Selling on eBay is a ripoff
05-17-2009, 08:48 PM
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Its been a while since I listed on ebay. I just listed a item and I can't believe how much they have increased the final value fees to. Also I'm sure that paypal fees have increased. Its bullshit how much they are making off every sale. They take out almost 15% after I'm done with listing fees/end fees and paypal fees. Anyone else list on ebay alot?
05-17-2009, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by tex_phil' post='881632' date='May 17 2009, 11:48 PM
Its been a while since I listed on ebay. I just listed a item and I can't believe how much they have increased the final value fees to. Also I'm sure that paypal fees have increased. Its bullshit how much they are making off every sale. They take out almost 15% after I'm done with listing fees/end fees and paypal fees. Anyone else list on ebay alot?
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='881643' date='May 17 2009, 11:59 PM
try http://www.kijiji.com/ as well...it's like craigslist...
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Originally Posted by Alpine White Girl' post='881641' date='May 18 2009, 12:54 AM
i dont use ebay for that reason. paypal is awesome and only charges 3-4% but ebay is terrible.
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And if your item is bought by someone outside of your country you can see Paypal rip you off even more. Google Checkout was better but their fees have also recently gone up.
05-19-2009, 09:32 PM
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I just sold a golf bag on eBay, and after the buyer paid me via paypal I get an email stating that in an attempt to make eBay safer, paypal is holding all auction payments until the buyer confirms that the item has arrived, or leaves you positive feedback. Absolute crap. I have $250 in my paypal account that I cant touch until the buyer acts....
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Originally Posted by tex_phil' post='881632' date='May 17 2009, 11:48 PM
Its been a while since I listed on ebay. I just listed a item and I can't believe how much they have increased the final value fees to. Also I'm sure that paypal fees have increased. Its bullshit how much they are making off every sale. They take out almost 15% after I'm done with listing fees/end fees and paypal fees. Anyone else list on ebay alot?