drop in sales this year horrific

Question

I have noticed two things in 2021...ebay's fees are up/postage cost is up and results are

less sales and too low profits for sellers. We are now taxed & we pay fees on taxes collected as well but don't benefit from the $ collected! To top it off, I just got a notice that my rating in the US was going to be negatively affected since I have not had enough sales, yet my $ amount was nearly double the required $ sales.

I am just tired of this. I don't need this money to survive & it has ceased to be enjoyable!!

Good luck to you sellers who depend on this $ ..its really become a toxic situation for many.

silverstatetreasureboxes · Accepted Answer

@patsyk7

When it ceases to be fun is it over? No, it doesn't have to be and maybe examine what you sell and make changes this new year.

You reside in a beautiful place, sell some items related to that such as beachy cover-ups, starfish jewelry, cute tote bags, etc. Also maybe look at old decorative hardware for homes that's abundant in your area. Old knobs, door handles especially in bakelite would be a fantastic catch for someone with a project.

As far as the fees ebay is charging, it is based on the total amount of the transaction.

I would hate to see you leave your good account just because it's not fun or lack of sales. Only you can change this around and you have a fresh new year to do this. Best to you.

kh-taylarie · Answer

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banknotes_1 · Answer

Property tax for someone I know is up in one year from $9000 to almost $15000... That is insane. Stay away from Illinois.

banknotes_1 · Answer

Governments and large corporations are robbing people and small businesses of our livelihoods.

dbfolks166mt · Answer

In the words of Bachman-Turner Overdrive " You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet"