eBay may benefit from a recession

[mandy]

Fears of an economic slowdown may be taking their toll on the stock market, but a little recession may be just what it takes to jump-start eBay.

That's because consumers flock to the auction giant for cheaper goods when times get tough, while sellers become more adamant about moving items that might otherwise lie around.

And the boost in both buyer and seller activity ends up helping eBay's auction business...

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[amy]

That's because consumers flock to the auction giant for cheaper goods when times get tough, while sellers become more adamant about moving items that might otherwise lie around.

And the boost in both buyer and seller activity ends up helping eBay's auction business...

It will help eBay's business but a new influx of sellers will lower already depressed ASPs and sell through rates and hurt existing sellers.