24.12. eBAY INTELLIGENCE
The old adage "Give them what they want" applies in eBay, too. This tool helps you select new items to sell by telling you what people are looking for.
Keep in mind the auction format isn't the only way of selling on eBay. In fact, eBay's Fast Facts page showed that 42 percent of all sales were for fixed-price items ("Buy It Now").
The novelty of the auction model has worn off, and many people don't want to wait for an auction to end before they purchase the product. They just want to buy the dang thing and have it sent to them ASAP—this generation is not known for being patient.
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