Advanced listing upgrade fees?

[walkaust]

I just recently sold something on eBay for around $1000 and everything went fine. I got my most recent invoice for normal listing fees and shipping, but it includes $116 in “advanced listing upgrade fees”. What is this? I’ve never had those fees before, and I never would have sold if I was aware I was going to be charged that much. Can I please get an explanation?

[walkaust]

Yes you are correct. It is normal to charge those fees even on unsold auctions, right?

[fuzzface50]

Yes, you are charged a fee for reserves if it sells or not. 

some people won't bid on reserve auctions. best bet is to start your auction at the least amount you would be happy at and hope for a bidding war. This way you avoid that extra reserve fee. If it doesn't sell no skin off your nose. 

[sam9876]

Why did you use a reserve?

[bkrod2012]

Same thing happened to me but eBay is charging me $218. That’s pretty ridiculous when I was listing the product it gave me an estimate and no where was it that amount. I hope they can adjust this because if not I will never ever buy or sale on eBay again.

[bonnieblue807]

We’re you able to get this fee waived? I just received a bill for $237 and I’ve hardly sold anything and didn’t see this amount anywhere, I am so confused 

[bonnieblue807]

We’re you able to get these fees waived? I am so confused, I just received an invoice for $237, I would have never listed anything on there had I known I would be charged this

[nobody*s_perfect]

There is a nonrefundable fee for putting a Reserve price on an auction.

Fees for sellers who don't have a Store: http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/fees.html

Fees for Store subscribers: http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/storefees.html

[edrothrules]

This fee is for having a reserve on an item you place on Ebay.  I just got hit with a fee and called them.  Do NOT place a reserve on an item that you are selling, it will cost you dearly.

[brian@ebay]

Hi everyone,

Due to the length of time that has passed since this thread began, we have locked it from future replies. If this is still an issue that warrants discussion, don't hesitate to begin a new thread here.

Thanks.