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    Ebay store vs no store
                     

    I have a lot of items for sale on my Ebay store, most around the $4 mark. At the moment I lose about 20% on each sale in fees. I make about $200-250 per month in sales so not a huge amount.

    At what point is it worth opening up a store? I know it won't make me sell more, but my concern is more the seller fees. I don't want to increase my prices because I'm staying competitive, but I'm not making a huge profit after the fees are taken out.

    What are your thoughts?

    thelittleelf
    thelittleelf
    579View listings
    Posted 2 years ago·Last reply 2 years ago
                                           
             
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    davewil1964

    davewil1964

    ·2 years ago
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    132 items = no point in having a store. Generally.

     

    Depending on the category, the fee discounts are unlikely to cover the store fees.

     

    I have a store which costs me about $25 per month, taking into account the minimal store discounts for my category. I keep it because I prefer to use my own categories and for professionalism. Which seems to work as I've never had a neg in 15 years.

     

    Ultimately it is up to you. Horses for courses.

                                           
    domino-710

    domino-710

    ·2 years ago
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    I think you have answered your question.

                                           
                                                                                     
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