I have noticed a slight drop in sales in Feb compared with previous months. Feb was quiet last year too. Possibly a combination of things including tightening belt after Christmas and holiday spending over summer, lighter evenings meaning possibly less time browsing. It may pick up later March / April. I have played with gallery listings and have generated some sales. It’s a bit slower than usual atm.

I have decided that when I list anything, I will make it clear on any auctions I sell privately ( also have an in-trade account) that, as the seller, I will cover any service fee that may apply. If the payment goes through on Ping, I will just refund the $ sum trade me apply. It’s easy to refund via Ping.