How much is eBay seller fee?

Sellers with a basic eBay account pay a 10% final value fee for most items (with a $750 maximum), 12% for books, DVDs, movies, and music (with a $750 maximum), 2% for select business and industrial categories (with a $300 maximum), and 3.5% for musical instruments and gear (with a $350 maximum).

Are eBay fees higher now?

Without Paypal, eBay will now take a higher fee of 12.8% and a fixed 30p per transaction fee, which woks out as slightly less overall. This cut is called a final value fee and is a percentage of the sale price, including delivery.

Is there an alternative to selling on eBay?

15+ best eBay alternatives

• Amazon.
• Etsy.
• Bonanza.
• eBid.
• eCrater.
• Facebook Marketplace.
• Newegg.
• Ruby Lane.

Why is eBay so expensive now?

Although some successful sellers can make a full time living on eBay, most are doing it as a way to make a little extra money on the side. Therefore, the low volume makes shipping more expensive. These sellers still may charge a bit more for the actual product because of the free shipping.

How much is the seller fee on eBay?

For most categories, the final value fee is 12.55% or lower plus a $0.30 transaction fee. Learn more. You’ve got the power to attract more buyers with optional upgrades like larger photos, more than 12 photos, tagging a single listing in more than one category, listing on other international eBay sites, and more.

How is the final value fee calculated on eBay?

Final value fees. We charge a final value fee when your item sells. This fee is calculated as a percentage of the total amount of the sale. The total amount of the sale is the amount the buyer pays, including any shipping and handling charges. Sales tax isn’t included in the calculation.

When do you become a high volume seller on eBay?

If you list up to six vehicles in a calendar year (January 1 to December 31), you’re considered a low-volume seller. If you list seven or more vehicles in any calendar year, then you’re considered a high-volume seller. Each time you submit a vehicle listing or relist a vehicle, it counts as one listing.

How can I reduce my eBay insertion fees?

To reduce your insertion fees, pick the subscription model best suited to the number of listings you’ll be inserting per month. In addition to zero insertion fees, each eBay subscription, from Basic to Enterprise, also comes with reduced final value fees from between 4% to 9.15%.