Ebay fee increase
Posted 02/05/2012 - 09:38
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eBay gives us a massive potential marketplace that is unequalled and makes the whole world available, so although any increase is always unwelcome, I will still be using the site as much as possible.
An alternative is Amazon Marketplace, which has its place but is a slightly different style of selling.
An alternative is Amazon Marketplace, which has its place but is a slightly different style of selling.
Best regards, John
Posted 02/05/2012 - 09:48
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I thought Final Value Fees were 10% anyway?
I've checked my last 20 or so sales and everything has been 10%, including photographic items. I sold a lens for £110 a couple of weeks ago and the FVF was £10.99.
I wish they would go to 5%.
I've checked my last 20 or so sales and everything has been 10%, including photographic items. I sold a lens for £110 a couple of weeks ago and the FVF was £10.99.
I wish they would go to 5%.
Posted 02/05/2012 - 09:49
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I have always avoided selling on Ebay as much as possible but I do buy there and from Amazon (which just has to be the easiest purchase and check-out system around - especially of you have registered and can do the One-Click thing. Buying used anything on Amazon (I buy mostly books) is brilliant and the condition of the gear superb and well as being great value.
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Posted 02/05/2012 - 09:52
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johnriley wrote:
eBay gives us a massive potential marketplace that is unequalled and makes the whole world available, so although any increase is always unwelcome, I will still be using the site as much as possible.
A slight exaggeration John
eBay gives us a massive potential marketplace that is unequalled and makes the whole world available, so although any increase is always unwelcome, I will still be using the site as much as possible.
http://frogfish.smugmug.com/ Pentax. Pentax DA*300/4, Cosina 55/1.2, Lens Baby Composer Pro & Edge 80, AFA x1.7, Metz 50 af1.
Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Posted 02/05/2012 - 10:07
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A slight exaggeration John
It opens up the market to make buyers available from pretty much anywhere, so in practical terms is it an exaggeration?A slight exaggeration John
The American continents, Europe, Russia, The Far East, Australasia.....I don;t know about the South Pole, but I can't think there are many exclusions!
Best regards, John
Posted 02/05/2012 - 10:21
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I stopped selling on eBay ever since they started their "the seller is always right and you can't even leave negative feedback for them when they try to rip you off" policy. And the fact they force you to use PayPal.
I only sell on Amazon or Gumtree (which is owned by PayPal). That way I know from the start what I will receive.
I only sell on Amazon or Gumtree (which is owned by PayPal). That way I know from the start what I will receive.
Posted 02/05/2012 - 12:48
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johnriley wrote:
The American continents, Europe, Russia, The Far East, Australasia.....I don;t know about the South Pole, but I can't think there are many exclusions!
I was not thinking in geographical terms per se, as the vast majority of the world's population either doesn't have any access to a computer (let alone Ebay) or the money or means to buy anything if they did. It is really only the privileged 'wealthy' countries ... and population-wise that's a relatively small percentage of the world. I guess I'm being pedantic
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A slight exaggeration John
It opens up the market to make buyers available from pretty much anywhere, so in practical terms is it an exaggeration?A slight exaggeration John
The American continents, Europe, Russia, The Far East, Australasia.....I don;t know about the South Pole, but I can't think there are many exclusions!
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Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Posted 02/05/2012 - 12:52
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greynolds999 wrote:
I stopped selling on eBay ever since they started their "the seller is always right and you can't even leave negative feedback for them when they try to rip you off" policy. And the fact they force you to use PayPal.
I only sell on Amazon or Gumtree (which is owned by PayPal). That way I know from the start what I will receive.
I'm confused. I though it was the buyer was always right on Ebay ... item didn't arrive, in poor condition, not as described etc. etc. and relatively easy to get their money back ? Do I have the wrong impression ?
I stopped selling on eBay ever since they started their "the seller is always right and you can't even leave negative feedback for them when they try to rip you off" policy. And the fact they force you to use PayPal.
I only sell on Amazon or Gumtree (which is owned by PayPal). That way I know from the start what I will receive.
http://frogfish.smugmug.com/ Pentax. Pentax DA*300/4, Cosina 55/1.2, Lens Baby Composer Pro & Edge 80, AFA x1.7, Metz 50 af1.
Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Posted 02/05/2012 - 13:09
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snappychappy wrote:
Which categories are affected by the fee increase?
On 3 May the final value fees for products in the following categories will increase from 3% to 5%:
This is for Business sellers.
Which categories are affected by the fee increase?
On 3 May the final value fees for products in the following categories will increase from 3% to 5%:
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Posted 02/05/2012 - 13:35
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It does open up a large market place yes, but who posts items overseas, I don't.
Posted 02/05/2012 - 13:55
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The best market for cameras and lenses is overseas. There isn't really much of a problem sending to Europe and even beyond, and the price will be much better than just sticking to the UK.
Best regards, John
Posted 02/05/2012 - 14:55
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Frogfish wrote:
Too busy ranting! Yes, I meant the buyer is always right policy. I gave up after I sold a brand new lens and the buyer claimed it was broken (it wasn't I checked it before it was sent) and accused me of being a liar and a thief. His feedback was 7, mine was over 500. He left me negative comments but there was nothing I could do!
greynolds999 wrote:
I stopped selling on eBay ever since they started their "the seller is always right and you can't even leave negative feedback for them when they try to rip you off" policy. And the fact they force you to use PayPal.
I only sell on Amazon or Gumtree (which is owned by PayPal). That way I know from the start what I will receive.
I'm confused. I though it was the buyer was always right on Ebay ... item didn't arrive, in poor condition, not as described etc. etc. and relatively easy to get their money back ? Do I have the wrong impression ?I stopped selling on eBay ever since they started their "the seller is always right and you can't even leave negative feedback for them when they try to rip you off" policy. And the fact they force you to use PayPal.
I only sell on Amazon or Gumtree (which is owned by PayPal). That way I know from the start what I will receive.
Posted 02/05/2012 - 18:17
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for the natives!
for the natives!
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Which categories are affected by the fee increase?
On 3 May the final value fees for products in the following categories will increase from 3% to 5%:
Computing
Consumer electronics
Photography
Mobile & home phones
Video games, excluding games
Too me this is a big leap, and I shall make every effort to avoid using Ebay.