ebay's new fee announcement - what do you think?

ebay have shared their new fee policy today - let us know what you think...

[@florencegrace3634]

As a private seller I was about to quit eBay because the effort involved in selling anything and the crazy fees. It was not worth it anymore. Also most business sellers sell new stuff in respect of clothing not 2nd hand and eBay did start as a 'car boot sale online'

[@Essydyk]

It's free to list and sell all clothing, new or 2nd hand if you are a private seller.

[@cazzaa5012]

@@EssydykI’ve sold lots of new clothing I’ve bought and never worn. Wardrobe clearance doesn’t all have to be used clothing.

[@Wooo-Cash]

holy cow, they are clueless, all they have to do is to bring back negative feedback for buyers, all the sudden the theft will disappear and the honesty will be rewarded. They treat us sellers so bad that we will all jump ship as soon as a new platform gets popular. I honestly can't wait the day.

[@cazzaa5012]

Yes. They should go back to how it all started. I’ve been with eBay 20 years, some of the changes have been for the best but taking away negative feedback for buyers was a big mistake for all sellers, private or business alike.

[@Wooo-Cash]

@@cazzaa5012 used to feel like community back in the day, now it feels like dictatorship

[@nicolamclennan6793]

I think private sellers on the whole sell used clothing and items bought but not used and this is actively helping towards the eco system. Whereas most business sellers sell new items plus constantly as its an income for them even if it's a small income based business. It's good ebay are recognising the need to evolve and it's a good start with private sellers wanted a clear out or a few items here and there. Businesses should still pay final fees etc but perhaps as good gesture could let them list their clothing items for free or a certain number each month then they will be saving money there.

[@koolandkrazy8217]

business sellers save more money on fees than private sellers as they pay as low as 5% fees, but business sellers don't mention that. Also they charge much higher prices than the private sellers.

[@andyb8989]

I am a private all around seller, however I struggle to sell items of clothing. I have undercut business sellers by 20%, as a trial test. When i checked comps in sold buyers still purchased from the business at a higher price. Conclusion buyers prefer buying from a business seller. Rest assured I wont be rushing back to list items of clothing as it wont sell, businesses will outperform private sellers.

[@sparkzmusic80]

@@koolandkrazy8217 no they don't (in the UK anyway). They pay full eBay fees and get no free listings (so have to pay per listing or for a shop tier). They can get 10% off fees (not 10% less fees), so if paying £15 in fees for £100 sale, they get £1.50 off, if top rated seller and the listing meets the criteria for this reduction (something like 30 day returns, 1 premium fast delivery option and some other things to meet the criteria). Private sellers get 80% off fees for 100 listings every 2 weeks and now after 2 months of unlimited 0 fees to pay, get 0 fees when selling any clothing.

[@karenvyse4599]

As someone who switched to a business account on 1st April I feel like I have been really let down. I now pay for a shop, and am paying fees - as 10 days ago I had a 1000 free listings and now all my clothing would be free and no fees at all. Oh and guess what I can’t change the account back to a personal one. Even as a private seller I offered returns and I declare all my sales for taxes. I feel a second account coming on.

[@thehumblehustle1883]

It’s all a deliberate delusion trap to get people into reselling and start a business when committed your trapped on a business account paying a lot more then you originally thought and your true profits margins are unobtainable. It’s a joke anyone starting ebay and even if do start up as a business best just staying on a private account but run as a business. May be difficult and cause problems though when and if go LTD. I’m the same as yourself but been on the business account for a year now. What ebay take from me this year compared to last is ridiculous and had very similar amount in sales.

[@paularmitage1230]

This is great for hobby sellers like me. I sell in collectibles but will now empty my wardrobe onto eBay

[@ToGuyFor]

As a father with piles of clothing my kids outgrew, it's great.

[@ianbullock5621]

What about all the ebay business sellers that are selling on Vinted which is for personally owned items only? Double standards when b'ching about private accounts on ebay

[@Micfri300]

You do realise vinted pro exists in France?

[@ianbullock5621]

@@Micfri300 Yes I do. But not relevant. They are selling on UK Vinted

[@Micfri300]

@ianbullock5621 no not all relevant at all. Both being multinational e commerce selling websites who sell in multiple countries.. Seriously I'm amazed at the abysmal level of knowledge some British resellers have. If it wasn't for the Chinese counterfeit sellers on ebay I would be having a field day going up against the rest.

