Mercari Stealth Dead

[SaiJin]

Originally Posted by solefoodbk

Just for the record my newest account got randomly suspended. Literally for no reason, and they don't offer a reason. Just "prohibited conduct". I don't even CARE to think about what happened. I had 5 sales, took it pretty slow. Zero issues with sales. They are giving me my money after everything is delivered, cool. I priced in about 20k from this marketplace yearly, I'll make up for it elsewhere like Grailed.

I am DONE with Mercari forever and ever.

What a trash marketplace. I don't know why they will be around in 5 years.

I'm assuming you didn't do anything funny with them right?
So it's completely unjustified?

[rsot]

Originally Posted by solefoodbk

Just for the record my newest account got randomly suspended. Literally for no reason, and they don't offer a reason. Just "prohibited conduct". I don't even CARE to think about what happened. I had 5 sales, took it pretty slow. Zero issues with sales. They are giving me my money after everything is delivered, cool. I priced in about 20k from this marketplace yearly, I'll make up for it elsewhere like Grailed.

I am DONE with Mercari forever and ever.

What a trash marketplace. I don't know why they will be around in 5 years.

Digital sales? Just clarifying

[solefoodbk]

Originally Posted by SaiJin

I'm assuming you didn't do anything funny with them right?
So it's completely unjustified?

I honestly have already erased Mercari from my mental, but I think I did update something recently that caused this.

If I am completely honest, there was 5 sales one did request a refund about 3 weeks ago. I had two sales after this, everything has shipped on time. Last year I was suspended like this for "prohibited conduct", after I filed a BBB complaint they told me I was suspended for late shipping. Even though that account had zero returns, or zero canceled items. So they proactively suspended the account because I had some packages that possibly customers complained about but were never cancelled. I would presume one customer complained and Mercari being Mercari the agent just suspended me.

The only other things I did was report someone like 10+ times because he was reusing my photos. Maybe if a human reviewed my reports decided to flag my account? I don't care honestly. I only projected Mercari to obtain about $20,000 yearly. I can make this up on WhatNot or Grailed.

Mercari is the only marketplace that likes to suspend without reason or context. Even on eBay I always know partially what I did wrong. If I violated something serious I'm pretty sure they'd have restricted my funds from payout, I still will get my payout after everything is delivered. Unless they changed that policy, my last two suspensions I was given my payout.

My last 3 suspensions all have been abrupt suspensions, with zero warning, I never had one listing flagged for any reasons whatsoever. Before 2023, the 2 accounts I managed experienced much more problems, like soft suspensions for cancelled sales or listings removed due to getting flag.

[solefoodbk]

Originally Posted by rsot

Digital sales? Just clarifying

No, I ship everything. Physical products.

[SaiJin]

Originally Posted by solefoodbk

I honestly have already erased Mercari from my mental, but I think I did update something recently that caused this.

If I am completely honest, there was 5 sales one did request a refund about 3 weeks ago. I had two sales after this, everything has shipped on time. Last year I was suspended like this for "prohibited conduct", after I filed a BBB complaint they told me I was suspended for late shipping. Even though that account had zero returns, or zero canceled items. So they proactively suspended the account because I had some packages that possibly customers complained about but were never cancelled. I would presume one customer complained and Mercari being Mercari the agent just suspended me.

The only other things I did was report someone like 10+ times because he was reusing my photos. Maybe if a human reviewed my reports decided to flag my account? I don't care honestly. I only projected Mercari to obtain about $20,000 yearly. I can make this up on WhatNot or Grailed.

Mercari is the only marketplace that likes to suspend without reason or context. Even on eBay I always know partially what I did wrong. If I violated something serious I'm pretty sure they'd have restricted my funds from payout, I still will get my payout after everything is delivered. Unless they changed that policy, my last two suspensions I was given my payout.

My last 3 suspensions all have been abrupt suspensions, with zero warning, I never had one listing flagged for any reasons whatsoever. Before 2023, the 2 accounts I managed experienced much more problems, like soft suspensions for cancelled sales or listings removed due to getting flag.

YOu like ahtnot and grailed? is it like mini ebay?

[solefoodbk]

Originally Posted by SaiJin

YOu like ahtnot and grailed? is it like mini ebay?

I have had an account on Whatnot since last year. I haven't taken it seriously yet, but have made a few sales. Whatnot is best for live selling. I kinda would rather not do that, but I have thought of ways I could in the future.

And yes, I have a grailed account also, but I'm taking it very slowly with a game plan to ensure it creates longevity. If you treat Grailed with respect, and get enough reputation built up, depending on what you sell, it can easily replace eBay sales. I just want it as an extra marketplace to have to reduce risk.

