Negative experiences when selling items online in Germany 2020

Published by
Kasia Davies,
Nov 10, 2022
In 2020, 25 percent of respondents to a survey conducted in Germany stated that they had experienced rude enquiries about a lower price when selling items online. Another 14 percent received no or significantly less money than previously agreed upon with the buyer.

What kind of negative experiences have you had when selling items online?

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Release date

January 2021

Region

Germany

Survey time period

November to December 2020

Number of respondents

1,002, of which 724 online sellers

Age group

16 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

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