Comments on: eBay Strike?!

By: Shai Coggins

Shai Coggins — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:55:48 +0000

Missy: Etsy is definitely capturing the handmade marketplace. And, I think that’s great. It gives more room for ‘the little folks’. And those who just want to make some extra money from selling their goods. eBay can be a bit overwhelming – and mixed with too many items from all over the place. But yeah, even though there’s some competition going around, eBay is still THE online marketplace. So, folks still go there as buyers and sellers. No matter how many times eBay changes policies and increases fees.

LawnBott: Absolutely. And, yes, I think even though a few folks have left eBay, majority of online trading still happens there. Hopefully, one day, there will be a more decent competition. A proper competitor in the online marketplace will definitely help folks (both buyers and sellers) a lot more.

By: LawnBott

LawnBott — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:10:10 +0000

It is not so much a flood that is leaving EBay, it is more like a constant trickle.
As fees go increasingly higher, the fewer sellers have to raise prices.
What EBay is trying to do with the new feedback is increase buyers. It will also increase risk to the sellers.
Higher fees plus increased risk means much higher prices.

By: Missy

Missy — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:31:42 +0000

eBay is definitely the biggest fish in town, when it comes to online marketplaces. But there are a few smaller other options that are gaining ground each day. (and with less fees)

Such as Etsy, a handmade sellers marketplace. I’ve seen a lot of eBay migration to this site.

Then there is LiveDeal, Amazon, and a few others. With the tremendous growth eBay is and has experienced in the last 10 years, it is no wonder they keep raising fees. But it does stick it to the little guy.