[@rjwilki3]

The biggest rip off I think they perpetrate against business sellers is the lack of discounted fee weekends. When I was still a private seller I was getting them every other weekend, used to plan my list around it, been a business seller for 6 months now and not had one since. Not to mention I used to get 1000 free listings a month as a private seller, now get 250 but have to pay shop sub for the privilege. I have no problem being a business seller, and pay my taxes, or will be as last year was my first year so the money is waiting to be paid, I do have a problem being milked despite making them more money

[@Essydyk]

At the end of the day it's us Business sellers that are financing this - we are paying for all these FREE giveaways from Ebay to private sellers. I can see small Business sellers with lots of clothing stock just saying to hell with this I am also going to open a couple of private accounts and get access to all these freebies as I can't now compete legitimately.

[@koolandkrazy8217]

@@Essydyk I notice that all of the greedy business sellers don't mention that they get much cheaper fees on most items. I have saw fees as low as 5% on some catorgeries where as private sellers have to pay 12.9 % on nearly everything. Also business sellers charge much higher prices than private so actually overall make more money. They also sell more as ebay highlights business sellers more.

[@johnbrennan7175]

In my view, selling on ebay is a mugs game. I once sold on ebay but stopped after realising they have you strapped in a corner, especially if you don't have backup plan ie sell on multiple sites which only creates a bigger headache. Plus, their fees are to much. I've since move on to a locksmith business... i now have no one to abide to strick rules and potentialy, could put me out of business. End result, im completely independent, only overheads are fuel costs, topping up stock etc. Therefore, much higher profits and perhaps more importantly, I now have a life.

[@donnajones2468]

I am a private reseller and Ebay is aware of that, the reason we do that is because the monthly subscription just isn't worth it considering some months we barely sell anything so we would be trading at a loss at times. I dont understand the distance selling regulations argument. Ebay protect buyers regardless of being private or a business

[@sparkzmusic80]

Don't understand? Distance selling regs and the law prohibits businesses (buying to sell for profit) masquerading as a private individual. Returns have to be accepted for any reason (including change of mind). On a private account with no returns accepted, people can only return stuff under not as described reason, but not for change of mind (against DSR). Selling for profit requires you to have full contact details including address shown to buyers before a sale is made (not possible on a private account). If registered as a private seller, you aren't allowed to put cost of stock as expenses when doing a tax return (presenting yourself as a private seller implies you are selling unwanted items you purchased at some point so only subject to possible capital gains tax). Doing deductions with cost of stock while representing yourself as a private seller may look like you are trying to lower turnover to avoid CGT.

[@donnajones2468]

@sparkzmusic80 that's very helpful. Thank you, it's very eye-opening to see what the differences are between a business and a private reseller. I wonder why it's allowed as many, including us, are allowed to continue our accounts as private and Ebay are aware of that.

[@funkyuk1]

What AC says. listing on eBay is hard work. I’m tired of friends asking me how do i do this / that to list on eBay. the entire listing tool is an absolute car crash. and a massive source of frustration

[@adammonahan687]

Lol! Listing on ebay is so freaking simple! What on earth are you talking about!!?? Can you tie your own shoes? Honest question

[@funkyuk1]

@@adammonahan687 nonsensical required item specifics, ambiguous postal options. poorly recognised autocomplete item specifics. item categories that automatically allocate randomly. listing templates that take 3 clicks to get to. variation listings shitshow. that’s just off the top of my head. I’m off to eBay open to throw my slip ons at eBay management 👍🏼

[@BLOCKsignallingUK]

Agree. The app for example.: Click to put in price. Wait a second to see price options. Auction set by default, so you have to change to BIN every time. Put in price. Click done. Wait to go back to main page for a second. Why not just have a box for BIN and a box for Auction. Just put the price in whichever box you want. Any slight friction just puts you off starting a listing session.

[@adammonahan687]

@funkyuk1 whine whine whine. Takes me on average 3 minutes to do 1 listing and that includes photos.

[@BLOCKsignallingUK]

@@adammonahan687 No whining, just saying with all their profit, they could improve the woeful UI.

[@belleetlabete1819]

I have been selling on Vinted for a whole week (my own used clothes) and finding it quite addictive! I can feel that it is mostly a private to private format with some resellers hiding in the shadows. I was shocked when I saw the eBay message. Definitely a Vinted competition battle. I don’t think I am going to cross list, feels like a job to admin them both when things sell. I’ll stick with Vinted for now. (I’m a millennial born in the 80’s).

