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Quick Ebay Fees Question?

Feeling a bit thick today and was wondering if someone could help?

I have an item that I want to sell for 99p (no postage fees), my question is what will be the ebay and paypal fees total for selling this item?

i.e. of the 99p cost how much will I make after fees(ebay/paypal)

I know it's probably really easy to work out, but I think the missus slipped a 'thickie' pill in my breakfast this morning :-)
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  • windswept
    windswept Posts: 1,412 Forumite
    someone correct me if I am wrong but I think that your fees will be about 25p
    why will there be no postage fees?
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  • Sugar_Coated_Owl
    Sugar_Coated_Owl Posts: 12,379 Forumite
    I work out that the fees would be 43p
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  • Tirian
    Tirian Posts: 999 Forumite
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    Depends what category you sell it in. Final Value Fees are significantly higher in categories such as CDs, DVDs, video games etc.
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  • raptorman
    raptorman Posts: 1,912 Forumite
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    Thanks guys/gals, I will maybe up the price a little and see how it goes :-)
    "Gort, klaatu barada nikto"

    Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves

    !ǝʞoɹq sʇı 'dןǝɥ
  • I work out that the fees would be 43p

    I get 43p too! If you want a gallery pic its 58p. Depends what the item is.
  • 15p insertion fee (typical amount, only 5p for books and CD's though) 5p final value fee, and 23p paypal = 43p

    to post, all depends on size and weight of your item.
  • digerati
    digerati Posts: 533 Forumite
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    43p combined costs on a 99p sale means that most of the sale price is swallowed up by eBay and PayPal before you see a penny. If the item cost more than 56p - well, you're out of pocket.

    Be aware that the PayPal fee depends on the sale price + shipping & handling costs - unless the item is a download or delivered by email. There are a few decent online eBay + PayPal fee calculators that will help you figure your costs in advance so you can find the best way to recover them, and more importantly stay in profit!

    Click here to calculate your UK eBay + PayPal fees - also handles the new media and technology category fees.
    "Money is truthful. If a person speaks of their honour, make sure they pay in cash."
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