Buyer protection fee

I understand that eBay has to make a profit but this is just not working. I am having to reduce my selling price by 4% to achieve the advertised price I am seeking, effectively a selling fee of 4%. Buyers seem to be staying away as I have only sold 2 items since this was imposed when I would normally have expected to sell 10-12 in that period.

I know other platforms use this system but they are selling relatively low value items. 4% of £20.00 would only be 80p but 4% of £200 would be £8.00, enough to put buyers off.

Are other private sellers finding a significant reduction in their turnover?

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Re: Buyer protection fee

But I am not a business! I am just selling my lifelong collection to supplement my pension.

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