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As a seller, when you want to list items to sell on eBay India, we give you the option of being a Shop Subscriber (having a personalised shop) listed on the site or be a Non Shop Subscriber. Both the formats as a seller as well as type of store on eBay attract different fee structures. However, a minimal Insertion Fee is charged to both when the item is listed and after the item is sold a Final Value Fee is also charged accordingly. Fees given below are applicable from the week of 19th February, 2013. Further details are as mentioned below:
Insertion Fees
Insertion fees
1,3,5,7, 10
30, GTC
Non-store
2
5
Basic Store Subscriber
1
Featured Store Subscriber
0.5
Premium Store Subscriber
0.25
10 Day duration Feature (Listing Upgrade) will continue to be charged at Rs. 25 for listings in the Auction format, and not for Fixed Price.
You will be charged a monthly Subscription Fee, based on the subscription level, for opening an eBay Shop. You will also be charged an Insertion Fee in all categories other than Books & Magazines, Movies & Music, Video & Computer Games, Fun Stuff, Services & Real Estate, and Charity.
If the item sells successfully, you will be charged a Final Value Fee.
Subscription Fees
Store subscription
New
Basic
499
Featured
1999
Premium
3999
Key Points to Remember
Insertion fees does not include the cost of listing upgrades. Please refer to the listing upgrades section for feature fees.
The first 100 listings created by any seller on eBay will not be charged the insertion fee (duration of 1,3,5,7 days).
While creating the first 100 listings:
If a seller lists an item or relists items individually no insertion fee is displayed or charged.
If a seller uses Bulk Relist in My eBay, the insertion fees will be calculated and displayed on the screen, but will not be charged to the account. This can be verified after submitting the listing in the seller’s account.
Final Value Fees
The Final Value Fee for Multiple Item Fixed Price listing is calculated per item sold, based on the final sale price of the item.Minimum Final Value Fee of Rs. 3.00 will be charged.
For all MSKU listings (multiple variations), FVF will be charged on Individual variant prices, based on the category that they are listed under.
Category
Sub category
Final Value Fees*
Cameras & Optics
Digital Cameras, Film Cameras, SLRs, Binoculars
1%
Microscopes, Camcorders, Digital Photo Frames, Telescope, SLR Camera Lenses
2%
Camera, Camcorder Accessories, Other Optics
5%
Audio & Home Entertainment
Wholesale Electronics, Projectors & Accessories
Apple iPods, MP3 & MP4 Players, Portable Audio & Video, Wholesale Electronics, DVD / VCD Players,DVD/VCD Accessories, Audio Devices, Head Phones, Head Sets, Home Theatre & Accessories,
Telephones, Security Systems, Batteries & Chargers, Batteries & Chargers, Apple iPod Accessories, MP3 Accessories
Games, Consoles & Accessories
Home Appliances
Other Home Appliances
Rest
LCD, LED & Televisions
TV Accessesories
Laptops & Computer Peripherals
Desktop PCs, LCD / TFT Monitors, Laptops, iPads & Tablets
iPad Accessories, Tablet Accessories, eBook Readers, eBook Reader Accessories, Panel PCs (All in One),Printers, Scanners & Supplies, CD / DVD Drives & Writers, Speakers, Webcams & Multimedia, Networking Equipment, Keyboard & Mouse, Computer Components
Wireless USB Modem, Routers, Laptop Accessories, Software, Internet & Services, PC Tools & Accessories
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD
All
Mobile Accessories
Mobile Phones
Clothing & Accessories
Wholesale Lots
7%
Shoes & Other Footwear
Auto Accessories & Parts
Everything Else
Fitness & Sports
Perfumes, Cosmetics & Health
Body Care, Hygiene,Make Up, Cosmetics, Deodorants
Perfumes & Deodrants (Except Deodrants), Face Care, Hair Care, Health Care, Health Instruments, Massage, Other Beauty & Health, Manicure, Pedicure
Musical Instruments
Tools & Hardware
Stationery & Office Supplies
Office Electronics
Toys, Games & Baby
Baby Care Products,Baby Food & Feeding Items
Watches
Home & Kitchen
Wholesale
Dining & Bar, Kitchen
Coins & Notes
Stamps
Collectibles
Jewellery & Diamonds
Other Metal Jewellery, Other Jewellery, Diamond Jewellery, Gemstone Jewellery, Loose Gemstones & Diamonds, Silver Jewellery (no stones)
Coins & Bars, Gold Jewellery (no stones), Wholesale
Fashion & Imitation Jewellery
Movies and music
6%
Books & Magazines
Cars & Bikes
Note:The above Final Value Fee table does not include the FVF for 'Other Categories'.
