eBay UK Goes Totally Free for Private Sellers (Cars Still Paired With a Fee)
What the Change Means for Everyday Sellers
Starting today, any private seller on eBay UK can list anything—tech gadgets, vintage vinyl, handmade scarves—without paying those dreaded final‑value fees or extra regulatory operating fees. The only exception? Motor vehicles, where a small charge still applies.
Why the Big Shake‑Up?
eBay’s motto now is “make selling easier and more fun.” With months of testing, they’ve managed to whip it all up into a new, friction‑free experience for sellers and buyers alike.
Free Fashion First—Now Expanding Beyond
- Free listing across every non‑motor category.
- Seamless interface that guides you to the best price and shipping options.
- AI‑powered descriptions and photo editors that just get smarter the more you use them.
Simple Delivery – Your Buyers Cares About Shipping
Now rolling out in more categories, this service gives you a tracked, fully covered parcel at competitive rates. The buyer prepaid the post, so you’re free from the hassle.
Local Listings – Find A Buyer Right Next Door
eBay Local lets shoppers see nearby items that can be picked up in person—protected with eBay’s Money Back Guarantee. Listings get more visibility, and the payment process stays quick and secure.
eBay Balance – Spend Your Earnings Right
From mid‑October, you can use your balance to shop on eBay, advertise your own items, purchase delivery labels, or pull out cash you’ve earned.
Word From the Top
“We’re always chasing a better marketplace experience for our users,” said Kirsty Keoghan, GM of eBay UK. “By lifting fees across categories, we’re giving buyers a richer selection while making it super simple for sellers to get their stuff out there.”
So next time you swing by eBay UK, remember: the platform’s finally leaning in, letting sellers spin up listings with joy—and without the pesky fee chatbot nagging them.
Improving the marketplace experience for both sellers and buyers
eBay’s “Free‑Selling” Surge: The German Microphone is Tuning Up
Picture this: last year eBay Germany let sellers go fee‑free like a cup of tea without the sugar. The result? C2C volume in Germany started dancing back into positive growth, spiking the GMV by a whopping hundreds of millions of dollars—basically, it reversed the slow‑downs we’d seen before.
Why More is Selling, and Everyone’s Shipping
- Over 250,000 sellers jumped on deck.
- These sellers purchased twice as much content as those who just bought.
- Free selling isn’t just a perk—it’s a growth engine that fuels the whole marketplace ecosystem.
British Edition: The Fashion Frenzy
eBay UK rolled out free fashion selling and AI‑powered listings earlier this year. The impact? Listing numbers for best‑selling staples like jeans, shirts, and dresses have gone through the roof, showing double‑digit increases in new sales.
Backing the Business Sellers: A Lucky Bundle
Because the platform’s couched dream is to turn hundreds of thousands of business sellers into thriving enterprises, eBay has bundled some exclusive goodies:
- Enhanced seller protections—think of it as glittery insurance.
- Free one‑to‑one support clinics meant to give sellers a smooth route to growth.
- Convenient access to existing programs like Pro‑Trader and Start‑up Scale‑up, each offering tailored tools to bump businesses up the ladder.
All in all, the strategy is simple: give folks a hassle‑free stage to sell, and they’ll come back to buy in droves—plus, in the United Kingdom, your wardrobe will grow, and your revenue will grow too.
Unlocking the hidden value of UK homes
Hidden Treasures in Your Homes: A Rough Estimate of Their Worth
Did you know that 294 million items are basically doing a full‑time vacation in the closets of UK homes? That could translate into more than £9 billion if we all decided to put them back on the market.
What’s Most Commonly Left Unused?
- Adult clothes – out of the top 100, 44% are still hanging in the wardrobe.
- DVDs & CDs – roughly a third (33%) are lying on the shelf.
- Tech gadgets – about a quarter (27%) of households own them without using them.
How Much Are People Tapping Into?
Half of households (50%) see their scraps worth between £50 and £300. Nearly a quarter (24%) are sitting on piles that could fetch just over £500.
Why Do People Let Items Tick Tock in Their Homes?
- 56% are looking to make a quick buck – it’s the sale’s version of making money from a side hustle.
- 47% tick their conscience because selling is greener than tossing into bins.
- 55% need more space; a clutter‑free home feels like a breath of fresh air.
- 23% want to use the proceeds to snag newer, shinier stuff.
New eBay Features Make the Process a Breeze
Seller‑friendly upgrades mean hauling those unused goods is now easier (and free). eBay has rolled out tools that streamline listings and remove insertion fees for property items and classified ads. Plus, they’ve waived the standard final value and regulatory operating fees – that means more money stays in your pocket.
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