Open A Ebay Account
Signing up for an eBay account
To sign up for an eBay account, all you need is an email address. Once your account is set up, you can buy, sell, and enjoy all the benefits of being an eBay ‘ll be able to use My eBay to keep track of your buying and selling activity, send messages to other members, save your favorite searches and sellers, and watch up to 300 items you’re thinking about buying.
Sign up for an eBay account
Signing up for an eBay account is quick and easy. Use the button below to get started.
Sign up for an eBay accountYou can also follow the instructions below to create your account:
How to sign up for an eBay account
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Before you can start buying and selling, you’ll need to verify your account. We’ll send you an email with instructions on how to do this.
Creating an eBay account using Facebook
If you have a Facebook account, you can use it to create an eBay account. Here’s how:
On the Registration page – opens in new window or tab, select Continue with Facebook.
Sign in to your Facebook account.
Allow eBay to access your public profile and email address.
Confirm the email address you want to use for your eBay account.
Select Create account.
We’ll use this information to create an account for you and send you an email to confirm account details. If an eBay account already exists with the email address you use for your Facebook account, you’ll be prompted to enter your eBay password to link your accounts.
Creating an eBay account using Google
If you have a Google account, you can use it to create an eBay account. Here’s how:
On the Registration page – opens in new window or tab, select Continue with Google.
Sign in to your Google account.
We’ll use this information to create an account for you and send you an email to confirm account details. If an eBay account already exists with the email address you use for your Google account, you’ll be prompted to enter your eBay password to link your accounts.
Creating an eBay account using Apple
You can also use your Apple ID to create your eBay account. Here’s how:
On the Registration page – opens in new window or tab, select Continue with Apple.
Enter your Apple ID and then select the arrow.
Enter the password for your Apple account and then select the arrow.
Select Allow in the pop-up.
Enter the 6-digit Apple Verification code sent to your Apple device.
Select Trust this browser.
Select Continue.
If an eBay account already exists with the email address you use for your Apple ID, you’ll be prompted to enter your eBay password to link your accounts. You’ll be given two options, Share my email or Hide my email. Choosing Share my email signs you in to your existing account and makes sign in, account recovery and account verification processes seamless. If you choose Hide my email, you’ll have to create a new account using a private relay email address. You will need to provide a userID and password to create the new account.
Use the following steps if you ever need to find your private relay email used for eBay:
On your iOs device, go to Settings > Apple ID > Password & Security.
Select Apps using Apple ID.
Select eBay.
Under HIDE MY EMAIL > This App received, you’ll see your private relay email, ending in
Linking your eBay account to your Facebook, Google, or Apple account
If you already have an eBay account, you can link it to your social accounts:
Go to Sign in and security – opens in new window or tab.
Go to Social Accounts and select Edit next to Facebook, Google, or Apple.
Sign in to your eBay account.
Select Continue with Facebook, Continue with Google, or Continue with Apple.
You’ll need to sign in to your social account with your email address or phone number and password, or your Apple ID.
Registering as a seller
If you’re thinking about selling on eBay, you can choose to register as an individual or a business seller.
If you’re a Registered Business seller (Sole proprietor/Single member LLC, Corporation/Multi member LLC, Partnership), select Create a business account on eBay the registration page. We’ll ask for some additional details, like your business name, type, and address, as well as any beneficial owners, officers, directors or account managers.
If you’re a US based seller with inventory outside the US, you may have additional tax obligations. You can find more information about these possible obligations in the Seller Center – opens in new window or tab.
Make sure that your bank account type matches your eBay account type. For example, if you have a business bank account, make sure you register as a business seller. If you have a personal account, you can change it to a business account from account settings.
Getting started on eBay
Once you’ve signed up for an eBay account, check your inbox for a welcome email from us with tips for getting the most out of your membership. You can find more information on mastering the basics by taking a look at the articles below. Welcome to eBay!
How buying works
Start selling on eBay
Opening a second eBay account
You can open more than one eBay account as long as you use different email addresses and usernames for each additional account.
All you need to do is sign out of the account you’re currently using, go to the Registration page – opens in new window or tab, and follow the steps above to create a new account.
Be aware that you can’t use more than one account for activity related to the same listing. For example, you can’t bid on the same item from multiple accounts or bid on an item you’re selling from another account. You can find out more in our Multiple accounts policy.
If you want to move an email address from one eBay account to another, you’ll need to remove it from the first account and wait 60 days before you can add that email address to a different account. Learn how to change your email address.
