One day only, December 27, list auction-style & fixed price for $.15.
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Yes, here it is. 15 cent listings. Oh thank you eBay
Last year it was 10 cents, and the year before too.
Prior to that it was called a FREE LISTING DAY and was considered a THANK YOU to all of eBay's customers (IE: Sellers). Shows you how they feel about us.
This year, in addition to being 15 cents, buy-it-now is NOT included.
Just another example of how eBay sucks. Wait till the end of January till they raise fees again...
Yes, here it is. 15 cent listings. Oh thank you eBay
Last year it was 10 cents, and the year before too.
Prior to that it was called a FREE LISTING DAY and was considered a THANK YOU to all of eBay's customers (IE: Sellers). Shows you how they feel about us.
This year, in addition to being 15 cents, buy-it-now is NOT included.
Just another example of how eBay sucks. Wait till the end of January till they raise fees again...
Yesirreeee, I sure do remember free listing day and yes, the price has jumped.
By the way...Fixed Price Listings/BIN are included in this special. My fixed price have all gone up for .15.
http://www2.ebay.com/aw/core/200612.shtml#2006-12-22140521
Happy New Year Everyone,
Donna
By the way...Fixed Price Listings/BIN are included in this special. My fixed price have all gone up for .15.
http://www2.ebay.com/aw/core/200612.shtml#2006-12-22140521
Happy New Year Everyone,
Donna
Hi Donna & JeffS,
What is the difference between Fixed Price and Buy It Now? I thought they were the same.
And Happy New Year to you!
Doug
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What is the difference between Fixed Price and Buy It Now? I thought they were the same.
And Happy New Year to you!
Doug
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eCrater Store
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Well, it may have gone up, but it's better than no listing sale at all.
Doug, I'm not totally sure but I think that with Buy It Now, you still have to have a starting bid price. With Fixed price, it's just that. A fixed price.
Doug, I'm not totally sure but I think that with Buy It Now, you still have to have a starting bid price. With Fixed price, it's just that. A fixed price.
Fixed price is included but Buy It Now is not.
If you did a Fixed Price auction then it is set at only one price. You see one price, Say $9.99, and that is all you can get for it. There are no bids.
If you did an auction with Buy It Now you would see 2 prices. The starting price say .99 cents and a buy it now price say $99. They have 2 options. Buy it at $99 or start a bid at .99 which would effectively remove the buy it now. That is unless a reserve is placed on it.
If you did a Fixed Price auction then it is set at only one price. You see one price, Say $9.99, and that is all you can get for it. There are no bids.
If you did an auction with Buy It Now you would see 2 prices. The starting price say .99 cents and a buy it now price say $99. They have 2 options. Buy it at $99 or start a bid at .99 which would effectively remove the buy it now. That is unless a reserve is placed on it.
Kbalona,
I think you're right (my coffee is finally starting to kick in!). BIN is an additional cost add-on for Auction Listings where Fixed Price is just that, no auction, with a no cost option of Best Offer available.
I should wait until my coffee kicks in BEFORE I turn the puter on!!
Thanks.
Doug
I think you're right (my coffee is finally starting to kick in!). BIN is an additional cost add-on for Auction Listings where Fixed Price is just that, no auction, with a no cost option of Best Offer available.
I should wait until my coffee kicks in BEFORE I turn the puter on!!
Thanks.
Doug
Oh ok.
I didn't do any of those type auctions. Starting with a price with a buy it now.
Mine are all auction style or with a flat out buy it now on them.
I doublechecked my invoiced price and everything went up as .15.
Which to me is better than nothing.
Thanks ya'll,
Donna
I didn't do any of those type auctions. Starting with a price with a buy it now.
Mine are all auction style or with a flat out buy it now on them.
I doublechecked my invoiced price and everything went up as .15.
Which to me is better than nothing.
Thanks ya'll,
Donna
according to PSU, ebay has added 2 MILLION new listings with a few more hours to go. I wonder if ebay expected more?
They will add closer to 8-9 million. They added about 8 million on this day in 2005 and so I'd expect this year to be about the same or just a little bigger.
The PSU #'s must be a few hours behind.
The PSU #'s must be a few hours behind.
Hey .. think yourself lucky .. it used to be 5p in the UK now it's 10p .... which axccording to the current exchange rate should make it just short of 20c in the US .....
Good job those eBay types aren't as clever as we sometimes think they are (or is it not as clever as THEY think they are).
