eBay question

18 years ago

For those of you who sell on eBay. Have you noticed the new, increased rates that they implemented eating into your profits much? I've hesitated getting back into it because of the rate hikes. Just wondered if it's deterred you from selling.

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kim_still_in_pa
18 years ago
The new rates coupled with Paypal fees have deterred me from selling items. Oh, and lack of motivation.

I try to be very careful about what I sell on ebay. I research the item to be sure I have a surefire sale item. My selling name is weatheredwell.

Lately I have been buying. Someone needs to give me a jump start so I can begin listing items. Care to give me a kick?

Kim
summer_tx
Original Author
18 years ago
Only if you give me a good kick Kim. LOL Like you, I want to be sure I've got something sellable before wasting my time and listing fee money. I just wish our Craig's List was more active here. I need to give it a try too. Since it's free, I have nothing to lose I guess.

I also have large appliance items that I need to list in our local classified weekly. It's just getting it done. I don't have a very good excuse not to be doing it either. Ok, I'm bending over then it's your turn. LOL
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jackie_ok
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Yes, that higher final fee does make a difference. I keep saying I am going to quit, but I don't. I still think it is fun. I sell something that makes good money once in a while. One thing I have had to do was quit going to the post office every day. I now go 3 times a week.
summer_tx
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Good point Jackie. With the cost of gasoline, extra trips would just cut that much more into any profit from sales. Dang! Hang in there girl, especially if you enjoy it.
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I'm holding onto everything that I would normally sell on Ebay, and I'm going to have a garage sale at the end of the summer instead.

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