"list for only 99 cents today!", then I list something and it costs $5.85??
You gotta read the fine print. The 99-cent listings are for non-automotive stuff. If you have a set of throw pillows or an antique teapot for sale, that's the kind of crap they let slide on the 99-center. eBay comes with its fair share of hassles, but it is still the best way to get a decent price if you have something worth more than a couple of bucks.
That reminds me, I have to get my old 13x7 wheels photographed and listed today...