I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere, but I gotta ask

mamab · #1 10-13-2006, 09:44 AM

I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere, but I gotta ask

Is anyone increasing their minimum bids or putting a reserve on their fs items to counter the ebay fee increases? How are you recouping some of the extra fees?

palefrost · #2 10-13-2006, 10:05 AM

Ive stopped selling and just buy at this point. I am also looking at other places to sell online.

eldragon · #3 10-14-2006, 08:41 AM

Are you talking about higher store prices? Otherwise, prices have gone up.

Penguin · #4 10-14-2006, 09:09 AM

In my opinion, putting a reserve on tends to backfire. A lot of people will skip over auctions with reserves.

Raising the minimum bid would be more likely to be useful, I think.

Hybrix · #5 10-14-2006, 10:19 AM

Reserves usually aren't any good. Instead of putting a reserve, it's better to start the auction a little higher to begin with.

The only time a reserve is good is on something of significant value like a car. Even then though, if it's in good condition you probably won't need a reserve because you will get bids anyway and most likely sell for around what you were looking for. (No guarantees of course!)

Plumley · #6 10-14-2006, 12:19 PM

I've noticed prices going up a little but it's been steady. I figured it was just the marketplace. Buyers willing to pay more and sellers happily taking it.

kknight0506 · #7 10-21-2006, 12:10 PM

well prices on some items are higher than the prices in the market.so now i look more thoroughy in the market for my needs

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