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Ebay's losing seller's and not gaining any new ones!

Apr 13, 2012 05:42 PM

With the new rules and control Ebay and Paypal are trying to enforce on sellers, not only are they losing the long time seller's from when Ebay began, but thru word of mouth, would be new seller's do not want to go into this marketplace now. High fees, no regard for the seller who make's their money in the first place.

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Ebay's losing seller's and not gaining any new ones!

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Ebay's losing seller's and not gaining any new ones!

Apr 13, 2012 05:42 PM

With the new rules and control Ebay and Paypal are trying to enforce on sellers, not only are they losing the long time seller's from when Ebay began, but thru word of mouth, would be new seller's do not want to go into this marketplace now. High fees, no regard for the seller who make's their money in the first place.

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mokie11559 (1926

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Re: Ebay's losing seller's and not gaining any new ones!

Jul 5, 2012 04:50 AM

And are doing a great job of it? Been listing elsewhere since they just don't want us!

crowriveranch (480

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Jul 5, 2012 11:45 AM

yes,you are right,these new rules and the fact that ebay has made it so you can only use there payment method,and they hold you money for up to 21days after the item has been recived..I AM DONE SELLING ON EBAY..after years of selling,they can now kiss my azz...and will be posting this on my face book,good luck you commies

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Jul 6, 2012 09:45 PM

Ok I am a newbie and really wanted to make this gig full time. Started in June and already feel as though (even though I made some mistakes) I have been paying for fees more than receiving income.

I was so excited about this and did so much research, and read every ebay book known to man.

So should I give up now and go to another source like you said ebid? Is my time going to be waisted and add more problems if I stay with ebay?

Thanks

Kelly

iheartcartoons (851

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Jul 6, 2012 11:07 PM

I would certainly give eBid and Webstore a try Kelly, if you are trying to save on fees and have less policy hassles. Certainly keep your eBay account open and in good standing though, so if it does get better around here you can always come back.

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Thanks I am going to stick with it for now.

Jul 7, 2012 03:04 AM

Thanks for all your information. I am going to hang in there for now and see if I can get used to these new policies early on so it might not effect me so much-transistion wise. I will definitely be keeping my eyes open.

Thanks alot.

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Re: Thanks I am going to stick with it for now.

Jul 7, 2012 11:53 AM

Bombshell, If I were you I would be doing some research on what you can and can't sell on ebay.

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Jul 8, 2012 04:54 AM

eBay is gaining lots of new Sellers..... in the form of Chinese companies and large commercial operations. Those new Sellers are the ones cluttering up all of the categories so that us small Sellers are lost in the conjestion and losing sales.

I am amazed that eBay now is not charging for extra pictures.... at least it doesn't cost me anything now when an item doesn't sell..... lol With as greedy as eBay has gotten, 'free' pictures from them is really a shocking thing!

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Jul 9, 2012 01:17 AM

I don't know if this person can't read or just doesn't like what they read. It is an IRS regulation now. It is something eBay/PayPal which have been the same company for many years now, is being required by the IRS to do and it is the rules set forth by the IRS not eBay/PayPal that determines how that amount is calculated. If you are doing that volume of business you are a business and you need to be paying the taxes that you owe on the sale. With a good tax accountant you can reduce the amount by the amount of fees you paid, shipping and handling costs etc as deductions. PayPal however is not allowed to do that for you as they are not licensed tax consultants. They have to play by the rules that the IRS gives them. That is what they are telling you with that email.

The IRS determined how to the amount had to be calculated and the threshhold at which it had to be reported. If you want to complain to someone, then complain to the IRS and your House Representative and Senator and get them to change the tax code, don't complain because PayPal is doing what is required by law for them to do.

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Jul 9, 2012 01:37 AM

Dear shi_ni_ke,

I want to seriously thank you for your post. My brain just had a, "AHA/DUH!" moment after reading your very helpful post. What is frankly embarrassing about my bell not ringing mentally during my whine/fear phase of the "fees," epidemic is that I am constantly absorbed in making sure at tax time I am more orchestrated than the New York City choir.

Now everything makes sense. It is also making sense as to why, with this really being the beginning full phase of the change that there rules have to be enforced even harsher to eliminate or lighten the load of already potential errors the new system will endeavor.

Even though I am not the kind of relieved that comes from let's say a no more fees announcement, but at least it's lightening the whole paranoia. Now at least I know, and should have at least though about the obvious correlation.

Kelly Sowell

kelly.sowell@ymail.com

bombshelloutlet (94

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Re: Thanks I am going to stick with it for now.

