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palette106
Joined: 06 Aug 2006
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| Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 9:39 pm Post subject: Closed my Ebay Store, been selling on Ebay since 1999 |
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This latest increase in fees finally forced me to close up shop and say good riddance to ebay. I am just worn out with all their constant changes and actually I am relieved to not have to pay those massive fees every month.
I'm going to see if I can sell on multiple sites and not include ebay in the mix. It will be hard but at least I will have some control over my destiny.
Sweet Outfits Boutique
Watercolor Works and More
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lammergeiernet
Joined: 01 Feb 2005
Posts: 1007
Location: Canada
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| Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 10:27 pm Post subject: Re: Closed my Ebay Store, been selling on Ebay since 1999 |
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Yup you are not alone ,alot of that going on
I've been disappointed with eBay stores and eBay in general , the era of the "eBay Biz" is passing , and eBay is only one of the tools in the kit.
I still find eBay a great place for higher value items and a great way to find new clients but for the lower value items....forget it.
eBay wanted to weed out the "Deadwood" from the stores well it certainly worked.
Low value items are going to other channels and my own site ,but if they think I will run more auctions they will be disappointed.
My eBay store will no longer be my "Hub" or "Co-Hub" alongside my own site
eBay store will be used to park some auctions to control costs and items will not be relisted after a single run
Auctions? That era is also over and fixed price listings are king.
My eBay store is still a valued asset to my work but its role has been diminished considerable amount. Its no longer my "Store"
Whats that sound? Its tens of thousands of personal biz websites springing to life ,alternative auctions and storefronts enmasse,Google Checkout and Moneybookers customer service working overtime. 8) |
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Lovebirds
Joined: 23 Feb 2005
Posts: 1706
Location: Georgia
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| Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 10:33 pm Post subject: Re: Closed my Ebay Store, been selling on Ebay since 1999 |
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I closed down Feb '05
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auctionsystemsinc
Joined: 24 Jul 2006
Posts: 3
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| Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 10:38 pm Post subject: Re: Closed my Ebay Store, been selling on Ebay since 1999 |
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| im lucky i started up my own auction site "opalauctions.com" to sell my opals and gemstones on because after the latest fee increase, if i didnt have this site i would've without a doubt packed up and retired. |
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2BOYSandTOYS
Joined: 14 Mar 2005
Posts: 10095
Location: Kansas
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| Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:01 am Post subject: Re: Closed my Ebay Store, been selling on Ebay since 1999 |
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palette106:
Welcome to PSU! This is the best forum on the web for your searching and sekking alternatives to ebaY...Glad to have you here!
Tons of great information, great folks and great dialog about numerous sites - best of luck with your listings no matter where you list!!
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palette106
Joined: 06 Aug 2006
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| Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:44 pm Post subject: Re: Closed my Ebay Store, been selling on Ebay since 1999 |
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Thanks for the welcome and I appreciate all the information on alternative sites. It has been most helpful!
Sweet Outfits Boutique
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2BOYSandTOYS
Joined: 14 Mar 2005
Posts: 10095
Location: Kansas
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| Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:49 pm Post subject: Re: Closed my Ebay Store, been selling on Ebay since 1999 |
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| I truly believe that PSU gives the 'most' information available on alternatives to ebay!!! Glad you're finding your way around!! :D :D |
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Nikkicute
Joined: 27 Jul 2005
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| Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:23 am Post subject: Re: Closed my Ebay Store, been selling on Ebay since 1999 |
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auctionsystemsinc wrote (View Post): › docWrite("quote")im lucky i started up my own auction site "opalauctions.com" to sell my opals and gemstones on because after the latest fee increase, if i didnt have this site i would've without a doubt packed up and retired.
Is it possible for people to start their own auction site?
As in your very own personal auction site where you are the only seller (others don't join) it's just your items.
You know what I mean?
Is that what you did? |
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