I really can't believe it... eBay is eliminating template designers!
Effective March 31st, eBay will prohibit the sale of digitally-delivered items in auctions, fixed-price and store listing formats. The only way to sell my templates, about me pages, storefronts and logos will be through eBay's classified ads. The cost for this is $9.95 per item a month.
I was aware that eBay was trying to eliminate "small" sellers with new policies ever since the new CEO started there, replacing Meg Whitman. However, I had no idea that they would eliminate my business! Not only does this new policy eliminate template designers like myself, but it also affects eBook sellers, collage designers, etc.
It's all so shady. This latest policy is proof to me that eBay is systematically eliminating artists, designers, and non-Power Sellers in general from their site. My personal belief is that they want to turn their site into a corporate mall.
It's so unfortunate! I loved ebay from the beginning because it was a portal for me to find little trinkets and bargains. Then I discovered the many artists who sold custom boutique clothing, art, and many other wonderful, one of a kind things.
When I opened my eBay store and began selling my own designs, I met so many interesting people and gained exposure for my business. However, the time has come for me to leave eBay. I will continue to host all of the template graphics that I have sold in the past, but I will no longer offer new designs on my website. I will still offer matching ebay items for clients who purchase websites.
If you would like to purchase any of my templates before they are gone for good (eBay will remove my listings on March 31st), visit my store.
I will miss eBay, and I hope that people will still find me through my website.
~ Kelly
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Leaving eBay
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2 comments:
Wow! I am so sorry that you have to leave eBay! What a shame that they are doing this! They will be loosing many great designers that were faithful to them for a long time. I'm so glad that I met you there and you know that I will give shout outs for your website any chance I get! Looks like we will all have to pull together and support each other on our websites if this is what it's coming to. Tsk, tsk... I wonder what eBay will do next?
~ Jana ~
Hi,
I just happened to find you while surfing for web boutique designs. (Love your new sites btw)! I am shocked about the ebay policy, I started using ebay when they began so many years ago. But they are so corporate that they make it no fun! You're so talented, you'll succeed without them though! Viva etsy!
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