Ebay too successful?

Databuilder · Enthusiast Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Posts: 9

Has Ebay gotten too big for people who want to run an aution business part time? Getting an ad noticed on ebay seems to be tough, and unless you have a unique product, there are likely to be many people selling the same or similar items.

My idea is to set up local aution sites. A local auction would give a greater chance that ads will be seen, and in many cases the item could be delivered or picked up; saving the hassle and costs of shipping.

Let me know what you think about this.

Thanks

Jason

Gobala Krishnan · Pro Joined: 17 Jun 2004 Posts: 70 Location: Malaysia

Hi Jason,

IMHO it is never too crowded, too successful, or too saturated. Its just a trick that partial, biased observation plays on our minds.

I am sure that say 5 years ago ebay had less sellers, but I am also sure they had less buyers.

I thought that way about my home business opportunity, and it is a very distressful thought. But there is always a new market you can discover.

About your idea, check out this local auction site in Malaysia. Its doing very well and I do sell here.

http://www.lelong.com.my