horrible, ugly ?

[cheaver]

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Horrible, ham-fisted, heavy handed, ugly, very childish - those great big out of proportion, ugly orange strips on the forum page.... and search box.....

open to disagreement, of course.....




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[tony41]

Didn't really notice any difference until you pointed it out. Not sure how different it is, anyway.

[cheaver]

Didn't really notice any difference until you pointed it out. Not sure how different it is, anyway.

ahhh, memories of happier, discreet and quite attractive times.....




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[cambrensis]

I had noticed but not reacted. Must say I prefer the cooler colours...

[Posbear]

The orange is too vivid, not easy on the eye, but at least the orange circular logo has gone.

They must be following feebay's method of fixing something that's not broken.

The main eBid page for selling and buying is really nice, a great improvement.
I wish that theme was adapted for the forum.

[Anniemcc2]

The main eBid page for selling and buying is really nice, a great improvement.

At least the Seller's message / holiday notice is bigger and more visible at last - but would still like to be able to use colour.

[BordersBargains]

Well it looks ok but the UGLY part is the upgrade price increase. I am trying to get lots of people to use this site which is still difficult since they just claim the traffic is not worth it but now the price to upgrade is up its going to make it even harder. I don't think i can convince some now and people are really trying to stop using eBay as much but they need an incentive

[retrogoodness]

Well it looks ok but the UGLY part is the upgrade price increase. I am trying to get lots of people to use this site which is still difficult since they just claim the traffic is not worth it but now the price to upgrade is up its going to make it even harder. I don't think i can convince some now and people are really trying to stop using eBay as much but they need an incentive

The fee's have been the same for years,you dont need to have a lifetime subscription to sell here. I noticed on my Ebay account today Ebay Managed Payments will be coming in a couple of months, so hopefully sellers from Ebay who prefer to pay with Paypal, and want to have have access to their money through Paypal instantly will want to join onboard Ebid and bring much needed inventory over.

[theElench]

I'm confused and haven't got an answer on another thread, so I'll ask again here.

I don't have a lifetime subscription. I use Platinum Listings. The Home Page says "Never pay more than 3% (FVF)"

Help > FAQs > Do you have a list of different auction fees: Shows Basic listings and Platinum Listings, both for non-Seller+ sellers with a FVF of 5%.

Is this an increase from the 3% I have always payed or a mis-print??

[theElench]

Not having a having a lifetime subscription (and answering my own question above) I've had my FVF raised to 5%. Still far better than the 10 - 15% elsewhere but 60% increase in one jump is a bit harsh IMO.

Also only my opinion but if you want inventory moving over from obay, you need to get many more of the small sellers that are leaving them, heading here. The lifetime subscription (at £49.99) put many off, at £69.99 it will deter even more.

I'd also try promoting Platinum Listings (or even just make it noticeable) -- 5p to list - 5% FVF, 5 photos + paypal integrated checkout, as the stepping stone to get them here. THEN try persuading them to part with the subscription. And having SOMETHING that shows CLEARLY that there are sales here every day of the week would help as well. Like Sold items in green on the HP or a Transaction Counter for each seller on their listings. PLEASE.