Hey guys, what are the PROS and CONS of having an EBAY Store? thanks guys.
PROS and CONS of having an EBAY Store?
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Depending on what you sell and how much inventory you have, a store can be very cost effective.
In addition, ebay has matured over the last few years from auction heavy to fixed priced listings. It's now about 10% auctions, 90% fixed prices in sports cards.
Seller realize that you get burned more often than rewarded in auctions, since most buyers use sniping strategies/programs. A decade ago there would be bidding wars on almost every card I wanted...and the "flame" icon would note that it was hot. Now only a select few ever get more than a few bids before the last 15 seconds.
A store allows the seller to protect his "investment" and sell at a price he is comfortable with. NO complaints of shilling!
A store listing is a fixed at .10, .05 or .03 versus a non store fixed price listing which is based on your starting price.
You can also offer "best offers"
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I don't see a CON for an ebay SELLER.
Fees are a bit higher than auctions 12% versus 9% but the realized price should make up for that difference.
In addition, ebay has matured over the last few years from auction heavy to fixed priced listings. It's now about 10% auctions, 90% fixed prices in sports cards.
Seller realize that you get burned more often than rewarded in auctions, since most buyers use sniping strategies/programs. A decade ago there would be bidding wars on almost every card I wanted...and the "flame" icon would note that it was hot. Now only a select few ever get more than a few bids before the last 15 seconds.
A store allows the seller to protect his "investment" and sell at a price he is comfortable with. NO complaints of shilling!
A store listing is a fixed at .10, .05 or .03 versus a non store fixed price listing which is based on your starting price.
You can also offer "best offers"
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I don't see a CON for an ebay SELLER.
Fees are a bit higher than auctions 12% versus 9% but the realized price should make up for that difference.
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