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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Ebay charges 3.90 percent?

Posted by: DougC Jan 21 2005, 04:05 PM

They used to not charge me that much until I signed up for something that I didn't fully read a few month back..now it's almost not worth using. Can I change back to the old rate (LOL)? I don't see that option on their screen, anybody know?

Doug C

Posted by: vortrex Jan 21 2005, 04:08 PM

ebay updated rates for everything 1-2 weeks ago.

Posted by: anthony Jan 21 2005, 05:43 PM

I thought the new rates go into effect in February?

Posted by: redshift Jan 21 2005, 05:45 PM

The layout, the lack of space for pics...

Everything is just a ruse to another market... all the secondary auction 'helper' domains, and programs...

Ebay is hellish.

M

Posted by: balthazar Jan 21 2005, 07:36 PM

I could not believe it when I read about the new rates. They prolly did a market research study or something and figured the xtra $ they would get would offset the business they would lose. Paypal is another evil associated with e-bay. If you add up the all the charges, it's almost like paying taxes.

Posted by: vortrex Jan 21 2005, 08:29 PM

not sure if you watch the stock market but ebay missed their numbers on wed and the stock dropped $20. obviously ebay knew they were not gonna make it so they sent out the new rates email a couple weeks earlier.

Posted by: anthony Jan 22 2005, 12:14 PM

Ebay is a monopoly so they can pretty much charge what they want. With listing fees, ending fees, and paypal fees you end up paying about 10%. But, where else are you going to sell your stuff for good prices? I agree that it sucks and even though they missed their numbers they are still making money hand over fist.