@HobbyHabit
Yes Like you I had noticed quite a good increase in US listings over last week or so. We even got over the 2 and half million mark, but then every now and then they drop by a lot. (96,000 yesterday) I am not sure if its a huge number of sales, or some people leaving, or maybe ebid cleaning out dead listings.
I had 5 sales on the USA yesterday (to one person - thanks Christian)
Lets us know about that blog if you can, sounds a good idea.
There are lots of people on feebay looking at leaving and of course they want to go to site that is going upwards. I do think ebid is.
Looking forward to helping you out with a coffee mug holder!