| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Peanut |
Posted - Feb 08 2008 : 06:08:11 AM
Ebay is changing things so that only buyers may leave negative feedback. On one hand, this allows buyers to complain with no fear of retaliatory feedback. On the other, I have buyers who complain about the least little things - or complain about things specifically stated in the listing (that they didn't read carefully).
Also - the Final Value fees are going up.
I think this might be the end of me selling on Ebay. 
"What is a farm but a mute gospel?"
Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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| italianchildhood |
Posted - Feb 18 2008 : 09:21:00 AM
I still like eBay and would like to continue to use them, but I am frustrated with them at the moment.
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| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Feb 16 2008 : 10:50:58 AM
Well, our Fearless Leader, Kay, has some great ideas for our Etsy Group, Farmgirl Flair. Come and join us, and we can work on this together.
Patricia
Proud Farmgirl Sister #19
Rusty Chicks Chapter
check out my etsy site http://ThePlayfulFarmgirl.etsy.com
Today I choose faith not fear. |
| mikesgirl |
Posted - Feb 15 2008 : 6:43:27 PM
Patricia - I think that is EXACTLY why people aren't having much luck on etsy. There's a lot of cute, quality, stuff on there, but it's like looking for a needle in a haystack.
Farmgirl Sister #98
Check out my new online store
http://www.shopthefrontier.com/VFstore/index.php?manufacturers_id=79&osCsid=6be4b25bf9555031c6e2e86bbde23dba |
| therusticcottage |
Posted - Feb 14 2008 : 11:29:00 PM
Thanks for all the info. Ebay has changed over the years. I've been buying and selling there since 1998. It used to be fun. I will gladly join the boycott. My feeling is that Ebay is trying to chase off the small sellers in favor of the big companies and celebs. Too bad for them.
My Etsy Shop http://therusticcottage.etsy.com
The Rustic Cottage Blog http://therusticcottage.blogspot.com
I'm A Rusty Chick!!!
PROUD FARMGIRL SISTER #100
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| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Feb 13 2008 : 6:30:56 PM
I've been with Etsy for over a year and I'm about ready to drop it. It's become so bloated with sellers that your items get lost after the first day of listing. Yes, it's cheap and has good feeback, but nobody wants to wade through 25 pages to find your item. I hardly make any sales anymore. I know my prices are good and my items are worth what I ask so....
Patricia
Proud Farmgirl Sister #19
Rusty Chicks Chapter
check out my etsy site http://ThePlayfulFarmgirl.etsy.com
Today I choose faith not fear. |
| knewslady |
Posted - Feb 13 2008 : 1:34:54 PM
Thanks Rhonda, I will definitely join this boycott because I think that much of a jump in fees is absolutely rediculous.
Will always be a farmgirl at heart
Visit my online shop at http://KentuckyBackwoods.etsy.com
My blog: KentuckyBackwoods.blogspot.com |
| bohemiangel |
Posted - Feb 13 2008 : 1:01:50 PM
Thank you Rhonda, I'd rather be informed:) hm I noticed they tend to advertise more on tv too. I liked it when it was newer and I still love the feel of etsy, though I have trouble going through all the stuff in a category :-p lil overwhelming for my ADD like tendency.
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
"... to thine ownself be true."
http://liggygirl.blogspot.com/
http://liggygirlslonggreen.blogspot.com/
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| farmgirl blessings |
Posted - Feb 13 2008 : 12:59:45 PM
I think you're just great, Rhonda! What would we do without you?
Blessings, Lea
www.farmhouseblessings.blogspot.com
www.farmhouseblessings.etsy.com
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"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." Jim Elliot |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Feb 13 2008 : 12:10:08 PM
Thanks to Rhonda, Girl Reporter! :D I salute you!
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
| abbasgurl |
Posted - Feb 13 2008 : 11:58:36 AM
According to what I have been reading...There is a new CEO and he is making some changes as far as the image of ebay goes. He feels that ebay is negatively perceived as a "big flea market". Many sellers have left over the past few years because of fee increases, which obviously results in less income for the company. The stock is dropping in value and their profit margin was only 2% in 2007. Statistically, 60% of items listed there do not sell. By lowering LISTING fees they are saying they will "give sellers a break", but by upping fees on SOLD items, they get a bigger chunk of the pie. I think it's basically their way to recoup losses over the past few years.
TMI? Told you girls I do my homework! LOL 
Rhonda
I will sing at the top of my lungs, and I will dance even if I'm the only one...
http://www.kattywhompus.etsy.com |
| bohemiangel |
Posted - Feb 13 2008 : 11:45:50 AM
This is interesting... did they state why they are upping their charge...its like postage wtheck!
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
"... to thine ownself be true."
http://liggygirl.blogspot.com/
http://liggygirlslonggreen.blogspot.com/
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| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Feb 13 2008 : 11:39:51 AM
Thanks, Rhonda. For all that information!