Please refer to the table below to see the list of 'Other Categories'. All the categories listed below will be charged Final Value Fee at 5%:
Category Name
Category Path
Other Film Cameras (297)
Cameras & Optics (625) > Film Cameras, SLRs (15230) > Other Film Cameras (297)
Other Optics (87641)
Cameras & Optics (625) > Other Optics (87641)
Other Storage Media Drives (167)
Laptops & Computer Peripherals (160) > CD / DVD Drives & Writers (165) > Other Storage Media Drives (167)
Other Cables & Connectors (3668)
Laptops & Computer Peripherals (160) > Computer Components (3667) > Cables, Adapter Cards (31491) > Other Cables & Connectors (3668)
Other Computer Components (92422)
Laptops & Computer Peripherals (160) > Computer Components (3667) > Other Computer Components (92422)
Other iPad Accessories (171799)
Laptops & Computer Peripherals (160) > iPad Accessories (175088) > Other iPad Accessories (171799)
Other Input Devices (170)
Laptops & Computer Peripherals (160) > Keyboard & Mouse (3676) > Other Input Devices (170)
Other Networking Equipment (11175)
Laptops & Computer Peripherals (160) > Networking Equipment (11176) > Other Networking Equipment (11175)
Other Wireless Networking (44996)
Laptops & Computer Peripherals (160) > Networking Equipment (11176) > Wireless Networking, Wi-Fi (44995) > Other Wireless Networking (44996)
Other Printers (178)
Laptops & Computer Peripherals (160) > Printers, Scanners & Supplies (1245) > Other Printers (178)
Other Printing Supplies (16190)
Laptops & Computer Peripherals (160) > Printers, Scanners & Supplies (1245) > Printing Supplies (11195) > Other Printing Supplies (16190)
Other Video & Multimedia (3759)
Laptops & Computer Peripherals (160) > Speakers, Webcams & Multimedia (18794) > Other Video & Multimedia (3759)
Other Sound Cards (3701)
Laptops & Computer Peripherals (160) > Speakers, Webcams & Multimedia (18794) > Sound Cards for Desktop PC (44980) > Other Sound Cards (3701)
Other Brands (171570)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > 2.5" Portable Hard Disk Drives (168993) > 1TB (172852) > Other Brands (171570)
Other Brands (168995)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > 2.5" Portable Hard Disk Drives (168993) > 250GB or less (172834) > Other Brands (168995)
Other Brands (168996)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > 2.5" Portable Hard Disk Drives (168993) > 320GB (172840) > Other Brands (168996)
Other Brands (168997)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > 2.5" Portable Hard Disk Drives (168993) > 500GB (172846) > Other Brands (168997)
Other Brands (175319)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > 2.5" Portable Hard Disk Drives (168993) > 750GB (175308) > Other Brands (175319)
Other Brands (170004)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > 3.5" Hard Disk Drives (41908) > 1.5TB (172786) > Other Brands (170004)
Other Brands (162272)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > 3.5" Hard Disk Drives (41908) > 1TB (172780) > Other Brands (162272)
Other Brands (171020)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > 3.5" Hard Disk Drives (41908) > 2.0TB (172792) > Other Brands (171020)
Other Brands (159193)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > 3.5" Hard Disk Drives (41908) > 320GB or less (172768) > Other Brands (159193)
Other Brands (159194)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > 3.5" Hard Disk Drives (41908) > 500GB (172774) > Other Brands (159194)
Other Pack Sizes (11163)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > Blank Media (80133) > DVD Disks (101223) > Other Pack Sizes (11163)
Other Blank Media (80138)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > Blank Media (80133) > Other Blank Media (80138)
Other Brands (64461)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > Internal Hard Drives (56083) > 160GB or less (172905) > Other Brands (64461)
