VOLUME OF SALES

[i-reutilize]

JUST CHECKING TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE IMPRESSIONS AND THUS SALES FELL OFF A CLIFF YESTERDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TODAY.  THIS IS MY FIRST HOLIDAY SEASON SELLING ON EBAY AND WAS CURIOUS IF THIS A GENERAL REDUCTION IN ACTIVITIY ON THE EBAY PLATFORM OR WEATHER IT WAS MORE SPECIFICALLY RELATED TO MY ACCOUNT.  JUST LOOKING FOR OTHERS FEEDBACK REGARDING THIS.  

MY IMPRESSIONS AND SALES ARE RUNNING ABOUT A THIRD OF TWO DAYS AGO.

[schloopertz]

Yes, I’ve had 0 sales for two days. Highly unusual for the Christmas season, and especially on the 15th of the month. People are usually paid the 1st and the 15th…..

Sorry sales fell off the cliff for you as well. I’ve learned to hang in there, continue listing and they will pick back up again after the algorithm decides you can make some sales!

[i-reutilize]

THANKS.....FOR YOUR REPSONSE.....I NEEDED TO HEAR SOMETHING....HECK ANYTHING ACTUALLY......I HATE IT FOR YOU.....BUT YOUR ADVICE IS KNOWN.....BUT SOMETIMES ITS HELPFUL TO HEAR IT  FROM SOMEONE ELSE OTHER THAN JUST MY OWN MENTAL THOUGHTS.  I HATE THAT YOUR IN THE SAME SITUATION BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH IT BEFORE AND IT HAS WORKED OUT.  ILL TRUST IN THAT....AND A GOOD DOSE OF ADDITIONAL EFFORT TO CONVINCE THOSE ALGORITHMS TO PAY ATTENTION!!

DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS WHAT CASUES THE SUDDEN CHANGES.  I NOTICED A SLOWING THIS WEEK AND WAS SURPRIZED BY IT IN THAT I THOUGHT FOLKS WOULD BE PANICED TO MAKE PUCHASES AHEAD OF THE MAILING DECEMBER 18 DEADLINE.   I HAD GOOD SALES UP TILL TUESDAY.....THEN STRAIGHT DOWN DESPITE THE CONTINUATION OF MY NORMAL EBAY ROUTINE.  JUST CURIOUS IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS THAT MIGHT PREVENT SUCH IN THE FUTURE.

AGAIN THANKS FOR YOU FEED BACK AND I WISH YOU TO HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY AND WILL YOUR SALES TO SOAR UPWARDS!!!

[kensgiftshop]

@i-reutilize 

I don't see anything listed under this account?

[schloopertz]

Obviously sometimes it’s just the ups and downs of business, however in a situation such as this I suspect it has to do with hidden limits on one’s account.

Whenever I’ve been selling really well, suddenly there will be 2-3 days with very few views and zero sales. It’s very much spigot turned off sort of situation, and other sellers have discussed it on the board as well. I wish I knew exactly why it happens, but I do have theories, however no answers on how to avoid the abrupt shut off. I’m sorry not to be of more help, and I appreciate your kind words! 

I hope sales pick up for you as well in these last few days of the season! Best wishes!✨🌟✨

[luckythewinner]

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@i-reutilize wrote:

JUST CHECKING TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE IMPRESSIONS AND THUS SALES FELL OFF A CLIFF YESTERDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TODAY.

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I never look at impressions or views, so I would have no idea about that. 

As far as sales go, I actually had an uptick over the past day or two. But I sell slow-moving, obscure music memorabilia across six accounts, so my experience may not translate. 

[cbacal]

I clicked on your user ID & store & it says you have zero listings

[chapeau-noir]

For those like myself who sell in the secondary (used) market, it's not that unusual for sales to fall off before Christmas - usually after Thanksgiving they start sinking a bit then completely disappear a couple of weeks before Christmas.  Most people aren't shopping for pre-owned fashion or old tech, which is mostly what I sell.  I've taken down all my listings and shut down my store, and am just preparing new items, photos, listings, etc. for when I start up again after Christmas and taking a break.

