[eBay] Fees becoming too high

Endurs03 · 06-02-2013, 04:26 PM

So...This isn't a selling post. However, what the hell is with these new fees? Last month it was 9% (ebay). This month it is 10% + ($0.30 + 2.9% to PayPal) = 12.9% + $0.30

It's no longer worth selling anything under $20. You lose like 30+% on a $5 item.

Are there alternative websites to sell on? Selling on multiple forums will be too much work.

JOEMOE · 06-02-2013, 06:17 PM

There is also a final value fee coming on auctions that are ended early for the amount it was when auction was ended early.

*Shogun26* · 06-02-2013, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JOEMOE

There is also a final value fee coming on auctions that are ended early for the amount it was when auction was ended early.

When is that comin?

tmntgoldcoin · 06-02-2013, 06:49 PM

All the fees, plus the possibility of the ebay internet tax. We're going to see less and less sellers in the not so distant future. Slightly off topic, but maybe we'll get an influx of toy shows again, like in the early 2000's.

Endurs03 · 06-02-2013, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JOEMOE

There is also a final value fee coming on auctions that are ended early for the amount it was when auction was ended early.

I can't speak the words to describe this....on the forums. I yelled them.

Any amount or must a bid be placed?

JOEMOE · 06-02-2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Endurs03

I can't speak the words to describe this....on the forums. I yelled them.

Any amount or must a bid be placed?

Once a bid is placed there will be a value value fee even if you end it early. It will be waived once in a twelve month period. I'm not sure the date, just saw it browsing eBay messages they send me.

*Shogun26* · 06-02-2013, 08:13 PM

ah so they won't assess a fee if there are no bids on the item and it is ended early?

Endurs03 · 06-02-2013, 08:30 PM

I guess we need Yahoo! Auctions to make a return?

*Shogun26* · 06-02-2013, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Endurs03

I guess we need Yahoo! Auctions to make a return?

No sorry, I don't YAhoo anything.

OA · 06-02-2013, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Endurs03

I guess we need Yahoo! Auctions to make a return?

Man, that was a pile of a crap back in the day...

corgi · 06-02-2013, 09:06 PM

If anybody wants to become the next internet billionaire, creating a new eBay may be your opportunity.

Endurs03 · 06-02-2013, 10:22 PM

A new ebay, with a huge advertisement budget...Anyone got 500 million to invest? We could do it!

We haven't seen a new "ebay" is for that reason...they can outspend any entrepreneur...Maybe Google will make one?

*Roseangelo* · 06-02-2013, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TMNTerminator

Man, that was a pile of a crap back in the day...

And because it was, I have a TMNT Vol. 1 #1 first printing.

*Luzmagica* · 06-03-2013, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Endurs03

Are there alternative websites to sell on? Selling on multiple forums will be too much work.

mmmm...

There are other websites, less popular sites.... but still there...for example: Delcampe:
http://www.delcampe.net/?language=E

Allcollection:
http://en.todocoleccion.net/

I already found tmnt items in Etsy: (not handmade ones....

)
http://www.etsy.com/

Priceminister (only spanish and french versions...)

Anyway i must confess ebay is my main store for find items....but i listed some stuff only in a small spanish version of Allcollection...

Marksenad · 06-03-2013, 02:13 AM

In Australia we have gumtree. Not sure what the deal with it is but its kinda like a trading post... I think its a branch off ebay but dont hold me too it. I know listings are free to a degree

zodach · 06-03-2013, 09:13 AM

Ebay is almost a necessary evil though. It sucks when they raise their fees but unless you find the perfect buyer through a specific collector forum there is no way you can reach the same market that ebay does. In some situations you might fetch the same price but overall ebay is going to net you a higher sales price. Plus you can probably sell your items much faster.

Some people are actually doing better with the new fee structure. My friend who sells loads of video games on ebay used to pay about 15% in fees and with the new fee structure they now pay 10%. That's a huge savings on an annual basis for her business.

Endurs03 · 06-03-2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by zodach

Ebay is almost a necessary evil though. It sucks when they raise their fees but unless you find the perfect buyer through a specific collector forum there is no way you can reach the same market that ebay does. In some situations you might fetch the same price but overall ebay is going to net you a higher sales price. Plus you can probably sell your items much faster.

