posted on February 15, 2005 07:48:45 PM
Here is a chart I've found that is the best visual table for eBay Fees I've seen(inclusive of PayPal):eBay Chart
Cost as a percentage of sale's price is also provided.
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[ edited by pandorasbox on Feb 15, 2005 07:51 PM ]
posted on February 15, 2005 08:01:29 PM
Which is why handling charges were created. They definitely go a long way to reduce the % paid to process the orders.
posted on February 15, 2005 08:56:12 PM
I agree vet...many sellers don't know what the cost of doing business really is. The chart, of course, doesn't reflect it all...but its a good start.
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posted on February 15, 2005 10:10:49 PM
Thanks for this chart on fee's. Another one buyers do not consider is Frieght...UPS has charges after the delivery added...Fuel sur-charges and Residencial delivery.
$5.00 charge for address correction if the street name is misspelled..
posted on February 16, 2005 07:39:59 PM
And when you figure in the cost of unsold items, the profit made per hour worked is not very good.
But many sellers don't seem to realize (or mind) that after all of the expenses, they're only making a few bucks per hour on ebay.
I used to make about 20 bucks per hour (net profit) on ebay. Then $15. Then $10. And now about $7. Though my operation became more time efficient, hourly profit still went down. I don't see it getting any better with shipping costs increasing and ebay's bad management. Last month after they announced the new fee increases I finally said screw it and quit ebay. I'm goin' into real estate!
posted on February 16, 2005 07:46:11 PM
Say, fella:
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posted on February 17, 2005 01:52:14 AM
Great chart. Thanks for posting it
I decided about a year ago to stop with the 9.99 items and try to only auction higher price items. This chart really shows why that works.
posted on February 17, 2005 05:28:54 AM
And yet another good reason NOT to start auctions at 99 cents. I love the home page stating Start Low, Pay Less. That must have the bidders' minds going. It makes it seem like we deserve low sales for not starting our auctions at 99 cents.
Cheryl
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