Dramatic Fall on Selling

[cap8995]

Hi eBay buyers and sellers,to be honest I have no major problems with eBay sometimes the odd occasion about unfair returns returns

I JUST WANT TO ASK THE COMMUNITY IF THEY HAD A MAJOR DROP ON SALES, ITS 40 days now that I haven’t sold any items (accordions) is my trade

Did any eBay sellers noticed the dramatic fall on selling,they have also stoped using GSP and I can’t even sale overseas as I used to

I would appreciate any comments or replies to compare or I am doing something wrong ???

Thank you all

[aqeeqsouq]

@cap8995 

I'm really sorry to hear that.

Actually we all suffering from drop on sales.

*You said that you can't use GSP anymore, could you please tell us why you can't using GSP service anymore??

[calgal19572014]

YES. I had a pretty good August but only 5 sales this month.  I sell for a hobby but last month I sold 17 items. September is usually my worst month but if you add inflation to that... If things don't pick up in a month, I am thinking about stopping altogether, at least for now. 🙁

[downunder-61]

There really must be at least fifty threads with hundreds of replies on this topic of slow sales.

If you can not sell internationally any more it will be because you are a returning/new seller and need to:

• Have earned at least 10 feedback points as a seller
• Have made your first successful sale more than 90 days ago

Not knowing your seller account, I can not see if these rules may apply to you, but sounds most likely given what is happening.

[wrong66]

I assume this isn't your selling account, so it's hard to give you any help or evaluations concerning what you sell.

[chapeau-noir]

Drop in sales (many pages of threads) - you  may find some informative chat about it here.

Be prepared for the usual explanations, but retail has always been up and down and people have been complaining about it (and offering the same tired explanations) for the 20 years I've been here.

[websta-82]

I to have seen a decline in sales (or the ability to make a sale). I think there's a combination of things affecting sales one major thing being Inflation. Almost Everything has seen a price hike and this has people cutting back a bit. It's also harder for sellers to lower the price of items (as you know) because of the fees that have to be paid (seller, shipping....ect). Ive tried selling a few things recently and i've noticed that people are giving me low ball offers and refusing to pay even close to what the item is worth, this in turn makes making the sell much more difficult, as now only those who can actually afford items are the ones buying. Along with other difficulties (eBay sellers face) i think sells for many will suffer for a bit but you're not alone, and things are bound to turn around at some point it usually does.

[ci1000]

Might want to check these threads out

https://community.ebay.com/t5/Selling/Sudden-drop-in-sales-May-2022/m-p/33225291#M2078542

https://community.ebay.com/t5/Selling/Anyone-else-experiencing-a-huge-drop-off-in-sales-and-views/m-...

[kensgiftshop]

@cap8995 

I don't know much about accordions, but I don't see where there would be much of a demand for them.

Have you thought about trying to sell different items?

[fashunu4eeuh]

Hi Cap, without seeing your listings, don’t have the information to know if you are doing something that might be lowering your sales. What does your seller dashboard say? Have you had any policy violations? Those here in the forums would be happy to review your transactions and listings to see if there is anything that might help you over this rough patch.

I took a look at accordion musical instrument sales here on eBay. Currently there are more than 5200 accordion listings in that category. In the past 90 days, there have been 2300+ sales recorded for accordions, including 27 that have sold thus far today (this does not include parts or toys).

So folks are still buying accordions. Why they are not buying yours is the question that needs investigation. Good luck, and hope your sales pick up soon.

[tweetyboyd1971]

You can add me to the chorus of sellers complaining about no sales.    I have only had a few sales in the last 2 weeks,  all very cheap, cheap items.     I have some of the best inventory (and more listed) than I have ever had,   and it is literally audible CRICKETS chirping.     I even added BEST OFFER to several of my listings,   thinking that at least a few people would send me insultingly low offers---  not the case.     

[ten_o_nine]

The simple answer is "Yes" in every category. and has nothing to do with GSP.

[stretch3006]

I have noticed the same precipitous drop in sales starting in May. I primarily sell outdoor/fishing/hunting gear and summer is usually strong . I actually opened a store to expand my free listings in May. I have double my listings and sales are down 60%; effectively down more with the increase in listings.  I am using the same listing and pricing strategy I have used for years. 

I see EBay's users dropped 18% in the last 6 months; as stated on the Quarterly call. Is that the only explanation; along with the stress on the economy from or terrible  "leadership"?? Frustrating