Has anyone experienced lost of sales due to the sale tax?

[ladykathy100]

I haven't had any sales since the new sales tax has started. Anyone experience this loss too?

[jerrythecrazyguy]

What new sales tax?

[3eyedfishcatcher]

I just sold a item that got taxed over the weekend so no. I would think most buyers in those states would already know and it kind of will be like something they can not change especially if the item is not locally available.

[rufus2-13]

Sales slower. Also when I search using keyword in listings, 1 out of 6 came up.

[johnrj1226]

At this time the sales tax on internet  sales only applies in about a handful of states.

Here is a link from  eBay  https://community.ebay.com/t5/Announcements/UPDATE-Ongoing-Changes-in-How-Internet-Sales-Tax-May-Imp...

No doubt other states join the movement as a new found revenue stream is always welcomed by  folks elected to  "spend, spend, spend" whether it benefits their a significant portion of their constituents or  just  their friends at the country club.

No doubt eBay sales will be affected by the tax(s) as  the  gap between on line sales price vs retail stores  pricing closes by approx 7%  or more -some states  collect, city, county & states.   My SWAG  believe that sales of new stuff that  can be found on the shelves & racks at your local brick & mortar store will be affected the most and reasonably priced used, in  good or better condition pre-owned stuff affected the least.

Add to the sales tax issue  the recent (Dec & January)  significant price increases  shipping  costs by all shippers  impact all US sellers - prices and/or profit margin. 

 eBay need to get creative and  off "something" that  communicates that buying on line  from eBay is  a real benefit to vs consumer vs buying from a B & M or other on line venues and  need to appreciate & respect their  best customers better - the eBay  seller.   Right now they seem to  approach the  market with a "me too" tactics - lower  price, free return  for all, etc.  eBay was once the top  dog in the game but was quickly surpassed.  And other new  venues  have come along a took a bite out of the eBay pie - heck  even Goodwill has on-line  sales and all their inventory cost them  zero.

Who would have thought Dollar Tree & Dollar General would take a bite out of mega Wal-Mart  sales/profit but they did/do.

History  has taught us when you are  king of the hill all the competitors will be shooting at you - gotta' stay sharp and head of the  game to stay #1 - 'cause when  you are #1 you only can move to a postion of  lesser stature.  Ask General Motors.

[ladykathy100]

California sellers are forced by the state to add sales tax to their sales. My sales have dropped 53% since April 1, 2019 when the sales tax started.

[gotoguys2000]

Yes, our sales are indeed down significantly in April so far.  I think it's probably a combination of a lot of things. The sales taxes may be partly to blame but I'm believing the main culprit in our case is the new GTC policy.  I truly believe it's really negatively impacting our business.  Mostly of our sales this month have been auctions and we normally have a 200 fixed price sales per month.  Most  of Ebay's recent changes have made it more and more difficult for sellers.  As another seller mentioned the huge increase in postal rates in January was a real killer too.  Ebay's leadership needs to come up with creative solutions to help sellers but seems like they would rather just add more and more fees and restrictions. It's very sad. 

[johnrj1226]

Anyone  that has to pay taxes on April 15 probably are being  C with discretionary buying right now,  HS graduation, proms, spring break binges that  are funded by Mom & Dad are all over and tax refunds should be lower as less taxes were taken out and that "extra" money is probably like  the  name of that big fat paper back book by Margaret Mitchell.   It was required  reading last semester of our Senior Theme Writing course way back in '63. a TCHS.  Teacher Mr. Baut.  I later thanked him in '67.

Little did I know that exercise was  a real live sample "basic training"  exercise  of what I had to read weekly in Henry  Hall Rm. #429 for 4 courses + a  real PE class a.k.a. (stinking jock strap time) - 140 miles away from home  & loving it.  Life was Good Then Too - talked to my top shelf  HH friends often - as late as today - trade stupid jokes  & other men only stuff, among the 12 of us - we pump fists  when we can - nice!

Life is Good! &  Pura Vida!

Ciao! & Hejda for nuy!

[wittyno1]

Yes I loose too much my sales

[luckythewinner]

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[rograc-37]

I had one person ask me if I'd reduce the price buy the tax charged and politely informed them that the price is the price regardless of tax. 

[popeye3165]

No loss of sales from the "sales tax", but my sales have definitely FLAT LINED since the GTC change.

[ms.rodriguez*]

To me, the main reason is GTC. Listings are buried. They will NOT show up as new when they relists. Buyers don’t need to rush and bid because it will be relisted in most cases. Many sellers can’t buy because they aren’t selling and they have no funds. Some sellers are not buying stuff here as a protest (me). I have had some sales a few days after I end a listing and release it. The sales taxes in 18 states so far might have hurt a bit but eventually buyers get used to it. I fear that it will only get worse when more buyers realize that they don’t have to bid now. Forced GTC has got to go.

[parkersparrow]

I don't think it's helped but I've noticed a difference in my sales since the new zone based shipping went into effect in January.

[steve_luthier]

My sales have gone flat since the sales tax started. eBay charges 10.25% sales tax for my sales. I offer very competitive prices even after I combine the cost of item and the shipping cost. My sales have died anyway.

Where I live the sales tax is 9.5%. I don't know why eBay charges more then 9.5%.