Major Ebay Changes

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Posted By: Tony Gordon

Matt,

Delivery confirmation is an excellent idea which I probably will do. The downside is that it will increase my postal costs. I also noticed that when I try to pass these costs onto the buyer, I see a decrease in sales. Last year around this time I bumped my shipping charge from $2 to $3 to combat eBay's 2007 fee increase. The result was that sales went into the tank. I sell low-end vintage, pre- and post-war, for about 10 to 25 dollars per card. I don't think buyers mind paying higher shipping when the purchase is a higher-end card but for my stuff, I can't charge more than $2 for shipping.

I really think my days as a seller on eBay are numbered. Last year I started setting up at more shows -- a trend I will continue in 2008. I live in Chicago and we seem to be the show capital of the world right now. There are also excellent shows nearby in Milwaukee and St. Louis.