Comments on: Mercari Sellers Hit with Higher Fees

By: fruitylovesyou

fruitylovesyou — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 04:22:08 +0000

Ive never gone there. strange I just think its an weird name.
But all those marketplaces raising the rent, at a time with so much changes with tax collection, during this crummy economy… I think you are money grabber marketeers!

By: toolguy

toolguy — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:13:52 +0000

In reply to YourKiddingRight. Mercari only allows me to offer 25% less than the sellers asking price. How can I offer 50% less? The system won't allow me to do so.

By: PACE306

PACE306 — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 20:46:41 +0000

“Listen Mercari was never the ultimate sales venue. Anyone thinking they have escaped the corporate venue have stars in their eyes”

Cant argue with you – that describes me – I am always on the hunt for an alternative to the “twin sisters of destruction” aka eBay and Amazon (more eBay though)

The 3 day payout is great – though to be honest – I RARELY have issues with eBay on payouts (they and I have threatened each other with lawsuits over other things – I think that unless they have a reason to – I get payouts right away)

Not having a human to talk to coupled with the short/curt responses – leave me a little cold – but I understand that they are trying to be “no frills” … but sometimes – just emailing isnt enough

They (volume wise) are nothing compared to eBay – but 1) any sale taken from eBay is a good thing 2) they seem to be a different kinds of buyers (which is good).

I understand that costs go up – as long as services get better to match – Im ok with it (sorta)

By: NYSteve

NYSteve — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:50:51 +0000

I listed several items on Mercari, when they first ‘came out’.
there was an error in the price, and i could not edit the listing to put the correct price in,
that is because, as told to me by Mercari… ‘we here at Mercari, like low prices, you cannot raise a price once you make your listing’

took a while for this one to catch up with them LOL

thanks Pace306, for the update on what ive been missing.

By: YourKiddingRight

YourKiddingRight — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:34:08 +0000

Listen Mercari was never the ultimate sales venue. Anyone thinking they have escaped the corporate venue have stars in their eyes. Build the shipping into your sales price – stick to it and buy your labels from Pirate. All these folks who say they “leaving!” aren’t exactly thinking things out. Where are you going? Please tell me because I really stopped looking. I think they forget all the perks on Mercari – yes there are a few
Pros
no store fee (that’s a big one remember)
1-unlimited listings available
2-you decide when to take your money not when ebay thinks you should have it
3-Mercari actually stands behind the seller if the seller has done their due diligence.
4-For me I have no problem with C/S – my inquiries are answered promptly
5-The site has NEVER been down for me ever in 2+ years and I’m on it all day long.
6-Mercari actually promotes my items to Google – I see them all the time
7-Mercari shows sold items unlike waste your time Etsy & Pinterest
Cons
1-Mercari suggests to shoppers to offer less than the asking price – sometimes up to 50%!
(stop that will ya? when someone offers me 50% off I simply decline and place them on my
blocked bidder list – they were never going to be my customer – I’m not broke or stupid)
2-Mercari doesn’t always show ALL your listing – sound familiar?

By: StardustGypsy

StardustGypsy — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 14:15:26 +0000

In reply to PACE306.

Mercari was designed just as Poshmark was — for those wanting to sell a few things they didn’t want and for buyers who were looking for a good deal. Poshmark has now become retail with ridiculous shipping fees that sellers have no control over. I decided I didn’t want to force buyers to pay expedited shipping for small lightweight jewelry items. So I don’t sell on Poshmark.

I sell on Mercari to make a little extra money. I started using their shipping labels because it was easier. Now that they are going to charge commission on those labels, I will start offering free shipping and go back to printing my own labels.

Unless you have your own website to sell your own products, you will always be at the mercy of other selling platforms. But I guess people don’t get this, and that’s why we have this gripe forum.

By: Chicago48

Chicago48 — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:56:01 +0000

Toolguy, I also buy supplies from Mercari sellers, but as a seller, I think I will just include free shipping to bypass the shipping fees. Because if I use Mercari’s prepaid shipping, there’s going to be a cost. I will ship on my own.

By: toolguy

toolguy — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:59:46 +0000

I don’t sell on Mercari but over the past year I’ve bought 37 items

As a buyer I’m real happy with Mercari

I’ve had a few issues and they’ve responded every time in a timely manner.

I just might try selling there someday ~ maybe

By: PACE306

PACE306 — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:38:08 +0000

1) for the numbers Mercari is asking from sellers (which is too much) they should at leat provide REAL humans to talk to

2) theres ZERO appeals for either buyers OR sellers when issues arise

3) you cant list an item with multiple quantities in it (in 2023)

4) too many “likers”, not enough buyers

5) still considered “rinkydink”

theres a whole list – its a money grab – they learned that if the other 2 wicked sisters can do it – they can too!