How to Determine Your Seller Fees on eBay
eBay charges sellers' fees for each transaction you conduct through the site. You can pass on some or all of this expense to your buyer. Follow these instructions for determining your eBay seller's fees.
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Instructions
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Sign up for a seller's account on eBay. It's free, but you must enter your billing information--credit card or PayPal--so that eBay can charge you a fee when you sell something.
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Decide how you want to sell your item. eBay charges different fees based on your item's selling price and whether you sell at a fixed price or in an auction.
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Study the eBay FAQ to learn how the site bases fees on your estimated item price.
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Fees differ at eBay Motors and eBay Real Estate so check the fee structure if you are selling through these sites.
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Estimate the price your item will fetch at auction so you can approximate your fees.
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Include shipping and handling and postage costs when you calculate your fees.
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Tips & Warnings
If you sell an item at a fixed price, find out the fee. Add that sum to the price of your item.
