Selling on eBay or trading in? How the two compare
eBay lets you sell straight to a buyer, and eBay says private sellers in the UK pay no final value fee. A trade-in works differently. Here is what each route asks of you. We sell on eBay ourselves.
Loota is not connected to eBay. What we say about eBay comes from its own public pages, checked on 27-10-2026. Terms change, so read its current ones before you sell.
What eBay says it does
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No sale fees for private sellers
eBay says private sellers in the UK get 300 free listings a month and pay no final value fees or regulatory operating fees when items sell (Motors excluded).1
eBay in more detail
| Topic | eBay |
|---|---|
| Fees | Private sellers: 300 free listings a month, then 35p each; no final value fees on sales1 |
| Fee for selling overseas | 3% international fee if the buyer is outside the UK1 |
| Chargebacks | You pay 16.80 pounds per dispute if you are found responsible for a chargeback1 |
Loota trade-ins are coming soon. Until then, you can shop our tested stock.
Questions to ask any buyer
How and when do I get paid?
Bank transfer, voucher, PayPal and cash all arrive at different speeds. Check which one you are picking.
How long is the price held?
Some buyers hold a price for a few days, others for a few weeks. Post inside that window.
What if they grade it differently?
Find out if they ask you first or just pay the lower price. Then you can decide if it is worth the risk.
Who pays for postage and is it insured?
Check whether postage is free and tracked, and what the terms say about lost parcels.
Is my data wiped?
Whoever buys it, sign out of iCloud or Google and factory reset first.
Buying instead? Here is what you get from Loota
Every item sold on loota.co.uk carries a 12-month Loota warranty. Each item is bench-tested and honestly graded, with battery health written in the listing. Orders go by Royal Mail Tracked. 14 days for a refund, 30 days for store credit.
Common questions
What does eBay charge private sellers in the UK?
eBay says UK-based private sellers get 300 free listings a month and pay no final value fees or regulatory operating fees when items sell (Motors excluded). Fees differ for business sellers, so check its fees page for your case.
Does Loota sell on eBay?
Yes. We have sold on eBay for four years, and now we have our own shop at loota.co.uk too.
When can I sell my old tech to Loota?
Trade-ins are coming soon. The shop is open now.
Sources
- eBay: Selling fees for private sellers, checked 27-10-2026