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Buyers mad at eBay, just like sellers
Changes to eBay’s commission on sales and a feedback system that rates buyers and sellers go into effect today, and many who use the site are boycotting.
I wrote a story you can read on PalmBeachPost.com about a couple of users who complained that the changes will hurt sellers who are heavy users of eBay.
But I found a Web discussion where buyers are also mad about the changes. Here’s why: When a person gives a “feedback” rating, he accumulates points as a heavy eBay buyer. Those points, which add up over the years, telegraph to sellers that this buyer can be counted on to pay up because of his longevity on the site.
Now those points will only be counted for the current year, an unidentified buyer told ecommerce-guide.com. All buyers will look the same.
The boycott is supposed to last through Tuesday. In the meantime, there are plenty of alternatives. Here are two: cozybug.com/ and blackwellsliveauction.com/. The latter is run by a local guy in North Palm Beach, and it’s animated.
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By Engler
February 20, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this
I have been keeping track of the auction numbers in case anyone is interested, I actually started the boycott on the 14th when my last auctions ended.
15,900,000 - Feb 14th the auction count 13,600,000 - Feb 20th the auction count
Ebay listings are down by 2,300,000 auctions or 14.66% Now over 2 million auctions down.
Sell through stats in the last 3 days dropped from 54% to 47% so I believe that’s a drop of 12.96%
A nearly 15% overall drop is very nice for just a few days, and that little promo they ran should really drop the number dramatically by tomorrow morning.
By debipier
February 20, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this
The whole system is going to fall… Stocks are dropping Sellers, who also are a major part of purchasing on ebay are running for other more people friendly sites such as online auction…
I believe they set themselves up for the biggest fall we’ve ever seen in ebay history…
A divided house can not stand…
BOYCOTT EBAY FOREVER!!
By Debbie
February 20, 2008 5:30 PM | Link to this
The boycott is February 18 - 25th.
By CEP
February 20, 2008 7:15 PM | Link to this
The boycott is being extended at least another week and perhaps more.
By toyboy
February 22, 2008 2:55 AM | Link to this
Call ebay corp. headquarters.The presidents phone # is 1-800-322-9266 extension 52935. call to complain to them in person.tie up their lines.The call is free.
By Karin R
February 22, 2008 7:18 PM | Link to this
http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=venturecrew145 this is my good bye to ebay posted on my previous ebay account’s “about me” page. Take a look and see why buyers as well as sellers are leaving ebay!