I don't think you're experiencing anything that unusual, but then if you're using only a posting ID it's hard to tell because we can't tell what you're selling.

Also, your caps lock appears to be stuck so it's hard to read what you're saying.  

[femmefan1946]

I suspect it has to do with hidden limits on one’s account.

Because eBay which earns fees on every sale made, wants to make sure they don't make money from  certain sellers.

Kay.

[chapeau-noir]

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@femmefan1946 wrote:

I suspect it has to do with hidden limits on one’s account.

Because eBay which earns fees on every sale made, wants to make sure they don't make money from  certain sellers.

Kay.

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Has to be.  eBay just doesn't like money - there's no other explanation.

[goldair1_4]

I know this sounds perhaps a bit strange, but the atrocious grammar in your store description turned me right away from looking at your listings.

I'm not a Grammar Nazi,as mine isn't perfect, but incredibly poor spelling and such is a no no in my book

[wildpitchsports]

The USPS 1st class mail cut off for delivery was Dec 15th. For items intended to be a gift, most people have learned to order prior to that cut off date. At this point (the 17th) USPS priority mail is even risky. That's why sales drop off after posted USPS cut off dates. Happens every year.

[forward-motion]

I came off a record sales month of November. Then December looked as if it could surpass that, then BOOM. Nothing. My listings are at the top or near the top of the page so no problem there. I sell used automotive parts. So, I never did understand why November was so good for me. Don't people need to repair their car all year long? And why does Christmas effect the fact that sale on automotive parts slow? These and many other questions I will never know. But what I do know is the fact that sales are up and down. That is what makes average. 

[powell-memorabilia]

You sold seven items on Tuesday,  then nine on Wednesday.  You sold a few items yesterday, and it looks like you are now sold out.  Absolutely, sales fall off of a cliff if you have nothing left to sell.

[i-reutilize]

I THANK EVERYBODY WHO TRIED TO HELP ME WITH BETTER UNDERSTANDING MY SITUATION REGARDING REDUCED SALES.  ITS FUNNY SOME OF THE MOST SNARKIEST COMMENTS TURNED OUT TO BE THE MOST HELPFUL TO FIND A SOLUTION.  JUST GOES TO SHOW REGARDLESS OF THE FEED BACK YOU GET  YOU SHOULD ALWAYS LISTEN AND PURSUE SUCH FEEDBACK EVEN IF IT APPEARS LESS THAN PRODUCTIVE OR RUBS YOU THE WRONG WAY.  WHAT I HAVE FOUND IS THAT FOR SOME ODD REASON MY STORE BECAME NON-APPARENT AND MY ITEMS WERE NOT SHOWING UP ON SEARCH.  I HAVE NO IDEA WHY AND I SPENT MUCH TIME ON THE PHONE (BEING VERY FRUSTRATED) ONLY BE TOLD EVERY THING WAS OK BUT YET I STILL COULD NOT SEE MY STORE OR FIND MY LISTINGS.  BUT WHEN I WOKE UP THIS MORNING I HOPED ON LINE AND LIKE POOFF....THERE WAS MY STORE AND THERE WERE MY ITEMS.  SO THANK AGAIN FOR EACH OF YOUR HELP......AND THANKS TO THE FOLKS THAT TRIED TO LOOK AT MY STORE OR LOOK FOR THE ITEMS I SELL....AND COMMENTED THAT THEY THOUGHT I HAD NONE.....BECAUSE THAT WAS WHERE THE PROBLEM WAS......IT APPEARED I DIDNT HAVE A STORE AND I THAT I HAD NOT LISTINGS .  ONCE THAT WAS FIXED THINGS BEGAN TO IMPROVE.

THANKS AGAIN....AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!!!