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I am on good terms with ebay - but the fees are getting a bit high, especially considering the robbing when they collect fee on SHIPPING.

Some people just don't like ebay for whatever reason (perhaps screwed on a deal and blame 'the system' (ebay))

Like I said - I am on good terms with Ebay. At the same time, I am wondering if there are other sites that are competing with ebay.

Any?

Of course we all have alternatives like CL, Forum FS section, etc. etc. but I am wondering about any auction sites.

Might as well throw this out there - anyone know anything about/ had any experienced using or buying - at www.Reverb.com ?

(or any others as well)

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Funny you mention Reverb.com. I just bought a Slingerland tom shell on there day before yesterday. I was impressed with how it is set up. Purchasing is super easy and the communication and follow up has been great so far. I'll circle back once I receive the shipment for a complete review. For selling, they charge a 3.5% fee and it is maxed at $350.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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I'm not sure if they are competing with ebay, but, there is the Goodwill auction site...

Cheers

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Posted on 11 years ago
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http://www.drumsell.com

I have never bought from them but they send me emails from time to time.

Posted on 11 years ago
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http://reverb.com/page/why-reverb

Just chatted with an agent of theirs.

I understand that the seller fee is 3.5% with a $350 fee max. So, 3.5% all the way up to a $10,000 selling price - after that it is the flat $350 seller fee no matter how high the selling price.

He represented that there are no plans to increase the seller fee rate as it gets bigger and that they have ambitions to compete with Ebay. Based in Chicago, gbase is another competitor.

Apparently one of their biggest priorities is to provide a better marketplace for musicians - many musicians themselves.

For more info from Reverb - contact Dan Orkin at [email]dano@reverb.com[/email]

Honestly guys - not my intention to just promote Reverb here. I am not affiliated with them - just thought I would share info as I got it.....They seem promising though.

John

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Posted on 11 years ago
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From grantro

I'm not sure if they are competing with ebay, but, there is the Goodwill auction site...Cheers

They only offer their own items. Private seller cannot list items. Some good bargains if you time it right.

Posted on 11 years ago
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Wondering...how does eBay get away on charging us on shipping? Is that even legal?

Makes you not want to ship international...

What if you sold a drumset to Oz,and shipping was $500...how much do they get...?

Their flat 10% on that too?>>So,$50 less in your pocket now?

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Posted on 11 years ago
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thanks for the info on reverb. i never heard of it and might have to check it out.

as much as i like ebay i stopped selling on there awhile ago. its not worth it to sell on there anymore and i read all the complaints on all the forums about paypal/ebay.

thankfully i've been selling thru my site. sure, i don't have a million eyes on my stuff, but i only need one person who wants a fair deal and i sell just fine. but i would like another outlet for selling.

http://www.drummerfish.weebly.com for drum parts, drum promos , swag, promo media and more for sale
Posted on 11 years ago
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From amosguy

They only offer their own items. Private seller cannot list items. Some good bargains if you time it right.

Yes, I posted that as an outlet for buying and not selling...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 11 years ago
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I have been seeing some sellers adding all of the ebay fees to the listing, like auction houses do, buyer pays all fees has any one else noticed that?...

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