FYI, eBay is increasing FVF by adding around 0.35% effective 2/15/2023.

The details:

https://www.ebay.com/sellercenter/resources/seller-updates/2023-winter/financials

 

17 minutes ago, Darth_Raichu said:

FYI, eBay is increasing FVF by adding around 0.35% effective 2/15/2023.

The details:

https://www.ebay.com/sellercenter/resources/seller-updates/2023-winter/financials

 

We’re committed to building a vibrant marketplace that simplifies selling and delivers more buyers to you.

Yup, I really see how the increased vibrancy and increased sales correlate to the increased fees now that you explain it.

40 minutes ago, Bricklectic said:

We’re committed to building a vibrant marketplace that simplifies selling and delivers more buyers to you.

Yup, I really see how the increased vibrancy and increased sales correlate to the increased fees now that you explain it.

This is the kind of **** that absolutely drives me crazy about the people who do corporate messaging.  They're serving up a **** sandwich and saying that's caviar like you're not going to notice they just handed you two pieces of bread that someone just crapped in.

Let me see, sales are down.  So, how do we increase sales to generate more revenue?  I know, we'll increase our fees!  Kind of like the government "stimulating the economy" by raising taxes.  Great minds all think alike.

14 hours ago, gmpirate said:

Let me see, sales are down.  So, how do we increase sales to generate more revenue?  I know, we'll increase our fees!  Kind of like the government "stimulating the economy" by raising taxes.  Great minds all think alike.

At least they do not illegally spy on and harass their harshest critiques.. oh wait...

New to me, eBay now offers immediate payment on Best Offer listings when the prospective buyer has selected a stored payment method and you accept the offer. 

Also, on 1/1 eBay GSP changed their name and eBay is handling the 30 day free returns. Not sure if they will send them back to the seller or just to Kentucky. 

eBay's genius plan to extract more money out of their sellers

1 hour ago, Darth_Raichu said:

eBay's genius plan to extract more money out of their sellers

I use it on some listings and like it.

4 minutes ago, scratchdesk said:

I use it on some listings and like it.

Ok.  As long as you are aware of the fee structures.

it is definitely worth it

I just sold another Bob Marley Exodus to Australia where it was not for sale, the going price USA is $350 before eBay fees and shipping,

here is the break down:

What your buyer paid

Item subtotal $498.97

Shipping $0.00

GST* $49.90

Order total** $548.87

What you earned

Order total $548.87

eBay collected from buyer

GST*-$49.90

Selling costs

Transaction fees -$66.41

Ad Fee Standard-$18.46

Order earnings $414.10

So even though they take their cut your profit is still a lot more.

Edited March 15, 20232 yr by Pseudoty