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andygrif · 09-09-2004, 10:50

It's only the same as a high-street retailer taking credit cards....

The seller might pay to advertise their products (eBay is far cheaper than most other advertising methods) then when you go any buy your product and pay by your card, the retailer is charged a percentage of the price. They rarely pass this extra cost on to you, unless they're travel agencies.

And of course we all have a choice whether to take PayPal or even use eBay in the first place. Personally I've found it a good way of getting rid of a pile of stuff I no longer want. I'm not one for car boot sales and you will invariably get more money for selling on eBay.

09-09-2004, 10:50	#23
andygrif Inactive Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,820	Re: Ebay Sellers Fees? It's only the same as a high-street retailer taking credit cards.... The seller might pay to advertise their products (eBay is far cheaper than most other advertising methods) then when you go any buy your product and pay by your card, the retailer is charged a percentage of the price. They rarely pass this extra cost on to you, unless they're travel agencies. And of course we all have a choice whether to take PayPal or even use eBay in the first place. Personally I've found it a good way of getting rid of a pile of stuff I no longer want. I'm not one for car boot sales and you will invariably get more money for selling on eBay.