[@Kayaoffshore]

Be careful x listing , ebay defects are very harsh . I'm considering just moving my clothing of ebay completely and get ready for VPro. Goodluck 🎉

[@villa_fan8882]

Brilliant! Music to my ears when I hear sellers are leaving eBay! 👏🏻 I would love 50% of sellers to leave, most of the people leaving are the ones that give eBay a bad name so good riddance if I am honest.

[@shelleyjo8978]

I'm a clothing seller with a business account. The news is interesting in that eBay are responding to the success of Vinted, however my prices have to take into account fees, these are not cheap. How can I compete with a private seller who can sell at a lower price? I am just a mum trying to earn a part time wage and trying to do it the right way. I'm not a large business that can swallow the costs when I'm now going to have more competition. I think more business sellers will open personal accounts unless they act soon to support them too

[@Cadey_Nation]

I don't really do very well with clothing on eBay but this kind of thing might encourage me to do so, I'm a private seller and probably will stay that way until told otherwise. So for me at this moment in time could turn out to be a good thing

[@donaldhall4837]

Do you know if this is being applied to the US as well? I don't see that I've received any updates. Thank you!

[@janesdresser8843]

I prefer listing on eBay and always on my phone , I find it easy but then I don't list much. I tried Vinted & hate it I actually find it harder than eBay 😊

[@JTHeidrick]

I sell quite a bit of clothing on eBay and I'm glad to hear this is going to happen. I was just about ready to completely drop selling on eBay any longer

[@amber123s]

As a small business seller of mainly clothes, i can't see anything positive in it for me. I guess i will be waiting for Vinted pro and take my business there.

[@janesdresser8843]

OMG we get so much support from eBay when we get a problem, always talk to them ❤

[@chatgpt-k7f]

I sell only clothing, paid £24,000 in fees last year, and don't use any of the listing promotions, just the fees they take per sale. I closed my ebay store at the end of 2023, moved everything to Depop, and have been paying zero fees. Best decision I ever made.

[@richyoz2630]

good for me - i can start getting the odd designer item in the charity shops and dont need much mark up if no fees to pay

[@ianbullock5621]

@badbiscuit re the £1000 sold and tax, if these are personally owned items you will not need to declare or pay tax, this tax rule is for buy 2 sell sales

[@jdnetwork-reselling]

the £1000 is classed as a hobby allowance, and you can buy and sell goods in a business format up to £1000 which is what @badbiscuit was referencing here

[@timtwyford815]

These kind of announcements bring out both sides of the debate.Like everything in life there will be plenty of people who take it on the chin because its quite simple,either do it or dont do it! Like any "job" you have a choice,all the moaning in the world wont change what you cant control.

[@alexcutajar3992]

When I was a private account ebay limited my listings to 10 listings per month which was rubbish. Would this still applies? I had to switch to business and open a shop subscription in order to list more. Would the private clothing sellers falls under same conditions?

[@lovofxmas]

I bet 100% that by the end of the year Ebay will hit ALL private sellers that sell over £1000 a year with the: Hi, we think you are a business seller, either upgrade or you will be limited from selling as private individual This will be just in time for the snoopers charter that was passed to look in Joe Publics bank

[@Micfri300]

People will just flock to depop especially younger people if that's the case.

[@villa_fan8882]

The sellers will go to Depop but the buyers will still be here for the pro sellers, like myself.

[@janesdresser8843]

I'll take it and not read too much into it, actually I prefer listing on eBay and find it easier. People want something for nothing on Vinted , I love eBay and appreciate more money for me , I mainly sell 2nd hand clothes ❤

[@abidemontfort.1633]

I think it’s really quick to list on eBay. I just list on my phone and take the pictures as I go along. It just takes a minute. Not sure why it’s taking other people so long? 🤷‍♀️😊

[@villa_fan8882]

What’s the name of your eBay store?

[@anthonymclaren1332]

Is their still a fee for receiving payment on an item of clothing?

[@NatGriffiths-ct7nf]

Nic, all I can say is that's the best T shirt ever... Thundercats Are Go ❤

[@theresakralik1820]

Years ago our cities newspaper had tiered pricing. They charged businesses $118 for a three line ad and private individuals $29. You could contract to run an ad every week and get a discount but the business still paid $100 per week. Most ads were placed by businesses and therefore most ad revenue came from them. Dealers/business owners ended up going elsewhere to spend their ad dollar. Craigslist was started to combat this inequity and level the playing field...and the beginning of the end for the printed newspaper. Eventually Ebay dealer resellers will find a new place or way to sell other than Ebay. Not today, but someday.

