Online retailer eBay has scrapped fees for private sellers across almost all of its categories as it attempts to keep fast-growing rivals such as Depop and Vinted at arm’s length.
The move means eBay’s UK sellers no longer have to pay transaction fees, except for cars, motorcycles and other vehicles.
In April this year, eBay removed fees for private sellers of pre-owned clothes, and the company said it was “now evolving the experience even further”.
The site said ditching seller fees for fashion had already led to a double-digit increase in listings for popular items such as jeans, shirts and dresses, while at the same time keeping items out of landfill.
The move comes amid increasing competition from rival platforms such as Depop and Vinted.
Many platforms charge buyers rather than sellers. For example, there are no fees for uploading items or selling them on Vinted, but buyers pay a “buyer protection fee” of between 3% and 8% of the pre-postage price on each item, plus between 30p and 80p.
In March this year, Depop removed its selling fee – which was 10% of the total…
