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Ebay set to stop Private Sellers?

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  • Ebay didn't appear fully formed. Unless enough sellers put their accounts where their mouths are they'll never have any serious competition and will continue to do exactly as they please. Today its the private sellers who sell more than Ebay wants, tomorrow who knows ? The more big chains they attract, the less need they will have for anyone else. I don't understand why ebid doesn't do more to promote itself.
  • soolin
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    Ebay didn't appear fully formed. Unless enough sellers put their accounts where their mouths are they'll never have any serious competition and will continue to do exactly as they please. Today its the private sellers who sell more than Ebay wants, tomorrow who knows ? The more big chains they attract, the less need they will have for anyone else. I don't understand why ebid doesn't do more to promote itself.

    We had another thread which showed their profits were actually so low they can't really afford to do anything other than keep the site ticking over.
    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
  • cyberbob
    cyberbob Posts: 9,480 Forumite
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    . I don't understand why ebid doesn't do more to promote itself.

    because they're not very good business people?:D
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