Subscriptions and fees – eBay for business
eBay now manages payments. If eBay sends your sales proceeds directly to your bank account or to your Payoneer account, and you see Available funds in your payments summary, then your account is already activated for managed payments and the fees on this page apply to you. Any items sold once eBay starts managing your payments will be subject to these can save on eBay fees by running your own eBay Store. The benefits you see will vary depending on the type of Store subscription you choose, and this article will help you make the best you have an eBay Store subscription, you get more listings with Zero Insertion Fees and pay lower Final Value Fees, compared to selling without a Store. Keep in mind, eBay charges an Insertion Fee when you create a listing, and a Final Value Fee when your item sells. You also get access to additional tools to manage and promote your rest of the fee structure is the same as for sellers who don’t have an eBay Store. eBay charges an insertion fee when you create a listing, and a final value fee when your item to choose an eBay Store packageWhen you open an eBay Store on, you’ll choose a Store package:StarterBasicPremiumAnchorEnterpriseBefore you open an eBay Store, you’ll need an eBay Seller Account with an automatic payment method on can also choose one of 2 Store Subscription durations:Monthly subscription (with a one month term that automatically renews monthly)Yearly subscription (with a one year term that automatically renews yearly)When you first subscribe, you can choose between automatic monthly or yearly renewals. For either option, eBay charges the subscription fee on a monthly Store subscription fee per monthStore typeStore subscription fee per month. Monthly renewalStore subscription fee per month. Yearly renewalStarter$7. 95$4. 95Basic$27. 95$21. 95Premium$74. 95$59. 95Anchor$349. 95$299. 95EnterpriseNot currently available$2, 999. 95eBay will bill you for your Store every month until you cancel your subscription. To find out how fees are charged when you change your Store level or cancel your subscription/close your Store, please read the Stores Subscription Terms of ditional benefits for Store subscribers StarterBasicPremiumAnchorEnterpriseInsertion fee credits for auction-style items that sellX✓✓✓✓Promotions Manager✓✓✓✓✓Markdown Manager✓✓✓✓✓Subscriber discounts✓✓✓✓✓Store home page✓✓✓✓✓Link to eBay Store on listings✓✓✓✓✓Selling Manager Pro$15. 99 /mo$15. 99 /mo✓✓✓Terapeak Sourcing InsightsX✓✓✓✓Dedicated customer supportXXX✓✓10, 000 fixed price listing allowance with zero insertion feeXXXX$250. 00 /mo50, 000 fixed price listing allowance with zero insertion feeXXXX$1, 000. 00 /moInsertion fees and Zero insertion fee listingsAll sellers get a monthly allocation of Zero insertion fee listings. When you have an eBay Store subscription, you get more Zero insertion fee listings per month than sellers who don’t have a Store. The number you get depends on the Store subscription package you existing selling limits on your account (as well as category and item limits) still apply and may prevent you from creating the maximum number of listings associated with your eBay Store subscription. Certain categories are excluded from the Zero insertion fee listings you’ve used your zero insertion fee allowance, insertion fees are:Nonrefundable if your item doesn’t sellCharged per listing and per category. So if you list your item in two categories, you’ll pay an insertion fee for the second category tooCharged for the original listing and each time your item is relistedCharged per listing if you create duplicate auction-style listings for identical items. Read more about eBay duplicate listings policyCredited back for auction-style listings that end in a sale for Basic, Premium, Anchor, and Enterprise Store subscribers (exclusions apply)Good ‘Til Cancelled listingsGood ‘Til Cancelled listings are fixed price listings that renew automatically once per calendar month. eBay charges an insertion fee and applicable optional listing upgrade fees when you list your item for the first time, and each time it renews. These listings count toward your monthly zero insertion fee listings. Fee amounts are based on the terms in effect when the listing goes live and when it insertion fee listings allocation per month for eBay Store subscribersStore typeZero insertion fee listings allocation per month*StarterUp to 250 listingsBasicUp to 1, 000 fixed price + up to 250 auction-style
+ an additional 10, 000 fixed pricing listings in select categories**PremiumUp to 10, 000 fixed price + up to 500 auction-style
+ an additional 50, 000 fixed pricing listings in select categories**AnchorUp to 25, 000 fixed price + up to 1, 000 auction-style
+ an additional 75, 000 fixed pricing listings in select categories**Enterprise***Up to 100, 000 fixed price + up to 2, 500 auction-style
+ an additional 100, 000 fixed pricing listings in select categories**All Store typesAll listings appropriate for and listed in the Musical Instruments & Gear > Guitars & Basses category are not subject to insertion feesAll Store typesAll listings appropriate for and listed in the following categories with a starting price of $100 or more****:
Clothing, Shoes & Accessories > Men > Men’s Shoes > Athletic Shoes