Jul 9, 2012 01:41 AM

Ok thanks! Are you referring to my listings or just gain more information? If it is one of my listings please tell me!

I am getting the most education I can, and would never purposely slack in the area of something that is against a policy or just looks completely wrong and ridiculous.

I love criticism and want to learn so if you see something crazy and it came from me PLEASE call me out on it!

kelly.sowell@ymail.com

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Re: Thanks I am going to stick with it for now.

Jul 9, 2012 01:46 AM

P.S your store is amazing and gorgeous. I will keep your store in my mind as a go to for your types of products. Thanks again.

youarefullofcrap (51

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Jul 10, 2012 06:45 PM

I am leaving ebay/paypal too. I just started selling 6 months ago. When all of my current deals are done, I will be gone. EVERYONE SHOULD DO THIS. Ebay does not respect sellers , we will move on. I used paypal to get fast pay and send money fast. This no longer works. Paypal takes MY money holds it for 21 days and charges me a transaction fee. They take their cut NOW they do not wait 21 days. GO EBID

cash$cary (1710

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Jul 12, 2012 05:15 AM

I've been at it since 1999 and I've about had it too. Anyone checked out Ruby Lane? For 50 items a month they charge $35.00. That's it. NO commission fees! It's not an auction but a buy now. You can still use PayPal for payments. Mostly antique or vintage items like eGreed used to be. Sell one $35. item and the rest is profit. Any thoughts?

iheartcartoons (851

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Jul 12, 2012 08:22 AM

I checked them out too cash$cary, but chose eBid (Webstore is worth a try too). It all comes down to what you are selling and actual sales.

That is why I went with paying eBid $50 for a lifetime Seller+ account and have no listing fees with a final value fee of 2%. This gives you a selling experience much like eBay, sans fees. You can sell there completely free as well, but it is somewhat limited. They also allow you to accept other payment methods like Google Checkout. I personally have Paypal and Google to give my customers multiple options, but I know there are quite a few people that have had it with PP as well. Did I mention you can import feedback, so you're not starting from scratch?

Keep us posted on how it goes on whichever venue you try!

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Jul 12, 2012 06:40 PM

Import feedback? From Ebay? Do I have to take the underserved negatives with me?

I keep seeing eBid mentioned on different threads here. I am seriously considering it. Does it get a good amount of traffic?

iamthebestpcguy99 (245

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Jul 12, 2012 10:36 PM

READ THIS!!

SELLERS BEWARE! SELLERS BEWARE! SELLERS BEWARE!! SELLERS BEWARE!

YOU ARE NOT PROTECTED AS A SELLER WHEN BUYER VIOLATES EBAY BUYER PROTECTION POLICY!!!

BUYER PURCHASED LAPTOP, OPENED CASE BY SAYING HE SENT MESSAGE TO ME WITH NO REPLY - 3 EBAYS REPS AGREE WITH ME WHEN I CALL AND SAY THERE IS NO HISTORY OF ANY MESSAGE TO YOU REGARDING CASE -

PLEASE READ ON TO SEE THE OUTRAGEOUS OUTCOME!!:

THE BUYER CLEARY LIED ABOUT SENDING MESSAGE TO ME AND GETTING NO REPLY FROM ME REGARDING ANY ISSUES WITH HIS /HER PURCHASE

-- IF 3 (THREE) EBAY REPRESENTATIVES/PHONE ANSWERING HUMANS OR WHOEVER I TALKED TO ON 3 (THREE) OCCASIONS REGARDING THIS BOGUS CLAIM/FRAUDULENT CLAIM WHY DID THE FOLLOWING HAPPEN????????????????

BASED ON WHAT I READ IN EBAY'S BUYER PROTECTION POLICY - THAT ANY BUYER FILING A BUYER PROTECTION CLAIM IS TO BE "HONEST" "TRUTHFUL" "NOT MANIPULATING EBAY BUYER PROTECTION POLICY IN ANY WAY"

HELLO?? HELLO?? HELLO?? YES,YOU!! EBAY REPS!!

HAVE ANY OF YOU IDIOTS READ THE EBAY BUYER PROTECTION POLICY IN FULL?? I THINK NOT.........

SHOULDN'T EBAY MAKE IT "POLICY" FOR THESE IDIOTS THAT ARE ON THE OTHER END OF THE PHONE TO READ THE " BIG GIGANTIC BUYER PROTECTION POLICY IN FULL?? SHOULD BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO WORKING IN RESOLUTION DEPARTMENT...YOU THINK??

