Hi All,

I wanted to give my opinion of this year's eBay Live in Chicago.  I also attented last year in Boston, so you will know my frame of reference.  Chicago's attendance was down by at least a third, maybe half.  The convention center and shuttle service were great.  The seminars were very informative, with a few exceptions. What was lacking this year was positive energy.  In Boston the energy level was that of a great party.  I left feeling very inspired and motivated.  In Chicago it was very subdued.  While waiting for many seminars to start, I overheard many people talking negatively about eBay.  These were sellers who felt that eBay was catering to buyers only and ignoring their needs.  I heard from more than one person that they were not coming back.  I am an upbeat person, but the serious mood of the crowd was hard to shake.  I heard over and over that eBay is in trouble.  My opinion is that eBay needs to get back to their roots and court the sellers.  You keep the sellers motivated and happy and the buyers will come.

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