[SaiJin]

Originally Posted by solefoodbk

I have had an account on Whatnot since last year. I haven't taken it seriously yet, but have made a few sales. Whatnot is best for live selling. I kinda would rather not do that, but I have thought of ways I could in the future.

And yes, I have a grailed account also, but I'm taking it very slowly with a game plan to ensure it creates longevity. If you treat Grailed with respect, and get enough reputation built up, depending on what you sell, it can easily replace eBay sales. I just want it as an extra marketplace to have to reduce risk.

I still think you should keep doing tiktok, they are a mess still but all newer platforms are like that before they become big.

[rsot]

Originally Posted by SaiJin

YOu like ahtnot and grailed? is it like mini ebay?

I haven't tried Whatnot as yet - how's traffic and payout form?

[solefoodbk]

Originally Posted by SaiJin

I still think you should keep doing tiktok, they are a mess still but all newer platforms are like that before they become big.

Yeah I might but it means I can only sell certain items. Last time I had a customer claim an item was not received even while using TikTok label, they refunded the customer, I disputed it, then TikTok flagged a listing, then flagged 3 more just to suspend. Mind you the package was delivered, and tracking clearly showed this. I literally did nothing wrong. It felt deliberate. And I don't get my money back ever, so it's just like what Mercari used to do. That carries a lot of risk if a marketplace can just randomly suspend you without any fair process for recovery. At least eBay has a process.

Speaking of WhatNot, I have had two sales within the last week. Have not listed anything on the account in 5 months. WhatNot is top 5 in the app stores. I think it's time for many of us to consider this as an option as well. Especially if you can do live videos, should far exceed Mercari.

[SaiJin]

Originally Posted by solefoodbk

Yeah I might but it means I can only sell certain items. Last time I had a customer claim an item was not received even while using TikTok label, they refunded the customer, I disputed it, then TikTok flagged a listing, then flagged 3 more just to suspend. Mind you the package was delivered, and tracking clearly showed this. I literally did nothing wrong. It felt deliberate. And I don't get my money back ever, so it's just like what Mercari used to do. That carries a lot of risk if a marketplace can just randomly suspend you without any fair process for recovery. At least eBay has a process.

Speaking of WhatNot, I have had two sales within the last week. Have not listed anything on the account in 5 months. WhatNot is top 5 in the app stores. I think it's time for many of us to consider this as an option as well. Especially if you can do live videos, should far exceed Mercari.

is whatnot based in USA?

[rsot]

Originally Posted by SaiJin

is whatnot based in USA?

From the major of job postings, it appears to be so - http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/whatnot

[solefoodbk]

Originally Posted by SaiJin

is whatnot based in USA?

Yes, it is the fastest growing e-commerce platform I'm aware of. Relatively speaking. Heavily funded by VC, and will likely be a publicly traded company eventually.

4.97 billion was its recent valuation. That is more than Etsy currently, who also owns Depop.

[rsot]

Originally Posted by solefoodbk

Yes, it is the fastest growing e-commerce platform I'm aware of. Relatively speaking. Heavily funded by VC, and will likely be a publicly traded company eventually.

4.97 billion was its recent valuation. That is more than Etsy currently, who also owns Depop.

Valuation is often overinflated these days so get blind money in...anyhow still nice to see a new marketplace

[agent006140]

I dont see anything special with Whatnot,many such sites come and go,these days consumers are strapped,less money to spend on discretionary items ,eg trading cards.

[rsot]

Originally Posted by agent006140

I dont see anything special with Whatnot,many such sites come and go,these days consumers are strapped,less money to spend on discretionary items ,eg trading cards.

always less money to spend - but more side hustles building

[solefoodbk]

Originally Posted by agent006140

I dont see anything special with Whatnot,many such sites come and go,these days consumers are strapped,less money to spend on discretionary items ,eg trading cards.

You can ride the waves. Mercari doesn't seem to me like it was 4 years ago. I made over $30k+ off NTWRK. Which got bought out by Complex, and no longer a website.

I'm pretty sure plenty here could make extra money off it, depending what one sells. Doesn't hurt IMO. That is, if you're able to manage inventory properly.

[SaiJin]

Originally Posted by solefoodbk

You can ride the waves. Mercari doesn't seem to me like it was 4 years ago. I made over $30k+ off NTWRK. Which got bought out by Complex, and no longer a website.

I'm pretty sure plenty here could make extra money off it, depending what one sells. Doesn't hurt IMO. That is, if you're able to manage inventory properly.

I've never had a single issue with Mercari, but again, I'm just selling off no longer needed household stuff....