Slightly OT Seller/Dealer/EBay Question

[Big Ben]

I have been on this board for a while, but currently I am more of a lurker as I am taking care of a family member. My question is for the people on here who sell on EBay. I started selling on EBay about a year and a half ago. I don’t sell cards as that is my true hobby. However, on eBay, I mainly sell advertising collectibles. Last year, I was doing very well in the fourth quarter up to the weekend after Thanksgiving. After that weekend, my sales slowed until after Christmas as I am sure things picked up as a result of gift cards etc. I have noticed the same thing happening during this fourth quarter as well. I was wondering if EBay collectible sellers on here experience anything remotely similar to this? Thank you in advance for your response.