It feels unfair that eBay includes postage costs when calculating Final Value Fees. Here's an example: I charged £8.99 for overseas tracked postage (small letter size) and sold the item for £6.99. eBay's total fees came to £4.44, leaving me with £11.54.
The Post Office charges £7.99 for shipping a small letter, and I paid £1.95 to my supplier for the 925 Silver UV hoops. Altogether, my total cost is £14.38. If I ship the item, I'll lose £2.84 (£14.38 - £11.54).
These fees are especially frustrating when it comes to the Final Value Fee (£0.77) for items marked as "not as described." Many buyers use this reason to avoid paying return postage, even when the issue is their fault.
Here’s the breakdown of fees:
- Regulatory Operating Fee: £0.07
- Final Value Fee (Very High 'Item Not as Described' Rating): £0.77
- Per Order Fixed Amount: £0.36
- Variable Percentage Final Value Fee: £2.86
- International Fee: £0.38
It's frustrating how these fees add up, making it nearly impossible to cover costs or make a profit.
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