Episode #12 - eBay Special - Discover the 7 Crazy Changes Going on at eBay & Learn What to Do Now
July 9, 2008New to this website? View Episode #1 to bring you up to speed (we don't want you to miss out). Oh, and don't forget to sign up for show updates (top right corner of this page)
Episode #12 - I offered to do a special video for you about all the changes happening on eBay and hundreds of you responded so here it is. I’ve never seen so many changes in such a short space of time, and it’s difficult for anyone to keep up with them, so I’ve tried to simplify it as much as possible. I talk about the feedback changes, the fee increases, the new Powerseller level, and a lot more. But it’s not all doom and gloom either! Although I think most of the changes are badly thought out and implemented, my H3 system for attracting NEW buyers for your business from eBay is working better than ever because the number of sellers has dramatically reduced, which means less competition.
I invite you to join me on a special Webinar where I’ll show the inner workings of the H3 system, on the evening of Thursday 10th July. Click here to register.
Resources and websites mentioned in this episode:
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Regards,
July 9th, 2008 at 6:22 am
First post!
I still don’t understand why you’re so sqooshed.
July 9th, 2008 at 6:24 am
Thanks Andrew,
Shame to hear what is going on with Ebay, thanks for the update.
Dean
July 9th, 2008 at 6:50 am
Hey Andrew,
It does look like the video player (Viddler) is showing a different proportion then what your video is.
Great content anyway!
~Brett
http://www.FreeTrafficBigProfits.com
July 9th, 2008 at 8:17 am
I guess I won’t mention that you look a bit squashed in the video, Andrew. :p
Thanks for the wonderfully concise look at the recent eBay changes.
** Neil
http://www.NeilShearing.com/
July 9th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
Who cares how he looks. I can’t sell a damn thing or get paid on ebay with these new changes.
July 9th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
Nice video. I have the solution to #2 there.
July 10th, 2008 at 3:40 am
Hello Andrew,
Many thanks for another great video. Remember what I’ve been saying from your first episode about the aspect ratio being wrong?
Thanks for highlighting all the eBay changes. Oh, and talking about Skype.
I was gonna register for your webinar, as $1 is nothing - but then the fine print said that after that, one is bound to some subscription service for $97/month…so I gave up. I just wanted the webinar.
Many thanks!
Lisa
July 10th, 2008 at 9:07 am
There is no obligation whatsoever with the subscription. It’s a 30 day trial and you can cancel it any time during those 30 days without being charged anything - simply by sending one email saying ‘please cancel’. And who knows, you might actually get enormous value from the membership. Jim’s content is first class, that’s why I chose to team up with him.
I hope that helps to reassure you.
Re the aspect ratio that several people have mentioned, it seems different browsers and screen settings are displaying the videos differently. On my computers here in the office it’s showing just fine, so we’re looking into how everyone can get to see it the same. But honestly, I shouldn’t have to say this, but the aspect ratio is a trivial matter, it’s the content that matters.
July 10th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Hi Andrew.
Thank you for such a brilliant outline of the changes at ebay, why they are harmful to so many people.
I will be linking this video in the boycott newsletters.
Great job;
Tim
http://forums.delphiforums.com/boycottebay/start
http://myspace.com/boycottebay
July 11th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Andrew,
Firstly thank you so much for the best video clip I have seen on the internet this year. This was the best summary, great presentation, and in many ways very funny and entertaining. I urge you to gather more videos like. This video is why i am subscribing to your newsletter and bookmarking your website….
While you try to remain neutral on ebay your information is so valid and as a buyer first and a seller on e bay i will personally make sure that i make it easier on all of my items i buy from now on and ensure that i rank them as positive and very pregnant i mean very accurate lol for all their feedback necessary….
I work for an internet marketing company and it was only recently after talking to a few powersellers that i realized that ebay live was a disaster and my curiosity peaked when my internet marketing friends asked me to take a look at your site to learn more about the changes
Needless to say i am glad you did put up this video, i thought it was lovely and i even wasnt insulted with jeff walker style salting campaign…
From one internet marketer to another
I have much respect for your work!
Your video was 5 star and will urge everyone i know to watch it and do my part….
July 11th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
After hearing you on Jim’s webinar, I just HAD to find your site…LOVE the name you chose
You did an awesome job on the webinar and your system sounds “Fantastic” as automation is exactly what MOST people need and you thought it all through.
I’m shocked I’ve never ran across your name. I’m pretty sure that 1 tip you gave on the webinar will produce 10’s of thousands for me and I’m anxious to put it into action and let you know.
I’m a die hard Internet Entrepreneur (since 1993) with many, many sites and I like to stay way under the radar so I can continue in my niches and rake it in.
Your a jewel Andrew and quite funny, too! I’m surprised you don’t have a massive following here. I’ll probably try to find a clip that I can use on my blog so I can trackback to you. I’ll also be using the Sharethis…to get you additional exposure.
Thanks for WHO you are!
July 12th, 2008 at 7:40 am
Wow. That is really interesting. I had no clue that all that was going on with ebay. Your videos are all so helpful. Thanks!
July 12th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Thank you all for your comments.
Cheryl: It’s always a delight to hear from people like yourself that have just discovered this site. Please take a look at the past episodes using the link at the very top of the page - you’ll find those helpful.
Please keep in touch and I’d love to hear about your success online. Thank you for recommending the show to others, I appreciate it.
Andrew
July 15th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Thanks Andrew for your take on this.
There has been some recent changes with eBay feedback by removing neutral feedback from sellers feedback score. Feedback will be recalculated based on this new update.
It seems that eBay is listening to sellers and one can only stand still to see what else may come down the pipe.
Their linking policy has also been challenged and eBay is considering revamping those rollouts of changes. Come August we shall see they are also giving sellers a 4 week window to comply with the changes. Something that I have rarely seen before from them.
I am not sure based on the linking policy changes what they have reconsidered changing but I am sure we will find out soon.
They are also changing the listing frame by removing the left hand navigation bar that houses the catergories for an eBay store. This is something that is causing a new stir with sellers for SEO purposes on the eBay discussion boards and eBay groups.
With so much going on I agree that eBay is still the most visitied site and this is definitely something that can be used for ones e-tail biz to help generate traffic.
So I suppose we will stay tuned, huh?
Thanks
July 20th, 2008 at 8:02 am
Hi Andrew,
I’ve really enjoyed your presentation.
Thanks for the update on the many changes going on at Ebay. I was one of those who use to sell ebooks and I have given up on that.
David.
July 26th, 2008 at 5:13 am
Hi Andrew
I found your video via a link from Randy Smith and I’m so glad I checked it out, it’s brilliant
I have already commented on some of these changes on my blog and I will be linking to your video as soon as I can get around to it.
I will also be checking out the rest of your site when I find the time (not enough hours in the day!)
And who cares if you look a bit squished? You can do the presentation from under your desk for all I care, as long as the quality is the same
Keep up the good work.
Lynn
http://www.onlineauctionideas.com