eBay selling does not have a guaranteed pathway to success. New eBay sellers are lucky, however, to be able to take advantage of the experience of thousands of sellers before them to avoid the initial selling pitfalls. Following on from our last guide, here are five more common mistakes for first time eBay sellers to…
Search result ranking can really make or break a seller’s success on eBay, especially for those who specialise in popular items such as cell phones. After all, eBay’s search feature is the primary method for buyers to find the items they are looking for. Cassini, eBay’s current search engine, claims to be the best yet for connecting…
The idea of paying more for the promise of better visibility on eBay is not a new one. After all, eBay already offers various listing upgrades to catch the attention (and hopefully, wallets) of buyers. Promoted Listings is a step above this, placing paid listings in prominent positions around the site in the hopes of improving sales. The…
Using and understanding PayPal is an integral part of being an eBay seller. After all, PayPal is one of the top ways to pay for an item on eBay. It is interesting to note that eBay and PayPal were actually in the same group of companies for almost 15 years. The longtime relationship with PayPal…
Feedback is the core component of a seller’s reputation on eBay. Buyers use Feedback scores to guide them towards trustworthy sellers. Feedback is also used by eBay to monitor the performance of sellers and reward high performers with programs such as Top Rated Seller. With Feedback being so integral to the eBay experience, it is easy…
As demonstrated in our recent ‘Beginners Guide to eBay Fees’ post, every eBay transaction is subject to a number of different charges that must be paid by the seller. While there will always be some sort of fee that needs to be paid, there are few ways to reduce the charges or receive a credit back. Here…
With two or more types of fees charged for every successful eBay transaction, it’s not surprising that many people are confused about how much it costs to sell items on eBay. Luckily, mastering the basics is not so difficult as there are no hidden fees or tricky small print. Here’s the breakdown, starting with fees charged…
Founded in 1995, eBay’s original mission was to be an online marketplace that brought buyers and sellers together. While this core purpose remains the same over two decades later, the logistics of the buying and selling has evolved in many ways. Indeed, it can be tricky enough sometimes for current eBay sellers to keep up…
Even after learning all the ins and outs of eBay selling policy and procedure, it is still evitable that new eBay sellers will make some mistakes in their first few months of selling. To get a head start, here are some of the most common errors that new sellers make and how you can avoid…
eBay Bucks is a free rewards program created in 2009. Enrolled buyers who purchase qualifying items receive eBay currency (Bucks) that can be used towards future eBay purchases. The amount of eBay Bucks awarded to buyers is calculated as a percentage of the item’s sale price. Despite being currently a buyer focused program, sellers should…