Ebay Is Dead for me . My sales have never been this bad.

[sued40333]

So far 2024 has turned out to be one of the worse years since 2000 for me. Sales have been 0 in over a week. I think it's time to move somewhere else. 

[turtles-trading-post]

Here's your problem...  You have this book listed at $28  with a 39% off bringing it to $17.08, even with your "Or Best Offer" you are competing with the sellers below.   They are willing to send you that book for $3.99 with free shipping. And that's not even the bottom... with their offer of Buy two get one free, the book is now $2.66    

Doesn't matter if your book is listed as brand new and theirs show as used, people just want to read the book.   And I've masked the sellers but let the feedback show so you can see that these are high volume sellers you are up against.   And there is no money in it, so you just don't want to play in that sandbox!

[yuzuha]

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@turtles-trading-post wrote:

Here's your problem...  You have this book listed at $28  with a 39% off bringing it to $17.08, even with your "Or Best Offer" you are competing with the sellers below.   They are willing to send you that book for $3.99 with free shipping. And that's not even the bottom... with their offer of Buy two get one free, the book is now $2.66    

Doesn't matter if your book is listed as brand new and theirs show as used, people just want to read the book. 

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Absolutely. Unless the book has some sort of collectible or sentimental value to the buyer, the vast majority of people will be happy with a copy in mediocre condition because they want to read it, not collect it. My dad purchases cheap books to read all the time and as long as the book isn't literally falling apart, he couldn't care less whether the cover is worn, etc.

[film-televisionfashionstylist]

Ditto...it's so bad

[1buzymomi]

I agree. The market is a sign of a poor economy. It’s frustrating. Fees keep going up though.

[rikum_60]

Hi everyone,

Due to the length of time that has passed since this thread began, we have locked it from future replies. If this is still an issue that warrants discussion, don't hesitate to begin a new thread HERE.

Thanks.