What commission should I charge for photographing, writing ad and selling someone else's item on eBay?

Question

10%, 20%, what's fair, what's the going rate?

Answer 1

In my opinion about 40% - think about it. If I took my stuff and put it on consignment they would get 50%. It's a team effort. Same here. Your doing all the work, they provide the stuff. Hey those digital cameras take alot of batteries. And dont undervalue your time and your internet hookup and your knowledge of ebay. Those who need you are either too lazy or unknowledgeble to do it themselves. Don't underestimate the value of what you are doing. If they dont use you , they wont get anything. So they will accept it.

Answer 2

I suggest you check out services such as iSoldIt http://www.isoldit.com - they basically handle the entire ebay selling process for their customers who have something to sell but don't want to do it themselves. You can study the pricing system and see if this is something you can apply - or do something lower.

Their commission is basically 30% of the amount the item's selling price
http://www.i-soldit.com/fees.asp

Plus, they will deduct from you the selling fees incurred as well as payment processing fees.

For example, you sell through them a scrapbook kit that ends for $20 -

TOTAL PRICE = $20

LESS:
iSoldit Commission (40%) = $8
Listing/Gallery photo fee = $0.70
5.25% fee = $1.05
Payment processing fee $.30 plus 2.5% of the total transaction value (sales price, shipping & handling and sales tax) = $1.10

So you will end up with $10.20 more or less.

Aside from isoldit, there are other similar services but I think the fees are more or less the same.

Answer 3

10% of selling price, $5 minimum $75 maximum

Answer 4

Between ten and fifteen percent-- no more.