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Break-Even Point

Postby amalekidad » Wed Apr 02, 2014 4:48 pm

Hey Realcenters,
I was inspired by one of the threads on here (viewtopic=29071) to put one of my ounces on eBay to see if I can get one of those crazy bidders. What percentage can I expect to lose to eBay/PayPal? In other words, what is my break-even point?
1929 INCUSE INDIAN HEAD $5 GOLD PIECE DESIGN - 1 TROY OZ ...(121309881079)
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Re: Break-Even Point

Postby Chief » Wed Apr 02, 2014 5:11 pm

You can play with the numbers using this...
http://www.newlifeauctions.com/calc.html
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Re: Break-Even Point

Postby OtusLotus » Wed Apr 02, 2014 5:49 pm

good luck
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Re: Break-Even Point

Postby natsb88 » Wed Apr 02, 2014 6:04 pm

10% of the total (item price + shipping) to eBay, and $0.30 + 2.9% of the total (item price + shipping) to PayPal.
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Re: Break-Even Point

Postby silverstacker » Fri Apr 04, 2014 11:42 pm

amalekidad wrote:Hey Realcenters,
I was inspired by one of the threads on here (viewtopic=29071) to put one of my ounces on eBay to see if I can get one of those crazy bidders. What percentage can I expect to lose to eBay/PayPal? In other words, what is my break-even point?
1929 INCUSE INDIAN HEAD $5 GOLD PIECE DESIGN - 1 TROY OZ ...(121309881079)
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Figure:

10% of final sale price to Ebay
3% Paypal Fee

and then shipping costs.
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Re: Break-Even Point

Postby Computer Jones » Sat Apr 05, 2014 1:05 am

I'm buying at 10% less than face.

PM if you want to.

FYI, This is considered a long option. Sometimes it would be considered a VERY long stance.
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