Tag: ebay-fees

eBay Final Value Fee Changes: A Timing Strategy for Listing Before Increases

Listing early won't always lock in an old eBay fee rate. Here's how final value fee changes actually apply, and a timing workflow that protects your margin.

The eBay Store Subscription Payoff Point: When a Store Tier Actually Saves You Money in Final Value Fees

An eBay Store pays off when fee savings plus avoided insertion fees exceed the monthly price. Here's the break-even formula and worked examples by tier.

The Variance Audit: Why Your Real Margins Don't Match Your Estimated Margins (And Where the Gap Hides)

Your spreadsheet says 42% margin. Your bank account says 28%. Here's the variance audit that finds exactly where the gap hides.

The Store vs. Auction Decision Tree: Which Listing Format Moves What, With Real Data

Auction format wins on scarce, hyped items under $75. Fixed-price store listings win on everything else. Here's the decision tree and the fee math.

Marketplace Junk Fees Explained: How Unmasking Hidden Charges Saves $500+ Per Month

eBay, Poshmark, and Mercari fees run 13-25% of a sale once you count processing, shipping shortfalls, and tool subscriptions — here's the real math.