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I have been using marketing, but I am an individual not a store so I can't afford for any item to be at 12%. I put in no more than 10% on anything because if I do it eats up all of my profit. After putting in the percentage after clicking off it changes to a higher amount on its own. I just sold an item for $100 after the 12% that it is taking all on its own because I put 10%, I now have given the item away for free, but marketing and eBay still made a profit. How do I stop that from happening? I love eBay, marketing and for giving me an easy platform, but come on! I have been wondering if marketing was worth it?
lisawilliams4844
Posted 1 month ago • Last reply 1 month ago
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Offsite Ads - no control
Is there really no way to control at the very least which items to include or exclude from an Offsite campaign? It was performing great before but suddenly it changed to All Eligible listings and the algorithm thinks its a great idea to spend over 80% of my budget on Defective listings that we have for a high traffic item that already gets good traffic organically. This change has killed my Offsite campaigns and has led to having to pause them since the ROAS and ACOS dipped significantly.
always.deals
Posted 2 months ago • Last reply 1 month ago
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dajuwel
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Could anyone suggest an effective Promoted Listings campaign strategy?

I currently do not have a structured advertising strategy. I am running only one campaign with all of my listings included. While I am getting impressions consistently, the sales are not improving. Could someone recommend a more effective campaign strategy? I would appreciate advice on how to organize campaigns, set ad rates, group listings, and optimize performance to improve conversions and increase sales rather than just generating impressions.
1 month agolast reply 1 month ago
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Promotional Ad General Isn’t working with I list my Items 😩
Hello guys 👋🏼, It’s crazy how u can’t get ahold of eBay, It doesn’t matter what buttons u press, It always sends me to automated chat 💬! The automated service doesn’t understand what I’m saying. Anywho, Has anyone had any Issues or problems w/ promotional ad general fee’s? When I go to list my Items, at the end It asks u, do u want to promote ur Item, I hit of course, I put the percentage, then It says “ something has happened, please try again”? It will go thru on an Item every once In a bull moon, but usually It doesn’t! I usually make at least 1k a month, I’ve not even sold 10 Items, I’m like 🤪 I’ve got a screenshot but I don’t see anywhere to post It on here w/ this. Please let me know If you’ve been having any problems w/ promotional ad general? This has messed my month all up, I was hoping to sale the most ever In this month but unfortunately It’s not happened. I get a lot of my sale mostly from promotional ads Is the gag. Thank you, I hope all have had a great month selling. Sale away ;$)
my_junk_ur_treasure67
Posted 2 months ago • Last reply 2 months ago
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itsmyjunkdouwantit
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Concern about Promoted Listings and Algorithm

I recently started ebay with moderate success that I'm pleased is better than I expected. My concern isn't one of sales throughput, I have a micro store with some valuable items, with many that aren't and I understand that facet; as well as constantly working titles, item specifics and categories, turning listing over through End/Sell-similar, ect. I last had a bout of sales leading up to the week before Christmas, and I understood it drops because credit cards are maxed out/items can't be delivered before the 25th/people are buying more New packaged items or gifts, ect. Then after 6 days I only get a notification to Promote Listings. I ignore it and less than 12 hours later, and literally overnight while I was sleeping, I get 3 sales from 3 people, all varied in category. Right before Christmas. I know another human's decision is necessary for a sale, but it's like I'm being unhidden once the algorithm realizes it can't get me to promote a listing. So my question isn't on how to get more sales, but rather does anyone find this concerning, or is it just an odd coincidence? I don't want to do promoted listings or be strong-armed into it if that is the case that is happening.
1 year ago
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sold.bytamy
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Error code 37 HELP - Never seen before on eBay questions. "external product.type" Check API Document

