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Liquidation Surplus Buying Guide
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Liquidation, Closeout, Surplus Resources
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Auctions That Charge Fees
This is a list of auctions that charge fees are generally more robust and offer stardard processing tools to help the auction process go smoother. It is a huge asset in time management to have automated tools to do the work for you.
- 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.
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Amazon.com
Selling on Amazon
Individual Sellers
.99 cent per sale plus selling referral 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 a selling referral 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.
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%.
- RubyLane.com There is a minimum charge of $35 a month. There is a onetime setup charge of $75. Listing costs .30 cents to list an item for the first 150 items, then the next items up to 1000 are .20 cents to list, each item over 1000 is 1 cent to list (listing fees offset by the minimum charge). Ruby Lane sellers focus on antiques, art, collectibles and jewelry.
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