# Retrospective Sneaker Series eBay's December Drop Looks Back on 2019 Sneaker Releases By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-12-17 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/december-drop References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ebay-eliminates-sneaker-seller-fees-for-the-first-time-and-unveils-new-december-drop-series-300976150.html) & [eBay](http://www.eBay.com/sneakers) In partnership with [Stadium Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-stadium-goods), [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willy-chavarria1) recently unveiled its December Drop series, which serves as a celebration of some of the most highly anticipated sneakers from the year. The series includes the Yeezy 700 in four colorways, as well as the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stash-1) X Sacai LD Waffle collection, Air Jordan X Travis Scott styles and more. True to its name, the December Drop series will be periodically released as part of a Week of Sneaks. eBay will also be looking back upon some of the hottest styles of 2019 with a seven-day auction event. For the first time ever, eBay is eliminating selling fees for its community of sellers in North America when sneakers are sold at $100 or more. Image Credit: eBay ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sneaker Retrospective Collections:** Online marketplaces can curate and sell exclusive retrospectives in partnership with sneaker experts like Stadium Goods. - **Week of Sneaks:** Offering a week-long collaborative event to release new and old drops of highly anticipated sneakers creates a buzz and drives exclusive sales for retailers. - **Eliminating Selling Fees for High-value Sneakers:** Removing selling fees on high-value sneakers for sellers in North America can incentivize sellers to prioritize their listings on eBay and drive greater sales. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **E-commerce:** Marketplace sites can leverage partnerships with sneaker experts to curate exclusive collections and boost sales of high-value items through buzzworthy events. - **Retail:** Retailers can join with online marketplaces like eBay to maximize profits and create exclusive drops that can generate heightened interest in particular brands or styles. - **Fashion:** The sneaker industry frequently drives fashion trends, and online marketplaces can showcase this movement while highlighting rare styles or particular artists to create unique experiences for their consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Designer-Led E-Commerce Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willy-chavarria1.md) - [Graffiti Artist-Made Rare Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stash-1.md) - [Collectibles-Focused Auction Departments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/department-x.md) - [Stylish Footwear Collab Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-x-nike-sb-dunk-low.md) - [Sleek Footwear Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-1000.md) - [Holiday Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palace-x-nike-dn8.md) - [Iconic Sneaker Anniversaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-max-day-1.md) - [Futuristic Sneaker Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-air-max-dn8.md) - [Boldly Tonal Patient-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-doernbecher-freestyle.md)