
I just read a post by
Henrietta, of the RED INK DIARY blog.
She writes about "
Selection Buyers Expect on eBay” being the latest eBay catch phrase, then she asks:
"...Are buyers failing to find the selection they expect and demand on eBay today?
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Henrietta goes on to say "Each seller who decreases their listing volume on eBay, for whatever reason, diminishes the selection available to buyers. ... As the selection decreases, buyers get into the habit of searching elsewhere. If finding the item becomes too difficult they loose interest. "
She gives a good example of a collectible item that used to be plentiful on eBay, and now with only 2 listings, goes un-bid.
These are good points - and now I ask: Where Are the Buyers Going?
I, too, have often been disappointed in my ebay searches lately - when I see that the item I am considering listing goes begging with only a couple listed, it is obvious there is less demand for the item ON EBAY.
Her point that the
shoppers are elsewhere is well-made. I think they they will follow the sellers, but with selling now so fractured -- how many sites are there? countless! How can the buyers keep up?
Perhaps they will give up (a little) on the internet hunt, and focus on the few venues on which they feel comfortable. Maybe they will also increase their real world buying -- which will help antique shows and shops.
It's as if eBay was Pandora's box - they opened it up and let all the sellers fly loose, and so go the buyers - although that wasn't their plan - but you know what they say about plans.
Now, if only there was a way to know exactly which venues on which to list which items...
--Marianne Dow msdowantiques.com
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