January 27, 2012 10:51:18 PM CST
I met a dealer this afternoon, who sells vintage license plates and also insulators. He said his eBay sales are still going strong and he describes his work days when he has to ship all of his eBay sales.
Some great stories still come about from eBay sellers.
I know many complain about eBay fees and regulations; but I enjoy hearing those still having fun with it.
-Dan
January 27, 2012 11:08:53 PM CST
I like to hear these stories as well. We are still enjoying Ebay and usually ship out 4-6 items a week. Of course a lot of packages come from Ebay as well :)
January 28, 2012 3:28:09 AM CST
I still sell on eBay also and still have great success. The fees for the most part are less than a live auction. Consider a certain one recently advertised on a tv program costs 30% plus a 15 or 20% buyers premium. I think most of the fee complaints come from people who have not experienced falling sales and rising overhead in brick and mortar stores. The modern day history of this business can be divided into post and pre eBay. So, eBay definitely still matters.
March 29, 2012 11:45:29 PM CDT
I usually ship from 5 to 15 packages a week - this is just a hobby, so not huge volume! I average 18% in fees - anywhere I've checked to consign is a minimum of 20% and usually upwards of 35% or more. PLUS, I'd have to drive 90 miles to get there. So I'm not sure what there is to complain about eBay's fees. As a small dealer, I get my first 50 listings a month free. They don't charge photos fees anymore for up to 12 photos. I don't like to pay fees on the shipping, BUT, there again, I'm still averaging less than if I was consigning. PLUS, only doing consignment/bricks & mortar stores limits you to the people that walk in that door that week. On eBay, I feel people usually know what they're looking for and they pinpoint you from anywhere! 99% of my sales go to each of the coasts and Texas. Wouldn't get that in a storefront. NOW, please don't anyone be offended by my statements - because there's just nothing that beats browsing through a store looking for just that certain thing that would complete your collection! As a buyer, I personally like to see and touch before I buy and love all the little treasures I find along the way! So . . .
