Ebay free postage??? What is that about??

OscarCharliEE

It seems like it is just another way for a big corporation to make money out of us. Okay years ago postage cost were a bit steep, but in the recent years the costs have been pretty fair.

I just went to sell some vinyls that I consider classic house (RARE) and they are telling me the max I can put on the postage cost is £0.00.

cyberbob

Its not free its inclusive just add it to your start price.

OscarCharliEE

But that means Ebay are getting a bigger cut in at the final value price. I may only be a couple of pence. but after selling a couple items that couple be a couple of pounds.

mrcol1000

OscarCharliEE wrote: »

But that means Ebay are getting a bigger cut in at the final value price. I may only be a couple of pence. but after selling a couple items that couple be a couple of pounds.

I am not being nasty when I say this but if you don't like it then you don't have to sell them on Ebay. If you have loads have you thought about car boot sale or getting a stall for a day at a market? Or trying a specialist music shop that may buy the lot of you.
Also remember everyone on Ebay will be in the same boat as you when selling them. But like I said no-one is forcing you to sell them on Ebay but you will probably get the best price this way.

pinkshoes

OscarCharliEE wrote: »

But that means Ebay are getting a bigger cut in at the final value price. I may only be a couple of pence. but after selling a couple items that couple be a couple of pounds.

But Ebay are a BUSINESS, and that's how businesses work...

Ebay have a HUGE amount of buyers due to their tight rules and regulations on sellers.

You could always consider selling elsewhere?

TurkishDelight

:wall::wall:

StaffsSW

Free P&P threads are the new Excessive P&P threads, which were the new feedback first threads.

I seem to remember quite a few people predicting the problems of free p&p on the numerous excessive P&P threads...

cyberbob

OscarCharliEE wrote: »

But that means Ebay are getting a bigger cut in at the final value price. I may only be a couple of pence. but after selling a couple items that couple be a couple of pounds.

You could always go on STRIKE

StaffsSW

cyberbob wrote: »

You could always go on STRIKE

I find threads like that are immensely satisfying for the self-esteem. No matter how bad things are, at least I'm not that stupid!!

RFW

stevew8975 wrote: »

I find threads like that are immensely satisfying for the self-esteem. No matter how bad things are, at least I'm not that stupid!!

Well you don't claim to be 'disgusting'! I think Ebay seller strikes are the most amusing thing, I'm not sure any buyers have ever noticed them. I did inadvertently take part in one a few years ago when I went on holiday.

It constantly puzzles me that a company as young as Ebay is considered by some to be a public domain by some sellers. It says a lot for its success and its standing that it is so vehemently attacked and defended after just over ten years in existence.

StaffsSW

A great quote from that thread, and something I had never considered until now...

Inclusive P+P wouldn't have been such a big deal if they had introduced free sub 99p auctions after it instead of before.
As it is, you can bleat on about morals, principles, whatever BS you like, but at least be honest- you are as greedy as ebay are and are just sore because you have to pay 15p.