I have to be honest with you - I didn't hear about this boycott until this weekend. (Of course having a house full of sick children could have had something to do with that.) I guess sellers are up in arms - yet again about the fee increases/decreases. What would these people do if they had actual brick and mortar stores?

My take on all of this? First I will not participate in this boycott. Am I upset about the fee changes? Maybe a little, but I just have to revamp my selling strategy. I sell what I do because I love it. I enjoy hearing from my customers - when they have found a book they had as a child and want to share it with their children, when they are able to add a beloved book to a classroom shelf. It warms my heart.

Now if eBay is your only source of online income - maybe it's time to diversify. Over a year ago I took my selling to another level by adding other venues like Amazon and Biblio. What happened when I did that? My sales went up. Not overnight, but gradually. eBay has always been my top selling venue but Amazon is catching up and so far this month is ahead of eBay - we'll see where we're at at the end of the month.

Most buyers don't even know about the boycott on eBay - nor do they care. They are looking for something - and they will go find it where they can get the best deal. They will buy from sellers they have purchased from in the past that gave them good service. They are the important part of eBay, and I intend to do my best to keep my customers happy. After all, shouldn't we treat them the way we would want to be treated?

I see both sides of the story, but I for one, would not be where I am today if it weren't for eBay. This venue of selling has given me a low cost way to make some much needed extra money for our family without my having to leave home. I am making more at home working part time then I would be if I were working part time at a business based on what the going wage is for my training (Accounting). Not to mention the flexibility I wouldn't have working for someone else.

You can do what you feel best for your business, and I will take no offense to that, but I for one will continue to sell this week on eBay - and I might do better since many sellers will be taking the week off. More power to you!

Until next time...
Dawn
eBay seller - and proud of it!
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