How will eBay's Global Shipping program impact the Lego market?

nolanfan34 · 2013-02-07T19:51:57.000Z

Seems like it could only be good, no? I don't sell much, but have a few auctions going right now and was surprised when I logged in the other day to see that I was eligible for the Global Shipping program. It sounds completely awesome for those who have not read about it - sell to selected international countries, mail your package domestically for a set rate, and eBay reships and handles customs, etc. Given what our friends around the world say regarding prices, shouldn't this have two effects? 1. Impact the price of current series sets. I would think you would see fewer deals for current series sets. Right now it seems a lot of sets can be had for lower than retail, even including shipping. 2. Increase the secondary market impact. Seems like simple economics here no? Bigger market for secondary buyers? I can't really see the downside in it, although I'm sure it is there. Thoughts?