ebay is disgusting, just disgusting

[jtradingcards]

Originally Posted by bbsports

I'm sorry what happened to you on e-bay. In the long run, perhaps this could be a blessing. I sold T206 cards on e-bay since 1997. On May 1st of last year, e-bay decided to get on board the greedy train & raise their store costs. Also they decided to charge a flat rate of 9% + the cost of using their store. Since I closed my store, I'm finding other ways of selling. Doing private sales, doing card shows in the area, sending cards to auction houses, & at times doing some selling on this site. Nobody should be at the mercy of any company, especially e-bay.

How much does an auction house charge?

[alanu]

The feedback ratings don't really make sense either

The 3 star rating are described such as "neither reasonable or unreasonable", a 3 star rating shouldn't count against the seller.

The shipping one really bothers me

5 stars "Very reasonable"

4 stars "Reasonable"

Why should the seller have to offer "Very Reasonable" shipping charges which implies free or below cost, especially since they include the charges in the final value fee calculation.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by jtradingcards

How much does an auction house charge?

Some don't charge anything. I know Bill Goodwin doesn't charge seller's commission. He charges the buyer's commission however.