Is this ever going to hurt the mighty auction giant...if you haven't heard the details on the changes to their site, here's a recap...
1) Adjustments to eBay's feedback system: sellers will no longer be able to leave negative commentary about their buyers. Critics say that will leave sellers vulnerable to negligent bidders and scammers.
2) eBay is also increasing the percentage it collects from each item sold. For entrepreneurs who have built their businesses around eBay, that means passing the costs along to buyers, or eating into their own bottom lines to maintain a competitive edge.
3) eBay search results, which will favor sellers with high and detailed customer-satisfaction ratings. Small-volume sellers argue that puts them at a competitive disadvantage.
So what does all this mean? There is going to be backlash (edit: already there are strikes organized) and like a girlfriend on the rebound, people are going to need someone to help them through this difficult time. Unlike most rebounds, we won't let you go after a couple of months of bliss. We want you to use our great service to list all your instruments and recording gear and make some money from your old stuff.
Let the rebounding begin! Go now and list your stuff on List My Gear for free. We never charge you for a sale - its all to you! We need some posters to get the ball rolling and since you have nothing to lose, why not list that guitar pedal you never use? It might find a new happy home...
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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