Hey guys, I need some help for my marketing class. I only need 2 people to respond to this. My assignment this week is analyzing how ebay markets to it's customers, and I was wondering if any of you who use ebay could answer the following questions for me:
1. What do you use ebay for?
2. What do you like about ebay?
3. Is there anything that you would change if you could?
The answers need not be more than 2 or 3 sentences each. Also, if you could include your ebay username that would be great. Anybody who wants to do it can ez msg me the answers, thanks!
1. What do you use ebay for? -
Small computer parts, cables, things that Radio Shack would charge a ridiculous amount for. Last week, I realized I lost my original XBox power cable (long story, really stupid story actually) so I ordered a new one using Ebay.
2. What do you like about ebay? -
I can checkout using paypal pretty easily, which makes it pretty fast.
3. Is there anything that you would change if you could? -
Shippers charge amounts for shipping and handling that do not correspond to reality at all - the item could be won for $.99 (probably under cost, but that's not my fault, no one else wanted that item) and they'll charge $5.00 for shipping - then I'll get the item and the postage will be $.99. If you email and complain, the seller will say "that's how I make money, on the shipping". Seriously, who's plan for an income revolves solely around shipping charges? That's not a plan for earning money.
thanks! what is your ebay username?
are you planning to bid in my name on something?
maybe.
1. What do you use ebay for?
I've bought 3 things on eBay, and sold 2. Mostly electronics, software, or video games.
2. What do you like about ebay?
You can find anything, and sell anything.
3. Is there anything that you would change if you could?
Lame eBay + PayPal fees for sellers.