Bob Shop charges different fees based on the category you list in and the selling format that is chosen.
Listing fees
Sellers pay a listing fee for each item listed in the classified format and in the service-related categories listed below. The listing fee is payable whether a sale ensues or not.
- There is no success fee for items listed in the classified format and in the service-related categories.
- To list in all other categories is free of charge.
Success fees
Bob Shop charges a category-based success fee (up to a maximum of R5,000 excl. VAT per item). A success fee is charged on the sale value of the item sold on Bob Shop. Success fees vary depending on the category where the item is listed.
Enhancement fees
Enhanced listings help sellers promote their items by increasing their visibility on Bob Shop. The enhancement fee is charged whether the item sells or not. Different enhancement fees apply depending on whether the item is listed for sale (in the auction or buy-now format) or as a classified. You may choose a combination of several enhancements. You will be charged separately for all the options selected.
Fee rate card
See our detailed
fee rate card for a full breakdown of Bob Shop fees.
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