eBay clarifies Fee Increase announcement

Reeling from the backlash of its recent announcement to increase fees, and in a move to soften the negative impact of its impending free increases on Feb. 18, eBay has issued a statement, admitting that its "original communication was a bit unclear. "

Here it is, verbatim:

"Recently, we announced fee changes taking effect on February 18th and affecting certain optional listing upgrades on eBay.com, the subscription fee for a Basic eBay Store, and Final Value Fees on Store Inventory Format listings. Based on Community input, we understand our original communication was a bit unclear.

To clarify, no changes are being made to the Final Value Fees on Auction-style, Auction with Buy It Now option, and Fixed Priced listings (with the exception of certain Business & Industrial capital equipment categories). Final Value Fee changes apply only to Store Inventory Format listings, a listing format only available to Store sellers and with durations of 30, 60, 90, and 120 days and Good 'Til Cancelled.

The Final Value Fees for Auction-style listings, Auction with Buy It Now option, and Fixed Price listings have remained unchanged since 2002."

You can view the full details of the pricing announcement HERE.

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Exterior view of EBay Inc. headquarters in San Jose, Calif. (AP File/Paul Sakuma)

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