[@Thebeardedbudda]

Reading between the lines I think its showing private resellers are buying less from ebay to resell and other platforms don't charge fees. I'm also wandering if the clothing you already have listed will be exempt from fees now.

[@JasonJohnson-yu8zf]

Yes it is, I sold a pair of walking boots today that have been listed for 3 weeks and didn't pay any fees

[@Thebeardedbudda]

@@JasonJohnson-yu8zf that's good news thank you

[@seabreezedesigns.]

Private seller here the ebay format for selling clothes is now simpler.

[@villa_fan8882]

So you only sell your own clothes? I am not being funny but you are not going to make that much money as you only have so many of your own clothes to sell. Plus, are the clothes you have desired by people? If not, being a private seller is going to make minimal difference! If you are buying clothes to sell on eBay, they will be all over you and you won’t last 3 months. eBay have already stated they will be monitoring private sellers and if you list more than 10 clothing items a month, they will be checking in on you.

[@TechBaffle]

eBay has noticed the impact from Vinted. Private sellers selling their pre-loved clothes is big business, especially making clothing more affordable and reducing waste. eBay wants those sellers back on the platform. Businesses however, aren't so known on Vinted and still primary use other platforms. Until Vinted Pro gets established, it may mean eBay will help business sellers too.

[@splodgeapologetics]

you'd think ebay would want all the sellers they want if vinted are such a threat via their impact so it would make sense to reduce or eliminate selling fees altogether as they still get something off every item sold!

[@Bewareofthewolves]

If they did that they’d lose billions of pounds a year. Ebay are trying to be more profitable not less.

[@RERTOxCRAFT]

They need to incorporate both so when you hit that mark it automatically sends you a letter saying your now a business seller and anything you earn this year will now be taxed and automatically you should correctly not even have to deal with the taxes and eBay sort them for you benhind the scenes like what happens with say working for a company like Tesco or the railway then people wouldn’t be off put by paying taxes cause it’s easier to work out. I don’t think people would mind paying taxes if the system was easier to figure out. you should then have a box how much did you pay for your item and it will tell you what profit you will make and the tax they will take sorted! I have book keeping ready and a business advisor because I’m looking at a jewellery business,might want to do it full time but currently selling my own stuff like Lego that I built 2-3 years ago for say £30 and selling now for £70 on eBay and confused as a hoarder/collector if my own stuff is classes as reselling

[@cuteopiax1259]

I sell my second hand clothes on Ebay, I sell good quality, top of the High Street things - Reiss, Ted Baker, Paul Smith, Mint Velvet, for low prices. People used to buy stuff, but not anymore. Nobody has any money now and I rarely sell anything. Either that or they are all on Vinted now. So I wouldn't get too jealous. It has been months since anyone bought anything from me.

[@flufy007]

This is a good thing for all, except Vinted, because if there’s nothing unique being offered by a smaller marketplace in this case vinted then it’s best to sell your goods’ fee free on where the footfall / traffic is going. A bit like corner shop Vs supermarket. Do you go to 6 different corner shops for all your shopping or do you go to the supermarket to do it all. This is What eBay is doing ie killing off the competition. Interesting times & I wouldn’t be surprised if this was referred to the Monopoly & mergers commission for unfair market place practices by a dominant business.

[@beachcitiesthrifting777]

Thank you for this information....missed your live show but watched it afterwards.

[@michaeladown7211]

Thanks so much for the video - very interesting. I have been a private seller for a number of years and last month opened my shop so now a business seller. I will still list clothes on eBay but will look forward to Vinted Pro and continue to list in Depop

[@AshleySmith-su5mv]

Looks like vinted have hurt eBay and depop! Brilliant news for sellers hopefully business sellers get reduced fees eventually.

[@brenttirwin6737]

What’s the difference between business seller and private seller? Also is this only a uk thing

[@theyoutubeguy1]

Business is someone buying stock to later sell for a profit, private is someone selling something they simply no longer want.

