eBay job lot max bid calculator

List what's in the lot and what each item sells for, add your eBay fees and postage, and get the highest bid that still leaves your profit. Put it as your maximum bid on eBay and let eBay bid for you up to it.

1. The lot
Paste the lot's title and description from eBay, then list what's in it — one line each: 3 x Bluetooth headphones £18 (the price you expect to sell each for).
Paste a lot page (copy the whole page from the auction site, with the site set to £)
Needs a Description column and a price: your own Sell price, or the RRP. Read in this browser only.
2. Your costs
eBay fees differ by category — use your rate. The Buyer Protection Fee (lots from private sellers) shows at the lot's checkout.

An estimate from your numbers — selling prices and speed aren't guaranteed. The decision is yours.

Questions

How is the maximum bid worked out?

Expected sales of the items you can sell (after the faulty/missing %), minus eBay fees, ad fees and postage on each sale, minus postage to get the lot and checkout fees such as eBay's Buyer Protection Fee, minus the profit you want.

What should I check before bidding on a lot?

Expiry dates on supplements, food and cosmetics; untested or returns stock; whether big brands are genuine; UK plugs and safety marks on electricals; and whether 50+ of the same item will sell in time.

Does it bid for me?

No. It tells you the most to bid; you place the bid yourself.

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