hidden charges

[JudeP]

Hi - I have just sold my first item on ebay and got an email from paypal to say that i have received £14.40 - when i look on my paypal account it only says £13.71. Whilst this is a small amount it is not clear where that missing money is going, and if they do this to everyone and relying on the fact that people dont have the energy to complain then they are making a fortune - so it is more of a principle issue for me. Unless I have missed some obvious charges somewhere. Any thoughts? Thanks

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

@JudeP

What hidden charges? Paypals fees are clearly listed in their user agreement?

Ebays fee is listed in your seller account on Ebay and invoiced for you to pay monthly.

Paypals fee is deducted directly from your buyers payment and the remainder credited to your paypal balance.

You were paid £14.40, paypal fee is 3.4% + 20p  per transaction so if my maths is correct you were charged a fee of 0.69p which is correct so why do you think you were charged a 'hidden fee?'

[JudeP]

thanks that is good to know- i am new to all this so didnt know there were any charges at all so was confused but that makes sense. thanks.