Stuff like this is why I don't buy or sell in auctions, other than ebay. Sellers fees really aren't that bad if you have a basic subscription and are a top rated seller. On average I pay around 11.5 - 12% between ebay and paypal, and I don't find that unreasonable at all, especially when compared to what you usually have to give up on consignment. Also ebay has one less hand in the pot, as with liveauctioneers, they are basically an unnecessary part of the process, and are driving up fees and lowering realized auction prices.