eBay

theclassof1984 · ‎05-09-2014

What is the main differences in having an Ebay store rather than just listing things to sell? When does it make sense to have a store or just plain listings? What are the benefits etc.?

mr.elmwood · ‎05-09-2014

That is not how it works. It is two different lifestyles. A store means far less work. You pay for a lot of privileges that non store people do not get.

eBay is developing a caste system whereby store owners are treated much better than non-store people. Non-store is seeing an erosion of selling options.

A basic store is $20 a month. A whole twenty. Cut-out three Starbucks lattes a month and the store is paid for.

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pjcdn2005 · ‎05-09-2014

Whether or not it makes sense to have a store can depend on how many listings you consistently have up, the category you list in and whether you list auctions or fixed price listings.

As of June 1 non store owners will still have free auctions in your category of collectibles but there will be a charge for fixed price listings. In case you missed the announcement ...... http://announcements.ebay.ca/2014/04/30/7598/ If you often get invited to listing promotions, this might not affect you that much.

Depending on the category, store owners pay from 4-9 percent fvf so those costs can be less

http://pages.ebay.ca/help/sell/storefees.html

pocomocomputing · ‎05-10-2014

@mr.elmwood wrote:
That is not how it works. It is two different lifestyles. A store means far less work. You pay for a lot of privileges that non store people do not get.

eBay is developing a caste system whereby store owners are treated much better than non-store people. Non-store is seeing an erosion of selling options.

A basic store is $20 a month. A whole twenty. Cut-out three Starbucks lattes a month and the store is paid for.

I do not follow your thought process on this. eBay had 2 types of sellers for many years now: non-store and store with 3 store levels - basic, premium, and anchor. So the caste system as you call it was always there.

Since March 20, 2010 when the old store listing format was dropped, both non-store and store have the same listing formats to choose from. So non-store is not seeing an erosion of selling options.

All non-store sellers are seeing this month is a change in how insertion fee free listings are going to be allocated in categories. The total number of free listings goes up from 50 to 100. For some sellers this is a not good because of the categories they list in but for other non-store sellers not listing mainly in those eBay categories it is good.

On the contrary, non-store sellers are seeing a greater variety of free options than a store owner. To the point where a non-store with all of it benefits make it better than having a basic store for some sellers.

recped · ‎05-10-2014

You should probably have a Store if for no other reason than the reduced final value fees.

If you sell $2000 a month a Basic Store is essentially free and you'll get more "free" listing to go with it.

Plus there are the other less directly tangible benefits.

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rose-dee · ‎05-10-2014

To be precise about store fees, a Basic store with a subscription is only $15.95.

If you are planning to run a moderate number of listings each month (say, around 75-300), and you intend to do that on a regular basis, a store subscription may be a better choice. The "Basic" store level fee for Canadian sellers includes 150 free listings (fixed or auction) on both eBay.ca/cafr and eBay.com, whether it's a subscription store or not, i.e. a potential of 300 free monthly listings.

Here is the link to the eBay store fees information:

http://pages.ebay.ca/help/sell/storefees.html

recped · ‎05-10-2014

To be precise about store fees, a Basic store with a subscription is only $15.95.

It's $15.95/month if you commit for a full year otherwise it's $19.95

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pocomocomputing · ‎05-10-2014

A Basic store is 15.95 a month with a year commitment to eBay with penalties for closing the store before 1 year is up. Please note you do not pay the year in advance, you pay monthly at $15.95 but the commitment is for 1 year.

The price for a basic store without a 1 year commitment is $19.95 and you can cancel anytime.

I would recommend using the monthly price at $19.95 with no commitment. Once you are sure the store is working for you, then consider the year commitment and save $4 a month.

rose-dee · ‎05-10-2014

@recped wrote:
To be precise about store fees, a Basic store with a subscription is only $15.95.

It's $15.95/month if you commit for a full year otherwise it's $19.95

Right, of course ... I thought that's what I was saying, to flag for the OP that a subscription (with a time commitment) was different from the $19.95 monthly store rate mentioned by Mr. Elmwood.

In any case, that's the reason I included the link, so the OP can do the comparison shopping for himself.

greenmangoes · ‎05-10-2014

I am trying to find out what the Final Value Fee is for STORE owners and NON-STORE owners but I can't find it. On the "Subscriptions & Fees" page it only says "Lower Final Value Fees" that doesn't clarify it for me. I usually list in clothing, shoes, etc...

Also, does store owners get more visibility?

Thanks!!

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rose-dee · ‎05-10-2014

The information on FVFs is in the same link I posted above, but you have to scroll way down the page to the chart showing the FVFs: http://pages.ebay.ca/help/sell/storefees.html

As for visibility? Who really knows for sure anymore? The one thing you may benefit from if you're selling on a regular basis is the recognition of your store name by repeat customers. My own view is that this has significant marketing potential if well promoted.

greenmangoes · ‎05-10-2014

I assume the FVF is the same for both then as I don't see a separate listing for STORE owners and NON-STORE owners.

I am contemplating about getting a store expecially with the new changes coming up where you won't have 30 days free fixed listings anymore in the categories that I list in - but I'm not sure - so I'm doing a little bit of home work.

I may try it out as pocomocomputing mentioned above. Decisions! Decisions! 🙂

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theclassof1984 · ‎05-10-2014

So is opening a store just a matter of transferring your items from a seller to a store format? Do I retain feedback that I have as a seller when I open the store or is that set back to zero?

pjcdn2005 · ‎05-11-2014

I assume the FVF is the same for both then as I don't see a separate listing for STORE owners and NON-STORE owners.

The fees in the link posted are just for stores. Right now you are paying 10% in fvf in both the categories that you are selling in. The fvf in those categories is 9% when you have a store.

When you don't have a store adding a buy it now to an auction and scheduling a listing is free. Those options aren't free when you have a store.

pjcdn2005 · ‎05-11-2014

@theclassof1984 wrote:
So is opening a store just a matter of transferring your items from a seller to a store format? Do I retain feedback that I have as a seller when I open the store or is that set back to zero?

LIstings are automatically put into your store...you don't have to transfer anything. Your regular id stays the same, feedback stays the same.

The only sorting that you might want to do is set up specific store categories and add each listing to a specific category.

westernstargifts · ‎05-11-2014

With a store you also have the option of putting it "on vacation" instead of ending your listings and re-listing them when you return. You can have your fixed priced listings visible or not visible during that time. Auctions are not hidden from view. Buyers are alerted to the fact that you are away and shipping may be delayed....which does not always mean that they are kind with DSR's just because you are on vacation.

greenmangoes · ‎05-12-2014

"When you don't have a store adding a buy it now to an auction and scheduling a listing is free. Those options aren't free when you have a store."

Ummmm that's odd that store owners don't get those free...

"Buyers are alerted to the fact that you are away and shipping may be delayed....which does not always mean that they are kind with DSR's just because you are on vacation."

LOL!! I guess we have to take the stuff with us on vacation. I guess common sense isn't so common.

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