Ebay..dying or thriving

[Rush]

mmm just sold some stuff on ebay for £285 including postage.

Will cost £12 to post then the fees ....

Ebay setting up costs 47p
Final value £17.33
Paypal (Ebays twin) £9.89

Total = £ 38.68

I know its a business and i have a choice but ..was it always this expensive ??

By the way the stuff cost 249.98 to buy and was surplus so i though a bit of profit at that price ..but in reality it has cost me £3.68

I think i may have to have a rethink

 

[w.bishop]

I have already had a rethink and do not use ebay, too expensive when you consider all the free sites, for selling things.

 

[Ian]

Yeah, it is getting expensive to use - once you take into consideration ebays + paypal fees it takes a good chunk away. There are free alternatives, the only problem is they are tiny in comparison.

I rarely sell on it now - but I've bought a few things recently.

 

[guest_9323wk]

Yeah, it is getting expensive to use - once you take into consideration ebays + paypal fees it takes a good chunk away. There are free alternatives, the only problem is they are tiny in comparison.

I rarely sell on it now - but I've bought a few things recently.

Hi Ian,

What other sites are like Ebay I have heard of Ebid and free ads. Is there a few more?


Thanks,

Wiz

 

[Rush]

My feelings exactly Ian..great to buy ..not good to sell.. The profits been made....now its just a financial earner( shame really) ,but then again "In for the quick kill " and then its gone opening the way for the next "gain machine" someones fat wallet .
The concept for the people was brilliant and opened a way to "Green" your "rubbish" ahh well the government should have stepped in ...missed a glorious chance to really minimise taxes and create a world first recycling country...

next time i will just chuck £20 used stuff in the skip..

who cares ?

 

[Rush]

By Wizkid​

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"Other sites"​

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[psd99]

Damn that sounds bad I was thinking of selling on there again. The more you sell for the more you lose. That doesn't sound right does it?

 

[Abarbarian]

You could use Moneybookers to collect and send cash on e-bay or anywhere for that matter. EBid is ok but limited, I have only bought from them at the moment.

 

[Rush]

Ebay do not like 3rd party anything ( Ebay +Paypal..1st/2nd) and are quick to let you know​

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Paypal must be a choice of any listing​

 

[Rush]

I bought a thermal tog 24 vest for Aaron ..cost £2.19+ £1.69 postage =£3.79
when it came , the seller included a free M&s white vest .. conclusion

1/ Excellent site
2/ great product
3/ Seller to Buyer communication was great +

4..Ebays fees ...£1.06 .. Your decision !!!

 

[Waynos_Face]

Thats why i always list at 99p starting price, it keeps the fees lower and if something costs me a fiver to post, i put the postage at 6.50. Takes the sting out of the fees.

Currently selling my 8800GT's as the Alpha Dogs are still selling for 70 - 80 and the 8800GTX is selling for 100, gonna get two of them i think.

I sold my TV for 337 and that cost me 24 in fees, but i knew it was only going to local buyers so i delivered for a tenner, ebay can be exspensive but it can work for you.

 

[itsme]

In a word "CON" Period Once bitten twice shy.......

 

[Anon_F]

All very interesting reading from my view, as I’ve just started to sell on eBay.
Made a loss on first item sold, but just wanted to see how it all went & to get good feedback from the buyer.
Got a ton of things to sell for my Mum, mostly collectibles etc.
Oh and may be a full size snooker table if some one wants it - buyer collects though!!!

 

[Rush]

I dont believe it a 10KG yes 10KG parcel sent via Parcelforce and last tracked as recieved in its Glasgow depot has gone missing and despite numerous emails i have been told its lost for good

2` x 2` x 2` and its gone...absolutely unbelievable