Why does the Auction House take a cut?

Deposits are based on the Merchant Sell Value for the item. When you successfully sell the item, the deposit will be returned, but the auction house will take a percentage of the winning bid as its fee. Auction Houses are run by goblins and merchant cartels, so naturally, these greedy auctioneers will take their cut!
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How much of a cut do auction houses take WoW?

The AH cut is 5% for the faction auction houses and 15% for the neutral AH, which is one of the reasons why the neutral AH is not particularly widely used. When you successfully sell an auction you get the gold that was paid minus the AH cut plus the deposit cost you paid to post the auction.
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How does auction house cut work?

The other cost associated with selling on the Auction House is the AH's cut. This fee is a flat 5% of your item's final sale price. If your item does not sell, the fee does not apply. If your item does sell, 5% of the selling price is automatically deducted from your proceeds.
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What percentage do most auction houses take?

While major auction houses (like Sotheby's) will even charge up to 25% on items, most smaller auction houses charge anywhere between 1%-15%. The amount of the buyer's premium will normally be clearly stated in the auction house terms and conditions.
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What is TBC cut at auction house?

The Auction House takes a 5% cut of any successful auction.
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Do you get Auction House deposit back?

When you successfully sell an item on the auction house, the house will take a percentage of the winning bid as its cut. This percentage is: In factioned houses: As of Patch 1.9, you will receive a statement along with your payment that shows the winning bid, house cut, and your returned deposit.
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Why are auction fees so high?

So why are property auction fees so high? Property auctions offer a faster and more convenient way to sell compared with going through an estate agent. They also give you a much higher likelihood of success. It's normal to expect to pay a higher price for better results, so a higher price is justified.
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Are auction fees negotiable?

Note that these fees are subject to negotiation (unlike buyer's fees). As such, the more valuable your item is, the more the Auction House will be interested in putting it up for sale. You will then be able to negotiate your seller's fees downwards.
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Who pays the fees at an auction?

The answer is that they charge fees - commission - to the seller and to the buyer. All you as the buyer need to do is know what those auction fees are and then take those charges into account when you decide how much to bid. The auction fees to buyers are typically added on to the hammer price.
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What happens to auction deposit?

This is because auction sales are legally binding once the hammer falls. You'll be liable for your 10% deposit, and the seller can even pursue you for other costs on top. The exact amounts you'll be liable for will vary depending on the auction house you've bought through, and the circumstances of the seller.
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How do auction houses work WoW?

The WoW Auction House (AH) is very simple in principle: you put items up for sale that other players can buy with gold. The WoW AH has a search function so players can search for specific items, and your items will remain for sale until the auction expires.
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Is there an AH in Shadowlands?

You can find Shadowlands Auction House Location in Oribos World of Warcraft following this video guide. World of Warcraft Shadowlands is an online game created by Blizzard Entertainment.
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What is the auction house cut Wow classic?

The Auction House takes a 5% cut of any successful auction.
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Are Alliance and Horde auction houses linked?

Auction Houses in Orgrimmar, Undercity, and Thunder Bluff will now share the same pool of Horde player-created auctions, and Alliance players will find the same to be true when visiting Ironforge, Stormwind City, and Darnassus Auction Houses. This system has been expanded to support the neutral Auction Houses as well.
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Does ratchet have an auction house?

Yes, it's a port town with bank and inn and a flight point, however, there's no place for auction since there's no room for that or won't be that used as a bank service.
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Do you lose money selling a house at auction?

When you sell your house at auction, you should expect to pay your auctioneer around 2.5% of the price you get for the property and you also need to find out if there will be any advertising costs. You will also need to pay a solicitor to help with the legal side of selling prior to the auction and on the day.
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What are the fees for buying a house at auction?

What are the costs I have to pay to the auction house? Yes, there is a buyer's fee which is a fixed fee of £1000 plus vat and some of the properties may be subject a buyer's premium. If there is a buyer's premium this will be disclosed in the addendum prior to the auction.
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How does auction house make money?

At the most basic level auctioneers receive a commission (percentage of the sale price) and/or fee by the seller of the asset or property in question. Agreed upon prior to the auction, these commissions and fees are in the auction contract.
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Why do auction houses charge a buyers premium?

When attending an auction keep in mind that the buyer's premium is used to enhance the customer experience. The buyer's premium is charged so buyers are comfortable during the time of auctions and so the auction can operate efficiently. The extra charge is always put to good use.
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What are the pros and cons of selling a house by auction?

Pros And Cons Of Selling Property At Auction
  • Sell Quickly. ...
  • Chain-Free Selling. ...
  • Increased Competition. ...
  • Seller Remains In Control. ...
  • Easier To Sell Renovation Projects. ...
  • No Guarantee Of Sale. ...
  • Uncertain Sales Price. ...
  • High Fees.
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How do TBC classics make money?

WoW Burning Crusade Classic gold farming tips
  1. Loot everything. You'll pick up a lot of junk when you loot enemies. ...
  2. Optimise your bag space. ...
  3. Make a second character. ...
  4. Craft items to sell. ...
  5. Or pick up gathering professions. ...
  6. Learn to fish. ...
  7. Do your dailies. ...
  8. Use the auction house effectively.
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Do you lose deposit Lost Ark?

You do get the deposit back, but the game's mail has bad translation. Basically unless you list an item for for 1g the deposit and the transaction fee are the same, so when you get the mail, the transaction fee is instantly paid with the returned deposit, and you end up just getting the sell price.
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