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post #46 of 49
8/27/10 at 8:02pm
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Originally Posted by Thomas View Post
ummm, if ebay's raising their fees, why aren't you guys just raising your starting bids or reserves?

Short answer: +10% in asking price = no sale.

I can only speak to the kind of wares that interest this forum, but in the high end clothing category prices peaked in 2005, and have been flat or have fallen quite a bit since. I could have sold a large percentage of items for more money in 2000 than I could right now. The market dictates the price and the market is lousy these days.
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post #47 of 49
8/27/10 at 8:27pm
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Originally Posted by A Harris View Post
Short answer: +10% in asking price = no sale.

I can only speak to the kind of wares that interest this forum, but in the high end clothing category prices peaked in 2005, and have been flat or have fallen quite a bit since. I could have sold a large percentage of items for more money in 2000 than I could right now. The market dictates the price and the market is lousy these days.


+1 Ebay can only temporarily try to make up for falling revenues by increasing FVF. Ultimately it only serves to further suppress sales as sellers can't afford to be there and buyers look elsewhere for better deals.
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post #48 of 49
8/28/10 at 3:23am
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Originally Posted by mack11211 View Post
Where is quality clothing on Amazon?

Most of what I see is at the JC Penney level.

Still curious. Any of you experienced eBayers know of anything similar on Amazon/elsewhere?
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post #49 of 49
8/28/10 at 4:16am
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Originally Posted by A Harris View Post
Short answer: +10% in asking price = no sale.

I can only speak to the kind of wares that interest this forum, but in the high end clothing category prices peaked in 2005, and have been flat or have fallen quite a bit since. I could have sold a large percentage of items for more money in 2000 than I could right now. The market dictates the price and the market is lousy these days.

What's your theory on this? Don't recall the economy being that bad 2005.
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