Is there a Better Way than Ebay?

Another member posted a similar question on our Chat Board, and thought I'd follow up with my own.

I've dealt exclusively with Ebay for the last 15 years, not giving much thought to other auction houses. Unless it's a really hot item, My listings tend to hang there for quite a while because I can't afford to lose any money, listing it for the fair market value. They generally sell after all the "low ball" priced items are gone.

The auctions are generally a "Buyers" market, becuase it's the Seller who eats the cost of doing business!

At times after the auction close, i've been lucky and received offers on the closed items, and been able to make a large direct sale that way. Some by sending a Paypal Invoice or by Postal Money Order for the total $$$.

However, it's that percentage of the total transaction fees that'll make you faint, Combined Ebay/Paypal scalps me for about 12-14% on every sale, and when your sale is for several Thousand Bucks, in addition to insured shipping costs- Just Add it up- YIKES!

Is there a better, more cost effective route for selling our wares?

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