Originally Posted by
LauraleeH
Ebay takes money out when you list, and if it sells, they take more money. Paypal takes money out as well. How much money depends on how much you make. I sold something for $2.99 and Paypal took .39 cents of that, and I also sold something for $32.00, and Paypal took $1.23 from that. People always complain about the high shipping prices, but they forget about the charges AND the box/bubble mailers plus tape and bubble wrap and whatever else.
Just don't charge $20 for shipping something like a Disney pin, and you'll be good ;)
Oh, and before you place each item for sale, check around to see if it's selling, and put the starting price lower than what it's selling for. Also check the shipping prices for what others are asking and estimate how much it will cost you with the supplies.
I've noticed that things I usually sell and make good money off of are not selling at the moment. If your item isn't selling, keep it and check back within a few months. It may be more popular then. Or if you don't want to hold onto it or think it won't sell no matter what, donate it ;)
If anyone has questions, they can send me a message :)