Clothing, Shoes & Accessories > Women > Women’s Shoes > Athletic Shoes* For more information on included and excluded categories, see the Zero insertion fee listings article. ** You can use your ‘select categories’ fixed price listings allocation in the following categories:– Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop > Sports Trading Cards– Toys & Hobbies > Collectible Card Games– Collectibles– Music– Books & Magazines– Movies & TV– Video Games & Consoles > Video Games– Stamps– Crafts– Home & Garden > Greeting Cards & Party Supply > Party Supplies*** Enterprise Store subscribers can purchase additional zero insertion fee listings for fixed price listings in add-on bundles. Bundles must be used within the calendar month of purchase:– 10, 000 additional zero insertion fee listings – $250. 00 per month– 50, 000 additional zero insertion fee listings – $1, 000. 00 per month**** Starting price is the starting price (auction-style listings) or Buy It Now price (fixed price listings) of your listing, and doesn’t include shipping, handling, taxes, or fees. TIPFrom time to time, eBay presents promotional offers with additional zero insertion fee listings, so keep an eye on your messages and the Seller sertion fee per listing after Zero Insertion fee listings allocationStore typeInsertion fee per one fixed price listing, after allocationInsertion fee per one auction-style listing, after allocationStarter$0. 30$0. 30Basic$0. 25$0. 25Premium$0. 10$0. 15Anchor$0. 05$0. 10Enterprise$0. 10All Store types$20 insertion fee for the following
Business & Industrial categories:
Heavy Equipment Parts & Attachments > Heavy Equipment
Printing & Graphic Arts > Commercial Printing Presses
Restaurant & Food Service > Food Trucks, Trailers & Carts$20 insertion fee for the following Business & Industrial categories:
Heavy Equipment Parts & Attachments > Heavy EquipmentPrinting & Graphic Arts > Commercial Printing PressesRestaurant & Food Service > Food Trucks, Trailers & CartsFinal value feeseBay charges one final value fee when your item sells, and you don’t have to worry about third-party payment processing fees. This fee is calculated as a percentage of the total amount of the sale, plus $0. 30 per total amount of the sale includes the item price, any handling charges, the shipping service the buyer selects, sales tax, and any other applicable fees. If you offer 1-day or international shipping as well as a cheaper or free option (like domestic shipping), the total amount of the sale is calculated based on the cheapest domestic option you offer. If you only offer 1-day or international shipping but no cheaper option like domestic shipping, the total amount of the sale is calculated based on the service the buyer you’re in China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam and your item isn’t located in the US, the total amount of the sale is always calculated based on the shipping option your buyer order is defined as any number of items purchased by the same buyer at checkout with the same shipping you need to refund the buyer or cancel the sale, you may be eligible for a credit of the variable percentage portion of the final value fee provided that you refund the buyer in full in resolution of a return or cancellation request. The $0. 30 per order fee will not be arter Store subscribersCategoryFinal value fee% + $0. 30 per orderMost categories, including Music > Vinyl Records and Coins & Paper Money (except Bullion)12. 55% on total amount of the sale up to $7, 500 calculated per item
2. 35% on the portion of the sale over $7, 500Books & MagazinesMovies & TV (except Movie NFTs)Music (except Music NFTs and Vinyl Records)14. 35% on the portion of the sale over $7, 500Coins & Paper Money > Bullion12. 35% if total amount of the sale is $7, 500 or less, calculated per item
7. 0% if total amount of the sale is over $7, 500 calculated per itemMusical Instruments & Gear > Guitars & Basses5. 85% on total amount of the sale up to $7, 500 calculated per item
2. 35% on the portion of the sale over $7, 500Jewelry & Watches > Watches, Parts & Accessories > Watches15% on total amount of the sale up to $1, 000 calculated per item
6. 5% on the portion of the sale over $1, 000 up to $7, 500 calculated per item3% on the portion of the sale over $7, 500Collectibles > Non-Sport Trading Cards (except Non-Sport Trading Card NFTs)Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop > Sports Trading Cards (except Sport Trading Card NFTs)Toys & Hobbies > Collectible Card Games (except CCG NFTs)12. 35% on total amount of the sale up to $7, 500 calculated per item
2. 35% on the portion of the sale over $7, 500Art > Art NFTsSelect Collectibles categories:Emerging NFTsNon-Sport Trading Cards > Non-Sport Trading Card NFTs
Movies & TV > Movie NFTsMusic > Music NFTsSports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop > Sports Trading Cards > Sport Trading Card NFTsToys & Hobbies > Collectible Card Games > CCG NFTs5% on total amount of the saleSelect Business & Industrial categories:Heavy Equipment, Parts & Attachments > Heavy EquipmentPrinting & Graphic Arts > Commercial Printing PressesRestaurant & Food Service > Food Trucks, Trailers & Carts3% on total amount of the sale up to $15, 000 calculated per item
0. 5% on the portion of the sale over $15, 000Select Clothing, Shoes & Accessories categories:Men > Men’s Shoes > Athletic ShoesWomen > Women’s Shoes > Athletic Shoes0% and $0. 00 per order (total amount of the sale: $100 or more – calculated per item)
12. 55% (total amount of the sale: less than $100)Basic, Premium, Anchor, and Enterprise Store subscribersCategoryFinal value fee% + $0. 30 per orderAntiques11. 7% on total amount of the sale up to $2, 500 calculated per item
2. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Most Art categories, except:11. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Art NFTs5% on total amount of the saleBaby11. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Books & Magazines14. 55% on total amount of the sale up to $2, 500 calculated per item
2. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Most Business & Industrial categories, except:11. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Heavy Equipment, Parts & Attachments > Heavy Equipment
Printing & Graphic Arts > Commercial Printing PressesRestaurant & Food Service > Food Trucks, Trailers & Carts2. 5% on total amount of the sale up to $15, 000 calculated per item
0. 5% on the portion of the sale over $15, 000Most Cameras & Photo categories, except:8. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Camera, Drone & Photo Accessories (except Memory Cards)
Replacement Parts & ToolsTripods & SupportsOther Cameras & Photo11. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Camera, Drone & Photo Accessories > Memory Cards8. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Most Cell Phones & Accessories categories, except:8. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Cell Phone Accessories (except Memory Cards)11. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Cell Phone Accessories > Memory Cards8. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Most Clothing, Shoes & Accessories categories, except:11. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Women’s Bags & Handbags11. 5% on total amount of the sale up to $2, 500 calculated per item
2. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Men > Men’s Shoes > Athletic ShoesWomen > Women’s Shoes > Athletic Shoes0% and $0. 00 per order (total amount of the sale: $100 or more – calculated per item)
11. 7% (total amount of the sale: less than $100)Most Coins & Paper Money categories, except Bullion8. 5% on total amount of the sale up to $4, 000 calculated per item
2. 35% on the portion of the sale over $4, 000Bullion7% if total amount of the sale is $1, 500 or less, calculated per item
5% if total amount of the sale is over $1, 500 and up to $10, 000 calculated per item4. 5% if total amount of the sale is over $10, 000 calculated per itemMost Collectibles categories, except:11. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Non-Sport Trading Cards (except Non-Sport Trading Card NFTs)11. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Emerging NFTsNon-Sport Trading Cards > Non-Sport Trading Card NFTs5% on total amount of the saleMost Computers/Tablets & Networking categories, except:8. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Desktops & All-In-Ones
Laptops & Netbooks
Tablets & eBook Readers
Computer Components & Parts:
CPUs/Processors
Memory (RAM)
Motherboards
Motherboards & CPU combos
Drives, Storage & Blank Media > Hard Drives (HDD, SSD & NAS)
Monitors, Projectors & Accs > MonitorsPrinters, Scanners & Supplies > Printers6. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 5003D Printers & Supplies:
3D Printer Consumables
3D Printer Parts
Computer Cables & ConnectorsKeyboards, Mice & PointersLaptop & Desktop AccessoriesOther Computers & NetworkingPower Protection, DistributionTablet & eBook Reader Accs (except Memory Card & USB Adapters)11. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Tablet & eBook Reader Accs > Memory Card & USB Adapters8. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Most Consumer Electronics categories, except:8. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Multipurpose Batteries & Power
Portable Audio & Headphones > Portable Audio Accessories
TV, Video & Home Audio:
TV, Video & Audio Accessories
TV, Video & Audio Parts
Vehicle Electronics & GPS:
Car Electronics Accessories
GPS Accessories & Tracking
Virtual Reality:
Cases, Covers & Skins
Parts
Other Virtual Reality Accs11. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Crafts
Dolls & Bears
Entertainment Memorabilia
Health & Beauty
Home & Garden11. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Most Jewelry & Watches categories, except:11. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Watches, Parts & Accessories > Watches12. 5% on total amount of the sale up to $1, 000 calculated per item
4% on the portion of the sale over $1, 000 up to $5, 000 calculated per item
3% on the portion of the sale over $5, 000eBay Motors:
Automotive Tools & Supplies
Parts & Accessories (except Apparel, Protective Gear & Merchandise and In-Car Technology, GPS & Security categories)10. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500eBay Motors > Parts & Accessories > Apparel, Protective Gear & Merchandise11. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500eBay Motors > Parts & Accessories > In-Car Technology, GPS & Security8. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Most Movies & TV categories, except:14. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Movie NFTs5% on total amount of the saleMost Music categories, except:14. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Vinyl Records11. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Music NFTs5% on total amount of the saleMost Musical Instruments & Gear categories, except:9. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500DJ Equipment
Pro Audio Equipment8. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Guitars & Basses5. 85% on total amount of the sale up to $2, 500 calculated per item
2. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Pet Supplies
