I'm also reducing my listing,it would come down for sure,if ebay charge for starting price definately seller are going to loose.
My suggestion is not to charge on starting price,or change the levals & ebay should not charge on shop inventory.
we will be increasing the selling price & result would be low sell on ebay in every category,buyer comes to ebay.in to buy item on reasonable price,if buyer find the same price,why would be shop online,he would go to any shop in his/her country/city
Thanks
Pooja