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
| abbasgurl |
Posted - Feb 13 2008 : 11:33:24 AM
You can sell in three categories on Etsy. Handmade, Vintage (over 20 years old) and supplies (handmade or commercial). The ebay boycott runs from Feb 18-25.
I will sing at the top of my lungs, and I will dance even if I'm the only one...
http://www.kattywhompus.etsy.com |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Feb 13 2008 : 11:15:00 AM
Okay, Lea. I'm off as of next Monday. Does it run for a week? or longer?
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
| farmgirl blessings |
Posted - Feb 13 2008 : 10:52:54 AM
The boycott of eBay will commence the week of February 18th. Those of us participating have chosen to neither buy nor sell during that time. It is a way for a lot of smaller sellers to band together and have a large voice. Join us!
Blessings, Lea
www.farmhouseblessings.blogspot.com
www.farmhouseblessings.etsy.com
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"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." Jim Elliot |
| bohemiangel |
Posted - Feb 13 2008 : 08:24:03 AM
Aw peanut, see I'm bad with remembering to leave feedback. THANK GOD I have had all good experiences. Knock on wood.
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
"... to thine ownself be true."
http://liggygirl.blogspot.com/
http://liggygirlslonggreen.blogspot.com/
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| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Feb 13 2008 : 07:05:24 AM
I'd like to know about the boycott, too. I'll make sure to stay off if there is one.
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
| knewslady |
Posted - Feb 13 2008 : 06:42:34 AM
Did I read somewhere about a boycot of Ebay sometime in February. If anyone knows about this would you let me know.
My advice Janice and Jennifer is to go to Etsy and view the different categories. I know there is a Vintage que, but you may have to ask administration about certain products. That wasn't a lot of help was it? Anyway, if anyone knows about the boycot I would like to know.
Will always be a farmgirl at heart
Visit my online shop at http://KentuckyBackwoods.etsy.com
My blog: KentuckyBackwoods.blogspot.com |
| Peanut |
Posted - Feb 13 2008 : 06:29:35 AM
I wondered about that too Janice. I sell cotton bolls from the field on Ebay - can I do that on Etsy?
"What is a farm but a mute gospel?"
Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Feb 13 2008 : 05:54:40 AM
That IS a huge increase. And both the buyer and the seller should be able to express opinions about a transaction. Why are they muzzling sellers? I study everyone's comments when I'm looking at an item and checking out feedback. I can learn a lot from both sets of comments. This is sad about ebay. I've been cheated twice in about 150 transactions, and the good dealers outweighed the bad just way over the moon. I've dealt with wonderful people on ebay. Darn. Can you sell anything on etsy, or handmade items only?
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
| farmgirl blessings |
Posted - Feb 12 2008 : 3:34:34 PM
The buzz is that a bunch of artists who have been selling at eBay are moving their businesses to etsy. Good news for those at etsy who already have existing shops especially when new businesses bring their existing customer base with them.
Blessings, Lea
www.farmhouseblessings.blogspot.com
www.farmhouseblessings.etsy.com
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"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." Jim Elliot |
| italianchildhood |
Posted - Feb 11 2008 : 03:50:32 AM
I also am miffed/perturbed that they are being sneaky about explaining their changes, so that the fees that they are dropping (ever so slightly) they are making a big deal about, but the increases in final value fees, which are huge, they are calling an adjustment. Why can't they just tell it like it is? I sent them a note and they sent me back a boilerplate answer. Ugh.
Final Value Fees are the commission on the final selling price that eBay charges to the sellers. For the first $25, the fees are going up from 5.25% to 8.75%--huge increase.
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| Rebekka Mae |
Posted - Feb 09 2008 : 4:10:45 PM
Jennifer,
I am sure it will fit you like a glove! If not don't be shy, I have two more yards of that fabric tucked away and I aim to please;)
Love, Rebekka
www.bebebella.etsy.com
As a woman I have no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.
Virginia Woolf |
| Peanut |
Posted - Feb 09 2008 : 1:32:01 PM
I received my sling yesterday!! It's so beautiful. I wish it fit now, but my belly is a bit big (not two mention those two huge melons on top!) - I'm sure it will be perfect after the baby is born.
Thanks so much, Rebekka!!
"What is a farm but a mute gospel?"
Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| Rebekka Mae |
Posted - Feb 08 2008 : 7:42:59 PM
I am so turned off by ebay and so in LOVE with etsy!!! It is so much easier to list items that are handcrafted or vintage and the customers are FABULOUS;) You BOTH leave feedback and people are very good about it, ebay's feedback is so convoluted now that I don't even try. By the way Peanut, your sling is on it's way...
Rebekka
www.bebebella.etsy.com
As a woman I have no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.
Virginia Woolf |
