{"id":13317,"date":"2020-10-15T11:00:14","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T08:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/?p=13317"},"modified":"2025-03-26T13:20:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T10:20:18","slug":"sell-online-how-to-sell-on-ebay-html","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/sell-online\/how-to-sell-on-ebay.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Start Selling on eBay and Grow a Profitable eCommerce Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Selling products on eBay is one of the tried-and-true methods to launch a successful online business from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is exactly what CrazyLister\u2019s founders did in their <a href=\"https:\/\/crazylister.com\/blog\/sell-ebay-sellers-journey-100000-month\/?utm_source=xcart&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=text&amp;utm_content=how-to-ebay%20\" target=\"_blank\">journey to grossing over $100,000<\/a> in monthly sales. And that\u2019s what Affordable Designs\u2019 owner did to increase his customer base and bring in more sales \u2014 before he ever <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/success-stories\/affordable-designs.html\">launched his online store<\/a> with X-Cart.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/quote.css?var=1742284057\" \/><blockquote class=\"gb-quote gb-quote--photo gb-quote--scrollable\">\n            <div class=\"gb-quote__photo p-blog__image-shadow\">\n                <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13411\/denis_bastien.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 599px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13411\/denis_bastien.jpg 1x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 599px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13411\/denis_bastien.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13411\/denis_bastien.jpg 1x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13411\/denis_bastien.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13411\/denis_bastien.jpg 1x\" alt=\"Denis Bastien\" class=\"gb-quote__img\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                            <footer class=\"gb-quote__name\">\n                    <cite>Denis Bastien, founder of Affordable Designs Canada<\/cite>\n                <\/footer>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gb-quote__content\">\n                <p  class=\"gb-quote__text\">I will be forever grateful to eBay for allowing me to present my work to the world. It is how I started. For a small home-based business, it is an amazing way to start. I decided to create my own eCommerce website when I felt I had enough followers to create a decent customer base and sell online. As Affordable Designs Canada grew, it was the logical next step for me. Once in a while, I will still use eBay as a way to promote a new character. It is still a great marketing tool.<\/p>            <\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<p>The path they chose is not so unique, though. eBay is an amazing marketplace that has helped millions of beginner entrepreneurs to jumpstart their eCommerce journeys:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue wp-block-list\">\n<li>eBay is a fast and easy way to put your product in front of crowds of potential customers, see if your product is selling online well, and test the selling prices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>eBay can be a great lesson in how to sell your particular product, how to work with users, how to deal with negative feedback ratings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>eBay allows you to start with a side project and grow your business into a full-time focus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you feel like you\u2019re at home with selling online, your eBay business may evolve into a full-fledged <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/blog\/start-online-store\/\">eCommerce store<\/a> that will grow as long as your eBay store grows. You shouldn\u2019t need to choose between the sales channels. The beauty of the X-Cart eCommerce platform lies in the fact that it allows you to sell on several marketplaces at a time, combining eBay with Facebook, or Amazon with Instagram, while still using your own eCommerce store.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/quote-cta.css?var=1642763704\" \/><div class=\"gb-qcta\">\n    <div class=\"gb-qcta__content\">\n        <h2  class=\"gb-qcta__title\">Ready to Start Selling on eBay?<\/h2>        <p class=\"gb-qcta__text\">Create an online store with X-Cart and install our <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/addons\/ebay-integration.html\">eBay integration<\/a>. (<em>Yes, it\u2019s that easy<\/em>).<\/p>\n                    <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/software-pricing.html#form\" class=\"btn btn--lg gb-qcta__btn\" target=\"_blank\" data-track=\"Create Online Store\" data-track-page=\"Sell on eBay\" data-track-label=\"Sell on eBay\">Request a Free Demo<\/a>                    <\/div>\n            <blockquote class=\"gb-qcta__quote\">\n                            <div class=\"gb-qcta__quote-photo p-blog__image-shadow\">\n                        <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/21339\/roger-martin-zcLMnx-t100x100.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/21339\/roger-martin-zcLMnx-t100x100.jpg 1x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/21339\/roger-martin-zcLMnx-t100x100.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/21339\/roger-martin-zcLMnx-t100x100.jpg 1x\" alt=\"Roger Martin\" class=\"gb-qcta__quote-img\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                <\/div>\n                        <footer class=\"gb-qcta__quote-footer\">\n                <cite class=\"gb-qcta__quote-author\">Roger Martin, the founder and owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/success-stories\/stand-out-story.html\">Standout<\/a><\/cite>\n            <\/footer>\n            <p class=\"gb-qcta__quote-text\">eBay sales are a great way to increase sales. Since setting up automatic exports with X-Cart, our sales have increased by 20%.<\/p>\n        <\/blockquote>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<p>Our fully integrated eBay listing tool allows you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kb.x-cart.com\/modules\/ebay_integration\/importing_products_from_ebay.html\">Import products from eBay<\/a> to your X-Cart store.