Other Brands (172275)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > Internal Hard Drives (56083) > 1TB (172890) > Other Brands (172275)
Other Brands (64462)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > Internal Hard Drives (56083) > 250GB (172910) > Other Brands (64462)
Other Brands (159195)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > Internal Hard Drives (56083) > 320GB (172880) > Other Brands (159195)
Other Brands (159196)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > Internal Hard Drives (56083) > 500GB (172885) > Other Brands (159196)
Other SD cards (168393)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > Memory Cards (18867) > Micro SD, Micro SDHC Cards (168407) > 16GB (172748) > Other SD cards (168393)
Other SD Cards (171053)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > Memory Cards (18867) > Micro SD, Micro SDHC Cards (168407) > 32GB (172753) > Other SD Cards (171053)
Other SD Cards (159244)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > Memory Cards (18867) > Micro SD, Micro SDHC Cards (168407) > 4GB (172758) > Other SD Cards (159244)
Other SD Cards (168392)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > Memory Cards (18867) > Micro SD, Micro SDHC Cards (168407) > 8GB (172763) > Other SD Cards (168392)
Other Memory Cards (18871)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > Memory Cards (18867) > Other Memory Cards (18871)
Other SD Cards (168386)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > Memory Cards (18867) > SD, SDHC Cards (50522) > 16GB (172733) > Other SD Cards (168386)
Other SD Cards (171051)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > Memory Cards (18867) > SD, SDHC Cards (50522) > 32GB (172743) > Other SD Cards (171051)
Other SD Cards (159203)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > Memory Cards (18867) > SD, SDHC Cards (50522) > 4GB (172738) > Other SD Cards (159203)
Other SD Cards (159204)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > Memory Cards (18867) > SD, SDHC Cards (50522) > 8GB (172728) > Other SD Cards (159204)
Other Digital Storage Media (162290)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > Other Digital Storage Media (162290)
Other Brands (162273)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > Pen Drives (51071) > 16GB (172810) > Other Brands (162273)
Other Brands (149894)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > Pen Drives (51071) > 2GB or less (172828) > Other Brands (149894)
Other Brands (168378)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > Pen Drives (51071) > 32GB (172816) > Other Brands (168378)
Other Brands (149895)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > Pen Drives (51071) > 4GB (172798) > Other Brands (149895)
Other Brands (171021)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > Pen Drives (51071) > 64GB or more (172822) > Other Brands (171021)
Other Brands (159197)
Memory Cards, Pen Drives & HDD (162260) > Pen Drives (51071) > 8GB (172804) > Other Brands (159197)
Other Portable Audio & Video (1132)
Audio & Home Entertainment (293) > Portable Audio & Video (15052) > Other Portable Audio & Video (1132)
Other Projector Accessories (173195)
Audio & Home Entertainment (293) > Projectors & Accessories (172677) > Projector Accessories (173190) > Other Projector Accessories (173195)
Other Home Appliances (20715)
Home Appliances (20710) > Other Home Appliances (20715)
Note:
You will be charged a monthly Subscription Fee, based on the subscription level, for opening an eBay Shop. You will also be charged an Insertion Fee in all categories other than Books & Magazines, Movies & Music, Video & Computer Games,Services & Real Estate, and Charity.
Insertion & Listing Upgrade Fees will be applicable to listings in Fun Stuff Category.
