I dont always defend ebay but its an understandable rule to protect their business.
I use ebay in a way that I would never use Amazon because I like to contact sellers about collectables. The messaging system is very good but obviously I dont start or accept private deals because I value remaining on ebay. I also like to keep it paypal and other deals are not as easy or convenient.....ebay should rightly charge for this level of convenience. I would never have seen these sellers if not for ebay so I am loyal to ebay for that reason and others
Ebay benefit from large and small volume sellers and Ive been looking at LED VU display meters and kits from Hong Kong and Lithuania. Its just as good as anything Amazon offer in my opinion
I dont want to turn this into a bashing but Ive a thing about Amazon warehouses and staff conditions. I like to deal with sellers direct. My parents like Amazon because they like clicking and buying. I like ebay for the collectors community and direct questions