EBAY should split itself into two so it can have the New & Improved & the Original

[fine_find]

It has become obvious to most of us sellers that eBay has made so many changes that no one recognizes it anymore.  I have a solution for you eBay.  Why not have eBay and eBay 2??  You could then have this new and improved eBay you are destroying the old 'tried and true' oiginal ebay for.  Everything would be brand new and shiny in your new one but the older one that everyone loved and still wants would be available also.  All your sellers could decide at the beginning which eBay they want to be a part of and your buyers wouldn't be confused either about which store had what.  Give us the older original with equal competition and visibility between sellers the way it was in the beginning without all the bells and whistles you are placing on the new one.  Just don't destroy the original eBay to make way for this 'new' image you have in mind that is not proven.  If you will just think about this, it really does make since.  Use your older software and stuff for the older eBay.  We sellers who will choose this eBay will live with it the way it was, and you can pour your money into this new fantasy/idea you have for everything new.  Surely you must know on some level that there is a place for the old eBay with all its vintage, antiques, one of a kind, used and never seen before kind of stuff it used to sell and still would if you would only take the time to show to your customers.  It would be a win, win situation for both you and the sellers.  Everyone would have what they want then.  You, more money with an exclusive new place with both eBay's up and running and the sellers who still want to be here that you are now trying to push out to make room for the new sellers.  There is room for both types of sellers if you would only think about it.  This is one of the best ideas anyone has given you in a long time and it was free.  You didn't have to pay me anything for this and maybe you should fire a few others who are paid way too much who couldn't come up with something so simple and doable.  Please consider this before you loose a goldmine of tried and true sellers who still are willing to be a part of moving you forward to the next level by bringing you back to your beginnings where you should be.  There is enough room for both types of eBay's so make it happen.  I will even offer my services to keep it going if you will just give it a try.  Please, please, consider what I have said, think about it, please.  And thank you for at least taking the time to read about one of the best recommendations you've been given some time.  I still love eBay and want it to succeed but not by destroying what it was.  There's a better way.

[luckythewinner]

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@downrightspecialkids wrote:

The "new" ebay could have all the Chinese junk

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No it wouldn't.

The OP said that the seller gets to choose which site to use.

Which just means that chinese sellers would create two accounts and list their items on both sites.

And if you as a seller did not list on both sites, you be automatically cutting your visibility in half.

Paying double to list on two eBay sites; what a great idea ... for eBay.

[gracieallen01]

As long as ebay's business model is making money, they aren't going to change it.

End of line.

[ittybitnot]

EBAY should split itself into two so it can have the New & Improved & the Original

They did this years ago.  There was the NEW NOW FIXED PRICE portion called eBay Express.  It didn't work out so well in that people preferred the OLD USED VINTAGE.  Maybe they should give it another go?  

[tealt]

Ebay split itself in two in 2006 when it created eBay Express.

The Express site was for new consumer goods and provided a quick and easy buying experience.  It was a dismal failure and died a quiet death after about a year.

Of course, times have changed, but after the death of Express, would eBay will ever go down the two-site path again?  Somehow, I doubt it.

What I can see are filtered landing pages for various antiques and collectibles, similar to the $5-and-under page that was launched awhile back.

[lewisburggold]

We agree also its a great idea.   Best regards

[castlemagicmemories]

It has become obvious to most of us sellers that eBay has made so many changes that no one recognizes it anymore.  I have a solution for you eBay. 

Why not have eBay and eBay 2??  You could then have this new and improved eBay you are destroying the old 'tried and true' oiginal ebay for.  Everything would be brand new and shiny in your new one but the older one that everyone loved and still wants would be available also.  All your sellers could decide at the beginning which eBay they want to be a part of and your buyers wouldn't be confused either about which store had what. 

Give us the older original with equal competition and visibility between sellers the way it was in the beginning without all the bells and whistles you are placing on the new one.  Just don't destroy the original eBay to make way for this 'new' image you have in mind that is not proven.  If you will just think about this, it really does make sense.  Use your older software and stuff for the older eBay.  We sellers who will choose this eBay will live with it the way it was, and you can pour your money into this new fantasy/idea you have for everything new. 

