eBay seems like a good option — but after fees, shipping, and waiting for a buyer, most sellers end up with less money and more hassle. Here's the real math.
eBay charges a 12.9–15% final value fee on everything you sell, plus you have to ship the item yourself (usually $5–$10 per box). Let's look at real numbers for 5 boxes of OneTouch Ultra Plus:
| StripValue | eBay | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per box | $42 | $55 (if you find a buyer at retail) |
| eBay fees (13%) | $0 | −$7.15/box |
| Shipping cost | $0 (free label) | −$4–8/box |
| PayPal/payment fee | $0 | −$1–2/box |
| Net per box | $42 | $38–$42 (best case) |
| Time to get paid | 3–5 days total | Days to weeks |
| Listing required | No | Yes (photos, description, pricing) |
| Risk of no sale | None — upfront offer | High |
The math is usually a wash or StripValue wins — but the effort difference is massive. eBay requires you to create listings, take photos, answer buyer questions, wait for payment, and package everything yourself.
Yes, it's legal to list personally purchased test strips on eBay. However, eBay actively removes many medical supply listings. And reselling Medicare/Medicaid-obtained strips is illegal regardless of the platform.
Facebook Marketplace has less oversight, but buyers offer very low prices (often $10–$15/box for strips worth $38+). You also have to meet strangers locally or figure out shipping yourself. Not worth it for most people when StripValue pays market rates with free shipping.
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