See a detailed list of categories and their classification
Type of Listing
Starting or Reserve Price
International Listing Fee
(1,3,5 and 7 Day Listing)
(30 Day Listing)
Single Item
Rs. 0.01 - Rs. 2,000.00
Over Rs. 2,000.01
Rs. 5.00
Rs.10.00
Rs. 20.00
Rs. 40.00
Multiple Item
Rs. 5.00 X Quantity Listed
Rs.10.00 X Quantity Listed
Rs. 20.00 X Quantity Listed
Rs. 40.00 X Quantity Listed
International Listing Fee For Shop Subscribers
(GTC)
Rs. 15.00
Rs. 30.00
Rs. 15.00 X Quantity Listed
Rs. 30.00 X Quantity Listed
Service and Real Estate Category:
Categories
Insertion Fee 30 Days
Insertion Fee 90 Days
Services
Rs. 60.00
Residential Property for Sale
Rs. 200.00
Rs. 400.00
Residential Rentals, Lease
Rs. 100.00
Commercial Real Estate
* The above fees are applicable only if you list a service or real estate using the Classified Ad Format listing. Services or real estate listed with auction-style or Buy It Now listing will be charged a flat rate insertion fee of Rs. 200.00, irrespective of the duration of the listing.
Note: The maximum insertion fee for any Multiple Item Listing is Rs. 90.00.
Note: Reserve fees are additional. Reserves are only available in select vehicle categories. For more information, see below.
You can add listing updgrades and other optional features to help improve the chances of selling your items.
Reserve Price
Fee
Rs. 0.01 - Rs. 6,500.00
Rs. 65.00
Rs. 6,500.01 and up
1% of Reserve Price (up to Rs. 250)
Please note: (Please note: The changes to Gallery Plus and Subtitle are effective till October 31, 2011 only. Any changes to the fees post September 31, 2011 will be informed accordingly)
Non-Shop Subscriber
Shop Subscriber
1,3,5,7 Days
30 Days
GTC
Gallery
Free
Listing Designer
Item Subtitle
Buy It Now
Rs. 2.00
Scheduled Listings*
Re. 1.00
10-Day Duration
Gallery Plus
* There is no Scheduled Listings fee for Turbo Lister, Selling Manager, Selling Manager Pro, and Shop users.
Double the listing upgrades fees (excluding Scheduled Listing, to list in two categories.)
Also, zero fees for the Galllery Plus feature will be available only for the following categories - Clothing & Accessories, Coins & Notes, Collectibles, Home, Decor & Furnishings, Jewellery & Diamonds, Shoes & Other Footwear, Stamps and Watches.
Feature
1,3,5,7 and 30 Day listings
30 Days & GTC
First 3 pictures
Each additional picture
Preview Picture
Picture Show
Supersize Picture
Picture Pack (1-6)
Rs. 12.00
Rs. 6.00
2nd Picture Pack (7-12)
Rs. 18.00
Rs. 9.00
Seller Tool
TurboLister
Selling Manager
Rs. 199.00
Selling Manager Pro
Rs. 399.00
Sales Report Basic
Sales Report Plus
Rs. 99
Also learn more about eBay Shop Fees Service Tax Paying your eBay seller's fees Invoicing procedures and payments
Selling fees are subject to a 12% Service Tax and 3% Cess (Edu: 2% + Sec & High Edu: 1%) thereon, where applicable. Service Tax and Cess will be assessed at the time of invoicing. Learn more about how your balance and subtotal are calculated.
In the event your seller account is suspended for any reason, any amounts due on your Seller account will immediately become due and payable. eBay reserves the right to immediately charge any amounts you have not previously disputed to the billing method that you are using.
Good 'Til Cancelled listings renew automatically every 30 days unless all of the items sell, you end the listing, or the listing violates an eBay policy. Insertion fees are charged every 30-day period.
Sellers pay fees for the right to sell on eBay. Sellers do not purchase exclusive rights to Web pages on eBay. eBay may, in our sole discretion, and without your consent or payment to you, place third-party advertisements on any Web page within our site.
International Listing Fees, Listing Fees for Real Estate and Services and optional feature fees are charged at the time of listing and are non-refundable.
Final Value Fees are charged once the item is sold and is refunded in the case of an Unpaid Item Dispute.
Listing Fees are refunded in case the item has an Unpaid Item Dispute or ends unsuccessfully. Click here to read the Relist Policy for Listing Fees.
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