Are fewer accounts getting suspended

[homerz]

Hey gang, i've noticed that there are tons more newer accounts competing with me, has anybody else noticed this?

I had a record first 3 months of 2013, sold nearly 70k, had high margins because of fewer competitors, last 3 weeks I had to slash my prices to compete, My one big item used to have 4 or 5 sellers, now its ballooned to 20-25 sellers

My main account just had its 2nd anniversary, and is still going strong, my secondary account is about 4 months old, is in a high risk category with sales of about $3,000 over 4 months,it has not even been reviewed yet. I cant figure out why it has not been at least reviewed once.

any opinions of either of my 2 thoughts?

[TonyAlmeida]

Enjoy it while you can and stop complaint about good stuff

[rsot]

Competition will always be there - part of business - h*ll I would compete with you if I could

[GreenBean]

Make money while you can

[homerz]

Where was I complaining? I was asking if anyone had noticed more new accounts. None of the replies addressed the question.

[rsot]

Originally Posted by homerz

Where was I complaining? I was asking if anyone had noticed more new accounts. None of the replies addressed the question.

Always new accounts opening up - activity would depend on category popularity too

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by homerz

Hey gang, i've noticed that there are tons more newer accounts competing with me, has anybody else noticed this?



any opinions of either of my 2 thoughts?

You got opinions.....

Re-read them.

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[kockedoff]

OP is right on both points.....

I do see a lott of new accounts, and I dont think they are suspending accounts as much as they were last year..

I just sold close to $1000 worth of stuff (two ipads) on a new account, still didn't get reviewed

[barrycruan]

Just before christmas in the annual kill of a lot of accounts got hit. They seem to take a step back early in the year but no doubt they will crack down soon enough. On one of my items the competition is at 38%, 68% and 85% yet they are still going strong.

[kockedoff]

Originally Posted by barrycruan

Just before christmas in the annual kill of a lot of accounts got hit. They seem to take a step back early in the year but no doubt they will crack down soon enough. On one of my items the competition is at 38%, 68% and 85% yet they are still going strong.

wow 38% guy must be counting his hours...

[TonyAlmeida]

What are these number??

Thanks

Originally Posted by barrycruan

Just before christmas in the annual kill of a lot of accounts got hit. They seem to take a step back early in the year but no doubt they will crack down soon enough. On one of my items the competition is at 38%, 68% and 85% yet they are still going strong.

amazon might just be luring them in and then will delete and keep funds

[yellowrotorway]

good thoughts, contrary to the other, I have noticed the same

[user3657]

Originally Posted by Speeder33

amazon might just be luring them in and then will delete and keep funds

Small online merchants file suit against Amazon.com | Business & Technology | The Seattle Times

im aware of this, but im waiting to see how it turns out, could be well over a year or even a few to get a final judgement

[n8zzz]

Originally Posted by Speeder33

im aware of this, but im waiting to see how it turns out, could be well over a year or even a few to get a final judgement

And then Amazon will be like.. hmm, how should we pay for this punishment? Oh I know, let's increase sellers' commission rates across the board! That'll teach 'em.