[@elainem.375]

It was interesting to hear lots of different views. When I first heard the announcement I had an instant panic and even went so far as to open a private shop (no listings). However, what has actually changed? There have always been private sellers getting exclusive deals and just because there are now free fees doesn't mean that the stock will be worth buying. If they want to sell their old Primark or F&F for buttons then they can crack on in my opinion. I will continue trying to offer lovely curated items for a great price and with excellent customer service. I do wish eBay could offer us small business sellers something because it is definitely the hardest place to be on the platform.

[@nicolamclennan6793]

For a "business seller" to begin saying the "private seller" always got the deals so what really has changed. Well you may convince yourself your not bothered but sadly your comment shows a completely different view. By the way you say the private seller selling there primark and f&f they can in your opinion "crack on". I think it's a little rude to suggest that's what private sellers do when you know that isn't the case. Even with more expensive brands of clothes it's just the way the cookie crumbles if they're selling out fast and your similar items not then maybe their price is a bit more affordable and acceptable as I have seen many businesses on ebay trying to sell clothing for an unrealistic listing price. Maybe your the one selling primark and f&f items, if so feel free to crack on lol x😊😊

[@elainem.375]

@@nicolamclennan6793 Are you always so rude?

[@koolandkrazy8217]

You forgot to mention as every business seller on ebay does, Business sellers have always had the exclusive Much lower fees than private sellers. Also the greed of business sellers. I'm happy with this

[@elainem.375]

@@koolandkrazy8217no idea

[@waitingforsummer3510]

I’m a business seller, and yes I do feel penalised. I’ve bought several clothing items from Vinted, and have been very disappointed in the quality and condition of most of the items I’ve bought from private sellers who don’t take the time to assess the actual condition or take clear photos and often over-promise. A serious, honest business seller on the other hand will pay the fees (and their taxes!), accurately describe, accept returns, stick to the rules and sell with integrity because that’s the way to build their business. Yet we will now compete with ‘private’ sellers who don’t pay (and often have way more listings and take more monthly revenue, funny that…)

[@purplevamp666]

I'm a private seller, (on ebay since 2003) and always take note of the condition of my items, even on Vinted (only been on there a few months). I've bought items from both business and private sellers and I get better service from private sellers. I don't make lots of money selling, probably around £600 a year. You get good and bad sellers from both sides on all the platforms.

[@nataliekibble9091]

I still think that anyone who offers returns on Ebay for clothing will get a better price.

[@andrewfinch7453]

Post a post based on assumptions. I've purchased off Vinted and I am a business seller on eBay although another platform I use is my bread and butter . However I've bought some crap off eBay described as excellent and I've bought some like new quality off Vinted . Both have a returns policy!!!!!

[@waitingforsummer3510]

@@purplevamp666 oh I agree :) It’s just my experience so far, and I’ve found my bad luck off-putting. Also the returns process as a buyer wasn’t that great. Been buying from Ebay for years (I only buy what’s described as “excellent condition” at the least) and barely had an issue.

[@JasonJohnson-yu8zf]

Shoes ARE included in the promotion, just sold some walking boots and didn't pay any fees

[@catherinehamilton4411]

Private sellers will be able to undercut us business sellers even more due to having no fees to pay on used clothing etc - meaning our sales will drop - I can’t see it being any good for business sellers - pushing them more onto the other platform where business sellers are not “officially” welcome

[@ianbullock5621]

Really? As a private seller how many pairs of jeans will I have to sell, 1-2 pairs if I'm not subject to a denim fetish. Once I've sold those then competition is gone wheres as you are trotting around as many boot fairs and charity shops as you like buying up as many jeans as you like. If this is the case how come ebay business sellers like to sell on vinted which is a private seller platform

[@stuartcrabb3121]

Well maybe its time to leave Ebay and come over to Ebid.

[@jaspergreyhound4866]

Crazy if the mayor gets voted back in with pay per mile courier's will have no choice but to charge more so yet again you guys will be paying more ! This is why I don't sell anymore to many scams and I had a problem with unscrupulous buyers trying it on E bay took there side so could not be bothered. Great show and hope you both are ok :)

[@Nese9663]

Saw this message.since 2014 i have sold items from wardrobe.or our home maybe twice a year.to make a few extra pounds.i buy nice clothes.so nice to recycle.i think listing is easy.and making space in my wardrobe.and getting a few bob..

