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Basic Fees
Basic Fees
Please note: this page does not reflect current fees. Please see Help pages for up-to-date eBay fees.

Unless otherwise indicated, all changes will be effective February 20, 2008, and will apply to listings on www.ebay.com and www.ebaymotors.com (Parts & Accessories only).

Insertion Fees
The insertion fee for Auction-style and Fixed Price listings will be reduced as indicated in the chart below. Also, all listings will now include the Gallery picture feature for free!

Insertion Fees for Auction-style listings
Starting or Reserve Price Current Insertion Fee Insertion Fee (effective 02/20/2008) Insertion Fee (Books, Music, DVDs & Movies, and Video Games)* effective 02/20/2008
$0.01 - $0.99 $0.20 $0.15 Lower fee! $0.10 Lower fee!
$1.00 - $9.99 $0.40 $0.35 Lower fee! $0.25 Lower fee!
$10.00 - $24.99 $0.60 $0.55 Lower fee! $0.35 Lower fee!
$25.00 - $49.99 $1.20 $1.00 Lower fee! $1.00 Lower fee!
$50.00 - $199.99 $2.40 $2.00 Lower fee! $2.00 Lower fee!
$200.00 - $499.99 $3.60 $3.00 Lower fee! $3.00 Lower fee!
$500.00 or more $4.80 $4.00 Lower fee! $4.00 Lower fee!


Insertion Fees for Fixed Price listings
Starting or Reserve Price Current Insertion Fee Insertion Fee (effective 02/20/2008) Insertion Fee (Books, Music, DVDs & Movies, and Video Games)* effective 02/20/2008
$0.01 - $0.99 $0.20 N/A N/A
$1.00 - $9.99 $0.40 $0.35 Lower fee! $0.25 Lower fee!
$10.00 - $24.99 $0.60 $0.55 Lower fee! $0.35 Lower fee!
$25.00 - $49.99 $1.20 $1.00 Lower fee! $1.00 Lower fee!
$50.00 - $199.99 $2.40 $2.00 Lower fee! $2.00 Lower fee!
$200.00 - $499.99 $3.60 $3.00 Lower fee! $3.00 Lower fee!
$500.00 or more $4.80 $4.00 Lower fee! $4.00 Lower fee!

*Books (267), Music (11233), DVDs and Movies (11232) and Video Games (1249) - Does not include video game systems (62054).

Insertion Fees for Store Inventory listings
Starting or Reserve Price Current Insertion Fee Insertion Fee (effective 02/20/2008)
$0.01 - $0.99 $0.05 N/A
$1.00 - $24.99 $0.05 $0.03 Lower fee!
$25.00 - $199.99 $0.10 $0.05 Lower fee!
Above $200.00 $0.10 $0.10


Starting Price: Fixed Price, Store Inventory, and Buy It Now
The "N/A" in the charts above reflects a new minimum start price for Fixed Price listings, Store Inventory listings and the Buy It Now feature. Store Inventory and Fixed Price listings must have a starting price of at least $1.00. The Buy It Now feature, which can be added to Auction-style listings, must also have a minimum Buy It Now price of at least $1.00.

Gallery Feature Fee
The Gallery picture feature fee for all listings will be free as indicated in the chart below. Unless otherwise indicated, all changes will be applicable to listings on www.ebay.com and www.ebaymotors.com (Parts & Accessories only).

Gallery Feature Fees
Starting or Reserve Price Current Gallery Fee Gallery Fee (effective 02/20/2008)
Auction-style Listings $0.35 FREE
Fixed Price Listings $0.35 FREE
Store Inventory Listings $0.01 FREE
Classified Ads Variable FREE


PowerSeller Discounts
Get up to 15% discount on Final Value Fees (or Transaction Service Fees) when you maintain high detailed seller ratings (DSRs) as a US or Canadian PowerSeller on your eBay.com, eBay Motors and eBay.ca sales. These discounts recognize and reward sellers who consistently provide excellent customer service on eBay.

Final Value Fees
The Final Value Fees will be revised per the table below.

Final Value Fees for Auction-style and Fixed Price listings
Closing Price Final Value Fee Final Value Fee (effective 02/20/2008)
Item not sold No fee No change
$0.01-$25.00 5.25% of the closing value 8.75% of the closing value
$25.01 - $1,000.00 5.25% of the initial $25.00, plus 3.25% of the remaining closing value balance ($25.01 to $1,000.00) 8.75% of the initial $25.00, plus 3.50% of the remaining closing value balance ($25.01 to $1,000.00)
Over $1,000.01 5.25% of the initial $25.00, plus 3.25% of the initial $25.00 - $1,000.00 plus 1.50% of the remaining closing value balance ($1,000.01 - closing value) 8.75% of the initial $25.00, plus 3.50% of the initial $25.00 - $1,000.00 plus 1.50% of the remaining closing value balance ($1,000.01 - closing value)


Final Value Fees for Store Inventory listings
Closing Price Final Value Fee Final Value Fee (effective 02/20/2008)
Item not sold No fee No change
$0.01-$25.00 10.00% of the closing value 12.00% of the closing value
$25.01 - $100.00 10.00% of the initial $25.00, plus 7.00% of the remaining closing value balance ($25.01 to $100.00) 12.00% of the initial $25.00, plus 8.00% of the remaining closing value balance ($25.01 to $100.00)
$100.01-$1000.00 10.00% of the initial $25.00, plus 7.00% of the initial $25.01 - $100.00, plus 5.00% of the remaining closing value balance $100.01 - $1,000.00 12.00% of the initial $25.00, plus 8.00% of the initial $25.01 - $100.00, plus 4.00% of the remaining closing value balance $100.01 - $1,000.00
Over $1,000.01 10.00% of the initial $25.00, plus 7.00% of the initial US$25.01 - $100.00, plus 5.00% of the initial $100.01 $1,000.00, plus 3.00% of the remaining closing value balance 12.00% of the initial $25.00, plus 8.00% of the initial $25.01 - $100.00, plus 4.00% of the initial $100.01 - $1,000.00, plus 2.00% of the remaining closing value balance