Good job those eBay types aren't as clever as we sometimes think they are (or is it not as clever as THEY think they are).
Well, looks like they added around 5-6 million listings with the sale. I guess every December auctions dip to around 9 million and pick back up after the sale. Im just wondering after the sale if eBay is going to pick back up this time around? I wonder if another FEE hike is around the corner?
I believe in the UK they give sellers a much bigger notice of when the sale is going to happen and its usually 2 days. In the States they let you know the day before and it only lasts 1 day.
I believe in the UK they give sellers a much bigger notice of when the sale is going to happen and its usually 2 days. In the States they let you know the day before and it only lasts 1 day.
Two store hikes last year was enough for me.
Yep..I would almost bet my last dollar that eBay will up fees. <blech>
I closed one store last year and retired 2 IDs and I don't wanna have to close another store AND retire another ID.
I have 6 eCrater stores which do well, but nothing compared to what I see from eBay. I hate, hate, hate when they raise fee's.
I still wish Auctiva would give us ecrater type stores with html and more capacities such as Google checkout.
Oh well, I can dream, can't I?
UK gets more notice than we do.
That's why I state to the members to have a folder ready of auctions ready to go at the last minute when eBay SPRINGS a sale on us.
Numbers are majorly fluctuating on PSU.
Here's the link for the PSU/Powersellersunite numbers we're talking about. It's a great site with maybe not up to the minute numbers but it's a great gauge of the happenings at some of the other auctions sites along with eBay.
http://www.powersellersunite.com/auctionsitewatch.php
Happy New Year!
Donna
Yep..I would almost bet my last dollar that eBay will up fees. <blech>
I closed one store last year and retired 2 IDs and I don't wanna have to close another store AND retire another ID.
I have 6 eCrater stores which do well, but nothing compared to what I see from eBay. I hate, hate, hate when they raise fee's.
I still wish Auctiva would give us ecrater type stores with html and more capacities such as Google checkout.
Oh well, I can dream, can't I?
UK gets more notice than we do.
That's why I state to the members to have a folder ready of auctions ready to go at the last minute when eBay SPRINGS a sale on us.
Numbers are majorly fluctuating on PSU.
Here's the link for the PSU/Powersellersunite numbers we're talking about. It's a great site with maybe not up to the minute numbers but it's a great gauge of the happenings at some of the other auctions sites along with eBay.
http://www.powersellersunite.com/auctionsitewatch.php
Happy New Year!
Donna
I sure hope not.quote:I wonder if another FEE hike is around the corner?
Are you kidding? Of course it is.
Just remember, they will increase fees AFTER they announce they have had the "Best Quarter/Year EVER". They always do...
Just remember, they will increase fees AFTER they announce they have had the "Best Quarter/Year EVER". They always do...
I'm so proud of myself - I didn't list one single thing on either ID. I'm done giving my money to ebay for nothing 
The .20 sales were always good for the re-lists but now they changed that so they are worthless to me!
The .20 sales were always good for the re-lists but now they changed that so they are worthless to me!
Hi Rows - you are half right - we do get 2 or sometimes three days notice of a 10p listing day here (maybe because they know we are a bit slow on the uptake), however we have never had the opportunity to list for two consecutive days as far as I am aware. I have noticed that (apart from the time difference) that the US and UK days are always the same ....
Happy New Year to all Auctiva users and management.
Happy New Year to all Auctiva users and management.
Just got E-mail notification of eBay fee increases, which are now .40-cent insertion fee and 3.25% final value fee - up from .35-cents and 3.00%.
Here's what Bill Cobb, president of eBay North America, had to say:
"An important part of any business strategy is the regular evaluation of pricing structure. From time to time, we make pricing changes to correct unhealthy dynamics in the eBay marketplace, as was the case last July. Typically, however, we make changes on an annual basis at the beginning of the year.
"Today, I'm here to tell you about fee adjustments for eBay.com and eBay Motors which go into effect on January 30, 2007.
"Let me say that, while we believe these changes are modest, we consider any changes that may impact our sellers with great care. These adjustments are the result of careful analysis and we believe they're the right thing to do to keep the marketplace strong for our eBay.com and eBay Motors sellers."
C'mon, Bill. "Unhealthy dynamics"? Gimme' a break! The only thing "unhealthy" about eBay is price gouging on the part of the corporate executives! Soon, your "modest" annual increases will have us paying eBay and PayPal half of our profits!
Here's what Bill Cobb, president of eBay North America, had to say:
"An important part of any business strategy is the regular evaluation of pricing structure. From time to time, we make pricing changes to correct unhealthy dynamics in the eBay marketplace, as was the case last July. Typically, however, we make changes on an annual basis at the beginning of the year.
"Today, I'm here to tell you about fee adjustments for eBay.com and eBay Motors which go into effect on January 30, 2007.
"Let me say that, while we believe these changes are modest, we consider any changes that may impact our sellers with great care. These adjustments are the result of careful analysis and we believe they're the right thing to do to keep the marketplace strong for our eBay.com and eBay Motors sellers."
C'mon, Bill. "Unhealthy dynamics"? Gimme' a break! The only thing "unhealthy" about eBay is price gouging on the part of the corporate executives! Soon, your "modest" annual increases will have us paying eBay and PayPal half of our profits!
See a pattern? Of course you do!
Free list days, then 10 cent list days, then 15 cent list days, then a fee increase (each year).
I wonder when the next Paypal fee increase is coming. Double whammy.
According to figures I keep using a spreadsheet. Combined eBay/Paypal fees come to about 8-10% of the gross. For any given sale you make, which is paid by paypal, you loose 8-10% of the sale amount on the combined fees. Now it will be even more.
Free list days, then 10 cent list days, then 15 cent list days, then a fee increase (each year).
I wonder when the next Paypal fee increase is coming. Double whammy.
quote:Soon, your "modest" annual increases will have us paying eBay and PayPal half of our profits!
According to figures I keep using a spreadsheet. Combined eBay/Paypal fees come to about 8-10% of the gross. For any given sale you make, which is paid by paypal, you loose 8-10% of the sale amount on the combined fees. Now it will be even more.
I think this sale was too soon. I would think that people would be out at the stores snarfing up stuff to sell on ebay. Ebay, those thivin' bastages!
I have to disagree ljnicosia...this is traditionally one of my best times as a buyer and seller on eBay for several reasons.
Folks are auctioning or buy it now gifts that they didn't want. I.E., I collect certain Fitz & Floyd Santa items and and alot of persons get those as Christmas gifts. Also I'm fond of Demdaco Willow Tree items.
Rather than take them back to the store for a store credit and only receive the marked down price as a refund...lots will sell on eBay for the going price and more.
Also, Consider all the new with tags (nwt) clothing items that persons don't want and turn around and sell on eBay for great costs.
This is traditionally a VERY good time for sellers.
Think about all those deals you're snarfing up at stores and then see if they're selling on eBay for more.
Ok as an example...Here's a free tip for everyone...Moon Sand. I found it at my Wal-Mart no problems $3.97.
But alot of stores are sold out and they are selling on eBay. I don't know how long this is going to keep being at this high of a price..but there's one fine example right there.
http://cgi.ebay.com/MOONSAND-Barn-yard-moon-sand-sold-o...ash=item200066100761
Here's another I found in the clearance bin of a local store. $1.99 my price, new never opened with tags.
http://cgi.ebay.com/007-JAMES-BOND-scene-it-DVD-GAME-ca...ash=item290067380592
Good Luck,
Donna
Folks are auctioning or buy it now gifts that they didn't want. I.E., I collect certain Fitz & Floyd Santa items and and alot of persons get those as Christmas gifts. Also I'm fond of Demdaco Willow Tree items.
Rather than take them back to the store for a store credit and only receive the marked down price as a refund...lots will sell on eBay for the going price and more.
Also, Consider all the new with tags (nwt) clothing items that persons don't want and turn around and sell on eBay for great costs.
This is traditionally a VERY good time for sellers.
Think about all those deals you're snarfing up at stores and then see if they're selling on eBay for more.
Ok as an example...Here's a free tip for everyone...Moon Sand. I found it at my Wal-Mart no problems $3.97.
But alot of stores are sold out and they are selling on eBay. I don't know how long this is going to keep being at this high of a price..but there's one fine example right there.
http://cgi.ebay.com/MOONSAND-Barn-yard-moon-sand-sold-o...ash=item200066100761
Here's another I found in the clearance bin of a local store. $1.99 my price, new never opened with tags.
http://cgi.ebay.com/007-JAMES-BOND-scene-it-DVD-GAME-ca...ash=item290067380592
Good Luck,
Donna