This is the Worst eBay has EVER been.

[@DylanHamilton-lh4rk]

Postage prices killin it man.

[@Ambush6578]

Since theyve removed fees i think theyve changed the algorithm on the site. Im sure they hide peoples listings

[@k_mc9760]

Waiting on a pay out is money in the bank(providing no issues with buyer), it’s the way business works, waiting to be paid. Over the course of the year it evens itself out.

[@trevorpeck3572]

Could it also be that the number of resellers appearing on KZbin ‘showing how to do it’ has increased the number of resellers significantly to the point where buyers have too much choice as to where to buy? Own goals scored, you reap what you sow, should have kept quiet about how to do it.

[@maddog273]

I agree😊

[@Evo836]

Everyone is chasing the same pound. Loads of cars for sale parked along side road where I live. Everyone is financed up the arse but downturn and all's bad.

[@louischapman1209]

I find it impossible to shop for products on eBay. As a buyer it’s getting almost impossible to search for items I want

[@OldCharlieRum1903]

People don’t trust postage in the run up to Christmas.

[@fatheadcat9958]

That's my thoughts too backed up by some buyers asking me to delay shipment until after Christmas.

[@AndrewBuckleBookReviews]

I agree, I haven't ordered anything for about a week before xmas as I doubt if it will arrive (at all, in some cases) I wait until the new year now, once everything gets back to normal

[@AliceM-q4q]

I get how you feel, George. I'm also a reseller. I have definitely noticed a decline in sales over the last week or so. The start of December was great, but around the same time as you, I had a decline in sales.

[@jameshollyoak8230]

I personally hate using eBay now , you look at an item and then days later get email after email with offers etc , you rarely get anyone pay full price , eBay are always on the buyers side ,

[@Wooioi]

Same for me! Across both Etsy and EBay platforms.

[@retropursuit992]

Never really bothers me to much as I resell part time for fun and to pay off my mortgage quicker but I can imagine it’s terrifying if this is your sole income. Merry Christmas all

[@judithpride1690]

No need to panic, you've answered your own question in this video. This year your focus has been on clothing which means your previous Christmas periods were more focused on other items. People will happily by used clothes for themselves but not so much for Christmas gifts. Retail is slower this December in high street stores too - even supermarkets have seen consumer spending change this Christmas. Adapt and grow... use your savings as security for weak weeks (suggested to have 6-12 months of living costs saved up to cover work/life/health issues that crop up). You're doing fine, no need to panic...

[@justinsmith1177]

Been selling on ebay 6 years and it's been very slow we have toys, jigsaws etc. and we haven't sold a single toy, game or jigsaw in December.

[@gsgaming316]

Merry Christmas George, I am shifting the kids clothes and old toys on eBay it’s been a slog all year. Love your content keep it up.

[@JJerry-d6k]

What do u expect with cost of living and energy price hikes

[@thegurch7313]

It’s bad bad bad , my sales dropped off , no body bought a thing for a solid week . Us business seller have been shafted by eBay. Our listing are invisible we are treated as second class even tho they take a chunk of change off us in monthly charges. I have new toys for sale but nothing sold , I’m stuck with a ton of toys that makes me so mad how eBay has allowed their seller to treated like this. I have decided to start selling on Vinted . I even accepted sending out discounts but no bites!!

[@aarona3606]

Completely agree. I'm giving it until the new tax year if I'm not better off than last year selling on eBay I will be scrapping the platform from my buisness.

[@dungeonsandjoypads]

It seems to me that the reason is because christmas falls on a Wednesday this year and ebay have been telling g people your items wkll arrive after Christmas since Monday last week! Noticed it especially as the website got more traffic following that.

[@rb7007]

Been Reselling since 2015, worst Christmas ever! 🙁

[@AndrewBuckleBookReviews]

It has been slow slow ... very strange.

[@derektrotter4287]

It’s only gonna get worse with this government… incompetent

[@thedave7029]

thanks mate... the pre xmas slow down... uggggh. have a great Xmas and new year

[@Rjacko272]

Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and your family another year of great content thank you 🎉

[@karenevans66]

Have a great Christmas George & Family 🎅

[@thetruthwillwinoneday]

Same here, eBay has been absolutely rubbish. Month on month no matter what i do sales are down. The economy is shafted, recession next year so get prepared.

