Is Ebay becoming more expensive ?

The prices on ebay are just outrageous I am an ebay addict and I have noticed that prices are going up and i can no longer afford the things that I do not need. I have noticed that the shipping cost for some sellers has gone through the roof. I just don't think my credit card can take it anymore The golden rule is - Never get into a bidding war

Well, I do at an certain extent agree with you on this. I have been with eBay for quite a number of years, and I'm mainly a seller in eBay. However, I did also purchase something from my local eBay too if I feel that it's a bargain. I do remember that around 2 years ago, I won a bid for a top at S$12. In addition, there are also others which the seller is also starting the bid from below S$10. However, at that time, I didn't think of purchasing anymore. I sort of regret it, because after a few months, the prices shoot up higher, and the average price was around S$20... The price was almost similar to the local shopping centres. I will say that I will rather buy in shopping centres where I can test and try out, since the price are similar... However, occasionally, I do see some bargain items from time to time...

I think that at first Ebay was just a neat way for people to get rid of their unwanted junk and make a few extra dollars. Now it's become an out and out business so prices definitely went up. But since the economy has changed there are more deals to be had then there was a few years ago. One thing I have really noticed is that it seems like the best prices are on electronics that are coming directly from China.

getting expensive huh? i guess, that's the law of Supply and Demand. When supply is less and demand is more - prices will go up to met the demand so that there will be equilibrium in the market. well, you've just gone through the free market system where buyers and sellers interact and in such a way - comes to an agreement as to the prices of goods and services... anyway, can you tell me how to enrol on ebay - and if you got something to sell how can you get it to ebay?

Yeah, the eBay stores are not really worth looking at unless you can't find a certain item anywhere else. Some stores are actually charging two or three times what other eBay stores are for the same product! That being said, I've seen a lot of everyday people selling stuff for CHEAP. I just missed winning a set of 8 Ben Nye products for less than ten bucks (they're normally six dollars each.) I guess it really just depends on what you are looking for and how much the seller wants to charge.

I have to say prices on eBay are still better than what I pay for the particular item in my city. I bought 1 item about 6 months ago off eBay since I could not get it in Canada. Also could be the currency. Canadian dollar has dropped big time.

I dont really trust ebay's items since some are scams. I only buy from local online stores nowadays. I did buy from ebay once and it took forever to deliver but in general I havent seen any changes.

I used to buy and sell on Ebay and I haven't been going on there for a long time now but I was thinking of selling a few things again but I had a look around the other day and there just didn't seem to be many bids on things so I was wondering if it is even worth while these days with all the fees even if you don't sell..I will have to really think on this i think

i think you can still find bargains if you spend a lot of time looking for them. i find i dont have a whole lot of time to hunt, but like anywhere, there are bargains to be had.

yeah that is what i have noticed out of ebay. seems it is not any more a bargain or any cheap items to look at. only few cheap items. and not it is rare to see one. seems the popularity of this site make it more expensive to buy anything here than to buy it in our local store nearby.

Hi Sanyorita... I am not a big fan of ebay becaue I can hardly find anyhting which is available without shipment cost. Hence, making it a little more costlier than it is available in local market. Have you ever tried selling anything on ebay?

Hmmm, I join ebay couple of month ago, so i don't know the significant of the different from ebay before, but somehow i fell several things are expensive to, just like the cable i want, how would you spend $7-10 just for the stupid cable. Because of that I only buy stuff lower than $5 in ebay, LOL.

I totally disagree. Since the economy has gotten so bad, things that would have 5+ bids are not receiving as many bids and I have found the best deal ever. Clothes for one, people are not buying cute clothes unless really needed these days and I just bought my son new pants for $3!!! that is $3 with shipping. They were listed for $.99 and nobody bid, almost feel bad for the seller, you know they did not intend to give them away. Me, personally as a seller, I have almost stopped for the same reason, I am not making enough to want to package and drive to the post office. I have given stuff to goodwill for this reason. I have bids on boxers for my son, bid at $4.25 and ends in 1 hour, at the store, I am looking at $10.00+ for these. I would take a second look because I am scoring deals right now! Oh, soy candles for $3+ shipping! Oh yeah, the deals are there :)

I think it depends on what you are looking for. I have never been a big ebay shopper. But there are a few things that I can still find cheap on there! I think part of the problem is that ebay changed what they charge the sellers. A lot of sellers had to then raise their prices. I think that will probably really hurt ebay in the end! I dont bother with a lot of things on ebay because the prices do go so high. I have also noticed that sometimes you can get something cheaper in the local store! I dont understand why people dont check out the prices before bidding. I guess it is the thrill of winning an auction!

I had not bought anything from there, but when I have looked lately, there is not much of a price difference.

Hi sandymay, please pardon this late response. I have shopped eBay as recent as six months ago and I get bargains still. Maybe it depends on what we are looking for. I find that jewelry but also dog cloths and accessories I get amazing prices on. As well as camera equipment. There are some items however, that I have looked for on eBay and found the same as you. Far too expensive and made me wonder. I just keep looking. I too have made some really awesome purchases through eBay though. Additionally, I get periodic emails from eBay offering promo to sell at no cost for given periods of time.

I think you are right I have also noticed that shopping on ebay has not been as inexpensive as it used to be. I guess that is what happens to companies that start out small and grow to an enormous money making machine. :)

Yes, Ebay is called Evilbay, very very evil.They charged too much on the seller, so that why you find the prices are skyrocketing. I am currently selling products in our China local aution website tabao.com, taobao never charged me for anything, the services are free and lovely. I am happy to see taobao.com will exploring to worldwide market, so I could sell my product worldwide at competitive prices.

I just bought two cricut cartridges on ebay and got them for a very good price....well below the price I would find in a craft store....so I am very happy. Maybe it depends on what you are looking for...

HI! Well sometimes I think it is getting more expensive. They sell and buy, just like my friend lol. My friend works for ebay, I mean she buys things and sell stuff on ebay. She told me she likes it because she makes a profit. So meaning she buys things from stores and sells them for a higher price. I never buy from ebay because I don't even understand how it works haha. I don't want to bid because someone will obviously get the thing I want since they'll bid even higher for it.