Silly eBay question...

1951WheatiesPremium

First, I’m definitely a collector. I have been on eBay for just about 10 years and collecting much longer. Like anyone else, I’ll occasionally sell an item (maybe 5 a year on average - some more some less, almost always to buy a card I want more).

Anyway, I just got a message that says, essentially:

‘Your items below are in a few peoples carts already so lower the price and we’ll notify them right away.’

My silly question is I should just leave the price where it is and wait for the next eBay % off or bucks promo, right?

And as I typed, would that message be better sent to buyers? Assuming it is legit, I think as a buyer I may be inclined to pull the trigger on a watch list item if I knew, say, 10 other people had an item in their cart (mine exact cart number is not indicated that I can tell, for the record).

Just curious if anyone has anything to offer on the topic and confirmation that I’m reading it the right way.

LOTSOS

I would agree with your assessment. I personally have items in my cart for just such occasions.

I’ve received similar messages about “eyes are on it “ it’s on X number of people’s watch list. Never about being in a cart though.

1951WheatiesPremium

I cut the full shot down some because it has my items pictured in the email.

I’d never got on with carts, have seen watch list referenced before, as well.

NGS428

Depending on how competitive your pricing is, I would make a slight <5% drop, see if the buyers bite.

I have received similar emails.

mtcards

If ebay really wanted the sale, they could say

"You have items in your card waiting to be sold, so we will help you by giving you the chance to offer it to the buyers at 5% less, by taking 5% OFF your ebay fees"

Other than that, I just ignore the messages

PROMETHIUS88

I get both of the messages at the same time but separate. Items in your cart message and a separate message of eyes on your items...or whatever it is. I have previously lowered the prices of those items by 5%...maybe Ebay sends the buyer a message and maybe they don't. Really has had no effect. If I were to lower them again, I would probably just wait until a there is a Bucks or discount promo and if they don't sell, do the 5% to see if entices anyone to make a purchase. You can set the length of time you want your items reduced.

1951WheatiesPremium

Thanks everyone. I do appreciate all the good advice.

swish54

I get both of those messages as well. when I first got the cart message, I lowered stuff by 5% and didn't sell anything, so now I just wait for the right buyer. Did ebay actually let the buyer know, I have no idea. I feel like I price my stuff competitively with recent sales, not recent asking prices, so if I start lowering prices, I'd be too low and leaving money on the table.