Inevitably somebody pops up with a "Should be a Registered Business " comment, ignoring the simple fact that the decision is neither an ethical or moral one but is, because of differing cost implications, a financially based consideration for most of us.
You are apparently nailing my Model Railway Posters as proof of my being "A Business". Without factoring in 'Scale' you would be right - but this Hobby of mine barely covers two Costa Coffees a month. As a trader, you can access my recent sales to verify but I will give you a heads-up. I sell an average of 6 of these per month with a net profit margin of 68% - Think you will find that equates to around £10pm clear profit - Some business!
As for my other eBay activity, with respect to Business registration, I would quite happily switch if it was a financially viable option and/or offering significant benefits *That I can Use*. The No Shop PAYG Business model offers virtually nothing of use to me whilst charging a flat fee per listing and around 9% ave commission on sales. On my limited turnover I would be out of pocket by around £100pa and no better with the Basic Business model.
My original gripe about very small items, untracked Postage and proof of delivery before payment still stands. It is unrealistic and certainly applicable to many Private eBayers, frequently clearing low value items. Many of these folk could well switch to Vinted, who I hear are widening their scope.
NOTE:- With a little further reading, I discovered that "Untracked" posted items will eventually be paid out after 2 weeks unless the buyers complains. I suppose that softens my complaint slightly.
Ahem! Now to get back to this Shed-load of stuff my Dad accumulated. I am now currently looking at mounds of old modelling machinery, a massive First Day Cover collection, DC Comics etc.. Plenty of research, some surely worth a bit but most will probably be in the peanut category.
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