by scouserjoe2 » 06 Jul 2021, 16:13
Hi,
I agree with Dave. E-Bay have become a real pain in the proverbial and everything is now weighted either in theirs, or the buyer's favour. Their fees, when once very reasonable, are also now very high. Buying or selling, E-Bay is no longer what it set out to be and it has become a place where it's not only 'buyer beware' but 'seller beware' also. I haven't tried them yet but I was going to give Reverb a go and see how they operate. Apparently they are operated through Etsy who seem to have a good reputation. I have sold some pictures through Etsy and although they charge around 15% commission, that includes the PayPal fee. Their listing fee is 20p per 3 months, so if you don't sell anything, there not much to lose. They also pay directly into your bank account - every Monday if you are a regular seller. I have also sold a few items through Facebook Marketplace - No fees there and all you have to do is get the buyer to pay into your Paypal account and the job's a goodun.
Cheers,
Ian