Ebay as a Economic indicator is idiotcy. Look only at one thing, what is for sale. Look on the other side of the coin, what is sold and by what few buy. Look at what is not sold and then make a decision. How in the heck would Cheney know about Ebay, when was the last time He bid or sold on Ebay?
Lets tax purchases on ebay so the coffers can be refilled.
States tried it and screwed up so many other tax laws that is was a clown gathering.
Wally World, just go to small towns where wally world went into and see what is there for the SMALL BUSINESS to sell of even open.
A different scenario than I am sure Sam Walton envisioned.
Wally World opens as a self contained store, ergo, the small back bone of the USA close
Example: I own a smal business, and Wally World will sell at the same price as I can buy from a small business wholesaler because of the buying power that they have.
How many Small Business Manufactutuers who were promised big contracts for their items and put all eggs in one basket and then They were put out of business when the COMPANY Changed to Out Sourcieng.
Find small town USA and see what life is really about.
Remember, Small Business is actually The Back Bone of the USA!