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kb.x-cart.com\/modules\/ebay_integration\/viewing_and_managing_your_product_listings_on_ebay.html\">Create and manage listings on eBay<\/a>, i.e., export products from X-Cart to eBay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kb.x-cart.com\/modules\/ebay_integration\/importing_orders_from_ebay.html\" target=\"_blank\">Export eBay orders<\/a> to the X-Cart administrator area to process and fulfill them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like that, you will be able to manage all your sales from a single place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(If X-Cart 4 users are reading this guide too, this is a link to the same <a href=\"https:\/\/help.x-cart.com\/index.php?title=X-Cart:EBay_Integration\" target=\"_blank\">eBay integration add-on<\/a> for the eCommerce store of yours).<\/p>\n\n\n<link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/quote.css?var=1742284057\" \/><blockquote class=\"gb-quote gb-quote--photo\">\n            <div class=\"gb-quote__photo p-blog__image-shadow\">\n                <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25773\/image40.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 599px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25773\/image40.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25773\/image40-raw.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 599px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25773\/image40.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25773\/image40-raw.jpg 1x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25773\/image40-raw.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25773\/image40-raw.jpg 1x\" alt=\"Paul Froggatt at Brake Depot Limited\" class=\"gb-quote__img\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                            <footer class=\"gb-quote__name\">\n                    <cite>Paul Froggatt at Brake Depot Limited<\/cite>\n                <\/footer>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gb-quote__content\">\n                <p  class=\"gb-quote__text\">Having the eBay module integrated with X-Cart is a major advantage when it comes to listing on eBay as it saves a great deal of time adding new listings and maintaining existing listings.<\/p>            <\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<p>With eBay experience, you will be head and shoulders above most entrepreneurs who decided to learn the hard way, starting from their own online store instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are looking for some extra cash, wanting to get rid of unwanted stuff, or, launching an online business, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/help\/account\/account-getting-started\/setup-verify?id=4191\" target=\"_blank\">sign up for an eBay account<\/a> for a start.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>This step by step guide for beginners will probably not make you an eBay Powerseller right away. But you will have a good understanding of how to sell on eBay and how to make money on the platform.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, you\u2019ll answer these questions:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"ol-numbers wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/sell-online\/how-to-sell-on-ebay.html#usp\">How Is eBay Different From Other Major Marketplaces<\/a>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/sell-online\/how-to-sell-on-ebay.html#costs\">How Expensive Is It to Sell on eBay?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/sell-online\/how-to-sell-on-ebay.html#products\">What Can You Sell on eBay?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/sell-online\/how-to-sell-on-ebay.html#payments\">How Can You Accept Payments on eBay?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/sell-online\/how-to-sell-on-ebay.html#seo\">How Do You Optimize eBay Listings for SEO?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/sell-online\/how-to-sell-on-ebay.html#advertising\">eBay Advertising: Is It Worth It?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/sell-online\/how-to-sell-on-ebay.html#fraud\">How Do You Protect Yourself From Fraud on eBay?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"usp\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h2>\n            I. How Is eBay Different From Amazon, Etsy, and Other Major Marketplaces?    <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s eBay\u2019s business model that makes all the difference in the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Selling on eBay<\/strong><strong> through Auction.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>eBay is an auction site for buying and selling goods. Potential buyers browse the site to search for products sold by a vast array of 3rd party eBay sellers and bid on items through auctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bidding lasts for 3, 5, 7, or 10 days, and the buyer willing to pay the highest price for the eBay item wins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Selling on eBay using Buy It Now option.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some items have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/help\/buying\/buy-now\/buy-now?id=4002\" target=\"_blank\">Buy It Now<\/a> price, so the buyer can stop the eBay auction at any time and purchase the product via eBay immediately, but at a premium. Sellers can also set the lowest price they are willing to sell their products for. If a reserve price is not met, the item won\u2019t be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Amazon\u2019s Listing Restrictions Make eBay an Easier Place to Start Selling Online    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>On the contrary, Amazon provides customers with fixed prices on all items. Also, Amazon is the direct provider of about 50% of goods sold there. It acts as a seller hub, too. Independent sellers may list their products on this marketplace, but the list of restricted products and categories is huge, compared to the minimum restrictions of eBay stores.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Etsy is Only Available For a Small Group of Sellers\u00a0    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Etsy is a popular marketplace for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.gov\/Archives\/edgar\/data\/1370637\/000137063719000028\/etsy1231201810k.htm\" target=\"_blank\">60 million<\/a> one-of-a-kind goods: handmade items, vintage goods, and craft supplies. Unlike the universal eBay, it\u2019s for a small segment of sellers: crafters, artists, and makers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fixed pricing, no auctions \u2014 this is what makes Etsy look like Amazon, but differentiates it from eBay. There\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/sell-online\/how-to-sell-on-etsy.html\">definitive guide on how to sell on Etsy<\/a> in case you decide to start selling there, too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t worry if, at some point, learning the ropes of eBay selling may seem too overwhelming. With X-Cart, you are armed with all the right tools to make the process easier. In addition to our native integration with eBay in our listing tool, we have a couple of alternative apps that will let you flawlessly sync your eCommerce catalog with eBay.