Some people are actually doing better with the new fee structure. My friend who sells loads of video games on ebay used to pay about 15% in fees and with the new fee structure they now pay 10%. That's a huge savings on an annual basis for her business.

They raised fees on my toy store by 3%. Bad for me.

*Zulithe* · 06-03-2013, 11:29 AM

no wonder i can't find anything reasonably priced on ebay anymore...

Shred87 · 06-03-2013, 07:43 PM

^^^ agree 100%..... I can't even remember the last time I got a "steal" on ebay....

tmntgoldcoin · 06-03-2013, 08:07 PM

steals are becoming very very tough. 3 years ago I was getting 4-5 packages a week from good ebay scores. Not even close now.

06-02-2013, 08:13 PM	#7
Shogun26 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: under my bed Posts: 2,322	ah so they won't assess a fee if there are no bids on the item and it is ended early? __________________ Ebay Store!! Guys...I think Turtle Mania is back for good.

06-02-2013, 08:30 PM	#8
Endurs03 Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 564	I guess we need Yahoo! Auctions to make a return? __________________ EBAY AUCTIONS TMNT, Mighty Max, Jurassic Park, Street Sharks, Chic Furniture, Video Games, and Much More! Amazing avatar was done by Powder.

06-02-2013, 10:22 PM	#12
Endurs03 Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 564	A new ebay, with a huge advertisement budget...Anyone got 500 million to invest? We could do it! We haven't seen a new "ebay" is for that reason...they can outspend any entrepreneur...Maybe Google will make one? __________________ EBAY AUCTIONS TMNT, Mighty Max, Jurassic Park, Street Sharks, Chic Furniture, Video Games, and Much More! Amazing avatar was done by Powder.

06-02-2013, 04:26 PM	#1
Endurs03 Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 564	Fees becoming too high So...This isn't a selling post. However, what the hell is with these new fees? Last month it was 9% (ebay). This month it is 10% + ($0.30 + 2.9% to PayPal) = 12.9% + $0.30 It's no longer worth selling anything under $20. You lose like 30+% on a $5 item. Are there alternative websites to sell on? Selling on multiple forums will be too much work. __________________ EBAY AUCTIONS TMNT, Mighty Max, Jurassic Park, Street Sharks, Chic Furniture, Video Games, and Much More! Amazing avatar was done by Powder.

06-02-2013, 06:17 PM	#2
JOEMOE Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 595	There is also a final value fee coming on auctions that are ended early for the amount it was when auction was ended early.

06-02-2013, 06:49 PM	#4
tmntgoldcoin Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 622	All the fees, plus the possibility of the ebay internet tax. We're going to see less and less sellers in the not so distant future. Slightly off topic, but maybe we'll get an influx of toy shows again, like in the early 2000's.

06-02-2013, 09:06 PM	#11
corgi Thug Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 62	If anybody wants to become the next internet billionaire, creating a new eBay may be your opportunity.

06-03-2013, 02:13 AM	#15
Marksenad Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 186	In Australia we have gumtree. Not sure what the deal with it is but its kinda like a trading post... I think its a branch off ebay but dont hold me too it. I know listings are free to a degree

06-03-2013, 09:13 AM	#16
zodach Foot Soldier Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 236	Ebay is almost a necessary evil though. It sucks when they raise their fees but unless you find the perfect buyer through a specific collector forum there is no way you can reach the same market that ebay does. In some situations you might fetch the same price but overall ebay is going to net you a higher sales price. Plus you can probably sell your items much faster. Some people are actually doing better with the new fee structure. My friend who sells loads of video games on ebay used to pay about 15% in fees and with the new fee structure they now pay 10%. That's a huge savings on an annual basis for her business.

06-03-2013, 11:29 AM	#18
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	no wonder i can't find anything reasonably priced on ebay anymore...

06-03-2013, 07:43 PM	#19
Shred87 Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 467	^^^ agree 100%..... I can't even remember the last time I got a "steal" on ebay....

06-03-2013, 08:07 PM	#20
tmntgoldcoin Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 622	steals are becoming very very tough. 3 years ago I was getting 4-5 packages a week from good ebay scores. Not even close now.