FUD = Fear Uncertainty Doom. So the press has been going wild about the 50% eBay seller fee cut. After the wave of panic has come and gone, and some basic understanding of what’s going to happen, it appears this could be a great thing for eBay affliates after all. Basically, they’re going to cut listing fees (to help sellers relist items that did not sold), but have raised the FVF (Final Value Fee), which is what we get a cut of!
I’ve been watching the Digital Point Forums as well as the eBay Affiliate forum on the subject, and things should work out in our favor. I’m still working with my four sites a month goal, but still working on other merchant sites. I’ve even been exploring Amazon again.. (shudder).
Things have been going great for January sales.. looks like I’ll be beating December.. who woulda thunk?
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Ya it looks good for affiliates although there are alot of complaints at the ebay forum from sellers – it may mean a reduction in the number of auctions and could be good/bad for affiliates.
But lets hope for the best because I’m doing well with eBay at the moment and I feel like I’ve put all my eggs in one basket… no other affiliate program has done so well for me.
I agree.. the buzz on the seller forums is hot. Granted, I’d be upset too if I was a seller in some ways. I also see lots of ranting on the feedback change too. The bottom line.. they’ll complain, but will end up selling anyway.. where else are they going to go? Power sellers on eBay selling for years.. are suddenly going to quit and go elsewhere? No way.
hanji