The counterfeit goods industry currently accounts for over 3% of world trade. Designer luxury goods, such as handbags and watches, are top targets. According to a press release, a handbag is purchased every eight seconds on eBay.com. Enter eBay Authenticate, a program to help buyers purchase genuine designer items with confidence. Introduced to eBay.com in 2017,…
As one of the world’s largest online marketplaces, eBay provides an ideal platform for selling unwanted items or building a selling business. Unfortunately, it also has a reputation for scams. This notoriety can be off-putting for new users to the platform. This article will aim to build confidence in new sellers who may be nervous…
It’s normal for new eBay sellers to feel anxious or overwhelmed. There is a lot to learn, from eBay policies, PayPal fees and return procedures to shipping rates, best packaging practices and more. The good news is that everything doesn’t need to be understood right away. This article will share six fundamental aspects of eBay that…
eBay is constantly innovating and changing to compete with other major online retailers. This is especially true as we head into a new decade in which eBay and PayPal will no longer be synonymous. Going forward, eBay is working to integrate payment processing within its own platform. Read on to discover the lowdown on this…
eBay sellers have a myriad of options when it comes to delivery of items. The first decision to make, however, is whether to ship the item or offer the buyer the choice to pick up the item themselves. It is also possible to offer both options. Deciding to ship items then opens up a new…
Designed to create a ‘fair and safe trading experience for all eBay users,’ eBay has an extensive and complex policy system. Compliance is mandatory. Users who do not meet their obligations may have restricted buying and selling privileges. Sellers are expected to be familiar with all eBay policies and should check regularly for updates. The…
As much as eBay sellers would prefer all sales to be completed successfully, buyer returns are an inevitable part of doing business on the online marketplace. There are, of course, numerous ways a seller can lose money while dealing with a return. Some examples include: Lost money on returning shipping if applicable Wasted time spent…
When deciding on disputed cases between buyers and sellers, eBay claims to do their best to come to the ‘fairest decision.’ Sometimes, however, the case decision made can feel anything but fair for sellers. In this situation, not all is lost yet. Sellers can still appeal a case decision to attempt to reverse eBay’s conclusion. Of…
Shipping fees can be a costly surprise to new eBay sellers who may not be familiar with sending items through the mail. Depending on the size and method of sourcing items, shipping fees can be the most expensive part of listing and selling items for some eBay sellers. Keep reading to discover seven ways to…
Writing a great listing title and description is a keystone to selling on eBay. While other aspects to selling remain ever important (shipping, returns and so on), no sales can happen without an effective listing. Providing the very first impression of your item, listing titles are even more essential to get right. Before creating your…