My Ebay gripe today is kinda silly...but why does it irritate me when people think they can sell a purse on ebay for retail price or MORE -- if it isn't a sold out/limited edition/seasonal item -- and is, in fact, still in stores every where with no intention of ever getting discontinued.
I am basically referring to sellers selling Chanel Caviar Black Jumbos for 4300 or 4600. Are they kidding me? I could go buy it right from the store itself for the same.
I agree that your gripe is silly.
Sellers can list and sell their items for any price they want to ask and if there's a willing buyer, what's the problem?
Also remember that ebay serves people all over the country and all over the world, many of whom don't have access to retailers. Those of us who live in large metropolitan areas take it for granted that we have a wide variety of choices where to shop.
For many, ebay or another online venue is their only option if they're to get what they want. Or there are those who hate shopping and don't mind paying a premium for the service of someone going out and doing their shopping for them.
And if, as you say the item is still at retail price in the stores, those sellers (who you imply are gouging) have to increase the selling price to include the item cost, sales tax, their time and expenses in doing the shopping, ebay fees, paypal fees, packing and shipping materials, etc.
And these costs would just allow them to break even. Do you not expect them to add another bit of money for themselves?
Frankly, it bugs the heck out of me when people who have never sold items complain about greedy sellers when they have little or no idea of the work involved as well as the expense.
It may surprise you to know that what you see as "gouging" on a Chanel bag might net the seller $50 after all is said and done.
Also, take into consideration that just as online sellers must add their overhead into their prices, at store level, the retailers have done the same. You certainly aren't paying Nordie's cost when you buy an item from them. Why is it okay for them to inflate the price you pay but it's not okay for an ebay seller to do the same?