From zero to hero – becoming a business seller and eBay top rated seller.

As a private seller, you do not need to offer return policy and be more flexible with your sales. However, if you start selling in bulk, you will cut your costs becoming eBay business seller.

Please see the picture below for fees that apply to private sellers. 

Once you become a business seller, new rates apply and you can cut your costs down. Please see the picture below for more details. Detailed description of basic, featured and anchor shops will be posted in the next blog. 

Once you have boosted your feedback to at least 50 – hopefully all positive, you are ready to start trading for bigger profits (it does not matter if feedback is received as a buyer). You should check your selling allowance which is increased automatically by eBay every month.  If you are happy about it, you should become a business seller and enjoy additional benefits. Please note that you need to register as self-employed to HM revenues and customs if you do so. The picture below is an example of selling allowances. This seller can sell up 17,600 items or up to £84,000.00 per month. 

EBay can decrease the selling allowance for poor selling performance. However, if selling performance is at the highest standards and the certain criteria are met, seller can gain “top rated seller” status. 

 Top rated sellers get increased listing visibility and 10% discount towards eBay fees. Please check the table below for the requirements to become eBay Top rated Seller.