eBay's Strategy Against Amazon

[contract]

I'm sure you're aware of Amazon's Prime day.

You buy the Prime membership and you get access to "exclusive deals".

Noticed this on eBay's homepage today: http://www.ebay.com/

http://deals.ebay.com/

Meanwhile, it's the 7th of July and Sears still has 4th of July banners on their website...

http://www.sears.com/

Looks like Walmart is making an attempt.

http://www.walmart.com/browse/wareh...ModuleZone&athmtid=AthenaPOVStory&athena=true

 

[Sutra]

I used to sell on Ebay. Hands down the absolute worst customer service I have ever experienced in my life. So absymal it boggled my mind. After that experience I said sayonara.

Amazon on the other hand, is usually a pleasure to work with. As an associate anyway. Haven't tried selling on there. But as a consumer and an affiliate...<3

 

[contract]

Interesting you mentioned that.

I've had people buy items over $5,000 from me then bail on payment and tell me to go fuck off. (While oweing eBay their fees, like $500)

So I wait 10 days for eBay to resolve it, complain, and their account never gets banned. (Even on new and age accounts, nothing happens)

Around 6 months ago eBay removed the ability to leave someone negative feedback. They literally won't let you leave negative feedback anymore.

It's not seller friendly anymore.

 

[ryandiscord]

Walmart is also going after Prime with their ShippingPass. Free unlimited 2 day shipping. Their marketplace is being opened up to new vendors too.

 

[Ryuzaki]

That smiley face "arrow"... shots fired from A to Z.

Does anyone know what this kind of marketing does to a company's reputation or "alignment" in the eyes of the public? For me, I immediately see this kind of thing as playing a bit dirty and I think less of a company who does it.

 

[ryandiscord]

That smiley face "arrow"... shots fired from A to Z.

Does anyone know what this kind of marketing does to a company's reputation or "alignment" in the eyes of the public? For me, I immediately see this kind of thing as playing a bit dirty and I think less of a company who does it.

What? it's just a smile... lol
I don't think too many would read into that as a negative. I'm sure Amazon sees it as an indirect shot though. I think it's pretty harmless and kind of funny, I don't see it harming their reputation.