Comments on: The End of eBay? http://optempo.com/2008/02/01/the-end-of-ebay/ Product Reviews and Buying Guides Tue, 22 May 2012 18:33:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: jfc http://optempo.com/2008/02/01/the-end-of-ebay/#comment-3676 jfc Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:19:23 +0000 http://optempo.com/2008/02/01/the-end-of-ebay/#comment-3676 Hi Cect, I think the new CEO is a lot more competent than the previous one. I had expected same-old-same-old or worse but he's actually been on the ball. I do think that they made it a whole lot harder on sellers, particularly hobby and part-timer sellers. I also think they threw the baby out with the bathwater on the digital product sales. Some hobby areas have seen a reduction in the number of sellers although listings haven't been impacted that much, indicating that others have filled the void. OTOH, They've made things a lot better for buyers and thus affiliates though. Right now I'm making more through EPN than I was as an eBay powerseller a few years ago. Hi Cect,

I think the new CEO is a lot more competent than the previous one. I had expected same-old-same-old or worse but he’s actually been on the ball.

I do think that they made it a whole lot harder on sellers, particularly hobby and part-timer sellers. I also think they threw the baby out with the bathwater on the digital product sales. Some hobby areas have seen a reduction in the number of sellers although listings haven’t been impacted that much, indicating that others have filled the void.

OTOH, They’ve made things a lot better for buyers and thus affiliates though. Right now I’m making more through EPN than I was as an eBay powerseller a few years ago.

]]> By: Cect 168 Phones http://optempo.com/2008/02/01/the-end-of-ebay/#comment-3657 Cect 168 Phones Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:54:27 +0000 http://optempo.com/2008/02/01/the-end-of-ebay/#comment-3657 Now that a little time has passed, I am curious whether you have revised your opinion about the changes that eBay made. Have the results been as negative as you expected? Now that a little time has passed, I am curious whether you have revised your opinion about the changes that eBay made. Have the results been as negative as you expected?

]]> By: jfc http://optempo.com/2008/02/01/the-end-of-ebay/#comment-1487 jfc Fri, 07 Mar 2008 05:36:24 +0000 http://optempo.com/2008/02/01/the-end-of-ebay/#comment-1487 Hi Obama, The problem with Craigslist is that it limits your market area. For example, I've seen guitars sell on Craigs that would have brought up to 50% more money if sold on eBay. But it does work well for selling vehicles and other such hard-to-ship stuff. Hi Obama,

The problem with Craigslist is that it limits your market area. For example, I’ve seen guitars sell on Craigs that would have brought up to 50% more money if sold on eBay. But it does work well for selling vehicles and other such hard-to-ship stuff.

]]> By: Obama http://optempo.com/2008/02/01/the-end-of-ebay/#comment-1485 Obama Fri, 07 Mar 2008 05:15:25 +0000 http://optempo.com/2008/02/01/the-end-of-ebay/#comment-1485 I think the answer to everyone's ebay issues is in one word... it's called "craigslist". I think the answer to everyone’s ebay issues is in one word… it’s called “craigslist”.

]]> By: jfc http://optempo.com/2008/02/01/the-end-of-ebay/#comment-1441 jfc Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:04:02 +0000 http://optempo.com/2008/02/01/the-end-of-ebay/#comment-1441 Hi Sandeep, I've seen several sites that are trying to be "the new eBay" and they've all fallen short, primarily when it comes to buyer traffic. It's going to take someone with deep pockets, like Amazon, Microsoft or Google to put a serious dent in eBay's business. Hi Sandeep,

I’ve seen several sites that are trying to be “the new eBay” and they’ve all fallen short, primarily when it comes to buyer traffic. It’s going to take someone with deep pockets, like Amazon, Microsoft or Google to put a serious dent in eBay’s business.

]]> By: sandeepshimpi http://optempo.com/2008/02/01/the-end-of-ebay/#comment-1440 sandeepshimpi Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:53:40 +0000 http://optempo.com/2008/02/01/the-end-of-ebay/#comment-1440 A highly recommended site is elfingo.com for online auctions. They are the new ebay. Many smaller sites like this offer buyers far better deals than ebay ever could. Buyser also save a ton because this site charges little or nothing depending on the day. One more reaso I like elfingo.com is because they don't take a part of the sale at all. No commissions or final value fees. A+++ elfingo.com A highly recommended site is elfingo.com for online auctions. They are the new ebay. Many smaller sites like this offer buyers far better deals than ebay ever could. Buyser also save a ton because this site charges little or nothing depending on the day. One more reaso I like elfingo.com is because they don’t take a part of the sale at all. No commissions or final value fees. A+++ elfingo.com

]]> By: jfc http://optempo.com/2008/02/01/the-end-of-ebay/#comment-1250 jfc Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:45:51 +0000 http://optempo.com/2008/02/01/the-end-of-ebay/#comment-1250 Thank you Mr. Johns, The only way I see eBay rethinking this is if it impacts their stock price. That seems like the only thing they respond to. Thank you Mr. Johns,

The only way I see eBay rethinking this is if it impacts their stock price. That seems like the only thing they respond to.

]]> By: Mr. Johns http://optempo.com/2008/02/01/the-end-of-ebay/#comment-1248 Mr. Johns Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:18:53 +0000 http://optempo.com/2008/02/01/the-end-of-ebay/#comment-1248 That was a good post JFC. It is a delight when someone takes the time to explain an intricate topic like this. The severe recession which is just now getting underway will hurt both sellers and eBay quite a lot. When push comes to shove, I suspect that eBay will resend this foolish feedback policy. But, then again, it is quite plausible that eBay does not care for small business sellers at all. That was a good post JFC. It is a delight when someone takes the time to explain an intricate topic like this.

The severe recession which is just now getting underway will hurt both sellers and eBay quite a lot. When push comes to shove, I suspect that eBay will resend this foolish feedback policy. But, then again, it is quite plausible that eBay does not care for small business sellers at all.

]]> By: jfc http://optempo.com/2008/02/01/the-end-of-ebay/#comment-1247 jfc Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:29:36 +0000 http://optempo.com/2008/02/01/the-end-of-ebay/#comment-1247 Hi Bloggeries, There are a few small competitors out there but they simply don't have that much traffic, particularly buyer traffic. Some, like Etsy, operate in a specific niche and are only good for a narrow line of products and have those 'soup nazi' like rules. I think this most recent move does open a big door for a competitor to move into the small time seller arena. The question remains though is this a profitable niche for them to get into? Hi Bloggeries,

There are a few small competitors out there but they simply don’t have that much traffic, particularly buyer traffic. Some, like Etsy, operate in a specific niche and are only good for a narrow line of products and have those ’soup nazi’ like rules.

I think this most recent move does open a big door for a competitor to move into the small time seller arena. The question remains though is this a profitable niche for them to get into?

]]> By: Bloggeries Forum http://optempo.com/2008/02/01/the-end-of-ebay/#comment-1240 Bloggeries Forum Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:22:57 +0000 http://optempo.com/2008/02/01/the-end-of-ebay/#comment-1240 I think that over time they are eroding the trust in sellers. Sadly there ISN'T a competitor that could take them on at the moment so they can continue to do this. Too bad! I think that over time they are eroding the trust in sellers. Sadly there ISN’T a competitor that could take them on at the moment so they can continue to do this. Too bad!

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