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Why can't ebay release stats on what percentage of it's members actually go on to make a positive income?
This will seperate the ebay myth from reality...
http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/fees.html?fromFeature=Sell%20Your%20Item
I can sell an item at $9.99 and the fees total just $0.87. I buy and sell stuff all the time. I just bought a sealed copy of Windows 98 SE upgrade for $15 at Goodwill and should get $40 for it on eBay. eBay exists to make money. They don't have an obligation to make sure their sellers earn a living.
Of course, if the writer was a savvy shopper, he'd return those sabers to a retail outlet (I'm pretty sure big stores carried them). Even without a receipt, they at least would've given a store credit in a form of that store's gift card.
- Not for me.
- by thedevilbegone January 24, 2006 3:31 AM PST
- Often even the least prices at ebay at bidding is costlier than the local hardware. (Specifically electronic items) And if there is one around the market price, the shipping costs are more than enough to increase the prices by another few price points. Also if the hardware is defective, it's a long run around. And the rating system for vendors can be spiked by some vendors. I prefer not to use it anymore. It's too bad for my finances.
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