Even in these uncertain times then ecommerce is thriving. It may be because more people are coming online to try and grab a bargain to save money. Or because of fuel prices then people are trying to avoid going out window shopping like they used to, but working online myself then I have not seen any slow down of the purchases people make. Smart people are quietly making a fortune off all the new people coming online looking for these bargains. eBay as well is thriving as people both buy bargains and try to sell their old goods to raise some much needed money.