Knowledge is power – discover the intricacies of eBay selling, from returns and payment systems to tax considerations, scams and fees.
Suspension from eBay is possibly every seller’s worst nightmare. And unfortunately, it can happen quickly too. For this reason, every eBay seller should be aware of the risk of suspension and the process of appealing if the worst happens. Understanding first why eBay suspends some sellers is integral to avoiding the situation. Why eBay accounts…
In an attempt to compete with other online retailers, eBay has recently introduced a Guaranteed Delivery (GD) program that advertises specific delivery dates to buyers and provides compensation when items arrive late. Confident that buyers will ‘love’ the program, it may prove to be harder to convince sellers about the benefits of Guaranteed Delivery. Read…
Plenty of new eBay sellers come afoul of scammers while trying to make their first sales. While it is useful to be aware of specific eBay scams (and we’ve featured quite a few already), it is also helpful for new sellers to be familiar with common scam characteristics. Recognizing these can help avoid many scam situations…
The Verified Rights Owner (VeRO) program has been around for quite a few years yet there are undoubtedly many eBay sellers who haven’t even heard of it. This guide will explore what exactly the program is, how sellers can avoid interaction with it and what to do if accused of infringing VeRO policies. eBay’s VeRO…
eBay is one of the world’s largest marketplaces, with over 149 million active buyers around the globe using the site. Though the site may have originally been founded in the US, over 60% of eBay’s net revenue is now earned via the international marketplace. With this in mind, there is undoubtedly money to be made selling to…
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…
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…
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…