Clued vs eBay
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eBay has been around for decades. It’s where countless sellers got their start flipping goods. But here’s the truth: eBay is built for transactions, not for building a brand.
On eBay, buyers aren’t yours — they belong to eBay. You pay fees on every sale (around 13% total with listing + transaction cuts). And you’re competing in a global flea market where the lowest price usually wins.
Because if you don’t own your buyers, you don’t have a business.
That’s why we built Clued.
- AI-powered Scenes that make your goods scroll-stopping and shareable.
- Subscribers + messaging built in — every drop grows your audience.
- Drops that feel like events — not listings buried in search.
- Mobile-first + social-native — built for sellers who thrive on Instagram, TikTok, and communities.
👉 eBay flips items. Clued builds brands.
eBay: Where it falls short for sellers
Fees stack up — Between listing, final value, and payment processing, ~13% of every sale goes to eBay.
Race to the bottom — Marketplace pricing pressures sellers to undercut — uniqueness gets lost.
Not your buyers — eBay keeps the buyer relationship. No list, no repeat reach.
One-off transactions — Every sale is isolated. No way to build consistent demand.
No identity — Your shop looks like everyone else’s. Hard to stand out as a brand.
“eBay helped me move inventory, but it felt like a flea market. With Clued, I actually look like a brand and keep my buyers.”
— Seller review
Clued: Build a brand, not just listings
Clued isn’t about auctions or undercutting. It’s about making your goods visible, memorable, and bought.
Why sellers are moving from eBay to Clued
- From transactions to relationships → Own your buyers, not just the sale.
- From flea market to brand → Stop competing only on price.
- From fees to fairness → Keep more of what you earn.
- From one-offs to repeat sales → Build subscribers you can reach forever.
- From dependency to independence → Use eBay if you want, but build your shop on Clued.
“On eBay I was just another seller. On Clued, I’m a brand. And my buyers actually come back.”
— Seller feedback
Which path do you want?
- If you want to stay in a flea market, paying fees and racing to the bottom: stick with eBay.
- If you want your own shop, direct subscribers, and a brand that grows: choose Clued.
Ready to make the switch?
eBay is fine for auctions and flips. But it keeps sellers trapped in one-off transactions, buried in fees, and fighting for the lowest price.
Every week you rely only on eBay is another week you don’t own your buyers, your brand, or your growth.
Clued makes you independent. AI Scenes market your goods, subscribers are yours forever, and your drops feel like events.
👉 Make your first Scene today and join the sellers choosing brand over flea market.
Because the truth is simple: eBay sells items. Clued builds businesses.
Frequently asked questions
Does Clued replace eBay?
No. Many sellers still list on eBay for reach. But Clued gives you a shop, subscribers, and direct reach so you’re not dependent on algorithms for sales.
Can Clued bring me buyers?
Yes. AI Scenes stop the scroll and every drop builds your subscriber list, so you keep buyers forever.
Who should use Clued?
Sellers who are tired of one-off sales and want to grow to build their own buyer community.
Why is Clued better than eBay?
Because eBay takes your margin and keeps your buyers. Clued gives you growth you own.
eBay has been around for decades. It’s where countless sellers got their start flipping goods. But here’s the truth: eBay is built for transactions, not for building a brand.
On eBay, buyers aren’t yours — they belong to eBay. You pay fees on every sale (around 13% total with listing + transaction cuts). And you’re competing in a global flea market where the lowest price usually wins.
Because if you don’t own your buyers, you don’t have a business.
That’s why we built Clued.
- AI-powered Scenes that make your goods scroll-stopping and shareable.
- Subscribers + messaging built in — every drop grows your audience.
- Drops that feel like events — not listings buried in search.
- Mobile-first + social-native — built for sellers who thrive on Instagram, TikTok, and communities.
👉 eBay flips items. Clued builds brands.
eBay: Where it falls short for sellers
Fees stack up — Between listing, final value, and payment processing, ~13% of every sale goes to eBay.
Race to the bottom — Marketplace pricing pressures sellers to undercut — uniqueness gets lost.
Not your buyers — eBay keeps the buyer relationship. No list, no repeat reach.
One-off transactions — Every sale is isolated. No way to build consistent demand.
No identity — Your shop looks like everyone else’s. Hard to stand out as a brand.
“eBay helped me move inventory, but it felt like a flea market. With Clued, I actually look like a brand and keep my buyers.”
— Seller review
Clued: Build a brand, not just listings
Clued isn’t about auctions or undercutting. It’s about making your goods visible, memorable, and bought.
Why sellers are moving from eBay to Clued
- From transactions to relationships → Own your buyers, not just the sale.
- From flea market to brand → Stop competing only on price.
- From fees to fairness → Keep more of what you earn.
- From one-offs to repeat sales → Build subscribers you can reach forever.
- From dependency to independence → Use eBay if you want, but build your shop on Clued.
“On eBay I was just another seller. On Clued, I’m a brand. And my buyers actually come back.”
— Seller feedback
Which path do you want?
- If you want to stay in a flea market, paying fees and racing to the bottom: stick with eBay.
- If you want your own shop, direct subscribers, and a brand that grows: choose Clued.
Ready to make the switch?
eBay is fine for auctions and flips. But it keeps sellers trapped in one-off transactions, buried in fees, and fighting for the lowest price.
Every week you rely only on eBay is another week you don’t own your buyers, your brand, or your growth.
Clued makes you independent. AI Scenes market your goods, subscribers are yours forever, and your drops feel like events.
👉 Make your first Scene today and join the sellers choosing brand over flea market.
Because the truth is simple: eBay sells items. Clued builds businesses.
Frequently asked questions
Does Clued replace eBay?
No. Many sellers still list on eBay for reach. But Clued gives you a shop, subscribers, and direct reach so you’re not dependent on algorithms for sales.
Can Clued bring me buyers?
Yes. AI Scenes stop the scroll and every drop builds your subscriber list, so you keep buyers forever.
Who should use Clued?
Sellers who are tired of one-off sales and want to grow to build their own buyer community.
Why is Clued better than eBay?
Because eBay takes your margin and keeps your buyers. Clued gives you growth you own.
