As expected eBay has announced increases to the US site Fee Structure to take effect January 30, 2007.
EBay Canada is also impacted by today's announcement with a similar Fee Increase
While eBay feels the increase is slight, and sellers can handle the impact with minimal effort, the overall impact may be devastating to the small seller. EBay fee Increases, cancellation of subscription plans at Overstock Auctions, UPS, FEDEX, and USPS rate increase are creating a snowball effect on small business owners.
Newspaper Headlines across the country have been detailing an alarming rate of Drop Off store closures, small Mom and Pop eBay operations, and traditional consignment and antique shops closing. Will 2007 leave online and offline store fronts vacant?
Auctionbytes has made a list of "Things to Watch in 2007"
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yes I understand that a new raise in fees will kill small sellers' store on eBay. I found a reverse auction site (http://www.oltiby.com), it may be the solution to get cheaper procurement method. If sellers buy cheaper using reverse auctions, they may have more margin to keep their sales up on eBay...
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