HELLO?? HELLO?? CAN ANYONE UNDERTSTAND HOW BETRAYED I FELT AFTER HOURS AND HOURS OF PROTECTING MY REPUTAION , GIVING CREDITS FOR MISC. COMPLAINTS - NO QUESTIONS ASKED ON MY SIDE - JUST MAKE BUYER HAPPPY, PRAY FOR POSITIVE FEEDBACK!!

EVEN IF IT IS SOME TEENAGER WITH THIER IRRESPONSIBLE RICH PARENTS CREDIT?? NO, JUST RESOLVE AND MAKE BUYER HAPPY!!!!!!

WHAT ABOUT WHEN THE BUYER IS

"LYING" "BEING DISHONEST" "VIOLATING EBAY POLICIES"

WTF??

WHY DON'T EBAY PROTECT THE SELLERS ON EBAY??

MANY ARE BUYERS AS WELL....

SOMEBODY NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING! DON'T TAKE YOUR 15 MIN BREAK AND STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND GET RID OF ALL THE PEOPLE WHO ARE AND HAVE RUINED EBAY FOR ME AND MANY OTHER HONEST, CREDIBLE BUYERS AND/OR SELLERS!!

HELLO?? HELLO?? EBAY?? YOU OUT THERE??

WHY DON'T YOU GOOGLE

EBAY COMPLAINTS, EBAY IS UNFAIR, EBAY SUCKS, PAYPAL COMPLAINTS, PAYPAL HOLD COMPLAINTS, ETC... YOU KNOW!!

IT IS THE TRUTH, DEAL WITH IT!!

I WILL NEVER SELL ON EBAY AGAIN..THIS IS MY SECOND TRY AT SELLING, UNACCEPTABLE!!

BYE!!

JUST ANOTHER PISSED OFF CUSTOMER YOU LOST, AGAIN!! HOW MANY MORE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION COMPLAINTS WILL BE FILED BEFORE YOU DO SOMETHING?? WAKE THE F&@K UP!!!

iamthebestpcguy99 (245

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Jul 12, 2012 10:40 PM

WTF EBAY??

WTF EBAY??

WTF EBAY??

WTF EBAY??

WTF EBAY??

WTF EBAY??

WTF EBAY??

WTF EBAY??

WTF EBAY??

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Jul 12, 2012 10:49 PM

I am a new seller since feb 1 2012 and I have about 130 sales and I seem to be doing fine, any suggestions. Dave

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Re: Ebay's losing seller's and not gaining any new ones!

Jul 13, 2012 08:05 AM

Add me to the list of people who will never buy or sell on ebay again. Fees, BS and a hold on my money still even after the customer got the item, this BS!!

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Jul 17, 2012 08:54 PM

I need to find out more about Ebid does anyone have some personal experience that they can share. I am fed up with Paypal and Ebay's constant hold on every single transaction I make and I see no end in site. I am really interested in looking for alternative ways to get rid of stuff peridically.

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Jul 17, 2012 09:09 PM

I need to find out more about Ebid does anyone have some personal experience that they can share. I am fed up with Paypal and Ebay's constant hold on every single transaction I make and I see no end in site. I am really interested in looking for alternative ways to get rid of stuff peridically.

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Jul 18, 2012 04:56 AM

EBAY IS BASED PRIMARILY ON CHINA SALES BECAUSE OF MONEY SO IF WE WEED OUT THE CRAPY SELLERS WITH A FEW LAWS TOO FIGHT THE MONOPOLY WE WILL WIN. I SEE MANY FOLKS GETTING UPSET ABOUT MANY THINGS BUT NO ONE WILL WORK TOGETHER AND I CANT DO IT MYSELF. IF I HAD MONEY I WOULD ACT AS THE ANGEL I WAS NAMED AFTER GOD BLESS , MOUNTAINMANSMITH

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Jul 18, 2012 04:11 PM

They better get with the times before it's too late.They can try having free listings all year long and just maybe some might give them a last chance and come back to sell.

Do you mean that a person can purchase an item use it for 13 days then say I want my money back before the 14 day cut off?Buyers remorse!

Why am i waisting my time here because there isn't anyone watching the store. They know it we all know it.Enough said-----

stoneridge6200 (2730

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Jul 19, 2012 10:26 AM

I BUY VINTAGE JEWELRY LOTS AND SOME COLLECTIBLES. CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHY I CAN NOT FIND VINTAGE JEWELRY LOTS TO BUY. THERE USE TO BE MANY JEWELRY LOT AUCTIONS, NOW MOST OF WHAT IS SOLD IS CRFAT JEWELRY AND VERY FEW VINTAGE JEWELRY LOTS. DOES ANYONE UNDERSTAND WHAT I AM ASKING? THANK YOU

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