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on 30-08-2012 02:18 PM
Just closed our store
We sold to break even with overstocked items. It was professional look & list. Only had four continuous items.
!) Fess are too much ( upcoming $50/month )
2) List with free postage and get charged fees on your postage costs x 3 ( listing fee / selling fee / paypal fee on your postage expense ! ) Super triple dip for eBay on your posatge alone.
3) Businessin AU has to pay GST & TAX on sales > No claim GST for eBay.
4) IMPOSSIBLE to compete in Australia with our postge costs , compared to China ETC , as WE PAY $$ FOR SUBSIDY IN OUR POSTAGE COSTS ( AU ) TO COVER POSTAGE COMING INTO THE COUNTRY. We pay more here to cover cost of delivering all imported items under $1000.
Small sellers on ebay and start ups are doomed in AU.
Sorry for the reality check. - martin.