Why do eBay charge 10% for postage that is a service which an element of that cost is insurance

[omega7a]

I don't understand why eBay charge a percentage for postage in their sellers fee's. This is a service eBay don't supply and is normally supplied by the seller 

there is also a part of the postage that goes towards tracking which is eBay policy and yet they take a profit on that. 

jusy cancelled all my items for sale in protest, I know it won't make a difference but pure greed in my view 

[tsmgmd]

You need to contact eBay as you still have 8 items listed for sale, but you tell us you have cancelled them all. 

[vijorey]

What are you talking about, you can end them anytime you like!!!

[vijorey]

Go to the right of the listing...>>>>>more options>>>end listing

and there is no need to be so rude, when help is given.!!

[omega7a]

You can’t when it is under 12 or 24 hours I was on the we chat to eBay this morning and they said they cannot end it

[omega7a]

Help, all I have had is abuse from these people. I am not happy about eBay charging 10% for a service they do not supply and I had nothing but abuse all afternoon from these people. Making assumptions that I should have known, well I didn’t and have learnt today that they do in fact charge for a service they don’t supply. Like selling a car and offering to get the mot done for the buyer. EBay wouldn’t charge 10% for the mot. It’s almost stealing and I know it’s in the terms and conditions but come on who has time to read them. I joined years ago and their conditions change all the time. I don’t expect to be in the line of fire because I didn’t know and I am Not being rude just saying as it is.

[plpmr]

Abuse?

Sorry none given or intended.

you say that you "have learnt today that they do in fact charge" 10% fee on postage - but it has been on your invoices from eBay for over 5 years.