If you are just starting out selling on eBayŽ, then you may be asking yourself: What is an eBayŽ PowerSeller? Why would I want to be a PowerSeller & what are the benefits? How can I be an eBayŽ PowerSeller & Fast? These are all great questions! We will try to address all of them starting with:
What is an eBay PowerSeller?
An eBayŽ PowerSeller is a member that has met all of the necessary criteria in order to be considered a PowerSeller. The minimum criteria are listed below:
Maintain eBayŽ community values, including honesty, timeliness and mutual respect
Average a minimum of $1000 in sales per month, for three consecutive months
Achieve an overall Feedback rating of 100, of which 98% or more is positive
Have been an active member for 90 days
Have an account in good financial standing
Comply with all eBayŽ listing and marketplace policies
Achieve a minimum of 4 average monthly listings for the past 3 months
PowerSeller program eligibility is reviewed every month. To remain PowerSellers, members must:
Uphold eBayŽ community values, including honesty, timeliness, and mutual respect
Maintain the minimum average monthly sales amount for your PowerSeller level
Maintain a 98% positive total feedback rating
Maintain an account in good financial standing
Comply with all eBayŽ listing and marketplace policies
Maintain a minimum of 4 average monthly listings for the past 3 months
There are 5 different levels of PowerSellers on eBayŽ, and they are based on monthly sales averages.
Bronze-$1,000
Silver-$3,000
Gold-$10,000
Platinum-$25,000
Titanium-$150,000
What are the Benefits of Being an eBay PowerSeller?
First off, being an eBayŽ PowerSeller is Free! You will receive an email invitation from eBayŽ once you have met all of the necessary criteria above to become a PowerSeller.
Why be a PowerSeller? Some of the great benefits of joining the program include: Prioritized Email Support, You will receive a FREE Welcome kit with your new eBayŽ PowerSeller Certificate, opportunities to network with other PowerSellers, Special offers from both eBayŽ & businesses that eBayŽ works with, plus access to new suppliers, & more!
Furthermore, you have the eBayŽ PowerSeller symbol displayed by your eBayŽ user ID, to let others know about your high level of sales & accomplishment (which in turn can increase your sales).
What is the Fastest Way to Become a PowerSeller?
Of course, you will have to meet all of the requirements listed above to become a PowerSeller, but here are a few tips to speed up the process so you can be a Power Seller in the shortest amount of time possible:
1. Gather enough merchandise to sell, so that you can make at least $1,000 in sales for 3 months straight. You can sell anything you want as long as it is in compliance with eBay'sŽ selling policies. Most people that have gone on to have huge eBay businesses & have became PowerSellers by starting out with items from home that they no longer wanted or needed (that's how I started)! In fact, I would estimate that the average person has at least $1,000 worth of items they could sell.
2. If you have not yet reached a feedback rating of at least 100 comments, then you should be more aggressive with your buyers. For instance, send a thank you letter with each product you sell or email the buyer after the transaction is completed asking them to leave you a positive feedback & you will do the same. Remember, many buyers will never leave feedback, so you may have to request for them to do so.
3. Of course, pay all of your eBayŽ fees on time & follow all of eBay'sŽ selling policies. This sounds simple, but it is a very important step.
If you follow these basic steps, you can become a PowerSeller within the 3 month time period it usually takes. It is a great accomplishment, and it is definitely worth it!
Now that you are on your way to being a Power Seller, here are some tips & information about Feedback Etiquette.
How Feedback Works
