eBay is great for reaching a global audience — but it's free to list and then takes a cut when your item sells, postage included. (eBay dropped private-seller fees in the UK, but not in Ireland.) Here's an honest comparison of Sellinn and eBay for Irish sellers.
| Sellinn | eBay | |
|---|---|---|
| Selling fees | €0 — keep 100% of the sale price | Final value fee on every sale — typically ~12–15% by category — plus a 0.43% regulatory operating fee |
| Fees on postage | None | The final value fee applies to your postage too |
| Listing | Free | Free with a monthly allowance, then a per-listing fee |
| Coverage | All 32 Irish counties — local buyers | Global, with Irish and cross-border buyers |
| Shipping | An Post built in, or local collection | Postage (fees apply to it) |
| Best for | Everyday second-hand items, sold locally, zero fees | Rare, niche or collectible items where a global pool matters |
We're not going to pretend Sellinn is always the better answer. eBay has real strengths and we'll be straight about them:
If you're selling something rare or collectible where a global audience matters, eBay's reach can be worth the fees — no argument.
But for everyday second-hand items sold locally in Ireland, eBay's cut on the sale (and your postage) adds up. On Sellinn you keep 100%.
List your item in 60 seconds and reach buyers across all 32 counties — no fees, no commission.
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Listing is free with a monthly allowance, but eBay takes a final value fee on every sale (typically around 12–15% depending on category) plus a 0.43% regulatory operating fee — and those apply to your postage too. eBay removed private-seller fees in the UK, but not in Ireland. Sellinn charges 0%.
Yes — free to list, free to sell, and you keep 100% of the sale price. No final value fee, no cut of your postage.
Yes — all 32 counties, including Northern Ireland, with local collection or An Post shipping.
For rare, niche or collectible items where a global buyer pool is worth the fees. For everyday items sold locally, Sellinn keeps more in your pocket.