eBay Revises Commission Structure for Business Sellers Starting July: Eliminates Tiered Fees, Raises 3C Category to 7%, Lowers Secondhand/Refurbished to 5%

June 9, 2024 - eBay has announced a comprehensive overhaul of its Final Value Fee structure for Business Sellers, effective July 1, 2026. The new policy will eliminate the current tiered commission model, which calculates fees based on brackets of the total sale amount. It will be replaced by a fixed-rate system applied uniformly across primary product categories.

According to the latest fee schedule, commissions for computers, mobile phones, and consumer electronics will increase to 7%. Fees for electronic accessories will rise to 12%. Categories such as home & garden, sports & leisure, and fashion will be adjusted to a 14% commission rate.

Concurrently, eBay is introducing a more competitive fee policy for second-hand and refurbished goods, standardizing the commission at 5%. This represents a reduction of up to 60% compared to the current highest applicable rates.

Additionally, the platform will impose supplementary charges on sellers whose account service level is rated 'Below Standard' or who have significantly higher-than-average return rates.

eBay advises business sellers to reassess the profit margins and listing prices for their SKUs before the new policy takes effect. They are also encouraged to optimize product descriptions and improve fulfillment efficiency to reduce return rates and avoid incurring additional fee costs.

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