<\/p>\n\n\n<link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/img-with-text.css?var=1642495270\" \/><div class=\"gb-iwt gb-iwt--no-shadow\">\n            <div class=\"gb-iwt__image p-blog__image-shadow\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/addons\/product-data-feeds.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    <span class=\"visually-hidden\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span>\n                <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25442\/godatafeeds.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25442\/godatafeeds.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25442\/godatafeeds.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25442\/godatafeeds.png 1x\" alt=\"Product Data Feeds add-on\" class=\"gb-iwt__img\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>    <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gb-iwt__content\">\n                <p class=\"gb-iwt__text\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/addons\/product-data-feeds.html\">Product Data Feeds<\/a> add-on for X-Cart will let you export your products from your eCommerce store to eBay and many other marketing channels.<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free \u00a0        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/img-with-text.css?var=1642495270\" \/><div class=\"gb-iwt gb-iwt--no-shadow\">\n            <div class=\"gb-iwt__image p-blog__image-shadow\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/addons\/expandly-multchannel-management-software.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    <span class=\"visually-hidden\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span>\n                <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/22215\/Expandly.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/22215\/Expandly.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/22215\/Expandly.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/22215\/Expandly.png 1x\" alt=\"Multi-channel synchronization for eBay, Amazon, Walmart, Etsy\" class=\"gb-iwt__img\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>    <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gb-iwt__content\">\n                <p class=\"gb-iwt__text\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/addons\/expandly-multchannel-management-software.html\">Expandly Multichannel Management Software<\/a> for X-Cart will help you manage your inventory across all channels, including eBay, Amazon, Walmart, Etsy, and others. It\u2019s a must-have for all modern sellers!\u00a0<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> From $41\/mo        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now, grind mode on, and let\u2019s hit the books a little bit!<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"costs\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h2>\n            II. What\u2019s the Cost of Selling Products on eBay?    <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of selling on eBay seems clear at first glance. Basically, there are five types of selling fees on eBay:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/help\/selling\/fees-credits-invoices\/store-fees?id=4122#section1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Store subscription fees<\/strong><\/a> (from $4.95\/mo to 2,999.95 a month) is a monthly or yearly payment that varies depending on the Store package you chose: Starter, Basic, Premium, Anchor, or Enterprise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/help\/selling\/fees-credits-invoices\/store-fees?id=4122#section2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Insertion fees<\/strong><\/a> (from $0.05 to $0.30 per item) for getting your product listed on eBay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/help\/selling\/fees-credits-invoices\/store-fees?id=4122#section3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Final value fees<\/strong><\/a> (from 2% to 12% depending on the category) charged when your item sells.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/help\/selling\/fees-credits-invoices\/store-fees?id=4122#section4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Advanced listing upgrade fees<\/strong><\/a> (from $0.10 to $50 or more) for listing your product in multiple categories, automatic relisting, including high-quality product pictures, reserved pricing, and other options;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Supplemental services fees<\/strong>, such as additional shipping expenses and such.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The trouble is, the fees for selling your items on eBay may depend on the price, format, and category you choose. But wait, there\u2019s more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"ol-numbers wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The insertion fee<\/strong> may be charged per item, or per category, or per listing, if applicable.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>There\u2019s a limited number of items that can be inserted for free<\/strong> \u2014 even if you pay a monthly subscription fee for having an eBay store:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up to 200 for non-Store sellers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From 250 up to 100,000 for eBay Store subscribers, depending on the type of their seller account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From the Basic Store package and up, you have both auction-style and fixed price items with zero insertion fees.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25774\/ebay_fees-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25774\/ebay_fees.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25774\/ebay_fees.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25774\/ebay_fees.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"738\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25774\/ebay_fees.