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Fees: Charges For Selling Your Items on eBay
At eBay, there is no charge to browse, bid on or buy items.

You do pay fees to list and sell items. As a seller, you'll want to learn about
the different types of sellers fees as well as how to pay your eBay fees.



Here are the list of fees associated with listing an item on eBay Australia

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spacer spacer Starting Price (or Reserve Price in select vehicle categories, whichever is highest) spacer spacer Listing Fee spacer
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spacer spacer AU$0.01 - AU$0.99 spacer spacer AU$0.30 spacer
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spacer spacer AU$1.00 - AU$19.99 spacer spacer AU$0.50 spacer
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spacer spacer AU$20.00 - AU$49.99 spacer spacer AU$0.75 spacer
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spacer spacer AU$50.00 - AU$99.99 spacer spacer AU$1.50 spacer
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spacer spacer AU$100.00 - AU$399.99 spacer spacer AU$2.50 spacer
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spacer spacer AU$400.00 and up spacer spacer AU$3.50 spacer
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spacer spacer Cars, Motorcycles, Collector Cars, Boats, and Other Vehicles spacer spacer AU$5.00 spacer
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spacer spacer Real Estate spacer spacer AU$75.00 fixed spacer
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There are two selling formats to choose from on eBay Australia; the traditional auction style format and the fixed price format. Please see an explanation below of how fees are calculated for these different formats.

Auction Style Format
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  • The Listing fee is based on the starting price (or Reserve Price in select vehicle categories, whichever is highest) of your item.
  • The Listing fee for Real Estate is AU$75.00
  • The listing fee for Vehicles is AU$5.00
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  • The Listing fee is based on the starting price (or Reserve Price in select vehicle categories, whichever is highest) of the items listed, including vehicles. The opening value is the starting price multiplied by the quantity of items listed.
  • eg - AU $3.00 x 5 items = $15.00 - listing fee = AU$0.35
  • Multiple Item auctions are not available in the Real Estate category
  • Vehicles - there is a listing fee of AU$5.00 for vehicles
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Buy It Now Format
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  • The Listing fee is based on the starting price of your item.
  • Buy It Now Format is not available for the Real Estate category
  • The listing fee for Vehicles is AU$5.00
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  • The Listing fee is based on the opening value of the items listed (including Vehicles). The opening value is the starting price multiplied by the quantity of items listed.
  • eg - AU $3.00 x 5 items = $15.00 - listing fee = AU$0.35
  • Buy It Now Format is not available for the Real Estate category
  • Vehicles - there is a listing fee of AU$5.00 for vehicles
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Setting a Reserve Price
Reserve price is only an option in select vehicle categories. Some people choose to also use a reserve price. Research conducted by eBay indicates that using the reserve price feature can be detrimental to the performance of your listings. Instead of setting a hidden reserve price, try using the starting price of your item as your reserve price. This way, you'll still receive the minimum you are prepared to accept and the eBay market place will determine the worth of the item.

If you do decide to use the Reserve Price option you will be subject to a Reserve Price Auction Fee. Please see the table below for a list of these additional fees. This fee is fully refunded if the item sells, if your item does not sell, this fee is not refunded.

Additional Reserve Price Auction Fee

All vehicles (Cars, Collector Cars, Boats, Motorcycles and Other vehicles) have an AU$10.00 reserve price auction fee.

When your listing ends, you will be charged a Final Value Fee based on the sale price (final value)
of your item. See the table below for the list of fees.

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spacer spacer AU$0.01 - spacer spacer 5.25% of final value + spacer
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spacer spacer AU$75.01 - AU$1,000.00 spacer spacer 2.75% of final value + spacer
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spacer spacer AU$1,000.01 and over spacer spacer 1.50% of final value spacer
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spacer spacer Cars and Other Vehicles spacer spacer AU$40.00 Fixed spacer
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How does this work?
Single Item Listings Example:
An item sells for AU $1,200. The Final Value Fee charged will be $32.38 this was calculated as follows:

  • 5.25% of first AU $75.00 ($3.94) +
  • 2.75% of next AU $75.01 - AU $1,000 ($25.44) +
  • 1.5% of remaining amount above AU $1,000 ($3.00)
Total = 32.38 (i.e. 2.7% of the selling price).

NOTE: Final Value Fees are the same for Single Auction style and Buy It Now items,
except Vehicles and Real Estate categories as shown above.

Multiple Item Listing Example
The final value is the lowest successful bid or the Buy It Now price. To calculate the Final Value Fee
for your Multiple Item listing, calculate theFinal Value fee for a single item, and multiply by the number
of items sold during your listing.
Example: 4 identical items sell and the lowest successful bid prices is AU $1,200.
The final value fees will be charged as follows:

  • 5.25% of first AU $75.00 + ($3.94)
  • 2.75% of next AU $75.01 - AU $1,000 + ($25.44)
  • 1.5% of remaining amount above AU $1,000 ($3.00)
  • subtotal = AU $32.38
  • and then times the total by 4
  • TOTAL = AU $129.52

You will NOT be charged a Final Value Fee if:

  • There were no bids on your item
  • There were no bids at or above the reserve price on your Reserve Price Auctions that met the reserve.
  • The item was listed in the Real Estate category.

Under certain circumstances, you can request a full or partial Final Value Fee credit. Learn more

You can choose several optional features to increase your item's profile and improve sales.
Please note that these fees are non-refundable and must be paid whether the item sells or not.