Surely you must know on some level that there is a place for the old eBay with all its vintage, antiques, one of a kind, used and never seen before kind of stuff it used to sell and still would if you would only take the time to show to your customers.  It would be a win, win situation for both you and the sellers.  Everyone would have what they want then.  You, more money with an exclusive new place with both eBay's up and running and the sellers who still want to be here that you are now trying to push out to make room for the new sellers.  There is room for both types of sellers if you would only think about it.

This is one of the best ideas anyone has given you in a long time and it was free.  You didn't have to pay me anything for this and maybe you should fire a few others who are paid way too much who couldn't come up with something so simple and doable.  Please consider this before you loose a goldmine of tried and true sellers who still are willing to be a part of moving you forward to the next level by bringing you back to your beginnings where you should be.  There is enough room for both types of eBay's so make it happen.  I will even offer my services to keep it going if you will just give it a try. 

Please, please, consider what I have said, think about it, please.  And thank you for at least taking the time to read about one of the best recommendations you've been given some time.  I still love eBay and want it to succeed but not by destroying what it was.  There's a better way.

FTFY

This has been proposed many times over the years.  Ebay actually tried it before.

It was called Ebay Express and it did not work.

[nawlinsron2]

"Back to the Future" was a great idea the 1st time...what goes around comes around.

[fine_find]

I know. That's why I offered my services. 🙂

[fine_find]

So what if everyone laughs at you. Who really cares. Say what you think. You might find a lot of kindred spirits out there, alos too afraid to speak up. By the way, I like that name too. EBAY CLASSIC. Sounds good, I just hope they have the courage to give it a try.

[fine_find]

When I said the old eBay, that was what I meant. That means the ability to leave FB for both and when it states 'no returns', that would be what it meant. Yeah, there will be disappointed buyers but those are the ones we don't want anyway. They will be prompted when they register that the must read directions or as each seller has there own rules and buyers agree to abide by these rules before bidding or buying from this site. We will get back to basics and I guarantee it will beat the new eBay that they want now. Honesty and integrity will go a long way.

[fine_find]

Thank you. If enough sellers would flood these pages with the same idea it just might work. Or, just keep saying, "great idea" on this one long enough to get the attention of eBay would be helpful. There really is enough of us to do this if we would just stick together on the issues. When I say 2 eBays, that is what I meant, not an extension of this one, but an entirely different one so both trains of thought have enough room to lay their own tracks.

[theposhmermaids]

Yes!  And on 'old' ebay or 'ebay classic' Chinese cwap and the like wouldn't be allowed.  It would be what the name means: East Bay Area Yardsale.

*And there would be something like a "neighborhood committee" who would set the rules, and protect both sellers and buyers---not the ebay board of directors who only care about their profits. 

*And all CR people would speak English and be promoted for having common sense! 

*And once you proved yourself as a good seller (or buyer), you would be treated as such and given the benefit of the doubt.

*And whiney buyers would not be tolerated or catered to.  My buyers on etsy never demand special discounts or free shipping.  They thank you for great service and you are not judged on unfair feedback because their package got there an hour late.

I can dream, can't I?

[yuzuha]

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@luckythewinner wrote:

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@downrightspecialkids wrote:

The "new" ebay could have all the Chinese junk

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No it wouldn't.

The OP said that the seller gets to choose which site to use.

Which just means that chinese sellers would create two accounts and list their items on both sites.

And if you as a seller did not list on both sites, you be automatically cutting your visibility in half.

Paying double to list on two eBay sites; what a great idea ... for eBay.

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Not only that, it won't magically create demand for particular items when there is none.  If there's very little demand for a specific item, it's not going to matter where you list it-- there are still only going to be so many buyers out there who are looking for it.

[fine_find]

No we wouldn't. That's the whole idea, that we have the 'original' eBay run the way it was in the beginning where the checks and balances from sellers & buyers kept it upright. My ideas would be to bring back honest FB along with each store on its own as it was in the beginning. Buyers would be required to sign off on being responsible enough to read each stores policies before purchasing and any problems would have to be dealt with between the buyer & seller without interference from eBay. This one-sided eBay would be at the new eBay. Buyers would learn to ask questions and communicate with the seller before purchasing or bidding on their items. This could work if done properly.

Thanks for taking the time to read what I wrote. I really think this could happen with enough sellers getting on board. It may take time but then again so does everything worth having.

[fine_find]

Of course you can. And remember, some dreams do come true. 😉