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25774\/ebay_fees.png 1x\" alt=\"eBay fees\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                        <figcaption class=\"gb-img__source\">\n                    Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/help\/selling\/listings\/listing-tips\/free-listings?id=4163\" target='_blank'>Zero insertion fee listings<\/a>                <\/figcaption>\n                    <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"ol-numbers wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The final value fee<\/strong> is not a simple flat fee either. It depends on the type of your listing (fixed price or auction), item cost, listing time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plus, you should be ready for some <strong>unexpected fees<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t try to outsmart eBay and list the product there but sell it outside of eBay \u2014 eBay still charges the sellers in this case. You will need to pay a final value fee to reference your contact information or ask your first-time buyers for their contact information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you use multiple channels to sell online, the following app should help you simplify the accounting process down to a few simple clicks:<\/p>\n\n\n<link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/img-with-text.css?var=1642495270\" \/><div class=\"gb-iwt\">\n            <div class=\"gb-iwt__image p-blog__image-shadow\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/addons\/quickBooks-pos-integration-by-webgility.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    <span class=\"visually-hidden\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span>\n                <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25775\/highlight.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25775\/highlight.jpg 1x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25775\/highlight.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25775\/highlight.jpg 1x\" alt=\"Highlight app for X-Cart\" class=\"gb-iwt__img\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>    <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gb-iwt__content\">\n                <p class=\"gb-iwt__text\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/addons\/quickBooks-pos-integration-by-webgility.html\">Highlight<\/a> add-on for X-Cart records sales across all online channels you use, including multiple X-Cart stores, eBay, Amazon, and Etsy.<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>\n            How to Calculate eBay Fees [Plus an eBay Calculator To Save Time]    <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All the tough stuff begins when you try to understand how much eBay will charge YOU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And although the information about eBay fees is technically available in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/help\/selling\" target=\"_blank\">eBay\u2019s Help Center<\/a>, their fees are far from being transparent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you hate 10 pt font size so much as I do, and reading theoretical explanations makes you yawn, there\u2019s a good practical tool that can answer the cost-of-selling-your-products-on-eBay question \u2014 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebayfeescalculator.com\/usa-ebay-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\">eBay fee calculator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25776\/ebay-fee-calculator-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25776\/ebay-fee-calculator-p760.jpg 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25776\/ebay-fee-calculator.jpg 3x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25776\/ebay-fee-calculator.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25776\/ebay-fee-calculator.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1000\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25776\/ebay-fee-calculator.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25776\/ebay-fee-calculator.png 1x\" alt=\"eBay Fee Calculator\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p>This calculator implies that you\u2019ve already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/sell-online\/how-to-sell-on-ebay.html#products\">found a product to sell<\/a> online. Have you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Resources:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/crazylister.com\/blog\/ebay-seller-fees-calculator-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">eBay Seller Fees Explained &#8211; The Complete eBay Fee Calculator Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h3>\n            Selling Limits: A Hidden Ceiling To Be Aware Of    <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Selling on eBay, you may one day realize that \u201creached your selling limit for this month\u201d. The warning looks like this:<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13360\/image11-4.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13360\/image11-4-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13360\/image11-4.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13360\/image11-4.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13360\/image11-4.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"663\" height=\"185\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13360\/image11-4.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13360\/image11-4.png 1x\" alt=\"Monthly selling limits\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p>WHAAT?!?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most categories (like books, cameras, clothing, jewelry, fragrances, etc.), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/help\/selling\/listings\/selling-limits?id=4107\" target=\"_blank\">selling limits<\/a> apply.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 3 types of them:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"ol-numbers wp-block-list\">\n<li>Account limits;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Category limits;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Item limits.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>But the good news is that once you reach the limit for the current month, you\u2019re welcome to contact eBay, and, chances are, they will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/help\/selling\/listings\/selling-limits?id=4107\" target=\"_blank\">increase your selling limit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, based on your eBay account performance, the eBay selling limits may be increased even without your direct request. So if your seller production grows gradually, you may never notice this disheartening message.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"products\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h2>\n            III. What Items Should You Sell on eBay?    <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>eBay provides a wide variety of goods that is beyond the typical selection of Target, Walmart, or Best Buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was originally designed as an eCommerce website to sell the stuff that you no longer need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOne person&#8217;s trash is another person&#8217;s treasure!