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I've been watching the Ebay fuss for a while now - and as the founder and owner (and general dogsbody!) of a website based in the UK (www.clothesagency.com), it obviously matters to me a great deal what happens to the sellers who are leaving Ebay in their droves.

To quickly explain - the name of my little site says it all - we offer an international selling and buying platforn for anyone who wants to buy or sell clothes and fashion - men, women, and chilren..

Even a generous spattering of celebrities!

Anyway - I don't want to use this as a way to promote my business (although everyone is welcome to come and have a look!) - but what I DID want to share with you was an interesting ltitle excercise I conducted today..

Even I was taken aback at the results.

To briefly explain - we are not an auction - just plain advertising and buying amongst our members. It's easy - fun - safe - and family run - so a lot more personal that Ebay!

But - notwithstanding the non-aution bit - we have some pretty unique selling points that I hope will attract alot of the people who are ticked off with Ebay....

1. No auctions!;

2. No hidden extras (photo's/bold/subtitles etc);

3. Our advertising time is 30 days - not 10 (OK for Ebay shop listings it's the same, but they are still paying a monthly subscription fee - extras and commissions on top - so there is still a comparison.)

But most importantly

4) NO COMMISSION! I don't believe in it - I don't feel like laying awake at night worrying about who is trading behind my back - life is too short..

Anyway - here is our price comparison - between ourselves - Ebay UK - and EBay US (I have timed the Ebay fees by three to reflect the same 30 day period we offer).

So lets take an average sale item from us - £50 ($100 US)

Clothes Agency

Basic Listing Fee for 30 days: £1.25 ($2.50)

6 Photos: FREE

Gallery Image: FREE

Bold Title: FREE

COMMISSION CHARGED: FREE

Total Charges from Clothes Agency: £1.25

EBAY UK (Amounts timed by 3 to reflect 3 x 10 day listings = 30 days)

Basic Listing Fee for 28 days: £3.00

5 extra photos: £2.25

Gallery Image: £1.17

Bold Title: £1.95

Commission (£50 sale) £3.15

Total Charges from Ebay UK for similar listing: £11.52

EBAY US (Amounts timed by 3 to reflect 3 x 10 day listings = 30 days)

Basic Listing Fee for 28 days: $6.00

5 extra photos: $2.25

Gallery Image: $1.05

Bold Title: $3.00

Commission (£50 sale) $3.07

Total Charges from Ebay US for similar listing: $15.37

How scary is that???

I'm with the thousands who are deserting Ebay - my goodness, if you were to list an item on Clothes Agency for SIX MONTHS, you'd STILL save at the end of the day....

Forgive me - must go off to lie in dark room for a while...

And anyone who sells and buys clothes - come and see us, we welcome everyone.

Best wishes

Sara

Founder of The Clothes Agency

Ebay - A Price Comparison!

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