I get it. I know what you were saying.
I know eBay isn’t perfect. There are things I’d like to change. Despite its flaws, I hate hearing people denigrate it. If people would take a step back and study it they might see that eBay offers the average man the ability to compete in the global marketplace and make a literal fortune. A man of modest means can start small and steadily work his way up. He can compete with the big boys. A man with some cash can make an incredible amount very quickly.
Most who try selling don’t last long or never make much money because they don’t treat it like a business with real potential. They think it’s a get rich quick scheme or something. They don’t work to take excellent photos or write excellent descriptions. They don’t offer excellent customer service with quick responses to inquiries and lightning fast shipping. They overstate the quality of their items and/or improperly pack items, setting the stage for the buyer to be unhappy. And then, after doing a sloppy job from the beginning, they get defensive and pretend the buyer is at fault. It takes work to do it right and most won’t pay that price.
As for buyers, eBay offers the chance to find deals and save real money. I make quality brands accessible to those who might not be able to afford regular retail. eBay also offers buyers the ability to connect with sellers of rare items that the buyer would struggle to find otherwise.
I’m an occasional peddler and go through bouts of getting rid of niche items that I’ve collected.
This week I’ve put up a few things and had a pair of vacuum wiper motors sell.
I hope to get my feedback rating above 666 with those motors.
Whether anyone needs a helicopter gearbox or a gunner’s quadrant, who is to say?