Selling on Ebay - Page 2

rockygems123 · ‎06-04-2012

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@rockygems123 wrote:
@willowbark wrote:
I have a ton of stuff I'd like to sell but don't want to go back and forth to the post office or does everyone have their packages picked up from their residence by usps or ups?

Also, what do you do if a buyer claims the box or package was empty. Does ebay automatically give them a refund from your money?

@willowbark

If you decide to sell check out "Sold" items not just what people are asking for something to give you an idea what you should expect price wise..

Also depends on the category, it really fluctuates what is desirable.

@rockygems123 @KittySoftPaws

That's always a good idea before listing, but then remove "Completed" sales from the search and see what that item is being sold for right now, so you understand the current competition.

For instance .... If you were trying to sell a slightly used Dooney handbag, you'd definitely need to know what others have theirs currently listed for.

That information often affects your initial asking price.

@Tinkrbl44

Sure thing, you look at both prices, what sold and what people are asking to give a good price gauge.

willowbark · ‎07-20-2025

I read somewhere that now ebay sends you a 1099 each year. Is that true?

TheMemphisVette · ‎02-01-2015

@willowbark

yes

The Reporting Threshold for eBay Sales

The threshold is $5000 for 2024 and $2500 for 2025. It is planned to be reduced to $600 for 2026. If the individual receives a certain amount or more in payments on eBay during the year, the platform will issue a Form 1099-K. This form is also reported to the IRS

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willowbark · ‎07-20-2025

@TheMemphisVette wrote:
@willowbark

yes

The Reporting Threshold for eBay Sales

The threshold is $5000 for 2024 and $2500 for 2025. It is planned to be reduced to $600 for 2026. If the individual receives a certain amount or more in payments on eBay during the year, the platform will issue a Form 1099-K. This form is also reported to the IRS

Thank you

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@KittySoftPaws wrote:
I have been selling on Ebay for many years, I enjoy it and I like the little bit of extra money. However, over the years their capture rate from Sellers has steadily risen. It's currently 13.6% of whatever the item sells for, or so I thought. I just sold an item today and found out something that has me really upset. When the Buyer pays their state tax on the item, that tax is also added to the Seller's total value sale, then the Seller has to pay Ebay on their tax as well! Hope I explained that well. I Googled this and someone else asked an on line Lawyer site which replied that "it should be a deceptive trade practice, but, unless States or the Feds pass a law prohibiting it, you agree to the terms as an Ebay Seller. I told the guy on the phone at Ebay how unethical this is so at least my "recorded call" is noted. I think I will be listing my items somewhere else from now on.

@KittySoftPaws

Well, this isn't good. How did you notice this?

KittySoftPaws · ‎07-21-2020

@Tinkrbl44 I had called Ebay regarding an issue I needed resolved and the rep had shown me how to pull up all the details/charges of the sale in my accounts page. While on the phone with him I happened to see it there and questioned him about it. He was somewhat flustered as if he was caught or maybe wasn't expecting me to put it together, I don't know. Either way, I saw it and I wasn't any too pleased. He only said he was sorry and he doesn't make the rules. I could tell he thought it was unethical too but could do nothing about it. I don't argue Ebay is still the best selling platform, problem is they know it too, and stick it to the seller any way they can.

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