eBay

*coins · ‎04-10-2018

Has anyone else noticed how eBay has removed the option to follow a collection? I think I noticed this a few months ago. It seems like eBay is just letting collections hang there. It won’t let me add any new items to any of my collections either.

I have a collection with 94 followers - a handful followed my page when they followed my collection - one signed up for my store newsletter - one bought from me.

I have always tried to use collections to drive more traffic to my store. As you can see from the above, collections definitely help to get traffic. They are really helpful to organize things you like too.

With guides going, do you think that collections with be next?

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my-cottage-books-and-antiques · ‎04-10-2018

Collections---as a marketing tool--- have already gone. It was announced a while ago.

my-cottage-books-and-antiques · ‎04-10-2018

Well, now that I think of it, I'm not sure it was formally announced, but those who ahd collections should have received this email:

"We noticed that you've created several collections and want to let you know about changes to how collections are displayed.

Starting this month, your collections will no longer be displayed on eBay's Homepage, Browse pages, or similar shopping pages as curated, social, or promotional material.

You can still create, view, and manage your collections, and if you've been using collections as an extension of your watch list, don't worry! We'll be studying how customers are using collections and plan to incorporate them into watch lists, allowing you to create your own private shopping list.

Discover features that can deliver an even better eBay experience.

- If you've used collections to inspire your shopping, check out our new Editor's Picks, which help you discover curated items from across eBay.

- If you're a seller who has used collections to promote your inventory, check out Promotions Manager, which can more effectively drive customers to your listings - available in Seller Hub."

That was in the Fall of 2017. As far as I know, ebay has done nothing with Collections since.