eBay

timemachine777 · ‎08-01-2017

About a year ago Wenig talked about eBay going visual. Shop by photo. So, I looked at the pros and cons, and currently I see more cons. I only saw a benefit with new/unused products that were simple in design (Though I could be completely wrong about that).

The reason I stated, simple in design, is because as items become more complex, the current object detection photo software has difficulty making a match. When I look at facial recognition software, for instance which is the godfather of this tech. Faces are much easier to map, than many products that have more layers and angles, plus specs, too decipher.

A great example of my (I could be wrong) statement. I recently posted that it would work well for products like dishes and cups. I just read an article about a MUM in the UK that saw a picture on eBay of a Tupperware pitcher and cup. She just looked at the photo and not the info. See bought the item, and when it arrived it was a doll house miniature. You need to be more engage than just scanning, when buying stuff.

This could also be one of the reasons why eBay is pushing free returns. I can see it now. The skyrocketing number of returns due to all the sellers using stock photos in their listings, and buyers scanning photos instead of reading data.

The one thing that gets me the most is how long this process can take buyers. Lets put aside the amount of time it takes to find a photo of what your looking for, for the visual scan, and let's just look at the time involved in you taking a photo of something you want. That can be very time consuming right there, and then you have to do the scan.

I can type the text faster than that and be done with my search in many cases, faster than you could have your photo ready for a visual search. Plus your results will be limited to your photo. I will get more examples in the end. Which means the chance of a better deal.

It seems like the more evolved search tech gets, the harder it gets to find what your really looking for. This looks to me like another crooked leg forward.

timemachine777 · ‎08-01-2017

@d-k_treasures wrote:
@goodluckselling wrote:
@timemachine777 - There are apps now you can create dynamic 3-D visuals of an item complete with a turntable to watch the item spin around slowly to inspect it carefully.

If what you are trying to do is stay as current as possible, both of your options are or will be old news in a couple months.

Coming to America soon!

eBay is already live with the worlds first Virtual shopping experience. Is was in connection with one of Australia retailer named Myer - Virtual reality shopping experience and has thousands of items from the store available to shop using the virtual experience.

Imagine sitting on your couch and being able to walk the aisles of your favorite department store and shop in a number of ways just as if you are in the store. It will show you the same aisles and product placement as you might see in one of the stores.

Click here to see a list of links.

Good Luck Selling!
And here I thought I might actually be impressed.

Nope - didn't happen.

The one that I get the biggest laugh from is the virtual fitting room. What a bunch of mooks, some people are. You just want to flick some people on the forehead and tell them to wake up...The image on the screen is not really you. You still might need to try it on for the right fit, and even that's not a guarantee.

I recently bought 3 pairs of Wrangler jeans, all the same, and I tried all three on. When I got home I threw them in the washer. Cold water and cool dry. One pair shrunk on the waist so much that they are snug.

timemachine777 · ‎08-02-2017

@odditiesandantiquities1 wrote:
@timemachine777 wrote:
@tunicaslot wrote:
The idea will apply to some and not to others. Many others are using this technology - not just Ebay and I'm sure that's why Ebay held off on this a few months as they wanted to see how welll it was accepted on other venues.

Sometimes - people think too much into things - bringing up all the negatives and what ifs and then are pleasantly surprised at the results!
The biggest negatives that I see, are that, as a shopper; it's time consuming. As a seller; Brace for the returns.

I don't believe it's a case of too many negatives. Most of us are clueless until something launches and it messes us up. In my case IPR. Why can't things be brought out and talked about prior to launch. They aren't the sellers, we are.

What are you using for a listing tool? I was told by someone at eBay that the IPR issue is linked to the eBay quick listing tool. I use TL so I'm not seeing that issue, yet.

coolections · ‎08-02-2017

@timemachine777 wrote:
@odditiesandantiquities1 wrote:
@timemachine777 wrote:
@tunicaslot wrote:
The idea will apply to some and not to others. Many others are using this technology - not just Ebay and I'm sure that's why Ebay held off on this a few months as they wanted to see how welll it was accepted on other venues.

Sometimes - people think too much into things - bringing up all the negatives and what ifs and then are pleasantly surprised at the results!
The biggest negatives that I see, are that, as a shopper; it's time consuming. As a seller; Brace for the returns.

I don't believe it's a case of too many negatives. Most of us are clueless until something launches and it messes us up. In my case IPR. Why can't things be brought out and talked about prior to launch. They aren't the sellers, we are.
Because they ask the buyers only.