Ebay Sales Down

[flyercle]

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan5990

I regularly "sell similar" on my items ending as well, so none of my items are older than 30 days. Adding the consignment inventory has resulted in an additional (though anecdotal) activity bump.

I put together a spreadsheet to track the consignments, sale amounts, payouts, net to me, etc., so the 1099 shouldn't be a problem next year.

So you go to each BIN listing before it expires, and then click end listing on those, and resist? Is there a way to resist the existing listings in bulk? Just trying to understand as I have a batch coming due for the first time here.

Thanks for the info!

[Bosoxfan5990]

Originally Posted by flyercle

So you go to each BIN listing before it expires, and then click end listing on those, and resist? Is there a way to resist the existing listings in bulk? Just trying to understand as I have a batch coming due for the first time here.

Thanks for the info!

Yes, but you have to do it on desktop.

eBay will tell you which listings are set to end that day. I choose that filter, end the listings early, then "sell similar" and schedule them to start later that same day.

[prospectorgems]

I see the the ebay browse/search sort options are not working at the moment. I feel bad for anyone running auctions that end today as I am sure last minute bids will be hard to come by if people can't sort by ending soonest.

Edit: I see others have posted on the ebay community boards that it seems to be random by browser. I tested edge and the sort function only shows best match no matter the selection. Chrome works fine. I am not sure if there are any issues on the app.

[Flip024]

Originally Posted by prospectorgems

I see the the ebay browse/search sort options are not working at the moment. I feel bad for anyone running auctions that end today as I am sure last minute bids will be hard to come by if people can't sort by ending soonest.

Edit: I see others have posted on the ebay community boards that it seems to be random by browser. I tested edge and the sort function only shows best match no matter the selection. Chrome works fine. I am not sure if there are any issues on the app.

For ebay, I use the app 99% of the time. I'm seeing the same search issue right now. Have been seeing a lot of issues over the last couple weeks, not sure what they're doing but are definitely hurting the sellers. I had a couple items won and wanted to check the sellers other items to see if there was anything else to add to the order. Decided to just pay and be done after finding the search/sort options didn't work.

[Rabs]

Originally Posted by prospectorgems

I see the the ebay browse/search sort options are not working at the moment. I feel bad for anyone running auctions that end today as I am sure last minute bids will be hard to come by if people can't sort by ending soonest.

Edit: I see others have posted on the ebay community boards that it seems to be random by browser. I tested edge and the sort function only shows best match no matter the selection. Chrome works fine. I am not sure if there are any issues on the app.

Yeah just noticed this. Sort by newly listed is what I always do and that isn't working.

Also my daily saved searches have been goofy of late. Some of them are showing years other than what I am searching for. Not sure if that is related or not.

[Bob Ross]

General ebay gripe here, not just card related.

Any seller that uses the AI and only AI for product descriptions should be banned for life.

That is all,
Bob

[beauspencer]

General ebay gripe here, not just card related.

When listing from the app, I only use AI description. When bulk listing I have a generic description that is copy/pasted. As a buyer, everything I need to know about a card is in the title and photos. Only time I look at a description is when I am buying into a break (to make sure all cards ship).

[fungi2510]

Originally Posted by beauspencer

When listing from the app, I only use AI description. When bulk listing I have a generic description that is copy/pasted. As a buyer, everything I need to know about a card is in the title and photos. Only time I look at a description is when I am buying into a break (to make sure all cards ship).

100000000%. There is absolutely nothing that is added to the description that is not in the title or the item specifics. No way that I am not using the AI tool.

[Bob Ross]

Touche guys. I guess I should have focused MOSTLY NON card related. Just venting out loud here. However, I've never bought a single item on ebay without looking at the description, and I don't understand not looking it.

When I see a used golf club/used anything/etc. that I want to buy, I don't want to see an AI generated description. Take the 5 seconds to tell me the true condition, flaws, length, condition, etc.

That is all. Carry on guys!

Bob

[fungi2510]

Originally Posted by Bob Ross

Touche guys. I guess I should have focused MOSTLY NON card related. Just venting out loud here. However, I've never bought a single item on ebay without looking at the description, and I don't understand not looking it.

When I see a used golf club/used anything/etc. that I want to buy, I don't want to see an AI generated description. Take the 5 seconds to tell me the true condition, flaws, length, condition, etc.

That is all. Carry on guys!

Bob

Are they not described in item description? I am genuinely curious.

