The sad thing is, 9% is average now. Sell something for $9.99 as a Buy it Now and eBay charges... *drum roll* 22% in fees. Not including the cost of the item, and the money you are paying on shipping.
And you probably know why. $0.99 - $14.99 is the most sold price range on eBay, ad BIN is the best way to sell on eBay.