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by zmk_ 2037 days ago
It's only standard as Apple was first through the gate with this scheme for online marketplaces. They got to copy the split from brick-and-mortar (without the accompanying costs like restocking) and everyone else followed suit.
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Apple was not first through the gate. This fee structure has been in place at least since Nintendo in the 80s.