How can ebay still morally and ethically charge commissions for shipping fees?!?!?

genetics1982
Community Member

on ‎25-08-2021 01:18 PM

In 2021, i'm still amazed that ebay continue to charge seller fees for postage. How can this still be the case?

 

We can choose a specific Australia Post cost based on the item size and weight, so eBay know this is a fixed cost, not a profit, so why is ebay still charging commissions on shipping fees?

 

Its a disgrace and if not addressed soon, i'll raise it with the ACCC and Ombudsmen. And leave eBay permanently after that.

sandypebbles
Community Member

on ‎25-08-2021 01:25 PM

Please do

 

Check out the facts first though rather than basing it on your personal opinion 

 

Nobody like fees so why are there any fees? 

 

People do not like the GST so better report it

 

It has been answered to death

addressed to death

'Reported' to the ACCC and Ombudsmen to death

 

eBay are not going to notice nor care if you leave, so let them know your thoughts before you go

 

Unless there is a reason you believe there should be a fee exemption just for you

 

 

 

jellybirddesigns
Community Member

on ‎25-08-2021 01:48 PM

I don't know why you're amazed - Amazon, Etsy and all other platforms charge a FVF based on the combined value of the transaction. 

 

It is also clearly laid out in the fee structure, to which you agree the minute you list a single item for sale.

 

In the old days, Ebay only charge a fee on the item, not the postage, so many sellers put their item at $1.00 and the postage at $500 (for example), knowing that they would only pay fees on the $1.00. Ebay eventually wised up and changed it and that's why all platforms charge fees on the combined value.

sugar249
Community Member

on ‎25-08-2021 04:48 PM

My question to you is how can you  morally and ethically ask that question,  when it has being done to death for at least 7 years possibly more,   you have agreed to the Terms and Conditions.  It's 2021 and you are still living in the 80's.

p9games
Community Member

on ‎25-08-2021 05:19 PM

Why do they charge fees on postage?  

Simple.  If they didn't, people would sell $20 items for $1 plus $19 for postage, and thus avoid fees.

 

Is it a disgrace?

No.  Not at all

 

Is it fair to sellers?

Yes. 100%. Ebay fees are a cost of business and should be factored into your business plan and pricing structure.  Business 101

 

Should you report it to the ACCC

No.  Unless you enjoy wasting people's time and being laughed at

 

Should you leave Ebay?

Yes.  100%.  Cya

imastawka
Honored Contributor
In response to p9games

on ‎25-08-2021 05:32 PM

I'm guessing OP is screaming because of the $50 postage on the last item sold.

 

Pick up only might have worked better - or learn about fees.

 

 

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jellybirddesigns
Community Member

on ‎25-08-2021 06:06 PM

Smart sellers know how to combine all fees and charges into the price so that they are not out of pocket.

genetics1982
Community Member
In response to sandypebbles

on ‎26-08-2021 04:15 PM

Its not a personal opinion, its a statement.

 

Here's an example:

 

Aus Post charge $9.4 for a prepaid satchel. You then ad in Aus Post tracking when selling. Why should you be charged a fee for postage if the cost to you is $9.4? Its simply immoral. 

genetics1982
Community Member
In response to jellybirddesigns

on ‎26-08-2021 04:17 PM

So there is now a way to get around this and its by a reasonable shipping cost. Yes, people used to do the $1 cost and $500 shipping but eBay now has visibility on Aus Post costs.

 

Here's an example:

 

Aus Post charge $9.4 for a prepaid satchel. You then ad in Aus Post tracking when selling. Why should you be charged a fee for postage if the cost to you is $9.4? Its simply immoral. 

genetics1982
Community Member
In response to sugar249

on ‎26-08-2021 04:18 PM

Just because something has been done for 7 years, doesn't make it right.