[@Bry_Aron]

yup its slowed down i seen this as well

[@UCVintage]

thats why i stay away from big bulky items the cost for packaging and time involved to pack for the same profit as 2 t-shirts, unless you are making 30 or 40 quid profit then maybe worth it but you also have to take in to consideration size and storage for large items where i can store 20 shirts in a medium box.

[@UCVintage]

that and im lazy as hell

[@garybarlow8260]

Hello mate. Where do you get your clear storage bags from? Could do with some myself!

[@jill517]

I've been selling on Ebay for nearly 25 years and it has never ever been so slow in the run up to Christmas 🙇 I really think it is the algorithm making my listings invisible 🤔

[@waynehardiman9421]

Or too expensive more you guys do it the prices have gone up hence charity shops too but yeah eBay doesn’t help as you can’t see listings even if you type the words the same just misses it off completely but hope it improves for you guys after Xmas etc

[@jamescornick8739]

@@jill517 or people have no money?

[@margarethenry7928]

Lots of others feeling it George , I told jammy he'll be laughing after NY when everyone wants exercise gear ! It will pass - Happy Christmas 🎄 TY

[@une4735]

just started watching your vids & i love them, been re selling for 5 years but only 1 year on ebay, keep it up!

[@andysgoogle6624]

Cross listing onto Vinted is the way forward I think. Ebay has lost some of its momentum so go where the action is.

[@andysgoogle6624]

Love your videos by the way, keep up the fantastic work.

[@VidzVideo]

The whole of December this year has been really slow for me. Usually its manic upto Christmas. But this year i now have twice as much listed as normal as nothings been selling. It will all go. Always does in the end. But its very strange that December has been so bad.

[@hossywoof]

Yes, it's been odd. I tend to think of Dec as like half a month, which fortunately for me it has and already passed my own target but sales just fell off the proverbial by the 15th. I had my best ever Oct and Nov so spent a good bit of capital on goods - it'll all sell but I was half expecting much of it to have sold for xmas, be around only 2/5 has sold approx. Like I say, it'll all sell but it's been odd that many of the items I have sold this month weren't exactly what you'd buy as xmas pressies.

[@Dan-78]

Yeah it’s down to the free listings, many people now listing items and flooding eBay listings, eBay is now all over the place, good to see you being honestly George, I do also think unless it’s a real rare item many are just buying new with a warranty!!

[@BossMax511]

It's due to GSPR for the most part. 11th Dec is when his sales dropped off and the change went live around then (13th), but you're probably right on that too.

[@hotdog1214]

Agreed. I think its a combination of factors: People aren't as flush with cash, they also don't want to risk the Christmas post but a big chunk is the businesses posing as private sellers undercutting the genuine sellers by quite a margin. Buyers will generally buy from them if they have the same item 5 or 10 quid cheaper.

[@PieceMeals]

@Dan-78 I think Ebay has reduced the scarcity of items across most categories. As you say, all categories are now flooded with items, so there's no rush on most things for buyers, and they can be more selective. The things that historically perform well continue, but taking punts or selling unknown quantities is now a bad idea. It was slow pre-Christmas and most sellers were sending offers on items across the board but still only taking off £1 or so which isn't going to shift stuff when there's so much choice. When you had to wait for 50% fees, not all sellers got that deal so items were staggered. Now the same item is on 10x and not shifting for anyone esp funny to see on things people had labelled as rare.

[@cyprusman5908]

I ran a great Ebay UK car parts business from 2005-2019 until they destroyed it with introducing vat, and more and more restrictions, then income tax/Brexit and the ridiculous shipping costs have killed it ! So I closed my ebay account in 2023.😢

[@unityangels2291]

It’s ok to sell clothes and trainers too - you have to pay bills at the end of the day and diversify into what’s working. It’s good to sell a mixture to keep cash coming in. Many people are starting to sell clothes now so your videos are informative across the board. Thanks George ❣️

[@ashspencer1219]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@Thebearscave81]

Merry Chrismtas to you and the fam!

