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Re: What has happpened to Ebay?
It's been said for the past few years now that ebay is basically aiming their policies and rates in favor of "buy it now" sellers. They don't even really want the $0.01 auctions anymore - they're trying to compete directly with Amazon. Most people these days don't have the patience to hunt for a deal, wait 5-7 days for an auction to end, and then only to lose out to sniping at the last second anyways. Instant gratification is the name of the game for most, and Amazon and "Buy it Now" offer that. I've never heard or seen an ebay commercial before, but just today heard one on the radio pushing the fact that lots of items on ebay can be bought instantly without having to bid.
Personally, I rarely shop auctions anymore. I'll compare pricing on Amazon, Buy-it-Now ebay, and other sites and then just order on the spot. These days, I've got less time and more money to spend on what I'm looking for - moreso than 10 years ago when it was the other way around!
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