[rwperu34]

I have a generic description. I think combined shipping info is important, and also need to let them know it's coming ESE under $50.

[shrevecity]

Originally Posted by Bob Ross

General ebay gripe here, not just card related.

Any seller that uses the AI and only AI for product descriptions should be banned for life.

That is all,
Bob

I am with you I cannot stand ai listings. Too much needless info. I want just basic stuff if needed if not just a basic repeat of the title or something generic. Keep it simple. No need for all the fluff the ai adds. It's wrong info more often than not anyway

[nam812]

Just a reminder to those with an eBay store subscription to use your 1st quarter supplies coupon before it expires on March 31st at midnight.

[jamcas997]

Originally Posted by nam812

Just a reminder to those with an eBay store subscription to use your 1st quarter supplies coupon before it expires on March 31st at midnight.

I would like to but they are only offering garbage imho on supplies I would use.


I bought these this quarter and they are trash :6.5” x 9.25” Kraft Foam Dot Cushion Mailer – Black Logo

Bought these last year and same thing:6.5” x 9.25” Paper Padded Mailer Envelope – Black Logo



I really wish they had these again , but they have been sold out and not listed any in over a year : 6.5” x 9.25” Kraft Padded Bubble Mailer – Black Logo

[LVDan]

Originally Posted by nam812

Just a reminder to those with an eBay store subscription to use your 1st quarter supplies coupon before it expires on March 31st at midnight.

How do u access this coupon?
Thanks in advance

[rwperu34]

Originally Posted by jamcas997

I would like to but they are only offering garbage imho on supplies I would use.


I bought these this quarter and they are trash :6.5” x 9.25” Kraft Foam Dot Cushion Mailer – Black Logo

Bought these last year and same thing:6.5” x 9.25” Paper Padded Mailer Envelope – Black Logo



I really wish they had these again , but they have been sold out and not listed any in over a year : 6.5” x 9.25” Kraft Padded Bubble Mailer – Black Logo

The #10 envelopes are a solid price at $0+$2 tax.

[jamcas997]

Originally Posted by rwperu34

The #10 envelopes are a solid price at $0+$2 tax.

Thanks for pointing those out will have to go with 200 next quarter

[mogwai316]

Originally Posted by LVDan

How do u access this coupon?
Thanks in advance

From the Store menu go to Subscriber Discounts.

Here's a direct link but not sure if it will work from the forums: https://www.ebay.com/sub/subscriberdiscounts

[Bosoxfan5990]

Originally Posted by jamcas997

I would like to but they are only offering garbage imho on supplies I would use.


I bought these this quarter and they are trash :6.5” x 9.25” Kraft Foam Dot Cushion Mailer – Black Logo

Bought these last year and same thing:6.5” x 9.25” Paper Padded Mailer Envelope – Black Logo



I really wish they had these again , but they have been sold out and not listed any in over a year : 6.5” x 9.25” Kraft Padded Bubble Mailer – Black Logo

I typically get the Thank You cards and hand-sign my store name on them for each package I send out.

[nam812]

Originally Posted by rwperu34

The #10 envelopes are a solid price at $0+$2 tax.

Thats what I went with.

[BGT Masters]

Only things that make sense for me for what I send are the tissue paper and the tape. I remember when you could get 36 rolls for less than $50 now it cost more than that just for 24 rolls.

Tape doesn't even stick to the boxes without using a lot of tape and taping it to itself. Its better than nothing though and its like $11 after tax for 24 rolls but it would be nice if ebay would reflect inflation.

[shrevecity]

8x6x4 boxes are the only thing I ever get. They are tge most versatile box size for me

[nam812]

In amount of cards sold, March was up over February by 16%. In profit dollars March was up over February by 25%. It's nice to see some of the higher priced stuff moving, and not just the low hanging fruit.

Happy Easter, and hopefully April keeps the upward trend moving.

[jamcas997]

Originally Posted by nam812

In amount of cards sold, March was up over February by 16%. In profit dollars March was up over February by 25%. It's nice to see some of the higher priced stuff moving, and not just the low hanging fruit.

Happy Easter, and hopefully April keeps the upward trend moving.

So for March 9 $100+ days all before the 16th which is great. I am hoping for this last day to be there as I am less than $2 away. Also at 598 items sold most were ESE which will be most sold since last July which was 657 and most $$ since August but short of that amount by about $200. Sold a lot of Bowman Draft at right prices and the inventory is still good.

[LVDan]

It’s been a great spring for flipping bums