Diamond Bistro - New information for listings and Charges

[Maisie]

Diamond Bistro is changing. Here is the info I read about it today...


DiamondBistro upgraded and moving to a new server! This week we upgraded DiamondBistro's software to the latest version, and are literally moving DiamondBistro to a new and more powerful 'cloud' server today. Note that you will not be able to place new classified listings until the move is finished as we try and prevent new listings from being placed on the old server until the new servers takes over tomorrow.
Once we get everything settled in on the new server, we'll be moving to a new paid listing process where listings will then cost .99cents per listing. Hopefully this will generate enough revenue to transition DiamondBistro from a long time money loser to at least break even or ideally profitable concern.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Re: Diamond Bistro - New information for listings and Charg

Was the date of the email today? Just curious because I did place a listing today and it went through.

I don't blame them for charging for listings and think 99 cents is reasonable.

 

[Maisie]

Re: Diamond Bistro - New information for listings and Charg

It wasn't an email. It was a blog I read. Maybe your listing sneaked under the radar

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Re: Diamond Bistro - New information for listings and Charg

Ah, I see! Maybe so! Thanks for the info!

Nope...it posted and now it is gone! So I guess they are deleting ones that went through today, although I certainly had no idea it was changing today!

 

[minousbijoux]

Re: Diamond Bistro - New information for listings and Charg

Maisie: Thank you so much for informing us. It would've been great if somehow DB could've let us know, like put a message up when we logged in, but oh well. I am seriously grateful that I found out ahead of time (from you) rather than find out unexpectedly when I went to post an item...

If this is what it takes to keep the Bistro around, then good! Here's to its continued growth!

 

[makemepretty]

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Love the Bistro and .99 is still a bargain compared to Ebay's ridiculous fees. Plus, the buyers and the sellers are so much more polite and knowledgeable!

 

[Aerix]

Re: Diamond Bistro - New information for listings and Charg

Thanks for the update! Etsy is a little cheaper with listing fees at $0.20 BUT they take 3.5% of your sale, however your listing is good for up to 4 months. I'm curious how long a listing will last for $0.99 (7 days or several months?) before it expires?

 

[minousbijoux]

Re: Diamond Bistro - New information for listings and Charg

You make a good point, Xiriah. I hope they don't change the timeframes.

 

[missy]

Re: Diamond Bistro - New information for listings and Charg

Thanks for the info Maisie.

DiamondSeeker, what was your listing for? I am very curious as I love your jewelry!!!...