Detailed explanation of transaction fees and charging standards for non-store sellers on the eBay platform

With the continuous development of cross-border e-commerce, more and more sellers choose to open stores on the eBay platform. However, many sellers are not familiar with eBay’s charging system in the early stages of opening their stores, especially whether there are handling fees when selling goods. This article will analyze in detail the transaction fees and other related charging standards for eBay non-store sellers.

EBay non-store seller transaction fees

eBay will charge a certain transaction commission for platform product transactions. The transaction fee rate for non-store sellers is generally higher than that for store sellers. The specific charging rate is 12% of the order transaction amount. This commission rate applies to most items, which means that sellers need to pay a corresponding fee after completing each transaction.

Other charging items

On the eBay platform, sellers also need to pay attention to the following fees:

1. Store subscription fee: Sellers are roughly divided into two types: non-store sellers and store sellers. Non-store sellers do not need to pay store subscription fees, while store sellers need to pay a certain amount of subscription fees based on the level of the store, which can be as low as $4.95 per year. Store subscriptions are divided into monthly and annual charges, and the annual subscription fee is usually slightly lower.

2. Product listing fee: eBay has a limit on the number of products that can be posted. Non-store sellers can post 50 Listings for free every month, and any excess will be charged according to regulations. In comparison, the number of free listings for store sellers will increase as the store level increases, and the excess fees will be lower.

3. Withdrawal fee: When using the eBay platform for transactions, sellers will incur a certain fee when withdrawing money through PayPal. This fee is paid to PayPal, not the eBay platform itself.

Summary of charging standards

Through the above analysis, sellers need to understand the various handling fees that eBay will incur when selling goods. The amount of these fees varies based not only on factors such as the product type and category of the transaction and the seller’s performance (such as meeting the standards or not). It is recommended that sellers fully understand various fees before entering the eBay market so as to reasonably plan their sales strategy and budget.

In general, understanding and mastering eBay’s charging standards is an important step for every seller to successfully run an e-commerce business.