These fees are low and range from under $1-$1.50. Processing Fee: There is a processing fee that is charged on the full sales price, including shipping price (shipping prices are set by the seller for each product). It comes out to 2.9% + $0.30 for each paid order.
What is the catch with Tophatter?
While Tophatter is a legitimate system, it is one that is open to abuse. This abuse goes both ways. The sellers and buyers abuse the system. The sellers abuse the system by buying items at incredibly cheap prices and reselling them at auction for very exorbitant prices.
Is Tophatter better than eBay?
TopHatter can not be held liable for any issues between the seller and the buyer and only acts as a go-between. On the other hand, it looks like eBay plays a more active role in resolving disputes between buyers and sellers, as well as between sellers themselves.
Can I sell items on Tophatter?
On Tophatter items can be sold either through an auction or as a "Buy Now" sale. Listing a product for sale represents a binding offer to sell your item at $1 or any higher amount.
What's the catch with Tophatter?
Tophatter takes a 10% commission off your winning bid, so eventually I received a Paypal notification for $24.60 ($24 winning bid + $3 shipping $2.40 commission).
How does Tophatter sell so cheap?
As we mentioned previously, Tophatter charges a flat commission fee for all sales as well as a few other fees. Sellers pay a fee every time a product is run at an auction. The higher the SFB, the more auction schedules a seller will get, which means the more volume. These fees are low and range from under $1-$1.50.
Is Tophatter a Chinese company?
Tophatter has two locations, in San Francisco and Shanghai, China. With a Chinese warehouse and deals at wholesale value—or lower—it's safe to assume that many items on Tophatter are both shipped from and manufactured overseas. Tophatter.com Review | How Does Tophatter Work?
Is Tophatter a ripoff?
Tophatter is a legitimate website with lots of issues. There are numerous complaints about the way the company has “ripped” sellers of their money. It is an experience. One that gets more real the more you dip in.