posted on April 29, 2002 11:28:09 AM
As a hairdresser and p/t ebay seller I have my clients frequently ask if I will sell something on Ebay for them. I've done this a couple of times and not had really any problems, I just don't know what % I should charge for my services. Any ideas?
posted on April 29, 2002 11:44:11 AM
A friend and I have been selling stuff on ebay for other people for the past 2 years and we have always charged 30% for commission. So far we haven't had any complaints from anyone. We take care of all the listing, emailing and shipping after the auctions, so 30% isn't asking to much in my opinion.
posted on April 29, 2002 12:01:21 PM
Close Relative, Close Friend, NOTHING (Just Fees). Aquaintance, Say 20 Percent + Fees. Someone You don't know 25-30 Percent + Fees. All this could get Messy though if everyone Talks about what you "charged" them. BUT there is a LOT more that goes along with this, Obviously some seller's can charge more if they Are well known and Have Really Good Feedback (In #'s and lack of Negatives). Also you want to Know what you are selling, Gotta be in Your Possesion when you are selling it.
posted on April 29, 2002 12:20:57 PM
EBay has a program called "Trading Assistants" that might help you. You can review what others in your area are charging. I was going to put in a link, but I don't have the URL at hand, and eBay is still down, evidently. Just look on the buyers and sellers guide page on eBay.
I personally use a sliding scale - for small ticket items I charge a higher percentage, for large ones, less. Sit down and figure out just what all your fees will be, how much time you will invest, etc. Then you can come up with what you need to recoup. Print it out as a nice price list, and hand it out. Then stick to it for EVERYONE. That will avoid arguments! ;0)
posted on April 29, 2002 06:09:15 PM
Deduct Listing fees/ Final fees/ CC fees/ Image fees. On lots not sold Deduct listing Fees and Imaging Fees. Then take your percentage rest is there’s. Book Keeping is a PAIN. I am doing some at 25% and is not worth the BS.
posted on April 29, 2002 06:31:00 PM
30% is a good percentage and be certain that you have the product in hand before during and after you list it. If you do not it creates a potential HUGE headache for you.
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