Pottery & GlassSpecialty ServicesSporting Goods11. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Most Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop categories, except:11. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Sports Trading Cards (except Sport Trading Card NFTs)11. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Sport Trading Card NFTs5% on total amount of the saleStamps8. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Most Toys & Hobbies categories, except:11. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Collectible Card Games (except CCG NFTs)11. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500CCG NFTs5% on total amount of the saleMost Video Games & Consoles categories, except:8. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Video Game AccessoriesReplacement Parts & ToolsVideo Games11. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Video Game Consoles6. 55% on total amount of the sale up to $2, 500 calculated per item2. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Everything Else11. 35% on the portion of the sale over $2, 500Fees for optional listing upgradesYou can enhance your listings to help make them stand out by adding certain features, such as subtitles or a bold font. The fees for these optional listing upgrades vary depending on your item’s price and the listing format and ction-style listings – 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10-day durationMost of the fee structure is the same as for non-Store subscribers. You can find them in this ‘Buy It Now’: Buy It Now price must be at least 30% higher than the starting price for the It Now priceFee$0. 99 – $9. 99$0. 05$10 – $24. 10$25 – $49. 20$50 or more$0. 25Fixed price listings – Good ‘Til Cancelled*Optional listing upgradeItem price up to $150 Item price of more than $150Bold$4. 00$6. 00Gallery Plus
Free for listings in the Collectibles, Art, Pottery & Glass, and Antiques categories$1. 00$2. 00List in two categoriesAn insertion fee is always charged for the second category, and fees for any optional listing upgrades apply again. The higher of the two final value fees is charged, if your item sellsAn insertion fee is always charged for the second category, and fees for any optional listing upgrades apply again. The higher of the two final value fees is charged, if your item sellsListing Designer$0. 60Scheduled Listing$0. 10Subtitle$1. 50$6. 00* Also applies to Real Estate 30-day duration auction-style your items are relisted automatically, you’ll be charged insertion and optional listing upgrade fees each time your item is all optional listing upgrades are available with every listing tool and not all optional listing upgrades may be displayed across all our sites, services, applications, and feesYou may be charged final value fees if you violate our policy of buying or selling outside of eBay, or eBay may apply additional final value fees if you are not meeting our performance expectations. Also eBay charges a Dispute fee and an International fee for Store subscribers as it does for non-Store can find more information here:Additional final value feesDispute feeInternational feeSeller currency conversion chargeWhen you create listings or sell items on an international eBay site, eBay may convert your funds to a different currency in order to collect amounts owed by you to eBay, or to payout funds due to example, if your registered address is in the US and you create a listing on for which fees are due (such as insertion and/or optional listing upgrade fees), eBay will convert your funds from USD to EUR using the transaction exchange rate applicable at the time of listing, in order to collect these fees. When the item sells on, eBay will calculate your payout amount by converting the sales proceeds from EUR to USD using the transaction exchange rate applicable at the time of the eBay converts your funds, the conversion will be completed at the transaction exchange rate eBay set for the relevant currency exchange. eBay’s transaction exchange rate is composed of a base exchange rate plus a conversion charge. The conversion charge is a fixed percentage applied to the base exchange rate and retained by eBay. The base exchange rate reflects rates within the wholesale currency markets applicable to the currency pairing on the day of the conversion, or the prior business day. If exchange rates are set by law or regulation, the base exchange rate reflects the government reference your registered address is in the US, the seller currency conversion charge applied and retained by eBay is 3%. If your registered address is not in the US, please refer to the fee page for your country or region of residence [анкор на главу Fees pages on international sites] for your seller currency conversion charge ‘re a Basic Store subscriber and you’re selling a handbag using a 10-day duration. You select a starting price of $199 with a Buy It Now price of $400, and you offer free shipping. You haven’t yet used your allocation of zero insertion fee listings this month, and you are meeting our performance item sells immediately for the Buy It Now price of $400. Since you aren’t charging the buyer for shipping or any other costs, $424 is the total amount of the sale (includes 6% sales tax) total fees for this item:Insertion fee — $0. 00Buy It Now fee — $0. 25Final value fee (11. 5% of $424, + $0. 30) — $49. 06Total fees — $49. 31You make $350. 69, or approximately 88% of the sale price, not including shipping ‘re a new Starter Store subscriber and you haven’t yet used your monthly allocation of zero insertion fee listings. You list a ski jacket for $65 with a free shipping option, and you add a subtitle to help the listing stand out. You’re meeting our performance jacket sells quickly and the buyer selects the free shipping option. The total amount of the sale is $68. 