Screw you Mr Bill Cobb (Ebay President)

[jumpinjan]

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Dear jumpinjan,

An important part of any business strategy is the regular evaluation of pricing structure. From time to time, we make pricing changes to correct unhealthy dynamics in the eBay marketplace, as was the case last July. Typically, however, we make changes on an annual basis at the beginning of the year.

Today, I'm here to tell you about fee adjustments for eBay.com and eBay Motors which go into effect on January 30, 2007.
Let me say that, while we believe these changes are modest, we consider any changes that may impact our sellers with great care. These adjustments are the result of careful analysis and we believe they're the right thing to do to keep the marketplace strong for our eBay.com and eBay Motors sellers.

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Core Listing Fees: Auction-Style & Fixed Price*

Insertion Fee:
Starting Price: $1.00-$9.99
New Fee: $0.40
Current Fee: $0.35

Final Value Fee:
Selling Price: $25.01-$1000.00
New Fee: 3.25%
Current Fee: 3%

*Does not impact Store Inventory Listings.

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eBay Motors Vehicles Fees
The fees listed above will also apply to Parts & Accessories.

Motorcycles & Powersports
Transaction Services Fee
New Fee: $40
Current Fee: $30

Cars & Trucks, Other Vehicles & Trailers
Transaction Services Fee
New Fee: $50
Current Fee: $40

Motors Reserve Fee
New Fee: 0.1% of reserve price ($5 minimum, $10 maximum)
Current Fee: $5
On behalf of everyone at eBay, I wish you all a very Happy New Year.

Sincerely,

Bill Cobb
President, eBay North America

 

[Green67Alpine]

Hey no wonder he's smiling (grining)! WTH
Tom j

 

[jack Bacon]

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I received the same message from our good friend the Cobber, the greedy bastard!

 

[Bill Blue]

Ahh, guys, just bend over and take it like a man!

Bill

 

[P. Scofield]

I think that picture was taken after a date with Ted Haggard. He may have been a little "high".

 

[Tullamore]

I am hoping the new pricing will clean up eBay a little bit. It seems there a lot of junk auctions up there recently.

 

[Steve Kirk]

Please allow me to translate his speach. This is closer to the truth.

We are raising prices to make more money for E-bay. This is no way benefits consumers.

I sure the reason he is smiling is he is thinking of his bonus check.