[@timtum1980]

New UK private sellers get 1000 free listings anyway and only pay £19.99 for a basic shop and get even more free listings on top of there 1000 listings a business seller has to pay £27 for a basic shop and only get 250 free listings

[@koolandkrazy8217]

and unlimited much cheaper fees than private sellers.

[@tjfoxy90]

Best thing with vinted is the auto feedback I hate that eBay don’t make buyers leave it

[@stephfran9761]

Ebay is doing similar to what many large corporations do, taking away from the ones that got them to where they are today. It'll come back to haunt them as more and more sellers leave for other platforms like whatnot!!

[@MichelleMorgan777]

I no longer sell clothing but I can say 100% if they did this in the collectible category just for non business sellers I would have to close my account. No way its fair to tell "business" accounts to pay fees while others are not is fair. It would just put me at even more disadvantage. Do it across the board or dont do it.

[@bennystratton7734]

it should be across the board no other way about it to make it fair for everyone

[@koolandkrazy8217]

I agree its not fair for private sellers to have to pay 13% fees on everything else whilst greedy business sellers get fees as low as 5% plus much better deals on postage but still charge the customer the full price for postage. I am happy that greedy business has this little but of extra. Wow such cry babies.

[@Crest6680]

@@koolandkrazy8217 are you on drugs? Business sellers pay 2.7% more fees on everything on average, have no reduced fees and pay for monthly subscriptions were did you hear they only pay 5% fees!. It’s more like 17%

[@Crest6680]

@@koolandkrazy8217 Business sellers pay 2.7% more fees on everything on average, have no reduced fees and pay for monthly subscriptions were did you hear they only pay 5% fees!. It’s more like 17%

[@Bewareofthewolves]

@@koolandkrazy8217Hi - you keep leaving this comment but what do you mean that business sellers get fees as low as 5%? I’m a top rated clothing seller with a business account and I don’t get any reduction on fees, or certainly no reduction worth mentioning. I also pay around £80 per month for an eBay shop.

[@aarona3606]

I hate being negitive but this feels like a kick in the stones tbh. It's almost as if eBay dont care about businesses leaving. They can simply reel in new sellers with these type of offers. It's crazy, the amount us business sellers pay in fees per year. I feel they should have restructured the shop subscriptions instead of this. Clothing business sellers will now have crazy dilema on there hands. If I was a clothing only seller I would be jumping ship ASAP. If any fees are increased to compensate for this its going to be breaking point for myself. Ebay need to innovate not compete.

[@savingsavioursinvestments]

Good afternoon. Just as when I decided I will use Vinted for selling from my own closet and e-bay for reselling now eBay is fee free😅 I think there will be no competition with business clothes sellers in eBay. This is because clothes sell for less than £5 in Vinted, the same item is more expensive in the charity shops. If you resell new clothes on eBay do not worry, the sea is endless I think. Vinted and eBay have plenty of room to innovate so it is user friendly for all. If reselling on eBay goes well for me, I will definitely upgrade to business on their site, just now I am still in trial and error mode. Regards

[@dossierspain]

Sorry but private sellers are absolutely charged fees of 13% so it’s not that different at all to businesses! The way business listings are promoted when there’s a price reduction is way better than private. All this without the monthly fee ofcourse but I totally agree fees are far too high.

[@ianbullock5621]

Did ebay not say at the start of the announcement that in their experience people who sell are also regular buyers. Therefore by incentivising new sellers on the platform they are bringing more buyers in general to the platform which is good for resellers across the board. It is a market share grab tactic and should improve their competitive position against Vinted and the other platforms. in general people do not tend to have 20 pairs of jeans in the cupboard as compared to business resellers' stock so at a loss as to how adding private sellers who are clearing out a few no longer used items are significant competition versus all the clothing resellers who have stores with hundreds of clothing items. Probably a bit simplistic but that's my personal opinion. Oh BTW I do not typically sell clothing

[@scotlands-antiques]

When the private sellers don't get sales or even views they will promote to get the sale. eBay will then get the promoted fee.

[@pstanyer1]

Vinted has hit them very hard... I will never sell anything on ebay despite being a registered customer from 2002 in the uk. I used to but they have become useless.

[@MyBrainsOnFire]

This channel is so dope

[@anjkovo2138]

Ebay now charges no fees on clothes. That's great for me👍👍

[@mammoth5900]

I am offered 80% off of selling fees every 2 weeks for 4 days. On all items across the board. Whilst as a private seller, I take advantage of this, I still think it is ridiculous. Ebay lower fees for everyone and have a level playing field for all.

