HAVE ALL SALES STOPPED ON AUDIOGON ???

I haven't sold anything on ebay in years, but recently I discovered their 10% fee on electronics and was shocked to say the least.

I was going to start a new thread on it but seems it's been discussed before.

I can see a 2% kickback, maybe...but 10% is over the top.

Granted it's in black and white they  charge this fee, but it doesn't jump right out at the occasional seller....should be a solid conformation when you list something.

But I see your point on letting it sit, or having it viewed by millions of people....but 10% is crazy IMO.

Yeah, I remember that about the difference in selling price to the shipping fees. I agree more eyes are on ebay, but the 10% is greedy.

Could be the buyer protection along with the stock. From what I recall, the 10% happened about 5-6 years ago? Looking at their stock, after the 08 slump, I think a lot of that played a part in today's fees.

Either way, there's a line between helping people sell their items and taking advantage of the system...as well as taking advantage of the people....and 10% is taking advantage of the people.

I know, I can try my luck on other sites, I understand what's involved...just my opinion and a little rant.

I would rather try to make money at a slower pace over a longer period of time and maintain a high customer base, then to try to gouge the individuals.

@mitch2

Really? Considering the marketing power of placing your ad where thousands of audiophiles can see it, the business process and computing power that allows your potential buyers to make on-line offers that you can review and respond to without needing to have strangers enter your house (i.e., Craig’s list), and the benefit of being able to review feedback about your potential buyers before deciding whether you want to trade with them......you really think all that is not worth 10

 


I absolutely think it’s worth something..but no, not 10%. 10% of $50 isn’t that bad....but when you get up in price....that’s a little stiff.

I’m not cheap by any means, but if I sell a $3200 amp, and shipping is $80...do they really deserve a check from me for $328? That’s 3 times the rate of me buying a new car...that the dealer gets for fees.

What gets me, is we also have to give them a percentage of what the shipping fees are? These are fees paid for by the buyer, and go to the shipper..not our pockets...and they get 10% of the shipping fees? The 10% kickback is the sale price PLUS shipping fees.

Again, I understand they do what they do to get the word out, and makes selling much easier...but 10% is steep. This is coming from someone with a little bit of an economic background.

Why are other categories less than 10%? Don’t they get the word out in the same manner? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not upset at you...but I stand firm on the fact of what they offer and what they charge is over the top.

@mitch2 

Think of it this way, without the power of Audiogon's audience, would you be likely to capture the highest value of your hypothetical $3,200 amp or would you be more likely to have to settle for something less?

I hope I'm not sounding like I'm directing my rant towards the Agon.., if that's not what you're implying then my apologies.

This is directed towards the bay.

But yes, the Audiogon community has been a treasure of information and is the main reason I'm here and where I'm at in terms of my gear and my listening enjoyment.

One possible factor could be the rapidly changing technology. Some gear can be outdated before the year is over, sparking interest near the end of year for some good deals.

Hard to pull the trigger on something if a successor is already announced soon after a component is released.