Charges & Commissions

Listing an item on our platform is absolutely free. We do not charge anything for:

• Showcasing your item

• Enabling the Add to Cart option

• Allowing buyers to make an offer

There are no hidden listing fees — it's completely free to list and start selling.

While listing is free, we offer optional paid promotions to increase your item's visibility and boost sales. You can choose from the following options:

1. Highlight Your Listing
   Make your item stand out with a yellow background and bold frame in search results.
   Example:
   <span style="background-color:yellow; padding:2px 4px;">Your Listing Title Here</span>

2. Premium Listing
   Your item gets maximum exposure by appearing:

   • On the homepage under the "Premium" section

   • At the top of its category page (e.g., top of Philately section)

   • Above regular results in search listings

3. Move to Top
   When you first list an item, it naturally appears at the top. But as new items are added, it moves down.
   Use this feature anytime later to push your listing back to the top, making it visible again like a fresh post.
   (Note: This option is not available at the time of initial listing.)

Each of these options is priced affordably and can be selected individually or in combination when managing your listings.

There are no additional charges for converting a regular listing into an auction. Sellers can freely switch to auction mode to invite bids.

You only pay a commission if the auction ends successfully with a winning bidder. For more details on how commissions work, please refer to our [Commission FAQ].

No, buyers do not pay any extra charges or hidden fees.

Our model is simple: "What You See Is What You Pay."

The price listed on the item — whether through Add to Cart, Make Offer, or Auction — is the final price. Any applicable taxes (like GST, if from a GST-registered seller) are already included in the displayed price.

At Collectibles.co.in, we don’t see collectibles as just products — to us, they represent passion, tradition, emotion, history, and personal stories. As collectors ourselves, we understand both the value of your items and the effort behind each listing.

That’s why our commission model is designed to be fair, transparent, and community-friendly.

Commission Structure:

• Non-GST Sellers: Flat 5% commission

• GST-Registered Sellers: Flat 6% commission

Of the total commission collected:

• 85% goes directly into mandatory transaction charges, taxes (like TCS), and regulatory compliance

• The remaining 15% supports our platform infrastructure, client support, and future improvements

 

We believe in keeping your selling costs low so you can reach more buyers, promote with ease, and grow your collection or business without heavy platform fees. In fact, for our first year, we're absorbing much of the operational cost to support the community we love.

Our Accounts team processes settlements twice a month. Payouts are made only after the refund and cancellation window has passed, ensuring a smooth and transparent experience for both sellers and buyers. Here’s how the process works:

• Order is placed
• Item is shipped and delivered
• The refund/cancellation period ends (as per our refund and cancellation policy)
• Settlement is initiated in the next scheduled cycle

Once your payout is processed, you will receive:

• A payment confirmation
• Invoice and billing details as applicable, for your records and compliance

This ensures both safety and trust for everyone on the platform.

If any cancellation or refund is agreed upon by the seller within the defined policy period, a credit note will be issued accordingly. This ensures proper documentation and accounting for both parties.