jaywings19
Upstanding Member,
(I'm passing this along for those who actually still sell stuff on eBay)
Got this e-mail from eBay today:
"Starting April 19, you'll be able to list your items Auction-style FREE, at any start price, up to 50 listings a month. Plus you can add the Buy It Now option to these listings FREE to grab buyers in a hurry. Set the price you want and sell it fast! This is not a limited-time special but a change in eBay Standard fees to help you list more for FREE all the time--even those high ticket items! Pay only if your item sells."
Yay... free features right? Well, they also sneak in this little tidbit too:
"Also, because we know buyers take into consideration the total cost of an item, also starting April 19, to encourage sellers to keep shipping costs low, the Final Value Fee will be applied to the total amount of the sale--including shipping."
I agree that some sellers are overcharging for shipping, but this is a pure cash grab. I guess they need to pad their bottom line somehow.
Got this e-mail from eBay today:
"Starting April 19, you'll be able to list your items Auction-style FREE, at any start price, up to 50 listings a month. Plus you can add the Buy It Now option to these listings FREE to grab buyers in a hurry. Set the price you want and sell it fast! This is not a limited-time special but a change in eBay Standard fees to help you list more for FREE all the time--even those high ticket items! Pay only if your item sells."
Yay... free features right? Well, they also sneak in this little tidbit too:
"Also, because we know buyers take into consideration the total cost of an item, also starting April 19, to encourage sellers to keep shipping costs low, the Final Value Fee will be applied to the total amount of the sale--including shipping."
I agree that some sellers are overcharging for shipping, but this is a pure cash grab. I guess they need to pad their bottom line somehow.
