I still buy things on E-Bay, but I find myself checking it less and less often. Even on a fast Internet connection and fast computer, loading all that crap I'm not interested in just takes too much time. On the other hand, I probably check the categories I'm interested in on Craig's list five or six times a day.
Getting my business has a lot to do with Craig's list has totally ended my selling on E-Bay. I probably get less money, but the less headaches more than makes up for it. I realize that dealers must have the national exposure, but for a private seller like me that's only getting rid of things they don't use or want anymore, local is fine.
I still buy things on E-Bay, but I find myself checking it less and less often. Even on a fast Internet connection and fast computer, loading all that crap I'm not interested in just takes too much time. On the other hand, I probably check the categories I'm interested in on Craig's list five or six times a day.
Getting my business has a lot to do with convenience - and the “new” E-Bay isn't. - and the “new” E-Bay isn't.
I have had a few minor successes on selling Craigslist and troll it fairly regularly, mostly the jobs and gigs section. Ebay as for me buying anything is when I have to look for some hard to find AMC & Willys parts that someone is turning loose.
99% of my Craigslist ventures have been OK to very pleasant. I can’t complain there.