Shoestring Theory

eBay announced today that they will cut listing fees further in several media categories, which will include books, music, movies and video game software.

$0.01 – 0.99 (auction-style only)
Original Categories Insertion Fee: $ .20
[Previously announced fee: $0.15 -ed]
New Media fee: $ .10

$1.00 – 9.99 (auction-style and fixed price)
Original Categories Insertion Fee: $ .40
[Previously announced fee: $0.35 -ed]
New Media fee: $ .25

$10.00 – 24.99 (auction-style and fixed price)
Original Categories Insertion Fee: $ .60
[Previously announced fee: $0.55 -ed]
New Media fee: $ .35

The big guide to all the changes has been updated to reflect these changes.

My guess is that with the new pricing model, Amazon suddenly got a whole lot more attractive financially in these categories. You know, it’s not like the good folks at Amazon are experts at selling books, movies, music or games. Amazon already charges different fees based on the type of item you people sell. Will eBay become the new Amazon who was the new eBay not so long ago?

eBay also made sure to stress that it intends on carrying through with the other changes as announced, specifically mentioning feedback and the PowerSeller rewards program.

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