[@Joe_-_-_]

Do you think GPSR had an effect? 😅

[@janesdresser8843]

Mine has died a death . People are out shopping, well that's what I thought 🤔❤

[@sarahb2652]

Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family. 🎉

[@aarona3606]

Im down 40% this month compared to last year. I genuinely can not pay myself this month. If it's keeps up, im going to need to get another job just to pay the bills. eBay needs to stop tinkering especially during the busiest time of the year.

[@elguy837]

@@aarona3606 over saturation of resellers at the moment

[@craigrennie5458]

I'm pro vinted I look at vinted as monthly pay I moved away from Ebay it's not what it was in my opinion newer selling platforms are performing so much better have a good Christmas

[@markshaw5835]

Great video, hope u all have a lovely christmas

[@jennyd9691]

I think 2025 is going to be a very very tough year . The budget will hit small and large companies and people will start spending less .

[@jakeharrison6444]

As much as a great job you do, most resellers do the same thing and post it for all to see which is great for us to watch but it surely brings competition which unless you’re on top it means you’ll be losing out somewhere, charity shops are now well aware about selling online and they can always undercut because there items don’t owe them anything.

[@jonrobinson4737]

This has always been my issue with George. I keep my sources tight to my chest. All hes ever seem to done is give the game away, which is fine, only were all after the same finite resource. Hes giving away his intuition for free. I've actually seen him complain that his charity shops prices have risen when he more than most has contributed to the game being given away and chairty shops realising theyre a source to make profit. Also, I've sold at car boots, I don't appreciate being filmed where I'm at my most skint and dressed myself at 3am. I hate the whole thing of filming people. It just seems like a really ignorant thing to do. Justin resells is an ideal channel as he gives away way more useful information without giving away how he sources stuff. Not everyone has intuition, if you spell it out to them, they'll copy what you do, then you have to adapt to have an edge on the competitors you helped create. If anything im ambivalent to an economic crash as it'll kill off a load of the competitors.

[@aperture_priority]

No one gets paid daily, I’ve learnt to stop stressing about the daily and look at the month

[@timmzey_1985]

@@aperture_priority thats my methodology. The days where ive sold nothing have often turned into bumper months overall. Crazy how it works

[@monkeycrow84]

Currently I'm the same. But in the summer I need the cash flow for carboot kitty

[@Security848]

i do.

[@aperture_priority]

I have a standing order to a different account each month for this so that when summer comes I’ve saved it

[@EvilestGem]

Weird that sales have slumped since logic would suggest, given the removal of seller fees, that more people would buy considering sellers can lower their prices. I know I've been buying more and lots more of expensive items such as high-end road bikes. Anyway, I hope it picks up bud.

[@timmzey_1985]

Mines slowed down. Good to see the honesty and transparency.

[@geoffduke1763]

The 13th of December, that day we will all remember.

[@Amanda-e5r5x]

@geoffduke1763 what happened on the 13th?

[@ianley886]

Hello. Wasn't sure how to send you a message. In your videos you have talked about Ebay and Vinted. I would be interested in your comments about DePop and Vestiare. Have you used these platforms and with what success? A video comparison would be of interest! Many thanks, Ian, Devon.

[@breal6076]

My eBay Is dead as well guys🤔EBay marketing didn’t work at all this year smh

[@blackswanreselling]

Give it a couple days George, loads of people get money for Christmas and it's burning a hole in their pocket before they've even had time to digest their Yorkshire puddings. Round about the time I'll be sending the offers out haha

[@neildaniels18]

Lol that's wishful thinking

[@TraceyHowden]

Where do u get your clear polythene bags from . Love the videos x

[@danielkirkland3366]

What cross listing software are you using and does it auto delist I.e if you sale an item on vinted will it automatically delist the same item you have on eBay - thanks

[@creightonjason]

One last matter, ive heard that seller accounts are up by 800% in 5 years and buying account have fallen by 30%, so it is hard.

