Is ebay still worth it, even with all the fees being charged??
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This page contains all fees applicable to users of ebay Canada http://pages.ebay.ca/help/sell/fees.html\n\nebay is worth it IF AND ONLY IF you sell products that people actually want. \n\nSelling on eBay is not as easy as some portray. In fact, go to eBay and check out the number of auctions that end without a single bid. Competition is getting tough, as more sellers go to eBay; even the big boys are joining in the eBay marketplace. Add to that the increasing listing and final value fees.\n\neBay has several ways for you to determine exactly what the hot items to sell on their marketplace: \n\nItems In Demand = the most popular items currently within that particular category. To see the In Demand page, go to http://pages.ebay.com/sellercentral/sellbycategory.html  \n\nHot Items by Category Report = a monthly report that lists the fastest growing categories on eBay for the previous month. Go to http://pages.ebay.com/sellercentral/whatshot.html and select "Hot Items by Category" from the menu on the left. \n\neBay Pulse = "a daily snapshot of current trends, hot picks, and cool stuff on eBay". Go to http://pulse.ebay.com/ to see eBay Pulse in action. \n\nMerchandising Calendar = eBay promotes specific categories on its home page each month. Savvy eBayers know that this home page exposure results in more interest in such categories. Go to http://pages.ebay.com/sellercentral/calendar.html  to view the current Merchandising Calendar.\n\nHow to Find the Hottest Products to Sell on eBay\n http://www.powerhomebiz.com/102005/ebay.htm\n\nFor managing ebay listings, I use Timbercreek's Sold! http://www.timbercreeksoftware.com/... - it can create invoices, schedule your listings, manage multiple auctions, manage customers, track payments receive, etc.\n\nI suggest you read the articles on Success with Auctions http://www.powerhomebiz.com/internet/auctions.htm\n\nBuying from garage sales and selling on eBay is fun, and good getting a few dollars here and there from ebay. Sometimes, you luck out on an item and hit big, but many times it will just be so-so (assuming you can even get the price you paid for it). In terms of fun factor, it is great. But from a business stand-point, it is not. Not sustainable.\n\nIf you want to earn serious money from eBay, you need to have a well-thought out business model. Selling on ebay is getting tougher -- just look at the number of auctions that closes without a bid. Go to the boards on ebay and you will hear even oldtimers complaining about how stiffer competition plus higher fees make it so much harder to sell on ebay.\n\nOne success model of ebay is the couple Jay and Marie Senese (username jayandmarie) of the 1-cent CD fame. They have the highest positive feedback number of all sellers on eBay. Their business model is to buy very low cost CDs in bulk (those that CD stores sell in their discount bins) and offer them on ebay at a starting price of 1 cent http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/04_23/b3886080.htm Their success is based on the fact that they stumbled on a sustainable business model with products that people really want. They sold their business -- where else but on ebay -- for $5 million! Now that is success.
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I like Amazon.  I'm not sure how it works, but they link you to other people that are actually selling the stuff.  They take credit cards with no problem, and you can read the feedback about the seller.  Ebay makes you go through a lot of grief to use your credit card.
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Oh my god yes!!!! It is absolutely ridiculous! I paid $64 bucks in fees like three weeks ago, and they suspended my account because there is another 56 dollars past due now. How they hell they figure that up is beyond me! It's not like I sell alot or big items. I take a loss or barely break even on most auctions. It is insane. I know alot of people who have stopped selling on Ebay because of all the fees. It's too bad they started charging for everything. I remember being able to search for something on there and getting a great deal, but now people have to hike up prices and or shipping to make even a little bit of a profit, so we all lose....well, everyone but Ebay itself. Isn't that nice?  Blech! :)
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EBAY was going to be my choice! Sorry! Good Luck!
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I haven't followed eBay promotions lately, but I experienced in the past that they send you an email like "free listing on <date>", but when you actually click on "details" and read the whole thing, then there are lots of "if-s" and "but-s". Like "Buy Now" being excluded, or certain categories, or if you add a photo and bold headline then it's the usual price, and so on.....
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EBAY... buyer beware!
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yes you have to pay to sell things. there are listing fees, picture fees option fees final value fees paypal fees. It is not worth selling small stuff in my opinion. I have been on ebay since 1998 and have made thousands of dollars, but am selective about what I sell.
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why ebay? i have one attached right now..
