Site Fees
To keep Game Bids running efficiently and free for sellers, a small Buyer’s Premium is applied to completed purchases.
What is a Buyer's Premium?
A Buyer’s Premium is a small service fee added to the final purchase price of an item.
It applies to:
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Auction listings
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Buy Now purchases
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Accepted offers
This fee is paid to Game Bids after you complete a purchase.
Why We Use a Buyer's Premium
The Buyer’s Premium helps us:
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Keep listings 100% free for sellers
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Attract more buyers and sellers to the marketplace
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Maintain a secure and reliable platform
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Provide customer support and fraud protection
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Continuously improve the platform and user experience
Key Points to Remember
- Sellers pay zero fees
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A small Buyer’s Premium is added to each completed purchase
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The fee is separate from the item price
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It applies to auctions, Buy Now purchases, and accepted offers
How Payment Works
- You win an auction, complete a Buy Now purchase, or have an offer accepted
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You pay the Buyer’s Premium to Game Bids
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You are connected with the seller
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You pay the seller directly using their preferred payment method
Example
Item: Game Controller
Sale Price: $50
Buyer’s Premium (6%): $3
Total Cost to Buyer: $53
Seller Receives: $50
Game Bids Receives: $3
Simple & Fair Marketplace
Game Bids is designed to be transparent and fair:
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Buyers pay a small Buyer’s Premium
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Sellers keep 100% of their sales (minus applicable payment processing fees)
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Sellers are paid directly by buyers
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Everyone benefits from a better marketplace experience
| Buyer's Premium Tiers |
Sale Price |
Buyer's Premium |
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$0.01 - $25.00 |
$1.50 |
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$25.01 and up |
6.00% |
| Seller Listing Upgrades | Amount |
|---|
| Home Page Featured - Homepage (non-regulated items), Top of Category, and Highlighted | $5.00 |
| Category Featured - Top of Category, and Highlighted | $2.50 |
| Highlighted Listing | $1.00 |