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Is eBay worth it anymore as a private occasional seller

Ted77 · 2021-03-13 15:35:29

Does anyone think selling the odd thing as a private seller on ebay just isn't worth the hassle anymore? I've had an ebay account since the late 90s and before it had a UK site. In recent years I've noticed that the "quality" of buyers has fallen off a cliff and a significant number of sales will cause you one problem or…

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KxMx Posts: 11,361 Forumite

27 March 2021 at 12:31PM edited 30 March 2021 at 8:29AM

Hadn't sold on eBay in over 10 years but decided to try and get rid of some unwanted collectables. Over two weekends.

After £1 capped promo FVF's, and postage (I offer it free), £143.01 net.
Items went to 5 buyers, all left positive feedback and 4/4 Signed For LL's (due to £20+ value) gave delivery confirmation.

One buyer has already enquiried if I have more similar items to list.

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