03-17-2025 06:08 PM - edited 03-17-2025 06:12 PM
Typically, March isn't the busiest month of the year. That's the summer months but wow ever since the start of March, sales have plummeted with user traffic on a consistent decline. I'd say I have around half the sales this month compared to last month, which is unusual given sales increase as winter wanes. It's almost as bad as December. Been doing everything the same and posting everyday but sales wise, definitely not the typical March of previous years. Had an impatient buyer who couldn't figure out how to check tracking, file a false INR which I won, and negative feedback removed at the beginning of the month; But otherwise, things have been normal. So, I don't know. Auto parts having a bad month or maybe I've lost the algorithm's blessings for some reason? Cause it's definitely out of the ordinary.
03-18-2025 09:04 AM
I would not take to much concern just yet, I actually think those who sell auto parts should start doing very well, Due to Tariffs & economic conditions, More people will be opting to repair their cars rather than purchase a new one, I may be wrong, but that's my expectation.
03-18-2025 09:37 AM
@bluejay71
Hey, how's your 30 day average?
Ours basically stays the same with a few ups and downs...but, pretty consistent.
We had a few high dollar sales back to back to back which bumped it up 30%.
Since then, Crickets.....
I'm pretty sure sales will be right back to normal once that increase drops back down.
03-18-2025 10:05 AM
On one of my accounts I sell primarily used auto parts, mainly for vehicles 25+ years old. Not day to day transportation cars, more like fun weekend cars. Sales have been good, steady. I'm happy because some high dollar items (for me) have sold, as well as I've been selling some items that have been listed for 12+ months.
December thru February were really good, but sales have slowed a little as I have been trying to grow a different account selling new equipment parts. That's been going really well.