Auctions That Charge Fees

• Liquidation.com    If you are looking to sell or buy merchandise in big lots this is the marketplace. The web site has lots of exposure. Liquidation and surplus lots of all kinds of merchandise start out at $100 minimum bid. Lots of resellers use this site to buy their merchandise.
  
  
• Amazon.com    Selling on Amazon
  Amazon marketplace has been around since about 1995 and is a fixed listing site where sellers sell general merchandise.Amazon has high traffic, but they charge more in commission fees.
  
  Individual Sellers (listing less than 40 items/month)
  No m onthly subscription fee.
  $0.99 + referral fee & variable closing fee
  Listing expires in 60 days if not sold
  
  Professional Account
  Good for people who sell more than 40 items per month
  Includes analytics and tools to optimize your selling
  $39.99 per month plus referral fee & variable closing fee
  
  Amazon has a hold on new sellers in the clothing category. They are currently going through a system development phase with feedback and quality control enhancements. Their website says that the development will be continuing through 2010 so there is no completion date. You can however contact them if you think you have a deal they cannot refuse.
  Referral fees for selling an item are based on category and range from 6% to 20%.
  
  
• Bid4Assets.com   There is a $5 flat listing fee per item. There is a $25 minimum commission fee for all successful auctions. Closing fees range from 10% - 27%.
  
  
• ebay.com   Listing fees plus high final valuation fees on sales. Offers ebay stores as well as auction format. ebay offers lots of upgrades to their service. The fees tend to be higher, but ebay has a smooth system with automated time saving software, feeback ratings and a lower number of non-paying bidders. The site is number 1 auction site with 39,931,719 listings on February 12, 2010. On October 15th 2010 the number of listings changed to 117,926,869 and looks like everyone is gearing up for the holiday season.
  
  Paypal is owned by ebay and is the preferred payment vendor on ebay and integrates for a easy process between buyer and seller. Paypal also charges a fee based on volume, but makes for a seamless transaction. One Month Free Trial! ProStores - an eBay Company
  
  
• Overstock.com   Charges listing fees between 10 cents and $3.15, final value fees from 3% - 6.25%.