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Amazon is much better than Ebay
VicThrust
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Decided to give amazon a try. Yes - they do charge 15% but in the long run it's considerably more profitable than Ebay. If you factor in listing fees on Ebay, FVF and Paypal fees and factor in items that do not sell Amazon is much more profitable. On top of that with Amazon, list your item once and forget about it until it is sold. No relisting, no listing fees and the kicker is that I have been getting higher sale prices through them.
I know there are a lot of coolaid drinkers out there who may chime in in favor of Ebay, but there is a reason why Ebay is looking to Amazon and trying to move in that direction.
I know there are a lot of coolaid drinkers out there who may chime in in favor of Ebay, but there is a reason why Ebay is looking to Amazon and trying to move in that direction.
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Then factor in Ebay's finial bid amount along with the 2.9% Pay Pal fee… that works out to 15%... around 13% if I run a non-reserve auction.
<< <i>Yes - they do charge 15% but in the long run it's considerably more profitable than Ebay. >>
My combined eBay and PayPal fees are half that. I'll pass.
Russ, NCNE
(this reply pretty much sums up why Ebay is better)
<< <i>I knew Russ would be plugging away for Ebay. >>
Stating a fact is plugging?
<< <i>"Amazon has coins?"
(this reply pretty much sums up why Ebay is better) >>
Yep, the OP sort of skipped past that little problem.
Russ, NCNE
And Russ: Ebay called and asked that you report back to your cubicle in the marketing department. Happy 4th of July!
<< <i>Lower volume is offset by higher sales prices and higher margins. >>
Sure. Tell us, how many coins you've sold on Amazon. Don't be shy. This is your chance to brag.
Russ, NCNE
However, if Ebay continues down the path its on, continues to alienate smaller and now mid size sellers and caters exclusively to the buyer (feedback abortion) it is very likely that a major competitor rises up to the challenge.
<< <i>Vic, I just looked through Amazon, what have you sold so far? Coin jewelry? A Canadian Silver Maple Leaf? An Orlando Magic gold coin? I see nothing I'd even remotely consider bidding on. >>
As stated before ... selling or buying coins on Amazon is a loosing endeavour.
<< <i>I'd love a viable alternative to EbAy. but i dont think its amazon.
However, if Ebay continues down the path its on, continues to alienate smaller and now mid size sellers and caters exclusively to the buyer (feedback abortion) it is very likely that a major competitor rises up to the challenge.................BobaFett72 >>
Uh huh....................................
Ok, define "feedback abortion".
Ray
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If a picture wasn't going very well I'd put a puppy dog in it, always a mongrel, you know, never one of the full bred puppies. And then I'd put a bandage on its foot... I liked it when I did it, but now I'm sick of it.
Norman Rockwell
Russ, NCNE
<< <i>I just checked out the coins on Amazon. Nothing there that I would put on my watch list. I certainly would not leave ebay to get less buyer exposure, for higher seller fees. >>
``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5
I did find something to hold my widgets in
``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5
``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5
<< <i>Do they make something that gets the "wedgies" out ? >>
i didn't see any votes for craig's list!!
This item is currently unavailable.Darn,I just hate it when that happens.
If a picture wasn't going very well I'd put a puppy dog in it, always a mongrel, you know, never one of the full bred puppies. And then I'd put a bandage on its foot... I liked it when I did it, but now I'm sick of it.
Norman Rockwell
A better choice of wording for a successful thread would be:
Amazon : Just another jungle !
``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5
I heard that smoewhere.
Oh I know I heard it right here; never heard it anywhere else though
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This item is currently unavailable.Darn,I just hate it when that happens. >>
That's an interesting three legger.
Russ, NCNE