[@suemorris1914]

It will be interesting to see if it is brought in in Australia as we don't have Vinted.

[@Micfri300]

They won't. No need to do so.

[@Eyeball-Industries]

I think you and many commenters are confused about business accounts vs "private". It is actually business accounts (incorporated or registered partnerships as in your case) vs INDIVIDUAL sellers, which can be operating as sole proprietors (ie; as a business), with all the tax and business obligations that entail. I had to provide my SP business tax details when I opened a store.

[@michaeldranfield7140]

Stick with vinted.

[@stuartcrabb3121]

Hi , you never seem to mention Ebid on your channel.

[@regd.2263]

Why would you send load of photos back unless they've copied them.

[@johnbrennan7175]

After wasting my time over a year of selling on ebay I came to the conclusion that I am much better off spending my money on building and marketing my website. Which now means I' have far more control, sell what I want and not faced with staggering fees when I sell an item or potentially shut me down over ridiculous ebay rules. I now run a business with much less competion, which now means I have a far better work/life experience. Plus, I have more money in my pocket and working far fewer hours.

[@29thcellar]

Is this not just ebay’s reaction to the government going after private sellers for unpaid tax? Makes sense for them to attract private sellers back that may have been scared off last year. Or probably just a sustainability issue and nothing to do with sales numbers.

[@pisgah2715]

Ebay fees are currently too high for me to consider putting anything more on for sale and I have reduced our listing to only a couple of items until I phase Ebay out altogether.

[@KiraEvans-ni4nn]

My frustration is not that the private sellers get something to help them it's that time and time again with every announcement there is never anything offered for business sellers, fees go up but private sellers are always offered help. Private sellers do not need help getting rid of their stuff/tax avoiding, business sellers that are doing things the legitimate way always seem to be penalized, as resellers we are helping the environment more than anyone so to say that they are doing this for environmental reasons was a real kick in the teeth. We are their clients, they should be wanting to keep us but instead it feels like an employer/employee relationship, one wrong move and we are out, with the lack of competition they seem to see it as we need them more than they need us.

[@bigtony4829]

Good for private sellers ..Prices might come down if no selling fees Another blow for business sellers This reminds me of Ebays and selling cars because of Auto trader and other platforms eBay is cheap for selling cars you can pay less fees for selling a 50 k Porsche than a high end leather jacket because there wasnt any other platforms in the old days to sell clothes Now there's Vinted and Depop so Ebay has acted ...

[@hortz2274]

It would be interesting to see what your eBay contact says about this - what his spin would be!

[@thelegend-8151]

They don't wanna lose buyers, people who sell on Vinted buy on Vinted because it's 10x easier. Ebay are thinking if they can claw back those sellers, they will claw back buyers.

[@brencosales9591]

If ebay were really worried about Landfill then they would reduce the fees for business sellers at least 50% off or some sort of offer.

[@grahambutler8685]

But havent they jacked up all the other selling fees to 35% from 15%?

[@timtum1980]

To many people want to sell on eBay and earn money like a business but not act like a business. You see many private accounts selling hundreds of new items to avoid paying the fees as a business

[@Micfri300]

And? As long as you recording everything at the end of the month and declaring it what's the issue. Why should someone pay 32 quid per month. Sell items for a profit and pay fees on top of that.. Ebay need to realise that Europe is not the us or Australia where they have a monopoly and only compete with Amazon

[@ArtJourneyUK]

@@Micfri300 How do you comply with Distance Selling Regulations when selling as a private seller? (No hate, genuine query)

[@Common_sense_no_longer_exists]

@@ArtJourneyUK they clearly dont

[@ShaneJackson-q4q]

This will create private sellers cross listing on eBay and Vinted and with eBay having a much larger customer base worldwide will drive sales via eBay quicker then Vinted this will drive more customers away from Vinted as there items sell via eBay. This will increase sales for business sellers as the private sellers use Vinted less in my opinion I hope 🤞

[@14spokenwords]

Ebay uk only???

[@lesleyhudson2761]

I think this is bizarre. Even Vinted get their fees by charging the buyer. Ebay are obviously spooked. I think there is more weirdness to come.

