This is a fresh post made by a genuine, hard-working, popper:
Quote:Hi Everyone!
I sure wish I could list alot more also! But, I make most of my items, so it takes a while. Plus, much to my disappointment, I still list on Ebay and have had quite a few sales there. (Had to make 66 blocks, eleven sets of quilt blocks, for one customer alone), waiting for her feedback!!!) One of these days, I hope to close there, but until my sales pick up here, I have to keep on listing at the "E". I have raised my prices to compensate for the higher fees, and I think I will raise them even more!! I raise them, and I still get sales, so go figure! Not that I mind!!
Plus I sew for Charity!!
Have a good day everyone and wish you lots of sales, and for me too!! =)
I honestly understand the dilemma of this seller. The process is friendly and easy to learn on WP. The potential to build a showcase store (and I'm not talking about the paid one) is there. I've viewed so many eye-catching stores, custom pages and listings. They are so good you find yourself searching your gray matter for an excuse to buy. The incentive programs for buyers is quite attractive. These pluses are all so enticing and these are features that allow the flexing of one's online selling muscles. They are not readily available as a package on other venues outside of eBay. For this I understand the pride the WP sellers take in their stores and by default, their support of WP. And ultimately, why they are so hesitant to let go of a project that represents so much to them. Starting over is always a daunting choice to make.
This situation really reminds me of my life altering decision to make my ex, well, an ex. We had a good life, mutual friends, respect for each other's goals. I was unsettled for a long time but convinced myself that life was good and I was being unreasonable. He didn't beat on me, didn't stay out half the night with the boys, didn't ever leave me suspicious of another love interest, etc. I knew I could have done a lot worse. He looked after our home, our pets, and our interests with sincere dedication. Things could have been a lot worse and I should be thankful for (or at least content) with what I had going for me.
It was a comfort zone. A very tolerable one. One I made every excuse to myself that it took, to perpetuate it's existence and this attitude sustained me for many years. But one day I took a long hard look at my situation and found myself exploring the polar view within my gray matter. Something just burst in me emotionally. That just maybe I could do a lot better; that maybe I deserved better. But acting on this suspicion scared the hell out of me. The unknown - the world out there faced as a single entity was far from attractive versus the comfy existence I had.
Despite the drawbacks, I walked away from that comfort zone. Faced the potential of a drastically altered life style which represented a step or two back. In a nutshell it was the best move I ever made. Because I've gain substantial steps forward since.
WP is the comfort zone for this seller and many others. WP has a lot of good attributes as a selling venue but do they or will these ultimately satisfy stifling the unsettling ones? Can these sellers entertain the potential that they can do better with someone else? It's a tough move to contemplate. But is could end up being very rewarding.
It is so unfortunate that WP has Ray at the helm. If it was someone else, WP as it is structured, might be realizing the growth today that everyone is counting on, hoping and praying for.
Edited for spelling errors. I hate when that happens!!!