[@raia9]

@@creightonjason too many people promoting reselling on you tube lol

[@shearershearer]

Worst month ever on Ebay for me

[@kaileena398]

Because listings are free for everyone now it’s bought in a hell of a lot more people which means more competition. You need to promote everything to stand out so really it’s not free to list. Bit misleading but at least you have control with promos with how much you want the fees to be.

[@rjwilki3]

My last 7 have been fairly strong, just over 1500, which as part time is about as good as is gets. Yesterday was poor though and nothing yet today

[@AnnabelleHowkins]

So I signed up for Uber Eats driving and if I don’t hit the figure I need to for the month I use it as a top up. Hoping that most months I won’t need to use it. But it’s my safety net for bills/mortgage if I do 😊

[@rickbaines8262]

Don't forget to inform your car insurance so you're covered for deliveries, best of luck

[@AnnabelleHowkins]

@ yes I have delivery insurance ☺️ but i wouldn’t let it put you off it’s very easy to sort out

[@suewilkinson910]

It's not just second hand resellers. My online shop dies at this time of year. And, weirdly, during the summer school holidays. I've never understood why that time of year is bad. Christmas is self-explanatory. I just take the time off.

[@fishfake]

people stop buying because postage time won't come in time

[@aperture_priority]

School holidays are dead because people are doing other things that cost money

[@belleetlabete1819]

I think it has a lot to do with the recent autumn budget. The government want to take any “spare” money we have. Everyone feels poorer even though most changes haven’t even happened yet. Socialism = everyone gets poorer.

[@markfromuk4812]

Migraine, ill, no more clot shots fella

[@Lomie32]

Interestingly though, a lot of non business clothing sellers are getting very fed up with Vinted and trying EBay out, even if they hadn’t previously used EBay so maybe the balance will tip back to EBay again in 2025.

[@roenalaurice]

I appreciate this video because other uk resellers act like ebay is booming. Ive been on and off reselling for decades and ebay feels completely different. Even with promoted listings the products dont move

[@Micfri300]

Uk gdp contracted this month. Thats why you are not selling.

[@ThisisJo]

My chart as a full timer pretty much looks the same….and same sort of amounts too. It still hasn’t massively recovered for me.

[@martinbrown7587]

Hate the delay in Vinted payout and plus having to send an invoice and yeh anybody know what the extra pennies are from Vinted ?

[@lion-gc5rh]

ebay keep sending me warnings my account is under performing. Sales are rubbish at moment, Thinking of closing account ebay is dead in the water i think

[@leeallen5784]

Sales on ebay have been the worst we have known. I blame the board game, you have jinxed the entire resale community, I think you need to do a video where you make a sacrifice to the resale gods and burn the Jimmy game! Nice bit of content on film too. Have a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. 🎉

[@creightonjason]

Its odd, I used to sell roughly one painting every 8 days, currently ive sold nothing but one glass fruit bowl for £10. In December Ive had amazing sales but nothing recently

[@donnajones2468]

Where will you source from without car boots and charity shops being so highly priced?

[@JonathanBroom-m4n]

vinted, marketplace and charity shops

[@creightonjason]

Ive noticed charity shop prices have gone sky high, selling watercolour paintings I now have to look at auctions and antique shops

[@donnajones2468]

@@creightonjason I don't understand the need to be sky high. They get everything for free and don't sell the sky high stuff and months later you see the same things for the same price 🥴

[@semperfi-1918]

Not sure what's happening. But... this month is doing great for me. So we will see where I end up for the month and end of year.

[@Tooma1979]

How do u know how much tax u have to pay come the end of the yr ? And do u need an accountant?

[@Sidehustle_chick]

Been a crap year on eBay since Q2 Just focused more on Vinted Sales dropped a bit on Vinted but are stable Not like last year…20+ sales during weekends It’s been a rollercoaster year

[@melaniebones]

Thank you for being such a natural 😉👍

[@Danny7305]

i heard the extra money on vinted is due to vintage not charging VAT on the shipping label for pro sellers, so they give it back

[@hustysemporium6359]

Your lucky you've only had 1 no sales day !! but look how that slowed down OVERNIGHT and then stayed the same for days that is NOT natural surellyyyyyy

[@AndrewBuckleBookReviews]

Yes, much the same - zero sales since about then. Well, had sales but no one actually paying for them so had to cancel most of them

[@oiiReAPeRz]

I got alot of cameras I need to list but keep putting it off too 😂plus bought lots from fleek Black Friday which need to list 😂

[@rowluxillusion5235]

buyers premium, normal in the main auction industry, makes sense I have to say.

