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Supply and Demand and the eBay Download Ban

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Many readers will know that I’m a former Business Studies and Economics teacher.

Now you don’t need to have an Economics degree from Oxford to know that what happens in a marketplace is determined by two things…. Supply and Demand.

Think about the sale of Apples. What happens one year if the market demand stays the same but there’s a sudden and dramatic shortage of Apples?

Yep the price goes up! A lot!

What’s going to happen to the supply of info products on eBay next week? It’s going to go down dramatically as the ban kicks in.

Can you see where I’m heading with this?

In a few days there will be plenty of hungry crowds looking for info products on eBay, and there’s not going to be a lot to buy. Are you going to be the one to feed them?

Of course, a lot of the demand for ebooks on eBay was driven by other eBayers buying the books to boost their feedback, and to grab hold of MRR products to resell. So there IS going to be a dip in demand.

But the people who bought ebooks for the information inside are still going to be hungry….except there’s not going to be anything to eat!

Want to know how to get rich in any market? You simply find a starving crown and feed them until they’re full.

Turning digital products physical has HUGE benefits anyway, but imagine how nice it will feel to be selling ebooks on CD while having a big chunk of the eBay marketplace to yourself.

Can you spell OPPORTUNITY?!

Not sure where to start? Don’t know how to create physical products of your own?

Well don’t worry as I have that covered too!

On Monday 31st March I’m going to release a cool new product showing you the fastest way to turn your digital products physical.

HINT: It’s a FULLY automated solution and doesn’t involve burning CDs and taking boring trips to the Post Office.

And the best part is that I’ll be offering this to those who move fast for just $9.95.

No scrap that…..the best part is that buyers will be entitled to promote and earn whopping 100% commissions.

More to follow and I’ll keep you posted…

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eBay Digital Download Ban

Well, this came out of the blue didn’t it?!

If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, eBay has just announced that all digital downloads will no longer be permitted in the regular listings from the 31st of March.

I’m still getting my head around this, and I’m spending the next day thinking about the best way to deal with this issue. Expect a blog post from me in the next day or so where I will share my action plan with you.

This is obviously a massive blow to lots of people but remember this…

As online marketers we’re in the problem solving business. Providing solutions to people who have problems is what we do. It’s how we get paid.

The eBay digital download ban has caused a lot of problems. Expect a post from me shortly were I discuss how we can provide solutions to these issues.

I’m personally feeling a lot of pain over this, and half my product portfolio is going to need some major updating. But instead of concentrating on the negative let’s focus on the positive.

Change brings opportunity. And I for one like to grab every opportunity with both hands.

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Automated eBay Profits?

Have you noticed how recently I’ve been talking a lot about automating your online business?

It’s all very well earning money online, but you also have to consider how much time and effort it takes before the cash hits your pocket.

It’s taken me a long time to realise this, but I’m now seeing the enormous value in automating every aspect of my business functions.

Who the heck wants to earn a massive income online if they become a slave to their business and never get to enjoy any freedom? Not me that’s for sure.

Is eBay selling currently a part of your online business? If it is then I’d strongly recommend that you invest some time today to get some automated systems set up.

One of the best things about selling on eBay is the massive range of automation tools at your disposal. Use them. Start today.

Not sure where to begin? Don’t worry because I have that covered. Check out the link below.

http://www.AutoAuctionIncome.com

And don’t be put of by the low price either….that’s just my way of trying to deliver huge value to my members.

Check it out now and start automating your eBay selling today.

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