Does anyone shop on eBay anymore ?

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Just that really, trying to figure out if it's a platform worth listing items for sale on or if people just either google what they are looking for or go straight to Amazon ?

Yes, I sometimes buy from ebay. Mainly 2nd hand things, but sometimes new items are cheaper there than on Amazon.

I've looked at vinted, but couldn't find what I was after and also wasn't clear how the buying/selling worked. Likely just me not reading all the info though.

I do.
I buy Lego/similar brands, comics and books.
I prefer the "buy it now" option rather than having to bid.

Yes
but recently it's only been books

I have done well getting BNWT One Hundred Stars but I suspect clothes are selling better on Vinted. I don't know though.

I use it all the time. Mainly for old CDs from the 80's, but also household stuff. Display cabinets for Lego models and my sons car collection. There is quite a variety of stuff on there

Yes.
I bought a brand- new hairdryer on there a week.ago, and buy and sell bits and pieces.

Yes I buy and sell 😊

I buy dvds on ebay

Only to buy stuff immediately, not the bidding nonsense.

I buy various things, I like it, I only started buying during COVID. I couldn’t fathom Vinted and didn’t like how it looked but admittedly I didn’t make much effort, and stuck with eBay. I have a load of things to sell so will try that soon too.

Yes, often, I collect Lego figures, also figures that aren't the standard mini figures. I also buy bundles of kids clothes and toys.

Thanks all might give it a go, looking to do print on demand so worth a try.

OP- I'm not sure if you are aware that ebay has their own forum? Very handy if you have a specific question about buying/selling, issues with a buyer/seller, queries etc. I had an issue with a buyer claiming the item was damaged, and it was really helpful to read from others who had been through similar or knew the correct process to follow.

I never bid so only buy it now, I filter the buy it now ones and usually just buy from businesses rather than private sellers.

Always start looking for Christmas gifts on E-Bay around October. Have found some lovely things.

Me.

I can't justify the cost of Prime, so order stuff from eBay. I'm currently expecting a turtle dock. Same price as on Amazon but free shipping. New.

Yes, buying and selling since year 2000. Have got some great stuff over the years & made a few thousand selling clothes & collectables. I don't mind bidding for some stuff but do use buy it now if it's something I need quite urgently.

I've made £80 selling stuff on eBay in the last 90 days. I buy and sell loads of things.
Though I was listing piles of kids toys yesterday and I noticed that the buyer now chooses the postage method. Before this week I could choose whether I posted things via courier or Royal Mail. Unless I listed items wrong and I could have chosen.

I love eBay!!

3D puzzles are my favourite obsession at the moment and after a quick look, I have purchased about 10 puzzles which cost me a fraction of the full price.

I also buy dvds, books and have built up my "mumflix" dvd collection to over 1000 titles. This started during lockdown and now I 'rent' films to family and friends for 50p. The 'fees' are then used to purchase more titles or bags of microwave popcorn (every hire gets a bag of popcorn with it). My family and friends love it!!

I also purchased the A5 folders and sleeves so that I could reduce the space the dvds where taking up. We even have a suggestion list of dvds to buy next.

I don’t like giving money to Amazon and often eBay is cheaper anyway. I use it to buy bits and pieces here and there, and planning on doing a big sale of stuff I don’t need/use at the weekend.

Yes, I buy stuff on ebay, usually small pieces of vintage 50's/60's jewellery, the occasional second-hand book related to another hobby and sometimes I do buy new things. The last item being some rice paper for making macaroons. I have yet to make the macaroons.

I get lots from ebay and it accounts for about 90% of my online purchases. I get pet products, medicines, clothing - new and used - coffee filters, shoes, supplements, shampoo, small electricals and crafting stuff are some examples.

Not anymore. I used to buy clothes but have shimmied across to vinted for the bargains.

Yes I buy and sell. Quite niche 2nd hand products.

Things are changing on eBay from early feb. You’ll need to post the item, then wait for the money (like Vinted), which is something I don’t like as a seller, plus they will start charging the buyer a percent of the value of the item when purchasing.

I think this may have an impact on sales on there, so if you are going to sell, I’d try before then.

EBay have been losing out to Vinted for a few years now, and I think this move won’t do them any favours.

I've been selling clothes on eBay since the summer . I had some expensive things and didn't trust Vinted . I've made £800 so far . I've actually had an increase in sales this last couple of weeks, eBay will be charging an extra amount to the buyer come February so I wonder if it's that .