[@SuperTommy2005]

Q4 used to be best time of year and summer slow, but since energy prices have gone crazy I have noticed that Q4 is not what is used to be and I actually have better sales in summer which is mad but think its doen to people not worrying about their energy bill in summer.

[@JustJamesHere]

You must make enough to cover yourself on You tube now though. Never rely on Ebay, they can literally just hault, slow down or do what they want to you whenever they like.

[@julierainer-seath3075]

Ebay have taken off 132 listings . I have been selling the same things for 30 years on ebay. I spoke to them and they said I am under performing so my store has been targeted... has this happened to anyone else ?

[@emonkazemphotography6129]

Yes I got a message to say I'm under performing too

[@richardmandefield6409]

George, can you post a link to your photo lights please

[@alisonhowlett8876]

Hi George. Another great video. I notice that you pack everything neatly in plastic bags. Can I ask where you get these from please. Wishing you and your family a lovely Christmas and a profitable 2025.

[@kickandflipjr1]

yep and everyone is in stores rushing around

[@snagger2810]

Out of curiosity George what was your profession before eBay.

[@rupertbollywood1190]

Can't you tell? He never had one. That's not a criticism - just pointing out there's a difference between the 20th century world and this one. Everyone's got to be a bit of a Delboy

[@iBillieHun]

The little extra that vinted give you is something to do with their tax as they are in a different country I believe

[@ohwow1573]

But yet you never tell us what your Ebay promoted listing rate is for transparency?

[@ThriftUpLookSharp]

Think you’re right though geez. If there tinkering about with this that and the other it means the algorithms and such are also being tweaked or may even be down but also like ya say it’s that awkward week where most are out battling for those last minute gifts physically or via Amazon.

[@Lookluuk]

Zero sales everyday on ebay Ireland its totally useless

[@oiiReAPeRz]

All my day were bad under £50 except 13th £150 14th £350 15 £150 19th 150 weird everyone’s different , I did promote at 9% from 6% and it’s worked a little

[@JoshuUgh]

9%!??!?

[@fishfake]

Fried Chicken gives you migraine

[@staceyboyd7058]

I’m Interested to See that none of The comments or sellers on these channels discuss the Income tax they pay on their earnings

[@RobBenjaminMusic]

He is in the UK so it may be a different experience for him, however if you are in the US and have gross sales over $600 you are issued a 1099-K, otherwise you aren't required to report that income as I understand it. Sales tax is collected from eBay, however the hustle is that they take a percentage of both Sales Tax (totally unfair as the buyer never touches any of that, it is set aside), and they also double dip on the seller by taking a percentage of Shipping. It is robbery. Sellers have to jack up prices to make anything and on top of it the site is now inundated with 'promoted ads' which is another chunk of your sales to compete for eyes. It sucks compared to the golden days of eBay when you could make a ton of money.

[@thegurch7313]

That would be boring

[@VideoHero]

can you compare it to last year did it dip? maybe people at xmas put their money to presents not pre owned clothes and sneakers etc for themselves ?

[@georgeconnor4448]

Yea not good and these figures is with the postage included which i never understood why they do that

[@mariedavis7582]

How on earth do you make that much a day?im lucky if i make £3 a week😅

[@davidnorton7464]

Ebay has been great in Australia. No competition from Amazon or any other online retailer other than China's Temu

[@petegametraderretroboy]

It was my best week ever how random...ebay is odd

[@proud_to_be_a_ted]

I made £4 last week

[@Security848]

surely you can retire now.

[@vintagevic4593]

You have an excellent user name, ted 👍

[@mariedavis7582]

Me too,😅and that's good😊

[@eoinwalsh7017]

If its not listed you cant sell it.Just get it done and sold🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@larbitv112]

nice one bro

[@justjana]

Yep- same! Sales have been horrible and slow!