Regards,
@chlerbie wrote:Their reason for the increase in store prices was because sellers had asked for more free allocations of listings. YES, with the operative word free, not another 100+ dollars a month for my Anchor Store. Ouch.
... remember the phrase "no free lunch?" ... that has been changed to "no free breakfast, lunch, supper ... or bedtime snack ... "
@twnpopcards wrote:
@mr_lincoln wrote:
@twnpopcards wrote:
@mr_lincoln wrote:
@unscrupulousintangibility wrote:The last thing I want is eBay branded Priority boxes.
We even cut the "eBay" off of the online labels.
... plain brown (unprinted) boxes would be less expensive to manufacturer ... I know, have been in the packaging industry for over 30 years. I would be interested to know the spec on the corrugated they plan on using for the boxes ... could be a weaker structure. If anything, get the tape rolls printed instead.
On another note, is it wise to advertise your box is an eBay package? Wouldn't that invite more tampering?
i now use Stamps.com for shipping so no where on my package does Ebay's name show up and I definitely want to keep it that way. Why make it obvious for those who walk up and steal packages from mailboxes and porches that this is an Ebay purchase. Just makes it that much more enticing to take.
David
Twnpopcards
Does Stamps.com have a feature to automatically upload the tracking info to eBay listings?
Yes, it takes care of everything. I run the batch file to download all the items I need to ship, add any other items I need to ship from other sources and then I print. Once printed the tracking information is automatically uploaded to ebay and ebay sends out the notices like always.
Also if you ask for the special Ebay account they will waive the $15.99 a month fee. The account does not have all the bells and whistles but works just fine for me. Also I like the fact I can print bulk labels numerous times throughout the day and then still only print 1 scan sheet at the end of that days shipping (or morning before the carrier comes). I have found it to be glitch free overall and works great for me.
One glitch they do seem to be having on SOME Ebay accounts is with the International Shipping. It seems to pick and choose which ones it allows to be printed. Now this was a manually entered transaction so that could also be the cause, but I wanted to be straightforward with the evaluation. They are currently working on a solution for this, but truthfully if you do much International shipping you probably get better rates through the Ebay shipping, especially if you are TRS+.
But outside of that, I love it and would not consider switching back.
David
Twnpopcards
I will definately keep tha tin mind, thank you. Do you get discounts on the postage? Can you change the label size for each label printed - or for a batch?
As for discounts on postage, we get the same FCM prices that we get on Ebay. AS for priority, I am not sure as I rarely use it and if I do the buyer pays for it so I really don't look at the differences on the shipping cost. You can always sign up for the service, download and install the program and then compare the prices between ebay and Stamps. If you don't like it you can just not use it, or you can close your account and delete it. Again where Ebay has been having so many glitches with shipping and everything else lately, I never have to worry about shipping on time due to those glitches, and if they do have one I can always fall back on Ebay, which I could not do if I did not have Stamps.com installed.
Ebay does not give late shipment exceptions just because you could not print a shipping label, and with what has been happening lately I would not risk it.
As for the size changing, you would have to ask STamps.com as I do not use that feature and have not checked it out. Their CS reps are very friendly and helpful so call and ask them. There is no commitment for checking it out. But again if you want the free Ebay account, YOU MUST ASK FOR IT.
David
Twnpopcards
Thanks David ... EXTREMELY helpful!
@retrose1 wrote:
@mr_lincoln wrote:I am reading some of the Store listing increases and find this the most interesting so far. They have upped the Auction Style listings from the lowest at 100 to 250 - 500 - 1000. This supports the fact that they (eBay) must have kept data on the revenue generated by this type of listing format, or listened to Sellers who shared success with this selling format. It also seems to point to eBay's core business from its early history that it is still a venue to come to in order to find the unique, rare, etc. item for sale.
NOW it makes sense to covert from the standard level to a Basic Store level ...
Depending on the item or category, many sellers are leaving a lot of money on the table by listing everything BIN. Collectible and many antique sellers have been told by ebay for years that buyers want it now that they just automatically list that way. And ebay's recommendation about starting auction listings at 99 cents just made it worse for sellers.
The recommendation should be to do your research and know your category when you list an item as an auction or BIN. But ebay wants money fast and easy, and many sellers are the same way.
A few years ago I listed a vintage shirt at auction, all the other shirts the same type had been listed BIN for around $30, mine got over ten bids and sold for over $150.
But i wouldn't list the majority of my ebay merchandise as an auction today, it just wouldn't sell. The buyers in some categories want it now and others are willing to wait, the trick is knowing which and using that to make money.
Whenever I see a 99 cent listing I think it is a sales ploy to get someone to bid and that maybe the Reserve will drive the price up anyway. I research most items before listing but do not fall into the trap of thinking I have to list the lowest price ... I prefer Auction style listings, am basic level (50 freebies per month) but with the new Store levels and 250 free Auction Sytle listings it really makes sense to go that route, try it for a year and see how it works out. Most of what I sell meets the category requirements.
To your point about Buyers wanting it now, true in many cases but I still think the Auction style listings periods of 5, 7 and 10 Days work well. I need to read a littel more, but are you saying that for a Store, any Auction listing with the BIN is an extra charge?
