Private Sellers DE

Overview

This documentation describes in detail the fees and commissions applied by eBay.de for selling items. It clarifies when listing items is free, what costs may arise from using additional options, promoting items, international sales, and currency conversion. It also includes specific conditions for private sellers residing outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and additional usage notes.

General Conditions

Selling items on eBay.de is free within Germany.
However, additional fees may apply if you choose paid options, promote listings through advertisements, or offer shipping to other countries.

Important note:
Different fees apply for business sellers and private sellers residing outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

The EEA includes: Germany, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Croatia, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Czech Republic, Cyprus.

Listing Fees

Each month you can publish up to 320 free listings.
Beyond this limit, a fee of €0.50 per listing applies.

Listing fees only apply to:

• the creation of the original listing;
• manually relisting an unsold item.

No additional fees apply in case of:

• automatic relisting through the “automatic relist” function;
• monthly renewal of listings with the “good ‘til cancelled” option.

International Fee

If you offer shipping outside Germany, eBay applies an international fee of 5% when the delivery address is abroad.
The fee is calculated on the total transaction amount, including item price, packaging, and shipping costs chosen by the buyer.

For items listed on other eBay platforms (e.g. eBay.fr or eBay.es), additional fees may apply depending on the destination country.

*Europe: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Georgia, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Switzerland, Serbia, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Czech Republic, Turkey, Hungary, Ukraine, Vatican City, Belarus.

Currency Conversion Fees

If an item is listed on an international site (e.g. eBay.com), eBay may automatically convert amounts into local currency to:

• collect fees owed by the seller;
• make payments to the seller.

The exchange rate applied is the eBay transaction rate, consisting of:

• base rate: defined by currency markets or official rates;
• conversion fee: percentage added to the base rate.

For sellers with a registered address in Germany, the conversion fee is 3%.
For other countries, please refer to the specific local fee pages.

Fees for Private Sellers Outside the EEA

Private sellers residing outside the EEA are subject to different rules.

Final Value Fee

• 11% on the transaction amount up to €1,990
• 2% on the portion exceeding €1,990
• Fixed fee:
  • €0.05 if the total order < €10
  • €0.35 if the total order ≥ €10

The total includes item price, handling charges, shipping costs chosen by the buyer, VAT, and any additional charges.

If the item is not sold, no final value fee applies, except when attempting to complete the sale outside eBay. In such cases, the fee will still be charged based on the highest price indicated.

In case of refund or cancellation, you may receive a credit for the fees according to eBay’s rules.

International Fee

If you offer shipping outside Germany, an international fee applies when the delivery address is outside the Eurozone and Sweden.
Specific rates vary by country and can be found on the respective eBay pages (e.g. USA, Canada, Australia, Spain, France, Italy, Ireland, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Poland, China, and others).

Other Terms of Use

• Early termination of an auction may also generate costs.
• Listing fees and fees for additional options are non-refundable and apply to each category selected.
• The fees listed here apply only to eBay.de; other eBay sites have their own fee structures.
• Payment of fees does not grant exclusive rights on the platform. eBay reserves the right to display advertisements or third-party listings.
• Fees may be subject to German VAT or other local taxes, depending on the seller’s country.
• In case of cancellation of the sale or refund to the buyer, the seller may be entitled to a fee credit.

Conclusion

The eBay.de fee structure provides a clear and organized system for both private and professional sellers. Most listings are free within the allotted quota, while additional costs depend on extra options, international sales, and currency conversions. It is essential to understand the applicable rules, especially for those residing outside the EEA, to avoid unexpected expenses and to manage selling activities more effectively.