Curious...How have ebay sales been?

[Rascal1010]

I rarely sell on EBay, but over the last month sold a handful of nicer cards. They all seemed to sell pretty well, but I know I have bought less cards on EBay because of the State Sales Tax. I personally have been buying a lot more cards privately and through AH’s, and I look for this trend to continue for me anyway.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Rascal1010

I rarely sell on EBay, but over the last month sold a handful of nicer cards. They all seemed to sell pretty well, but I know I have bought less cards on EBay because of the State Sales Tax. I personally have been buying a lot more cards privately and through AH’s, and I look for this trend to continue for me anyway.

May not last long... many/most auction houses are now implementing the state sales taxes. Just saw the disclaimer from Hunt, that they're doing it, effective with their current auction. I'm pretty sure all others will be following suit before too long.

[nebboy]

EBay said it expects adjusted earnings of 73 cents to 76 cents a share on sales of $2.77 billion to $2.82 billion. EBay stock has gained this year, is on par or above the S&P 500 index rising 20%. P/E is right at 16 and bata 1.1. But it not a buy for me. I haven't held a position in EBay in a long time.

[Buythatcard]

I have been selling for 15 years and this happens to be one of my best years yet.
It is also a record breaking year for buyers who refuse to pay for their items.

[greenmonster66]

Yes!! the past few weeks for me have been super quiet. With over 900 listings and new material weekly, this is just crazy!

[JollyElm]

As a buyer, I can tell you the new imposition of the 'ebay tax' really stopped me in my tracks. I have to imagine that a huge number of regular buyers also curbed their spending habits somewhat. Although it's 'only' around 10%, it takes a card that I would feel good about buying (in other words, at a low enough price to make me think I'm getting a steal) and pushes it into the ole 'that's a little too much for me' category. Plus, it seems that many, many sellers have suddenly raised their shipping charges, too. Could be coincidental with the cards I was looking at, but it really bummed me out. It's like grabbing a hamburger off a fast food dollar menu, and then returning a couple of days later to find it's now on the $5 menu...if you like nonsensical analogies.

[buymycards]

October was the worst month for sales that I have had in the past 2 years.

As a buyer, the 5.5% sales tax doesn't stop me from buying something if the price is decent if it is for my collection. If it is for resale, then the tax is a consideration.

There is one unexpected development. I received a message from eBay that I could send offers to specific customers. I thought "what the hell", so I sent out 27 offers with hefty discounts. Within a few hours, I sold 6 items because of the offers.

I know that some people may not like the offers, but if I am watching something and the seller sends me an offer, I may accept it. If not, at least I have a starting point for a counter offer.

[Fuddjcal]

Originally Posted by nebboy

EBay said it expects adjusted earnings of 73 cents to 76 cents a share on sales of $2.77 billion to $2.82 billion. EBay stock has gained this year, is on par or above the S&P 500 index rising 20%. P/E is right at 16 and bata 1.1. But it not a buy for me. I haven't held a position in EBay in a long time.

I don't hold positions in any company that promotes forgery and fraud and resides in the Philippines..... THAT MEANS NO FU BAY, not even in any of my mutual funds. They are crooks PERIOD.

[Goudey77]

Originally Posted by Fuddjcal

I don't hold positions in any company that promotes forgery and fraud and resides in the Philippines..... THAT MEANS NO FU BAY, not even in any of my mutual funds. They are crooks PERIOD.

Chuck has anyone ever told you that your positive nature lights up the room like a T206 Honus Wagner.

[bobbyw8469]

Ebay sales have been crappy. Like....record lows for VCP tracked cards.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by Goudey77

Chuck has anyone ever told you that your positive nature lights up the room like a T206 Honus Wagner.

I thought I was the only one who noticed that.

[Orioles1954]

I used to buy/sell collections for fun. Considering time + shipping + hassle + rising ebay/paypal + fees+ taxes....just not enough (or any) money in it for me.

[Griffins]

Not seeing a lot of interest in ebay, but anything I post in various facebook groups gets grabbed, often within minutes.

[Fuddjcal]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

I thought I was the only one who noticed that.

you two utes can't understand normal thinking, that's why.

[Fuddjcal]

Originally Posted by Goudey77

Chuck has anyone ever told you that your positive nature lights up the room like a T206 Honus Wagner.

actually in person it DOES!!!!! Thanks

I'm always positive, happy and full of compliments and jokes, my handsome friend.

When it comes to the card hobby, it is 90% FRAUD from where I'm sitting and I despise the losers it who have ruined it for honest guys as myself. The level of thievery and disgusting fatty mc fat fat slob losers makes me puke, honestly.

[Leon]

With all due respect, why are you still here and/or in the hobby then? Go be happy doing something that doesn't make your blood boil every time you think about it. No real hobbyists like what has gone on but we are enduring because we still love it...damn the trimmers and scammers.

Originally Posted by Fuddjcal

actually in person it DOES!!!!! Thanks

I'm always positive, happy and full of compliments and jokes, my handsome friend.

When it comes to the card hobby, it is 90% FRAUD from where I'm sitting and I despise the losers it who have ruined it for honest guys as myself. The level of thievery and disgusting fatty mc fat fat slob losers makes me puke, honestly.

[Goudey77]

Chuck I don’t blame you for being vocal. I’m sure you are a good guy.
Keep on fighting the fight.

Originally Posted by Fuddjcal

actually in person it DOES!!!!! Thanks

I'm always positive, happy and full of compliments and jokes, my handsome friend.

When it comes to the card hobby, it is 90% FRAUD from where I'm sitting and I despise the losers it who have ruined it for honest guys as myself. The level of thievery and disgusting fatty mc fat fat slob losers makes me puke, honestly.