Digital Items Being BANNED from eBay March 31, 2008
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I just got the news. I felt I had to let everyone on my list know this important update on eBays Listing policy.
Apparently good old eBay is up to it again.
On March 31, 2008 all digital items are no longer allowed to be sold on eBay. They must be listed in “Classified Ads” format ONLY or you are in violation of eBays Policy.
Announcement from eBay below.
http://www2.ebay.com/aw/core/200803.shtml#2008-03-24125416
There’s a ton of activity on eBay’s discussion boards here.
http://forums.ebay.com/db2/thread.jspa?threadID=1000671814&start=0
This includes but not limited to:
- eBooks
- Audio/mp3
- Digital Videos
- Websites
- Domain Names
- Graphic Design Services
- Photo Services
- And any other service delivered electronically.
This means that there will be no ’sale’ on ebay, no feedback involved, and no FVF fees for the transaction. The minimum price for classified ad format is $9.95 and it lasts for a duration of 30 days.
Its been confirmed that digital items CAN be converted to CD format and sold as physical items. These items will be allowed to be sold under normal Fixed price and Auction format.
If you want to sell purely digitally then, you can list in classifieds format and have it automatically digitally delivered via E-Junkie
Looks like they are trying to cut back on Feedback Manipulation. I know this is going to hurt a lot of us initially but there is a way to get through this.
Post your thought and comments here. We need to figure something out together.
Rich Boy
April 5th, 2008 at 17:55 pm
Great information…thanks.
I have taken down all 100 of my auctions and spent hours compiling a few CDs (have more to go) or eBooks.
I listed them in fixed price format in the category (Books-other).
Now I keep seeing in emails/posts etc… that IT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED THAT SELLING EBOOKS ON CD IN AUCTION/FIXED PRICE AUCTION is OK, but I don’t see any proof. What are your thoughts on this??????
I read your email and was concerned about the policy…
You wrote:
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“You guys might see some people on eBay that are still
selling digital items on fixed price format, wondering how
they are getting away with it.
Well, within the upcoming weeks, I can assure you that eBay
will punish these sellers. So DON’T risk it.”
—————–
Am I breaking the ebay rules by selling the ebook CD in a fixed price auction?
I can’t believe ebay is doing this…….
Anyway, RichBoy, thanks for posting the blog, thanks for the help and keep it real
Later!
JD
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June 2nd, 2008 at 19:26 pm
Hey RichBoy on the topic of digital downloads. I have one word for you: Amazon! If you are the copyright owner you can sell your digital goods on Amazon.
Check out our page with the quick and easy link to starting your Amazon store and 4 other cool things you can do to make money beyond eBay:
http://www.mermaidmonkey.com/
Best wishes to all eBay survivors. We closed our store listings May 18, 2008 with 100% feedback and won’t return until eBay restores our good name. Neutrals now count as negatives, which is patently unfair.
Everyone should switch to Amazon!
The reality is that eBay has created an environment of distrust between its sellers and buyers. The dicotomy between buyers and sellers culminated May 19, 2008 when eBay set forth its “No negative feedback” policy whereby sellers are unable to leave negative feedback for buyers. Conversely buyers have the leg up in that they can leave positive, neutral or negative feedback for sellers. Incidentally, neutral feedback counts the same as negative, which is just another way that eBay is tipping the scales in favor of buyers and forsaking sellers.
Amazon on the other hand has embraced buyers and sellers alike! Many buyers barely know that they are buying outside of Amazon — that’s because Amazon has done a fan-tabulous job of co-branding. This leverages high marks for Trust and Safety between buyers and sellers! Personalized recommendations is a wonderful cross-sell tool that buyers certainly appreciate too. And having ONE listing for items that have different sizes or color options simplifies the experience for all. eBay only recently made modifications to play “catch up” to Amazon. Another key feature on Amazon is that it has a shopping cart and wish list — buyers on eBay often inadvertently make purchases then squibble over the hard lined contract instilled by eBay in the interest of its own pocketbook.
Amazon wins for SELLERS because:
1. There’s no per product listing fee and it doesn’t cost you a penny until your product sells.
2. Amazon makes it easy to have a branded online store.
3. Blog authors can monetize their sites with loads of help from Amazon.
4. If have the digital rights to a book, you can make it available as an eBook on Amazon.com (eBay banned digital items March 31, 2008).
5. You can get a free 30-day trial to open your store!
Amazon wins for BUYERS because:
1. Buyers can shop without commitments (wish lists and shopping carts)
2. the personalized shopping experience helps buyers find what they need
3. Feedback doesn’t feel compulsary as it does in eBay’s forum
4. Amazon estimates delivery time, while eBay leaves sellers guessing.
5. Amazon streamlines packaging tracking.
No more digital downloads on eBay? No problem! You can sell your digital products on Amazon now!
Get the quick link to start your Amazon store here:
http://www.mermaidmonkey.com/
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:44 am
Hey dude. Thanks for that good info.
I’ll definitely be checking out amazon here real soon.
Sounds like you got your game plan together.
Maybe you’ll consider signing up as an affiliate and promoting my Book. It pretty much sells itself, you just gotta send traffic to your affiliate link.
I’m paying 75% commissions ($37.46 per sale) and payments go out on the first of every month.
Either way, thanks for the info, I’m sure everyone will appreciate it.
June 7th, 2008 at 6:39 am
eBay has become a BIG UGLY CONTROLLING FREAK !!!! It has taken down my 100% feedback site, because of Digital Downloads, which were allowed for many years, now, ARE NOT! Suddenly, eBay, the UGLY CONTROLLING MONSTER, STRIKES AGAIN the hands that feed them. I SAY, LETS ALL TAKE DOWN OUR EBAY SITES AND STOP USING EBAY, E V E R Y O N E!! BUCK YOU TO eBAY, let the controlling DYNASOUR, with packages and tapes, DIE, and become EXTINCT. JOIN US ALL IN THE eBAY BOYCOTT !!!!!! LETS ALL BAN EBAY COMPLETELY !!!!!!!!!! BAN ON eBAY !!!!
August 11th, 2008 at 9:36 am
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