[@andrewfinch7453]

Good for the private seller , professional used clothes sellers bit of a hit possibly as the private seller can factor in the no fees. Personally I don't sell clothes so ok alright 😂😂

[@barbarathealien-ClaireB]

As a business seller selling mainly clothing feel a big hit and unfairness, it should be across the board, or at least reduce the fees for business sellers - sales have been really quiet on my store recently, even with seller "better / higher branded" clothing

[@aerial558]

It depends which side of the fence you’re sitting on private seller or business seller in my humble opinion it’s going to hurt business sellers? This is because Vinted is showing more traction in there business model? It shows that eBay doesn’t give monkey about there loyal business customers?

[@Psylliumhead]

In the USA you don’t need a business account to sell on eBay. If you sell over $600 a year they reported to the government.

[@talktodaveuk]

I think they should increase the basic store for buisness to match the listing quantities of private sellers

[@timtum1980]

Should at least match the US who get 1000 listings for a basic store

[@nh64uk78]

Are handbags counted as clothing?

[@Crest6680]

No

[@maysloman5313]

All the best for the future. 😊

[@haciers9358]

The difference between private and business. A private seller buys a dress for £45 and sells used for £20 on eBay. A business seller buys the same dress in a charity shop for £5 and sells used on eBay for £20.

[@waylayin6159]

i had that same shirt in highschool.. thundercats hoooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!

[@JULES5526]

They are losing to Vinted etc, as a private seller I am obviously pleased but I do think that reducing fees to business sellers too is only fair.

[@munchkinheaven]

Shouldn’t have to pay a percentage on postage!

[@Bewareofthewolves]

Yes, that gets you me too

[@49toddy]

Typical eBay - half witted business decision - dont think much of your new management contact if he had to rubber stamp this.

[@linthamdesigns]

Then eBay will need to make Private Sellers to accept returns

[@splodgeapologetics]

i wish i had stayed as a private seller! as a business seller its all taken a turn for the worse on ebay!

[@Yazzie101]

Doesn’t everyone have to declare.. even if you are not a biz ..

[@loulouderosa8227]

if I hav a store am I a private seller?

[@amber123s]

Yes unless you have registered as a business

[@loulouderosa8227]

@@amber123s Thank you

[@mickcrisp2854]

I'm a private seller. The only clothing I have on there is new..oh bum!

[@splodgeapologetics]

ive had to pay over 300 pounds in fees in march and only a few cheap items so im going to have to shut it down i cant afford to run a business account if nothing is selling after 18 years selling on ebay i feel ripped off by them. i only changed it to business account because of the tax thing to make sure i'm above board (which i am anyway) i tried a shop for 2 months but that was 27 pound month plus fees so i took it off shop and stayed as business account with over 1000 items on sale, i worked out it would cost me 450 pounds per month, and only sold a few items in march and lost out big time so ive taken nearly everything off. very disillusioned with ebay right now.

[@Bewareofthewolves]

It would be best for you to pay for an eBay shop for around £80 per month then you’d get a certain amount of free listing. There are different ones to choose from which vary in price and the amount of free listings they offer

[@max_bidding]

If you're an actual Business you should be turning over and dealing in exponentially far more volume than any private seller, if you're not then you need to step up your game or choose another career. Far too many people these days leaning into the whole 'random reseller' culture rather than being an actual thriving niche business. Most of this boils down to not wanting to put in 100% effort and expecting the world in return, which is a very British thing. I know 2 vintage clothes sellers in other countries who have within a year built their business up to warehouse levels, why haven't you? Going to a car boot once a week and some charity shops doesn't cut it. Private sellers getting free listings/fee's should not be an issue for you as a business, and is now more potential stock/bargains as well to be had in the future if those sellers are coming back to ebay. As a business where's your edge over a private seller? Step up your game. Business sellers should have a better deal on ebay, yes...and I'm sure that will come. I'm also sure these fee free listings won't be long term either, maybe in 2 years fee's will come back. Somebody wrote in the comments that private sellers will now undercut their business....right, and? that's capitalism/free markets, it's what you signed up for. Now figure a way for those buyers to buy from you and not some random, what are you offering that's better? You should all welcome competition.

[@janesdresser8843]

No shoes are not, I sold shoes yesterday and still & charges but non on my clothing ❤

[@JasonJohnson-yu8zf]

I sold some boots today and didn't pay any fees

[@Sir-Tea]

Control That Dog!

[@andycrask3531]

Just playing catch up with Vinted. Again with disregard to the business sellers that contribute the most revenue to ebay.

[@nolslifegren]

Just need ebay to apply this to books and other media