posted on July 26, 2004 07:05:10 PM new
eBay will be holding a one-day 50¢ Insertion Fee Sale for listings on eBay.com beginning Tuesday, July 27th, 2004 at 00:00:01 PT (12:00 AM plus one second) and ending that same day, Tuesday, July 27th, 2004 at 11:59:59 PT (11:59 PM plus 59 seconds). eBay listings created prior to July 27th, 2004 and scheduled to start during the promotional period will be eligible for the promotional rate.
During the 50¢ Insertion Fee Sale promotion:
For Auction-Style and Fixed Price listings, the insertion fee will be capped at $0.50. This promotion will not apply for Motors vehicles and non-vehicles, International, Live Auction, Ad format, Professional Services, and Store Inventory listings.
All other fees (including Final Value Fees and all other optional listing upgrade fees such as Border, Buy It Now, Highlight, Gallery, Gallery Featured, Featured Plus!, Listing Designer, Bold, Reserve, Extended Duration insertion fees, etc.) will still be charged. The promotional rate does not apply to listings with a start date prior to July 27th, 2004, including those listings revised during the promotional period. The promotional rate also does not apply to listings created during the promotional period (July 27th, 2004) but scheduled to start after July 27th, 2004.
We hope you enjoy the one-day, special 50¢ Insertion Fee Sale!
Regards,
eBay
posted on July 26, 2004 08:05:11 PM newmbv2602
I just saw that when I came on line, I'm considering it to dump some inventory before I start ordering fall/winter items.
I'll have to think about it, I don't list much during the summer months, but a "cut rate," is always tempting.
posted on July 26, 2004 10:39:13 PM new
Considering that 99.9% of my stuff costs only 35 cents to list, this isn't any great deal, IMO
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posted on July 27, 2004 12:11:35 AM new
jwpc...if you sell higher priced items, it would be worth it. You still have time to think about it. Personally, I liked the 10 cent sale better! I'm just surprised they are offering these sales so close together.
posted on July 27, 2004 01:45:36 AM new
yeah, this is a reel em in for the big time inventory/priced sellers. antiques for 400.00 and over or something. no real deal for me either
posted on July 27, 2004 02:28:24 AM new
I hope I can take advantage of 2 or 3 but I'm just not ready? And I just listed some high ticket items this past weekend. Dang wouldn't you know it?
I like this offering - it's a big saving if you're ready and list stuff in the $200 price up - even saves on $50 items - just not as much but every little bit helps?
posted on July 27, 2004 08:06:43 AM new
However if you list hi ticket items using the auction format this time of year, do you not lose in the long run ? The final bid might be a lot lower than if you waited for the buying season. Seems to be a " penny wise- dollar foolish " sort of thing. A lot of people are doing other things than sitting at their conputers buying stuff during the summer months.
buyhigh
posted on July 27, 2004 09:20:24 AM newHowever if you list hi ticket items using the auction format this time of year, do you not lose in the long run ? The final bid might be a lot lower than if you waited for the buying season.
Smart thinking.
Remember, eBay always does what is it ITS best interest, not yours.
posted on July 27, 2004 09:59:15 AM new
One would expect ebay to do what is in their best interest.They are not doing this for the sellers. I know that for the items I look for, listings have dropped dramatically and worse yet, I keep seeing the same old stuff being listed. People are holding onto their better stuff waiting for the fall because a lot of items go unsold at this time of year. This is not going to generate much interest to list anything and worse yet for ebay, their 3rd quarter results are not going to be all that good unless they offer some stimulation. Meanwhile, they still pick up additional revenue from their gallery and other enhancements from their 50cent listing day.
buyhigh
posted on July 27, 2004 10:41:19 AM new
I guess I'm the only one who thinks this is a good deal. I know ebay isn't doing anyone any big favors but they probably are seeing a drop in FVF because everyone is afraid to list big ticket items this time of year.
I could save these items and list them later at the same price which will cost me more and I have found most items that list at $200 and up only get one or two bids at best anyway. So list it for what you really want to sell it for and what have you lost. Less than a dollar if you put it in the gallery and you could just sell something!!
Even if they don't sell - I've got all the work done for later to relist?
posted on July 27, 2004 12:35:20 PM new
Which is exactly what ebay is counting on. There is a "casino" type aspect to listing on ebay and like Vegas etc., they do not make their money on hi rollers but on Joe sixpack who doesn't care if he loses "chump change" It is worth the gamble and when you multiply how many people think the same way, it adds up to quite a bit. e-bay's labor force is very small and their overhead for their operation is also small. They stand to gain quite a bit from offering such small inducements for listing.
buyhigh
posted on July 27, 2004 01:25:12 PM new
I have to agree that this is about the LEAST "generous" 'bait' offer ebay has given sellers, to date .... I also think this is the first time "this particular offer" has ever been presented ........... ......... ......... are they tweaking or what?
posted on July 27, 2004 01:43:18 PM new
Yes, I believe this is a first time offer of a cap on insertion fee. I am certain ebay carefully analyzed the present situation and offered a tiny bit of bait in an attempt to reverse it. However when you are the only 600lb gorilla on the block, you do not have to offer much in the way of bait.
buyhigh
posted on July 27, 2004 01:57:51 PM newHowever when you are the only 600lb gorilla on the block, you do not have to offer much in the way of bait.
That may be Meg's reasoning, but how many of us really have to sell today? (Or tomorrow?)
Especially when one could go to the beach, sit in an air-conditioned summer movie matinee, eat at a sidewalk cafe or put that hammock in the backyard to good use?
I'm not busting my buns for anything less than an FLD. Not when the weather is this glorious.
posted on July 27, 2004 05:06:39 PM new
iareateacher - I totally agree with you but I am certain the think tank at ebay believes it is worth a try. They have absolutely NOTHING to lose.
buyhigh
posted on July 27, 2004 05:28:19 PM new
I don't sell many high price items, but I decided not to take advantage of the offer. With bids being down, I don't see the point of saving a dollar or so on listing, and sell the item at a lower price than it would go for in a couple of months when bidding picks up.
Personally, I liked the 10 cent sale better! I'm just surprised they are offering these sales so close together.
