I'm one of those clothing sellers and have been doing well. I have my ups & downs and yes there are problems on Ebay that has reduced sales - whether it be glitches - or policies that have driven away buyers and sellers alike.
But the main thing I see when looking at people's listings that complain of low sales - is many have few items listed 70 and less. In a market saturated with millions of clothing items - you're lucky you are making sales unless they are attractive to buyers and stand out from everyone elses - either through pictures, descriptions ect.
The second thing I see is peope do not research correctly. People look to see similar items and what those sellers are selling their items for - they don't look at solds - and that will give you the true worth of the item.
I saw a jacket listed by a seller complaining of no sales. I looked at their listing - searched for similar items - there were 20 of them and all pretty much priced in the same ballpark $15-$20. I then searched solds - 1 sold at auction for $3.50. So we have an item that isn't very popular being listed by 20 people at approx 5-7 times what someone is willing to pay for the item. Had one of these sellers listed it as either auction or BIN for $8.99 - $9.99 - it may sell.
I've helped many new sellers on here and the #1 problem is getting them to realize that most times - the item isn't worth as much as they think it is - especially in oversaturated categories. Now if you're just selling here for fun - than you can wait it out and maybe someone will come along and pay your price - but if you're selling to make money - you are going to have to sell at the going rate.
Believe me - I know there are problems on Ebay - I've been here and complained about slow sales the same as many here and I'm sure I'll hit another patch of slow sales in the future - but it's Ebay's playground - if you don't like it - then Ebay's not the place for you. Sellers have to learn to research - only buy what the can make a profit on and buy low. I sometimes only make a $5 profit on an item - but I only paid 25 - 50 cents for it. For some it isn't worth their time - but this is something I enjoy despite all the changes and glitches we go through. The mindset of I pd such and uch for it new and I have to get x amount for it when I sell it - has to go. Be happy with the market rate and the fact you cleaned one more item out of your closet or inventory.
