- When will the new fees take effect?
eBay.com will adopt the new Final Value Fees, new Reserve price point, new eBay Motors fees, and the new Buy It Now Fee on January 31, 2002. Dutch listing fees and the new calculation for multiple item purchases in eBay Stores will become effective in late February.
Australia, Canada, Ireland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom will adopt new Final Value Fees and a new Reserve Fee price point February 1, 2002 local site time.
back to top
- Which fees are changing and which fees are remaining unchanged?
Final Value Fees, a new fee for Buy It Now, eBay Motors Insertion and Final Value Fees (Passenger Vehicles and Other Vehicles only), the Reserve Fee price point, and fees for Dutch and multiple quantity listings will be changed. Other Feature and Insertion Fees, and fees for eBay Premier and Real Estate remain unchanged.
Australia, Canada, Ireland, Sweden and the United Kingdom will adopt new Final Value Fees and a new Reserve Fee price point on February 1, 2002 local site time. Our other international sites are not affected by these changes.
back to top
- Why is eBay raising fees?
This is the right thing to do for the continued success of eBay and the vibrancy of the eBay marketplace. These increases will enable us to continue to invest in infrastructure, customer support, and marketing. These investments will allow us to provide our users with an even more valuable marketplace.
back to top
- If I list an item before January 31st, but it ends after January 31st will I be assessed the new Final Value Fees?
The old Final Value Fees will apply to all listings that were made prior to January 31st. For example, items listed on January 30th that close on February 6th will still be charged the old Final Value Fees.
back to top
- Can users expect additional fee increases later this year?
We continually evaluate the cost of doing business and may increase fees if the business necessitates it. Naturally, as we introduce or upgrade features to the sites, there may be charges associated with the use of these features. If we apply additional fees we will notify users as prescribed in the User Agreement.
back to top
- Why is eBay charging a fee for Buy It Now?
Like other optional features for which we charge, Buy It Now provides added item promotion through the Buy It Now icon. Charging for the feature supports the health of the marketplace. In addition, we plan to introduce site changes in the near future that will increase the visibility and value of the Buy it Now feature.
back to top
- Doesn't increasing the Final Value Fee discourage those sellers who are traditionally successful?
Over the past few years eBay has invested heavily in customer support, technology infrastructure, and marketing to continue to help build and support the growing eBay marketplace. This increase will help us to continue to develop and grow the marketplace. This is also the first increase in Final Value Fees in over five years.
back to top
- If I submit a Mister Lister batch before January 31st, but don't confirm the listings until after January 31st, which Final Value Fee or Buy It Now Fee will I be charged?
The new fee will be charged for any listing made after January 31st. Fees are not charged until the listing confirmation notice is generated, so the Mister Lister batch confirmed after January 31st will be assessed the new Final Value Fees when successful.
back to top
- How will the change to the Dutch Final Value Fee calculation impact my Final Value Fees?
The standard Final Value Fee schedule will be applied to each item sold, not to the total dollar amount of the items sold.
| Current |
New |
First $25.00 of total is charged 5%
Next $975 of total is charged 2.5%
Remainder of total above $1000 is
charged 1.25%
|
First $25.00 of each item sold is charged 5.25%
Next $975 of each item is charged 2.75%
Amount of each item above $1000 is
charged 1.5%
|
So, if a seller sold 10 items at $100 (total sale $1000) the new fee will be: 5.25% x $25.00 = $1.31 + 2.75% x $75.00 = $2.06 x 10 = $33.70.
back to top
- If I list an item before midnight January 31st, will I be charged the new Final Value Fee when the item closes?
No. If the listing is confirmed before January 31st, the old fee will apply. Please note that it may take a few minutes to confirm an item listing, so an item may be submitted before midnight of January 31st, but not confirmed until after January 31st. This would result in the item listing being charged the new fee.
back to top
- If I list with Buy It Now, will I be charged the Buy It Now Fee twice if I list in two categories?
Yes. The Buy It Now Fee is like other features when listing in two categories. The fee will be applied twice.
back to top
- What are the new Insertion and Final Value Fee changes on eBay Motors?
Insertion and Final Value Fees are being increased from $25.00 to $40.00 for Passenger Vehicles (Category 6001) and Other Vehicles (Category 6038). Motorcycles (Category 6024) will maintain the current $25.00 Insertion and Final Value Fees. Parts & Accessories will be assessed the standard eBay Insertion Fee and the new eBay Final Value Fees.
back to top