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spacer spacer spacer Receive the highest level of visibility on eBay! Your item will be listed in a Special Featured section and will most likely be rotated for display on eBay's Home page. Your item may also appear on the main Browse page and in your category index page Featured items section. See example spacer spacer AU$49.95 (single quantity)

AU$99.95 (quantity of 2 or more)
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spacer spacer Featured Plus!
(Formerly Featured in Category, will now include Featured in Search. See example.
spacer spacer spacer Appear in your category's Featured Item section and in bidder's search results. Plus, your item may be selected for display in another area -- your category index page Featured Items section. See example. spacer spacer AU$19.95 spacer
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spacer spacer Highlight
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spacer spacer spacer Emphasize your listing with an eye-catching yellow coloured band. spacer spacer AU$3.00 spacer
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spacer spacer Bold
(see example).
spacer spacer spacer Add instant emphasis to your listing by putting your item title in bold. spacer spacer AU$2.00 spacer
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spacer spacer Gallery
(see example).
spacer spacer spacer A small picture of your item will appear in our Gallery, eBay's miniature picture showcase. Remember, you need a picture in a JPEG (.jpg file) format to use the Gallery spacer spacer AU$0.59 spacer
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spacer spacer Gallery Featured
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spacer spacer spacer In addition to appearing in the Gallery, your item will also be featured at the top of the Gallery in a larger size -- almost double the size of regular gallery pictures. spacer spacer AU$14.95 spacer
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spacer spacer Buy It Now (Auction format listings only.) spacer spacer spacer Sell your auction format item instantly to the first buyer who meets your specified price. spacer spacer AU$0.10 spacer
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spacer spacer List in 2 Categories spacer spacer spacer Double the listing fee (excluding Scheduled Listings and home page featured) spacer spacer 2*Ins.Fee spacer
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spacer spacer Scheduled Listings spacer spacer spacer Start your listings at a day and time you choose! Create listings at your convenience, then schedule them to start up to 3 weeks in advance. spacer spacer AU$0.20 spacer
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When you register with eBay and you plan on listing items for sale you have three ways to pay:

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  • Direct Debit: This option is the easiest and most convenient to make payments on your eBay account. With the Direct Debit payment option, eBay will automatically deduct your eBay invoice amount directly from your bank account. Simply provide eBay with your bank account number and BSB number and eBay will automatically debit your bank account for your monthly invoice amount. Once you have signed up for Direct Debit your bank account will be deducted 7 to 10 days after receipt of your invoice. This option is only available to users billed in AUD with Australian bank accounts.

    To sign up for eBay Direct Debit or to update your current bank account information, just complete this safe and easy form.

  • Credit or Debit Card on File: You can place your credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or debit card on your eBay account for regular monthly payment. This allows unlimited access to list items as long as eBay is able to authorise your card for each month's payment amount.
  • Pay-As-You Go: This option allows you to pay your monthly invoice by cheque or money order or to request a one-time credit or debit card payment. Without a credit or debit card on file for automatic monthly billing, you will be prevented from listing additional items whenever you owe more than AU $40.00. Once your account balance reaches AU $40.00, your account will be blocked until payment is made or a credit or debit card is placed on file for regular monthly payment. If you anticipate your monthly activity to exceed AU$40.00 and you wish not to place a credit or debit card on file, it is recommended that you pre-pay your account accordingly to ensure uninterrupted service.
eBay requires payment in full each month on accounts with balance of AU$1.00 or more.

To place your credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or debit card on your eBay account, just complete this safe and easy form. Then your credit or debit card will be charged monthly for the previous month's invoice amount. Now that's convenience!

Placing your credit or debit card on file is a secure and fast way to pay your eBay fees. Go to our Credit Card Information page to find out more about the security of using credit cards online.

If you'd rather not place your credit or debit card on your eBay account, you can always pay eBay with a cheque and money order, or make a one-time credit card payment. Just be sure to include an eBay payment form to ensure that your payment is accurately applied to your account. Your payment will normally be posted to your eBay account within 7 - 10 business days. Please do not send cash payments to eBay.

Invoicing Procedures and Payments

At the time of registration your account is automatically assigned a billing cycle. This billing cycle pre-determines your invoicing date as well as your payment due date. This date is referred to as your Billing Cycle Date and is clearly displayed at the top of your account status page. This date will also appear on your invoice as your Invoice Date. Please check your
account status to verify your Billing Cycle Date.

You will normally be invoiced within five days of your Billing Cycle Date via email. This invoice will include your previous month's account activity as well as any overdue amounts. In the event you do not receive an invoice, you are still responsible for your payment. Please check your account status for your current account balance.

eBay Billing Cycles

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eBay requires payment in full each month on accounts with balances of AU$1.00 or greater. You will be billed a monthly finance charge of 1.5% or the highest amount permitted by applicable law - whichever is lower - if your account becomes overdue. Your account may be suspended for non-payment, and you may be responsible for collection costs. Members with a credit or debit card on file for automatic monthly billing will normally have their credit or debit card charged 7 to 10 days after receipt of their invoice. Members making payment by cheque or money order must submit payment by their payment due date which is either - the 15th of the month - or - the last day of the month - as stated in the chart above. To verify your Billing Cycle Date please review your account status. Your Billing Cycle Date is displayed in the top section of your account status page as well as on your monthly invoice.

Suspension of eBay Account

In the event your seller account is suspended for any reason, any amounts due on your Seller account shall immediately become due and payable. eBay reserves the right to immediately charge any amounts you have not previously disputed through the billing method currently on file.

eBay Account Refund Request
eBay will gladly issue you a refund for an account credit balance over $1.00. All credit requests must be in writing. Click here to go to the eBay Account Refund Request form.

A Note About eBay Fees
Fees pay for the right to sell on eBay. Sellers do not purchase exclusive rights to Web pages on eBay. eBay may, in our sole discretion, and without your consent or payment to you, place third party advertising on any Web page within our site.

Contact Customer SupportIf you have any questions, please contact Customer Support.


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