Sellers: is it just me or is business lacking on Half.com?
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Sellers: is it just me or is business lacking on Half.com?
As a Half.com and Amazon.com seller, I've noticed in the past few months a significant downturn my sales. I've figured that folks just aren't going on the internet to buy things during the summer months. At what time do you expect the customers to return? I'm thinking of liquidating my stock on eBay, but I'm not so sure the market there is any better. What do you think?
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I'm not a huge mover anyway, but I have noticed a slight drop.
Since Half.com is scheduled to close down in October, why not justleave your stuff there until it closes? Unless you depend on it for income; I'm just a 'sell some stuff I don't want anymore' seller.
In summer the weather's nicer, people are more apt to go the stores directly for stuff, or do stuff outside, sothey might not shop as much online.
Since Half.com is scheduled to close down in October, why not justleave your stuff there until it closes? Unless you depend on it for income; I'm just a 'sell some stuff I don't want anymore' seller.
In summer the weather's nicer, people are more apt to go the stores directly for stuff, or do stuff outside, sothey might not shop as much online.
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Yes I noticed the drop at Half.com. I did get 2 sales this week but I have had some things listed for months that are not selling, even though they are the cheapest listing. I noticed there are quite a few sellers that appear to be selling bootlegs which I imagine doesn't help the situation. Also I wonder if DVD burners are starting to cut into sales of DVDs. I'm sure some people are copying DVDs instead of purchasing new or used.
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Originally posted by LASERMOVIES
I'm sure some people are copying DVDs instead of purchasing new or used.
I'm sure some people are copying DVDs instead of purchasing new or used.
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I also sell off DVDs on Half.com and have noticed sales slipping eventhough I am the cheapest on most. Some titles it boggles my mind that not a single person wants a used DVD of some of my titles.
I also think its tough because Walmarts 5.50 bin and I guess more people using online rental places has to cut down into cheap ownership of a movie
I also think its tough because Walmarts 5.50 bin and I guess more people using online rental places has to cut down into cheap ownership of a movie
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Maybe I spoke a little too soon about the slow down. I had 2 more DVDs sell in less than 24 hours. Now sold 4 this week, and still have 16 more listed. Hopefully most of them will sell before they close the site down.
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I think it's because a lot of people think it's closed. Some of my "online" friends thought Half closed down earlier this year as originally intended. They are surprised when I inform them they are still open.
Also, I imagine there's NO advertising for Half anymore. And while attempting to buy something, there's a strong push to buy it on eBay instead.
Also, I imagine there's NO advertising for Half anymore. And while attempting to buy something, there's a strong push to buy it on eBay instead.
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Re: Sellers: is it just me or is business lacking on Half.com?
Originally posted by evitagen
As a Half.com and Amazon.com seller,
As a Half.com and Amazon.com seller,
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I think it's because a lot of people think it's closed. Some of my "online" friends thought Half closed down earlier this year as originally intended. They are surprised when I inform them they are still open.
Also, I imagine there's NO advertising for Half anymore. And while attempting to buy something, there's a strong push to buy it on eBay instead.
I think it's because a lot of people think it's closed. Some of my "online" friends thought Half closed down earlier this year as originally intended. They are surprised when I inform them they are still open.
Also, I imagine there's NO advertising for Half anymore. And while attempting to buy something, there's a strong push to buy it on eBay instead.
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I, too, sell at both places.
I have recently noticed that when I take items off Half.com's sell listing and move them over to Amazon, they seem to sell and much faster, too.
I'm not sure just what the connection is, but I am reluctant to sell on Half.com these days to the lack of sales momentum.
I have recently noticed that when I take items off Half.com's sell listing and move them over to Amazon, they seem to sell and much faster, too.
I'm not sure just what the connection is, but I am reluctant to sell on Half.com these days to the lack of sales momentum.
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Half hasn't updated their site for the new shipping prices for vhs tapes. It costs me more to sell a tape and ship than the tape is worth. Sadly, vhs is the only thing selling for me on Half even thought I have marked down most all my product.