wrk101

I have been selling on eBay for over 20 years. I have not seen fees go up and up in the last few years. I'd like to see some data and facts there. The last big change was when the final value fee was charged on shipping, not just the selling price of the item. But that was several years ago. And to defend eBay somewhat on that change, people were selling items for 99 cents and $20 shipping to avoid paying fees.

If there was another outlet that provides the access to a global market for less, I would be selling there as well. Meanwhile, eBay continues to be the outlet of choice.

I've stopped flipping, but I am selling more parts than ever. 2019 was my best year in that regard. 2020 is down as I am focusing on other activities instead. Its always been a hobby, not a job. I've fallen behind on listing.

I've maintained top rated plus seller status so get decent discount on postage, particularly on the small stuff.

Refurbishing bikes no longer has the return it used to have. If I pay $100 for a bike, put 4 to 6 hours into it along with $50 in consumables, I might get $150 for it. Meanwhile, if I choose wisely, the same bike might yield $400 in parts, and no consumables, and 1 hour of work instead of 4 to 6. Math is pretty obvious there. Anything BMX centric does very well, and some BMX capable parts came on MTBs and cruisers.