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e-bay is very good I have a feedback of over 550, and that is something you need to do if your buying check the persons feedback, check the P&P a lot over charge , th ebest way to pay is paypal which should give you protection, and you would get you money back. There are some that are out to catch you, but as I said chack the feedback, and don't buy from someone who has none, also e-mail  to them if needed and ask for details about the item, this way you have something in writing. Watch out for buying DVD's again check what your buying otherwise you may end up with a copy. \nIf your selling then make sure you have the money first, making sure the cheque is cleared, some don't, also make sure you charge the write P&P I have made that mistake and lost money.\n\nOther than that enjoy, I always look on e-bay before I look anywhere else.
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Unfortunately the problem is probably all with Ebay and it will do little or nothing to help you.  I joined Ebay in 1997 was both a seller and a buyer and the same credit card that I have been using there for years, was suddenly no good to recieve a $5.47 credit.  I finally told them to keep the money and closed the whole account.  Ebay has become one massive, bloated, unresponsive bureaucracy.  My suggestion, is keep the card, drop Ebay.
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Well I know if you sell on eBay yes there is a fee. It cost you to list the item plus extra if you want to upgrade. Also the price depends on the start price you place on the item.
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I don't think it sounds very fishy, it is a lot of work to keep up with ebay and listing and checking questions and answering.  Sorry I can't help you.  I am busy with my own ebay business and a second business also that I began only a couple of months ago and it's taking off on me.  I would suggest a family member or something along that lines to help you out.  I don't think you will find a stranger to trust you to pay them to work for you.  That's just the world today because there really are too many scams out there.  I wish you luck and don't let people get to you.  It never hurts to ask.
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A fee every which way you turn with ebay.\nFinal value fees was always there. Its just such\na detailed and confused listing of your billings\nhard to sort it all out in the begining when sales are active.\nEven fees in paypal in case you did not notice.\nRounds up to about 10-15% of sales. - Outrageous costs\nin a low profit setting. Bolds, highlights, a million and one ways to pay fees.
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It shouldn't cost you anything to sell them... unless you use ebay
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Have your tried eBay?
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Hi,\n\nInteresting post.  I started my eBay selling "adventure" about 4 years ago.  I tried unsuccessfully on and off for about 2 years to  sell products on eBay.  There are so many factors that need to be right in order for people to bid.  \n\nI had this nagging feeling that it's a solid business model to sell on eBay, so I didn't give up. My wife was watching TV and saw an infomercial for a course to learn how to sell and be successful on eBay. She bought it for me for my birthday 2 years ago, and I'm EXTREMELY successful at selling on eBay on.\n\nWhen I saw your question I looked to see if the same kit is still being sold, and I found it for FREE on the Internet!  They're only asking $1.95 for shipping!!!!!  \n\nhttp://www.alllsite.info/sell-on-ebay.php\n\nI highly recommend this course if you want to be successfull, and you certainly can't be $1.95\n\nGood Luck
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It's an excellent way to buy and sell goods but there are people out there who will try and rip you off.\n\nIt's worth reading the full text of the advert first and check what the postage is - some people will sell an item with a really low starting price then kill you with extortionate postage.\n\neBay has a feedback system where the buyer and seller in a transaction can rate the other's performance, this can be positive, neutral or nagative.  Always check this and be very wary of people with lots of negative feedback.  I generally make it a rule not to trade with anyone who has a score of less than 99.5%.  The buyers and sellers can also leave comments about the transaction - read what other people have to say about potential trading partners.\n\nIf you're selling you can impose your own rules - some sellers won't sell to people with a feedback rating of less than a certain amount or to people who are new to eBay.\n\nIf you're selling goods then only ever post them to the buyer when you haev received cleared funds - most transactions on eBay are paid for using Paypal which immediately transfers funds from the buyers account to the sellers account.\n\nWatch out for people who insist on unusual payment methods such as Western Union - these are much more open to abuse.\n\nWatch out also for people trying to hijack your account - if you get e-mails that require you to login to your account then be sure it's a genuine ebay site (the address must be ebay.com, ebay.co.uk etc).\n\nPersonally I've bought and sold well over 10,000 items without encountering any serious problems.  The worst I've had is people not sending payment once they've bought an item - the solution is not to send the goods.  There's been lots of minor problems and almost always this has been with people who are new to eBay.\n\nI for one would certainly recommend it.\n\nGood luck.