90 (includes 6% sales tax) total fees for this item:Insertion fee — $0. 00Subtitle fee — $1. 50Final value fee (12. 55% of $68. 90, + $0. 30) — $8. 95Total fees — $10. 45You make $54. 55, or approximately 84% of the sale terms and conditionsWe always want to make sure we’re very clear about the fees we charge, so here are some details you should be aware of:If you use supplemental services, such as buying and printing shipping labels on eBay, or if you participate in any of its advertising programs, additional terms may apply and you’ll pay any costs or fees associated with those services. Details of the costs or fees will be on your monthly financial statement and eBay will charge the payment method you’ve set up on your seller fees are in US llers may be invoiced for fees under certain may apply if you end your auction-style listing fees on this page apply to listings on If you list an item on another eBay site (for example, or), the fees for that site will fees don’t purchase exclusive rights to web pages on eBay. eBay may, in its sole discretion and without consent from or payment to sellers, display third-party advertisements (including links and references thereto) and listings from other sellers on any eBay pending on the tax legislation of your country of residency, local Value Added Tax (VAT), Goods and Services Tax (GST) or similar consumption tax might apply in addition to your eBay the eBay Stores Subscription Terms of upgrade your eBay Store, go to My eBay and click on Account, then Subscriptions. From the Subscriptions page, click “Change level” to upgrade your eBay Store. Eligible sellers may subscribe to an eBay Store at any time during the year. The subscription fee will appear on your monthly first month of your subscription is prorated based on your sign up date. For example, if you sign up on April 27th and you’re billed on the 1st of every month, you will be charged for the remaining 4 days in April (27, 28, 29, and 30) plus the month of May on May you decide to cancel your subscription, you may do so at any time. You will have the full benefit of your subscription through the last day of the month you’ve cancelled in. For example, if you cancel your subscription on May 26th, you will have the full benefits of the subscription through May 31st, as you have already paid through to the end of the month. Your subscription will then be cancelled and you will not be billed on June might also be interested in:eBay Store benefitsFind out how you can make the most of your eBay Store subscription. Learn about saving on fees, free ads and other Store on international eBay sites: fees and benefitsOpen your eBay Store on international eBay sites and get access to new audiences. Read this article to learn about the subscription fees and benefits on,,,,, and
20 Tips for Beginners Selling on Ebay – Money Inc
Ebay is one of the largest e-commerce selling sites on the web. It’s easy to set up an account and start selling online. The site is laid out in neatly organized categories that lets shoppers find items with simple keyword searches. The popular sellers and buyers site offers a great way to make extra money on items you have lying around the house including clothing, tools, equipment, handmade items and anything else you can imaging. If you want to set up an online business and sell multiple products, there are tools to help you get started and many entrepreneurs have made their fortunes selling on Ebay. You can sell in an auction format, with interested parties bidding against one another, or you can opt for the buy it now, to avoid the wait. If you’re a beginner selling on Ebay, we’ve put together some useful tips to help you get started as a seller. This information will help you to know what too expect and how to increase your chances of success selling on Ebay.
1. Register for an Ebay account
This is the first step to get going on Ebay. There is no charge for registering on Ebay and this account will allow you access to buy and sell. You must have bank account or a credit card to open an Ebay account. This will be the payment source for buying and selling. The site is secure and so your financial information is protected. I’ve had an account with Ebay for 15 years and my private information has never been compromised. If you want to open a personal Ebay account and a business account, this is allowed, but it’s important to read their rules about having two accounts. Note that you cannot bid on your own items to increase the going price. This is called shill bidding. It’s illegal and it can result in the suspension of your account. By all means, if you have 2 accounts, use them responsibly and in accordance with Ebay policies and regulations.
2. Register with PayPal
If you don’t already have a PayPal account, you need one. This is the preferred payment method for most buyers and sellers on Ebay. PayPal accounts are free to register for, and they’re a hassle free way to send and receive payments. PayPal links directly to your bank account or credit card. When buyers make a purchase, the payment is sent to your PayPal account and you can transfer it to your bank account. If you have a credit card listed on your PayPal account, you can get an instant transfer to your bank through the associated credit or debit card and the balance shows up in your account immediately. If you don’t register a card, the transfer shows up in 1 to 3 days.
