Hello... I am a commercial seller on eBay with the following problem! The sharp drop in sales for me as a commercial seller on eBay in Germany is a direct result of the introduction of free private sales as of March 1, 2023. Since then, private sellers have been able to trade without listing or selling fees, which makes them more price-competitive and means we commercial merchants can no longer keep up with fees. This measure has also led many commercial merchants to leave the platform...

Hi @toys_makes_happy_2016 I too have seen a drop in sales due to the switch to fee-free private sales, as the prices of my items have fallen significantly. However, this has also given me advantages when buying from private sellers, since I can now buy many items much more cheaply. This has reduced variable costs and therefore the margin / item has actually increased. It may be because in the model-making segment I only offer used items. With new goods, the situation lo...

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