Hello , this is what my cvs looks like. I have been manipulating it the past couple of days because I keep receiving the same error code 37. can you please help me figure out how to fix this so I can bulk upload my template correctly? Thanks *Action(SiteID=US|Country=US|Currency=USD|Version=745|CC=UTF-8) *CategoryID *Title *StartPrice *ConditionID *Format Description PicURL *ListingDuration *Quantity *PostalCode *DispatchTimeMax RefundOption ReturnProfileName ReturnsAcceptedOption ReturnShippingCostPaidBy ReturnsWithinOption ShippingService PaymentProfileName Condition WeightMinor Type C:Brand *ExternalProductID *ExternalProductID.Type ShippingCost *PaypalAccepted *PaypalEmailAddress IMMEDIATEPAYREQUIRED SKU C:MPN Add 20614 PowerfulCordlessAUOSHIHandheldVacuum,10000PaSuction,Rechargeable,LEDLight 54.99 1000 FixedPrice Cleananywherewithease!TheAUOSHIHandheldVacuumCleanerfeatures10000Papowerfulsuctioninaportable,wirelessdesign.Idealforhome,office,car,orpethair,itâ€™sequippedwithanLEDlighttohelpyouspotdirtindarkareas.Low-noiseoperationensuresapeacefulcleaningexperience,whilethewashableHEPAfiltermakesmaintenanceabreeze. https://i5.walmartimages.com/seo/TaoTronics-Air-Fryer-1700W-14-8-Quart-5-in-1-Toaster-Oven-Countertop-Oil-Less-Cooking-Stainless-Steel_4bec707e-0230-4664-b6b9-20ac34c867f7.1d82333cacb3cee90d9f083251c23dd6.jpeg?odnHeight=160&odnWidth=160&odnBg=FFFFFF| https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/08bc7b71-6057-4f53-9b23-42a314d58924.c86c4ec97f35e8b1a7391d4beab12eb0.jpeg?odnHeight=2000&odnWidth=2000&odnBg=FFFFFF| https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/3e8f2cbd-3ece-49f7-a2c6-9394ab747712.1f4907fd87f1daabed03f2d0e2908441.jpeg?odnHeight=2000&odnWidth=2000&odnBg=FFFFFF , https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/3e8f2cbd-3ece-49f7-a2c6-9394ab747712.1f4907fd87f1daabed03f2d0e2908441.jpeg?odnHeight=2000&odnWidth=2000&odnBg=FFFFFF , GTC 10 02132 2 MoneyBackOrExchange Standard Shipping ReturnsAccepted Buyer Days_30 StandardShipping PayPal New 1 Vacuum AUOSHI DoesNotApply 0 1 Soldbytamy@gmail.com TRUE AF1700 DoesNotApply
1 year agolast reply 1 year ago
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vssoutlet
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eBay Protection Money: "Your ad rate cap is low and may prevent your ads from being seen"

I know that eBay staff reads at least some of these messages. I hope that this one will gain some traction. I've been with eBay for 26 years. Back in the day, we were just people selling stuff in our attics and garages. How much we got didn't matter all that much because we valued our items at essentially nothing. We paid a listing fee and a FVF and that was it. But this is now, and we are buying items from people who eBay, helpfully, allows to look up "sold" prices on the site or app. This means that we no longer have 90% margins on the items we sell. We have, after our regular business expenses, maybe 10-25% profit margin. And as time goes on, eBay is demanding more and more "protection" money for the privilege of showing our items to customers. I have lately been receiving the message " Your ad rate cap is low and may prevent your ads from being seen " when I promote my items. Really? If I don't give you AT LEAST FIVE percent of my sales PLUS listing fees, PLUS store fees, PLUS final value fees, you aren't going to let people see my listing? In many categories, the "recommended" bribe to be seen on the first couple of pages is 10-25%. eBay, as a company with no products to sell, has a huge profit margin. Most sellers don't. How are we supposed to make a living and pay our bills if eBay takes more and more of our already slim profit margins, just for the privilege of being seen?
2 years agolast reply 2 years ago
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Promoted Listings Standard Function and Usage Clarification for Sellers ðŸ“ˆðŸ‘¨ðŸ»â€ðŸ¦¯
New to Creating Community Posts, Mod If this isnt the correct location or forum for post, I apologize in advance. Mod please relocate or make any necessary corrections you see fitting. The Parameters are: 100% of the listings are Fixed Price BIN With Best Offer in an Unspecified Category Where Promoted listings Option is Available. Question #1: When a Seller Opt In Promoted Listings Standard and Promote All or Some Listings at a specific Ad Rate. Once the Promoted Listing Campaign is Live and Running. Is it still possible for Buyers to located the and access these Listings via organic search?
motionsykness
Posted 2 years ago • Last reply 2 years ago
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