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If the eBay fee changes have got you bummed, know that there are alternatives.  Some of them are a bit obvious, but that makes them no less good, and there are a few other less-known ones that we'll try to bring to light.

eCrater is where "Raia" took her business.  According to Stacy Cowley, the seller of vintage lingerie and clothing has had some success there, but not as much as at her older, more established, location.  Which led Raia to try Bidville, HiBidder.com, and iOffer, where maybe you might also have good luck.

Another alternative is the giant that's been eating into eBay for quite some time now: Amazon.  Will Barker took his belts and belt buckles business to this site, and seemed to suffer an initial drop in sales.  He's now doing pretty well, though, making over $11,000 in December compared to the high of $4,000 per month he once received through eBay.

Also, although it may take some time, money, and technical knowledge, there's always the option of setting up your own site.  The majority of the former eBay users interviewed by Cowley did this, and they appear quite happy with the results.

Finally, it's possible (though unlikely) that you can bring back the old days just by taking a vacation.  If enough people abandon eBay, the company could be forced to undo its changes.