Members Login | Help | Contact Us

SaleHoo

Forum Home > Selling Goods Online > Is eBay quiet? Also, is a shop worth it?

Do you sell on eBay or operate your own website? Discuss ways to increase your sales or get help with any problems you are having.

Is eBay quiet? Also, is a shop worth it?


Is eBay quiet? Also, is a shop worth it?

Post sonic91 20/02/2008 21:24

I've not been getting any sales on eBay recently, but fair enough, I haven't had the items up for sale for long. But still, they are decent items in a popular category (electronics) up at prices that are, maybe, a 10% mark-up, more or less. Is eBay quiet recently?

I'm also thinking is it worth opening a basic shop? I've tried to read about it on eBay but their fee structure is confusing. Is it cheaper in the long run to upload loads of items?
sonic91
SaleHoo Junior Member
 
Posts: 33
Joined: 02/05/2007 18:58
Location: UK

Re: Is eBay quiet? Also, is a shop worth it?

Post wholesalelist101 20/02/2008 23:23

I would suggest opening your own online store. We did that a few months ago and it has been a slow going process. Things are starting to pick up now and hopefully we will build a reputation for fast shipping and good customer service. The best part is we get to keep all the profits and don't have to give them to eBay!!
Visit http://www.wholesalelist101.com/ for Wholesale List, eBooks, and more! Free membership!

Visit our new forum at : http://atozvarieties.com/forum/
wholesalelist101
SaleHoo Master Member
 
Posts: 392
Joined: 19/04/2006 09:32
Location: US

Re: Is eBay quiet? Also, is a shop worth it?

Post sonic91 21/02/2008 09:29

I already have a store with ecrater, but I've had it for nearly a year and have never made a sale. Any other ways to set up an online store?
sonic91
SaleHoo Junior Member
 
Posts: 33
Joined: 02/05/2007 18:58
Location: UK

Re: Is eBay quiet? Also, is a shop worth it?

Post wholesalelist101 21/02/2008 10:29

We use CubeCart and we have full control over everything. We decide on the products we carry, the price, the shipping, and the looks. If your going to get customers you have to bring them in by advertising your store like crazy!!!
wholesalelist101
SaleHoo Master Member
 
Posts: 392
Joined: 19/04/2006 09:32
Location: US

Re: Is eBay quiet? Also, is a shop worth it?

Post wmga73 21/02/2008 11:13

EBay buyer & seller boycott set to start Monday
Ebay sellers plan a weeklong strike to protest changes to the site's
fee, search and feedback policies.

** Link Removed: Only Available to Registered Members**.
** Link Removed: Only Available to Registered Members**.


"Feb 18-25th 2008: Worldwide Ebay Strike"
** Link Removed: Only Available to Registered Members**.

WHERE IS EBAY SELLERS GOING:

** Link Removed: Only Available to Registered Members**
** Link Removed: Only Available to Registered Members**
** Link Removed: Only Available to Registered Members**
** Link Removed: Only Available to Registered Members**
** Link Removed: Only Available to Registered Members**
** Link Removed: Only Available to Registered Members**
** Link Removed: Only Available to Registered Members**
wmga73
SaleHoo Junior Member
 
Posts: 25
Joined: 24/12/2007 13:37
Location: AU


Forum Home > Selling Goods Online > Is eBay quiet? Also, is a shop worth it?