Had a good September, but here we are in October, and sales are in the toilet. This is typical Christmas sales on Ebay for the past two to three years. By now, people have there money from there Christmas Clubs or Savings. People are either not shopping on Ebay, or cannot find what they are looking, with the way Ebay post our ads, or doesn't post them. Christmas was a time when you could make a little extra, but not anymore. About this time every year, my sales usually tank. I am just trying to make some extra money towards my retirement, but that get to be less and less each year. I have been on Ebay since 2002 , have jumped through all the hoops, and am constantly making changes to my ads and keep trying to understand what Ebay's is looking for, so I can sell on there site. At one time at Christmas I had over 400 items on Ebay, and now am down to 130-140. I may have to soon give up my store, as The government will list it as a hobby. The word Profit and Ebay do not go together. By the time Ebay figures out what its business model is, it may have buyers, but the small sellers that really cared will be gone. This is why I feel Ebay's message to small sellers like my self is Merry "Thumpin" Christmas. From me Merry Christmas!! Thanks for letting me vent!!
