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Is it just me who thinks the order volume is very unstable?

EBay always has a period of time when the order volume increases, but there is also a period of time when it is very calm. Not a single order. Very unstable, for some unknown reason, very strange.

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Hi @mfuzop 

I do not consider it strange. There is a name for it—the ebb and flow of retail. It could be compared to a living, breathing thing, moving at times, stagnant at others. It cannot be expected to remain unchanged. 


 Due in part to technological advances, we sellers have experienced some interesting and essential rhythms in retail today. As a result, we can forecast sales and predict inventory needs, for example, all roughly based on the main selling seasons for most vendors. However, there are no guarantees that what worked for last season will repeat in this, so fast moving are the influences.

 

Retail is vastly complex. Like living organisms, the variables are often individualistic and can be difficult to quantify at times. Because we sell different items, in different cultures, in different markets, etc. all across the globe.

 

 


 

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If things were predictable, Bed, Bath, & Beyond would still be in business.  

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The 89.5% feedback could have something to do with no sells.

Have a great day.
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@mfuzop wrote:

EBay always has a period of time when the order volume increases, but there is also a period of time when it is very calm. Not a single order. Very unstable, for some unknown reason, very strange.


How are you measuring eBay's order volume? Or are you talking only about your order volume on eBay? 

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@mfuzop 

You appear to have some unhappy customers & you are drop shipping.  That may have a lot to do with your low sales.  If I see a drop shipper, I move on to the next seller.  Hope things improve for you.

 

Happy selling

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Checked my files, and looks like your sales spike when both Amazon and alibaba are experiencing site issues.  Curious.  

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@powell-memorabilia wrote:

If things were predictable, Bed, Bath, & Beyond would still be in business.  


That was quick....My wife was there yesterday

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@redlinear wrote:

@powell-memorabilia wrote:

If things were predictable, Bed, Bath, & Beyond would still be in business.  


That was quick....My wife was there yesterday


Fugazi BBW

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@mfuzop wrote:

EBay always has a period of time when the order volume increases, but there is also a period of time when it is very calm. Not a single order. Very unstable, for some unknown reason, very strange.


I agree with you.

I'm looking for another platform where sales are consistently stable and stay the same  all the time.

As soon as I  do, goodbye ebay!

 

 

 

 

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