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  • oceania
    oceania 100% (962x)
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    It is great that Delcampe has rectified the platform fees from the way they were. It's a relief. In fact there is an improvement in sales already. However, the old system of charging the platform fees to the seller is still superior as it could be accounted for in the basic selling price of the item. This is far simpler, after all, a buyer just wants the price- inclusive of whatever, plus shipping fees.
  • scirocco_dave
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    "after all, a buyer just wants the price- inclusive of whatever, plus shipping fees" Agree!!!
    I'm a buyer using delcampe for many years: Seller should incorporate fees in selling price. Thats the way I prefer. New model is clumsy.
  • moonstone
    moonstone 100% (53815x)
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    "after all, a buyer just wants the price- inclusive of whatever, plus shipping fees" Agree!!!
    I'm a buyer using delcampe for many years: Seller should incorporate fees in selling price. Thats the way I prefer. New model is clumsy.
    • Aangemaakt 11 jan 2025 op 06:12
    • #1851060
    Whilst I agree that the full price including fees should be shown to the buyer, the seller can't incorporate the fees as you suggest, as Delcampe take this function entirely to themselves and make the additions after the item is bought.

    It would be possible for a fixed price sale, if Delcampe allowed it, but couldn't happen for an auction sale as the seller would have no way of knowing what price an item is going to finish the auction at, therefore can't add the percentage uplift.

    It's a mess and will only lead to buyers refusing to complete a sale because the fees are added afterwards.
  • oceania
    oceania 100% (962x)
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    Whilst I agree that the full price including fees should be shown to the buyer, the seller can't incorporate the fees as you suggest, as Delcampe take this function entirely to themselves and make the additions after the item is bought.

    It would be possible for a fixed price sale, if Delcampe allowed it, but couldn't happen for an auction sale as the seller would have no way of knowing what price an item is going to finish the auction at, therefore can't add the percentage uplift.

    It's a mess and will only lead to buyers refusing to complete a sale because the fees are added afterwards.
    • Aangemaakt 11 jan 2025 op 06:57
    • #1851093
    It should go back to what it was. But they want to advertise no seller fees to get more buyers. It seems they are wanting to speed up the flow of revenue as well. But we all know that we don't like being charged for being a buyer. It should be inclusive in the sale price.
  • garysstamps
    garysstamps 100% (80876x)
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    When I go to my local supermarket, I see an item for £1.99. I decide whether I want to buy or not. It is no concern to me how much profit the shop owner is making nor how many charges he has to pay to run his business.
    Imagine the nightmare if I went to the same shop and saw the same item for £1.56 only to find that I did not read the small writing attached to the item and was charged £1.99 at the checkout!
    As I said at the virtual meeting in November, this is not about cost, it is all about perception.
    Let me sell an item for £1.99 and I will pay the fees. The buyer does not need to know these costs. They just need to see a price like any other shopping experience!
  • jmajander
    jmajander 100% (12510x)
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    When I buy a lot of small value items from the same seller, the platform fees are ridiculously high, up to 50% of the total price. In the past I used to buy a lot of small value items, but those days are gone now. I understand Delcampe needs to make a profit, but enough is enough.
  • scirocco_dave
    scirocco_dave 99% (2930x)
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    Sellers compiling say around 20-25 low value items into a 1.99 start price lot makes sense to me. If the buyer has duplicates as a result, they can compile these into a lot that makes sense for someone?
    I'm still here as a buyer of general low cost items and higher value, highly specialized - seldom available elsewhere - items. And thats why delcampe will survive.
  • sammlerkalle
    sammlerkalle 100% (12524x)
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    Sellers compiling say around 20-25 low value items into a 1.99 start price lot makes sense to me. If the buyer has duplicates as a result, they can compile these into a lot that makes sense for someone?
    I'm still here as a buyer of general low cost items and higher value, highly specialized - seldom available elsewhere - items. And thats why delcampe will survive.
    • Aangemaakt 25 jan 2025 op 05:02
    • #1857888
    If a collector has found a hundred cards for his collection over time, he will then have to buy up to 2,500 cards. A collector wants to collect, not run a shop with thousands of cards. In addition, selling on this scale also means paying taxes to the tax office and much more.

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