$233.46 Sold & $32.36 In FEES! eBay / PayPal

by brianboyer

Posted: 14 years ago 9 replies

OFF TOPIC

What ever happened to the good old eBay days when fees were low and they didn't tack on every possible penny? I remember when I actually used to be able to keep most of my money.

I just sold some items for a family member and the total amount of sales was $233.46 but eBay & PayPal fees were $32.36. Talk about being bent over and taking it from eBay!

I just think their fees are way too high and ridiculous. Does anyone else agree?

#ebay #fees #paypal #rant #wtf

PatrickP 14 years ago

What is the alternative?
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Chris Worner 14 years ago

Actually, that seems quite reasonable, a little under 15% in total. A lot cheaper than if you were to go to an auction house.

-Chris
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- Brandon Mack 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Chris Worner
  
  Actually, that seems quite reasonable, a little under 15% in total. A lot cheaper than if you were to go to an auction house.
  
  -Chris
  
  Totally agree (Although I understand where Brian is coming from)
  
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- MoneyMagnetMagnate 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Chris Worner
  
  Actually, that seems quite reasonable, a little under 15% in total. A lot cheaper than if you were to go to an auction house.
  
  -Chris
  
  I'm with Brian on this one...
  I think 10% is more than agreeable... (it used to be less)...
  How do volume sellers get by these days?
  (especially those chaps that sell things for a penny?)
  
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  Brandon Mack 14 years ago
  
  Volume sellers receive lower fees
  
  Best regards
  Jack
  
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brianboyer 14 years ago

No alternative.

I guess so but I'm just saying I miss the old days with eBay.
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- Devid Farah 14 years ago
  
  Dear Brian,
  
  Couldn't agree more.
  
  I started selling on eBay since 1998, and I loved every second of it.
  
  In 1998 eBay was a wonderful, amazing place, I worked full time, and I made more money than any job would have allowed.
  
  Today, fees seems to raise more & more and many people are looking for alternatives.
  
  Like you, I miss the old days!
  
  Best,
  Devid
  
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  Wso of the Day - 1570+ SOLD!
  
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Rush23 14 years ago

Exactly. On my website I sell usually 6-month-1-year long advertising deals and it always takes a huge chunk out of my total. Imagine how much the fees are when it's in excess of 1,000
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bamswg 14 years ago

i agree with u bryan....
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