Prices on Ebay

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And that is the whole point. If you have a long established existing business then platforms like ebay ( or just eat in the example above) are just an added cost that chips away at your profits. Many of us have to use these platforms to retain our existing customers.

If you have a new business that is built around third party platforms then you probably think they are the best thing since sliced bread. Earning 10% is probably satisfactory if the business is trading from home with few additional overheads, but if you run a traditional 'bricks and mortar' business then 10% is too low.

[Lofty]

Now, the Indian takeaway I used to deliver for never used Just Eat, many don't, and didn't even accept cards, it was strictly 'cash only' and they had a thriving business.

Now theres an idea, I'll order over the phone and pay cash at the door - like we used to in the good old days :rolleyes: