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Margin Killers The Frustration Of Ebay

Margin Killers - The Scourge of Ebay

Have you ever wondered why some fellow sellers on ebay sell their products for next to zero margins ?

Here is how it goes. You find a great product, and are excited about the profit potential marketing it on ebay only to find out that some knucklehead is selling it for 25 cents over cost rather than the $10 profit they could be getting.

Although frustrating, it certainly is not a new phenomenon in the retail market place. Grocery stores have been doing this to themselves for years with milk, bread and seasonal items such as turkeys and hams. They price them so low that they in many cases are losing money in an effort to attract customers of which they hope they will earn more money from in the future.

But what about the ebay seller who takes a digital information product or software title and starts selling it for 99 cents rather than the 29.99 suggested retail.

The first and most important rule of the free market system is that competition will drive prices down. That is why the oil and gas industry formed an association ( OPEC ) to control the prices which in the long term ensured maximum profitability from the product and prevented any one country from selling gas too cheaply.

Understanding this principle about the market system and subsequently ebay goes a long way to maximizing your profit from your auctions. Obviously if you are going to compete in a market of slashed margins, you need to have your house in order.

Start by analyzing the sellers auction including his sales history and what types of products they are selling. Is there a catch to what they are selling such as a cheap website but a hosting contract is required ?

Some sites sell products for very low simply to obtain a qualified email address which they know ca... ...read the full guide >>>