Is it worth doing business there?
Now that you know how to sell on eBay , it's time to decide whether the platform is useful for your business or not.
Advantages of selling on eBay
Your sales can increase due to the high traffic of the platform. Nearly 107 million people visit the site every month, which translates into many potential clicks on your products.
People who come to eBay just to look for specific products may find you without knowing you. Once they see you, you can redirect them to your own online store, thereby building loyalty and number data keeping them away from the competition.
Being on a globally recognized platform inspires confidence. eBay, Amazon or Mercado Libre make users less hesitant about investing their money in a product they have not seen physically.
The variety of options in one place makes customers select the platform for the ease of finding what they need when making their purchases.
Disadvantages of selling on eBay
The fees for each transaction are high. Percentages will be deducted from the total value of the sale , which will vary according to the category and product. Before selling, it is important that you check the profits you will get from each item.
eBay wants users to see products, not sellers. This means that certain forms of promotion and dialogue may be restricted depending on what the platform allows.
There may be issues with the synchronization of your shopping cart and your online business inventory, so you should pay special attention to your stock at all times.
Although eBay is a good online sales channel, I recommend that you complement your strategy by creating your own online sales website . Tiendanube , for example, allows you to:
Create your online store with no limits on sales, products, users or visits.
Sell without paying commissions for each transaction.
Customize your store with your brand's branding , with more than 60 free designs.
Connect your store with different sales channels: physical store, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Google Shopping and marketplaces.