Has anyone noticed a big decrease in sales over the last month?

[heidictfl]

I'm not sure what is going on. I had very consistent sales over the years and currently have had more 0 days of sales than ever. Curious what is going on.

[kandf_vintage_finds]

Very happy with my 4th quarter.  As expected my sales slowed after Christmas 

[ten_o_nine]

Diversify your products.

[natoman777]

Been selling for years.  After Christmas and New Years there is nearly always a slowdown.  Be patient, it will pick back up.  Depending on if you have items people want haha 😀

[harariproducts]

Yes!  I am not sure what is going on.  There are other people reporting this too on YouTube.  Some say they have seen a 70% decrease since January 1, 2024.  For me, I can say something is definitely wrong since at least 1/8.   It's not only sales, it is also ZERO views, watchers, offers, and even messages.  It is almost like I no longer exist on the site.  I have 100% positive feedback, no defects, and have listed very in demand new products at the lowest price with free returns and still no views, watchers, or sales.  I even reduced the price on some new items 25% below the cheapest price available on ebay and still no view, watchers, or sales.  Something is definitely different and wrong.  I don't get it.  You're not alone.  Hopefully this will get fixed.  There are announced changes to eBay policies and external advertising (google ads).  I am not sure if that is what is currently affecting me or not and I am still researching those changes.

Thanks in advance to anyone that can lend some insight.  Thank you all and good luck.

By the way, have any sellers had any luck with contacting eBay customer service to check on their accounts to see if eBay support has any insight?  I am unable to find an option to get in touch with live support.

Thanks again.

[retrogames10000]

Best month ever

[heidictfl]

Thanks! Happy new year! Hope you do well this year!

[jupiter_collectibles]

This will be my worst month in 15 years. eBay is destroying itself. They are pinching every penny they can from sellers. I will be leaving in the next few months. Vastly not worth my time and energy anymore. 

[teamsportimage]

It's not just you, my sales are down considerably. Even on products that usually sell consistently. Sales are down more than half since the new year. I think things are tightening financially for people but usually they pick back up around tax return time. I'm hoping that's the case  if not I think its a major indicator of a recession and even ebay itself will suffer because they make their money off of us sellers. Fingers crossed that things get better soon. (2-29-24).

[anjofak]

Listing in hot spots we have seen views go from 20-100+ to 0 at most of these times..

Sales from 20-100+ a week to 4-10.

[kingdiamond91]

You have awesome inventory  tons of neat items 

[mr_lincoln]

Hi @heidictfl 

Sales dropping for one month is not a concern, it could be normal for the categories you sell in.  Try a slow steady decline in sales for over 2 years ... such that 2023 was OVER $ 10,000 behind in sales from the previous year.  

[jimi56]

Not sure what is going on, but since 1998, this is starting out as my worst year ever....even had 3 straight days with no sales. I typically have 3 to 5 sales everyday

[wilsonharborsales]

Jimi,

when I search your store it says you have 0 items for sale.  That might be why.

 

[dbfolks166mt]

Jimi,

when I search your store it says you have 0 items for sale.  That might be why.

     You are in Canada which may be why you see 0. I look at Jimi's store and I see 1,286 active listings 

[momonthelake]

I couldn't agree more!!!