3. Take high quality pictures
Each item you list for sale on Ebay must have a picture. It should be a picture of the actual item. Make sure that there is good lighting so shoppers can see the details of the item they’re considering for purchase. You can list up to 12 photos of an individual item for free. Take pics from a few different angles. If the item you’re selling is used, focus on any flaws or defects so they show up in the photographs. You want to point out any flaws so buyers know exactly what they’re getting. Of course you want the items to appear desirable, but Ebay is a stickler on seller honesty, so don’t try to hide defects if there are any. The minimum size should be 600 x 900.
4. List your item under the appropriate category
When you list your item, log into your Ebay account and go to the “Sell” category at the top of the page. IThis will redirect you to the seller page. Become familiar with all items on this page. Start by selecting a category. If you’re selling a book, for example, select that category. If it’s a laptop, choose computers and laptops. Getting your item listed in the category that best describes what it actually is, will get you more views from people who are looking for that specific item.
5. Give your listing the best possible title
Before you title your listing, think about the words you would search for, e. g. “antique victrola record player” or “Girl’s Carter’s Sweatpants, size 7. ” State what it is in few words, but give enough information in the title. This part is straight forward.
6. Give an accurate description of the item you’re selling
In the description you’ll begin by stating the condition of the item. Choose the best description from new, new with tags, new without tags, gently used, mint condition, heavily used, worn or simply used. You can also state, not in working condition or needs repair, or “for parts only” if the item is beyond repair. If it’s an electronic or other item you’ve restored to working order or gone through, let them know it’s “refurbished. ” Next, give the brand name, the model, if available, the color or any other information that describes the item. Describe any flaws or defects to the best of your ability. The more details you provide, the better. By giving a thorough description of each item, you will build a reputation on Ebay as an honest and reputable seller. Your rankings are important because this will help potential buyers to have confidence in buying from you. Keep in mind that if you sell an item and the buyer lodges the complaint that the item is “not as described, ” you will need to refund their money.
7. Set your listing price
A good way to determine the right listing price is to look at comparable items that have already been sold on Ebay. If you’re selling in the auction format, set the listing price on the minimum amount that you would be willing to take for the item. If you set an auction starting price at $10, and the item is worth $100, if only one person bids $10, you will have to sell it for this price to the winning bidder. If multiple bidders try for the item, the ending selling price could easily exceed the $100, but there are no guarantees about how much an item will sell for or if anyone will bid on it for certain. Many sellers start with a low minimum bid because this lowers the listing fees associated with selling. The larger the listing price, the bigger the fee.
8. Set the auction duration
You have the choice of selling in an auction format or as a “buy it now” item. If set your listing as an auction, you will be given a choice of how many days you want the auction to run. The shortest duration is 1 day, but the majority of sellers list their items for 1 week. Unless you’ve set a buy it now option in the listing, it will sell when the auction end to the highest bidder.
9. Check your inbox frequently when you have an auction running
Some potential buyers may have questions about an item that you have listed. It’s important to get back to them with the answers to their questions as soon as possible. This could mean the difference between getting their bid or not selling the item at all. When you answer their question about the item, you’ll have the option of simply responding to their question one on one, or posting the information on the listing so everyone else who may be wondering the same thing can see the response. This feature can help save you a lot of time when inquisitive watchers are keeping an eye on the item you’re selling.
10. Set the shipping options
You’re given a range of shipping options when setting up your listing on Ebay. These include, domestic shipping (in the country you live in) and international shipping that goes anywhere in the world. The most popular choices are USPS (United States Postal Service), UPS (United Parcel Service) and FedEx. If your item is very large you can ship it by a variety of freight options. When choosing a shipper, you can give your buyers different options including, standard shipping, priority, 2 day, or overnight. There are fees associated with shipping and if you offer “free shipping” to your buyers, you will pay the shipping costs. Many sellers offer shipping to buyers and indicate that buyers pay shipping costs. This is a common practice and the “free shipping” is an offer that is made when sellers can still make a large enough profit off the item to cover shipping costs. You can also offer the “free pickup” option for buyers who are willing to come where you are and pick their item up.
When you start setting up the shipping part, there are useful tools for determining the shipping price. Don’t try to make money on shipping, just charge them whatever the actual shipping fees are. You’ll be asked the weight of the item, the size (dimensions) of the package and shipping costs are calculated in accordance with this. There are also flat rate shipping options that are easier for everyone. Remember when providing dimensions and weight, to include the item inside the package because the shipping container and packing will add weight.
11. Preview your listing before it goes live
You’ll be given the opportunity to preview your listing before you click the button to start the auction. Go over it and examine every detail to make sure that your listing is accurate, gives the necessary details, is listed for the right price with your shipping preferences and that the photos that you’ve included are sharp and clear. When you’re satisfied that your new listing is accurate and worded honestly and in a way that will attract buyers, go ahead and list it. You’ve just put your first item for sale on Ebay.
