EBay today launched a service for charities to sell second hand goods online.The move could boost business for high street charity shops faced with increased costs and deflated prices, Cancer Research UK said.The scheme will give charities access to the 10 million people registered with the online auction site.In addition, individuals selling goods on eBay now have the option of donating between 10% and 100% of the final sale price to a nominated charity.EBay will continue to charge listing fees to sellers and charities for each item put up for sale.It will donate all the final value fee to the charities once their sales are complete.Sellers can choose to make their donations eligible for Gift Aid, adding an extra 28% to their charity donation.

Posted: 10|4|05 at 9:07 am. Filed under: Auction News, Online Auctions.