, descriptions etc it takes me a good 1 1/2 hours to do a good job. So in 8 hours I figure I do 8 auctions. Now some take me less if they are repeats but jewelry takes me a **#L of a long time because I like to take good pictures with accurate descriptions because I am not going to refund due to my mistakes. Maybe I am just to picky.
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dacreson
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posted on October 10, 2003 11:08:37 AM new
Hello all,
Just a note; I just received an e-mail from Ebay congratulating me for being with them for Five years. Really need a "Get Well" card. Oh well, there was life before Ebay so probably is life after Ebay. Think so?
David
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fluffythewondercat
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posted on October 10, 2003 11:56:03 AM new
David: Start your new life by selling to people who sell on eBay. It's the logical next step.
Our motto: Bright and shiny baubles for persons with low impulse control.
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neroter12
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posted on October 10, 2003 05:44:53 PM new
Libra...lol...this is so true. That is why - whoever started the post about giving it up - I can understand their sentiments completely. It has crossed my mind more and more lately, too.
I figure by the time I pay ebay, paypal, vendio, the post office (if I happen to underestimate - or something goes awry) - the profit margin is just not there to justify the time imput. (I too, am picky with pictures and my auctions.)
I Plan to hang in there a little while longer. I am hoping I've made the worst of my mistakes already and have learned a thing or two to bring it up to some satisifying profit level.  Its much harder when you do differerent types of collectables, though. I think its too broad a field. I'm roling around whoelsaleing something, but havent 'landed' on anything yet. I know dont want to do jewelry. Maybe clothes. But when you buy clothes wholesale, you get a lot goofy ugly ones nobody wants anyway. I dont want to be stuck with a 'lot' of something. At least with the diff collectables, I can enjoy or use them if I dont sell them. ::bump::
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BIGPEEPA
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posted on October 10, 2003 08:10:58 PM new
I have been with Ebay almost 6 years now. My selling rate is still o.k. but the prices are down. Because I have a lot of feedbacks and very few negs I guess people feel safe buying from me. I can see where new sellers are having a hard time selling. My kid in college said to me, hey dad give me some stuff to list on ebay and I will give it a try. I gave him the same kind of items I sell with a very good sell through rate. He just started listing stuff last week he has 15 auctions going at the same price I sell at. The kid only has 1 bid. I have read a lot of Posts on this board, people saying buyers stay away from power sellers with high feedback's well my kid is proving you people all wrong. I have always said it takes more than Ebay to be a pro seller it takes years of hard work and knowledge. Some of the new sellers on ebay will go on to become a pro sellers but most ebay sellers will just fade away and be gone.
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happy4123
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posted on October 10, 2003 09:06:19 PM new
How depressing. Well I sure have my good and bad weeks like everyone else but more good than bad. I know one thing, designer anything sells. Have you ever checked out the designer handbags and shoes? Selling like hot cakes. I do the thrift store and than resell thing and do just fine. So, maybe it's time to try different merchandise.
PS I sold a piece of pottery for a friend's grandma she bought for $10, sold for $2025. yep.....still can be done. Just gotta have that special something.
Good luck to all.
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