Re: [MOPO] WSJ: Why eBay stores is viewed as a bust by stockholders.

[JOHN REID Vintage Movie Memorabilia]

The fact that eBay believes that its core business is with auctions is an indication that its management is living in the past. Sure, auctions were their core business five years ago but the reason so many sellers switched to predominantly eBay stores is that they became sick of selling items way below their true value. Before anyone tries to point out that prices for run of the mill movie posters have dropped and that sellers should understand that they have to accept less for posters, buyers should understand that it is really not economical to spend the hours involved in listing posters that sell for peanuts. The fees for running auctions are high when you consider the return on auctions. I sold a Mad Max 3 one sheet a couple of days ago at auction for 0.99 cents. I also sold an original Batman US one sheet at auction for 0.99. If eBay expects me to convert to more auctions with these returns they are living in dreamland.        NEW Website: www.moviemem.com   JOHN REID VINTAGE MOVIE MEMORABILIA PO Box 92 Palm Beach Qld 4221 Australia Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.