12. Track your sales
If you become a serious seller on Ebay, you’ll need to have the details so you can report your earnings to the government. Be aware that Ebay is required to report these earnings if you gross more than $20, 000 per year and if you have more than 200 total transactions on your account. Record all business related expenses and include the cost of packaging supplies, the amount you paid for each item, postage, if you drive to the post office, your mileage, etc. Keep detailed records including all receipts and a mileage log because these can save you a lot of money if your business becomes large. Keep copies of the invoices and sales receipts sent to your buyers. You’ll include one copy in the package and place one in a file for your own records at the same time.
13. Test the waters with items you already own
A good way to get started with Ebay is to list quality items that you own, but no longer use. If it’s something that has a resale value, there’s probably someone out there who is interested in buying it. A word of warning when it comes to pricing these items. The odds of getting the retail value, or price you paid for an item are low, so make sure that you set the price of used items lower than retail. In some instances, bidders may go up against one another for a highly desired item, such as an antique or collectible, but you never know from one item to another if it’s going to sell. If you list your item at a retail price, buyers are likely to go with a seller that offers it for half of that price or less. This is why it’s important to use the Ebay search filters to find out the average selling price of similar items and start your auction at a little below that price.
14. What to do when a buyer doesn’t pay
If you listed and item and the winning bidder doesn’t pay, don’t sweat it because you have options. First, send an invoice through the automated system to let the buyer know that they won the auction and they need to pay. Do not ship an item out until you have been paid for it. If the buyer does not respond to your invoices after a few days, you can open a dispute, and Ebay will assist you in resolving the problem. It’s important to go through the steps to ensure that you’re not charged a selling fee for an item that you weren’t paid for. Don’t just ignore it. You also have the option of letting any other bidders know that the item is still available and if you’re willing to take the highest bid that they offered to pay, you can sell it to them through the auction platform.
15. What to do when a buyer wants a refund
If you’ve accurately listed the item and the buyer simply changed their mind about it, you’re in a good position. If the item was damaged in shipping, this comes back on you, so it’s important to package it in a way that ensures it will arrive to the buyer in the described condition. You can refund the selling price of the item via the Ebay platform if the situation warrants it, and you can request that the buyer return the item for the refund, or not. It’s your choice. If you are solid in your position that all sales are final and no returns are accepted, this policy should be stated clearly after the description as a term of sale. Buyers are more likely to purchase from a seller that has a return and refund policy though. You don’t have to refund any item that arrived in the condition described and Ebay will support your position if the buyer simply changed their mind.
16. Always post feedback
Every registered Ebay user earns points and either builds or diminishes their reputation as a buyer and a seller by the feedback system established on the site. It’s important to provide feedback on each transaction. You do this whether you are a buyer or a seller, and believe me, the feedback ratings add up and can make your listings appear more attractive to potential buyers if you’re a seller. Some sellers will only sell to buyers who have a specific number and percentage of positive feedback ratings. By providing honest and excellent services to all your customers, you build your positive feedback.
17. What to do if someone gives you unfair feedback
If you have followed all the rules and someone posts feedback that is negative and can be proven to be malicious or unfounded, you can file a complaint with Ebay and petition to have the feedback remarks removed. There is a mechanism in place for disputing unfair feedback because it can damage your reputation as a seller. Ebay will investigate all disputes of this nature and make a ruling after they gather all the facts surrounding the situation/transaction.
18. Sell items that are easy to ship
When you are first starting out on Ebay, it’s a good idea to keep it as simple as possible. Selling breakables or large items that are difficult to ship is not recommended for first timers. Make it as easy as you can until you’ve learned all the ins and outs of selling and shipping. Ease yourself into selling to make it a positive experience.
19. Take advantage of site sponsored training
Ebay offers a variety of training opportunities along with forums that give you useful information about selling on the site. Many of the questions that new sellers have are answered through these forums where sellers offer pointers on how they built their businesses, and are happy to share some of their proven strategies for selling.
20. Buy a few items before you start selling
It’s a good idea to make a few purchases on Ebay, then pay right away, and leave feedback for the seller. This will help you to get some feedback on your account that will give buyers more confidence in you as a seller. This is the easiest way to start building a positive reputation. All sellers are placed on limits or selling, especially if they are first time members. The limits will be raised as you gain more positive feedback.
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How do you sell on eBay for beginners?
20 Tips for Beginners Selling on EbayRegister for an Ebay account. … Register with PayPal. … Take high quality pictures. … List your item under the appropriate category. … Give your listing the best possible title. … Give an accurate description of the item you’re selling. … Set your listing price. … Set the auction duration.More items…
Can you sell on eBay without PayPal?
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