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01/15/2017 at 12:14 pm #10324
People have a lot of good ideas around here for how eBay can improve. I’d say that many people here are eBay “Power Users”. I have no idea if eBay reads any of this, but let’s get all our ideas in one place. Over a period of time, I bet we’ll have a valuable document that may make it to eBay’s radar.
Be constructive. No ranting.
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01/15/2017 at 12:50 pm #10326
Good idea: Let me start by restating some I have already seen posted on the old blog / new forum just to have in one place. No idea of how hard, easy or costly to Ebay any of it would be. Also some of these may already be available but I am just not aware of it.
#1) Have more tiers or levels of stores for Sellers between the 1,000 Item Premium Store and the 10,000 Anchor store. Maybe a 2,500 – 5,000 – 7,500 then comes the 10,000 item anchor store.
#2) Offer a larger selection of shipping supplies in the new Ebay Supply store that we can use our discount coupon on. Like, thick and thin bubble wrap, Nylon reinforced tape, news print paper, 20 lb. & 40-50 lb., rolls of brown kraft paper, peanuts, air-pillows just to mention a few.
#3) Instead of the coupon system, just offer a $200 or $400 discount to those who pay for their stores on a whole year basis. They already do this in a lessers degree, just skip all the rig-a-ma-row and give us it in the form of a store fee discount.
#4) Code the Bulk editor to allow us to click and highlight all active listing and edit all at once, like I can do in my WonderLister program , instead of restricting the bulk edit to doing only a few hundred at a time.
#5) Work out an all inclusive bulk “Export” feature whereby a seller can export all of his listings, including “Item Specifics” to any other platform out there.
#6) Offer an Instant live chat feature that is available immediately [no wait time] on any page or area you are currently in.Is this what you are thinking about Jay? If so then these should start us off. I am sure I can think of more as the day progresses.
mike at MDC Galleries in Atlanta
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MDC Galleries & Fine Art.
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01/15/2017 at 12:57 pm #10328
Thanks Mike.
Since you posted multiple topics on this post, it’ll just get lost again.
I started an entire, separate category so we could document each issue.I know it takes more time, but go to the new category here: http://www.scavengerlife.com/forums/forum/can-ebay-improve
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01/15/2017 at 1:30 pm #10329
OK.. Got ‘cha one idea per post and then other reply to that one idea.
I see you say bug fixing. Are you saying just list things that are currently “wrong” with Ebay that needs fixing or are the above “suggestions for improvements” OK? If OK I will just cut and paste and create 5 sperate posts. If those suggestions are off the mark and you only want fixes for things that don’t work right, let me know.
mc at MDC in Atl
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01/15/2017 at 1:38 pm #10330
It can be either.
How to fix something wrong, or suggest a new feature.
Any way you think eBay can improve.Ill clarify that in the category.
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01/15/2017 at 3:15 pm #10344
1. Big issue for me – fix the UPC database to include new in package exclusive retailer items with fewer digits or discontinue the good ’til cancelled culling of these listings. The database seems to be very limited and has only worked for me on Lego sets and media items.
2. I would like to see Ebay improve the automation / rules you can set up for combined shipping in the shopping cart. The options are limited and, for example, it doesn’t seem to be able to make the jump if a buyer has multiple first class items in the cart and it goes over a pound.
3. I agree with #1 above, more levels of stores and graduated monthly rates would be best.
4. Traffic reports – I want to know specifically what outside sources my hits and sales are coming from. The top 10 isn’t cutting it because it’s 9 different internal sites usually. I want to know how social media is working for me but cannot tell.
Those being said, I’m very happy with the recent listing improvements – the photos upload much faster and are easier to edit. I also love the newer template feature.
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01/15/2017 at 5:55 pm #10356
These are good suggestions Christine.
But when you have a chance go over to the new category specifically for started to list these ideas: http://www.scavengerlife.com/forums/forum/can-ebay-improve
If we leave it here, it’ll be forgotten. Make a new thread for each suggestion you have so we can comment on each one.
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