\u201d, eBay states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tons of forgotten Christmas gifts instead of a new PS4 with virtual reality;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calvin Klein jeans that you hoped you would manage to squeeze in;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A bundle of outdated cells phones without chargers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A broken digital camera, cracked mobile devices, and a tangle of cords.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, it\u2019s no longer a place only to exchange your trash for cash. Together with individual sellers, professional businesses are offering their items on eBay, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/crazylister.com\/blog\/top-selling-items-on-ebay\/?utm_source=xcart&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=text&amp;utm_content=top-selling-items\" target=\"_blank\">top-selling items on eBay<\/a> to see that businesses feel very comfortable on eBay. This new research will also help you decide which products to sell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>eBay professionals list thousands of items for sale, selling products in their team\u2019s eBay store. Here\u2019s what they do to make sure their sale is a success:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue wp-block-list\">\n<li>Analyze what items are worth selling and what items won\u2019t sell well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check that the sold items are packed and sent on time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate with the buyers to make sure their experience is great.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                                                                <div class=\"gb-img__figure-btn\" data-featherlight=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13370\/image21-4-raw.jpg\">\n                                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13370\/image21-4-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13370\/image21-4-p760.jpg 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13370\/image21-4.jpg 3x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13370\/image21-4.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13370\/image21-4.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"981\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13370\/image21-4.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13370\/image21-4.png 1x\" alt=\"eternaldigital\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                                <\/div>\n                                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n                            <link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/lib\/featherlight-1.7.13.css?var=1640604438\" \/>        <link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/gallery.css?var=1643273158\" \/>    \n\n\n<p>In other words, eBay is a great place where professional businesses can sell new items, wholesale and retail, at a fixed and auction price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick glance at eBay categories shows that you\u2019re allowed to sell almost anything: electronics, apparel, jewelry, toys, collectibles, candies, anything.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13361\/image12-4-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13361\/image12-4-p760.jpg 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13361\/image12-4.jpg 3x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13361\/image12-4.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13361\/image12-4.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"786\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13361\/image12-4.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13361\/image12-4.png 1x\" alt=\"eBay categories\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p>You\u2019re even allowed to sell passenger vehicles, trucks, aircrafts, residential real estate, wine (for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/help\/policies\/prohibited-restricted-items\/alcohol-policy?id=4274\" target=\"_blank\">licensed sellers<\/a> only), and other items that are forbidden \u26d4 on Amazon. Restrictions still exist; check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/pages.ebay.com\/help\/policies\/items-ov.html\" target=\"_blank\">official eBay seller\u2019s guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3>\n            What Products Are Most Profitable to Sell on eBay?    <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like on Amazon, the higher the margin, the easier the shipping, the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Selling clothes on eBay is a very profitable initiative. <\/strong>Many can be shipped simply in an envelope \u2014 the little risk of getting damaged while shipping, as a bonus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Selling eGoods can be a great profit stream, too.<\/strong> eBooks and user manuals, downloadable software, audio, and video files \u2014 the profitability of these products should be great as you are selling a single file over and over again. Shipping is free as the buyer simply downloads the file.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-emph\">\n\n<p>When we first learned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/sell-online\/how-to-sell-on-amazon.html\">how to sell on Amazon<\/a>, we derived the following formula for success:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue wp-block-list\">\n<li>The target sale price shouldn\u2019t be lower than $10 or higher than $60 per item.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The manufacturing or supply cost should be within 25%-35% of your sale price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your item should be easy to ship: light-sized, light-weight, but sturdy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The product should be long-lasting and impossible to break.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid fast-to-come-and-fast-to-go-away products. Go for evergreen items instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There\u2019s an opportunity to manufacture and sell related products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zero or low competition with popular brand names already sold on eBay,  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/blog\/selling-on-walmart-vs-amazon\/\">Amazon or Walmart<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your items can be listed in more than one category.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The product is profitable and trendy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>These rules work for eBay as well but you may find eBay experts who suggest the opposite:<\/p>\n\n\n<link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/quote.css?var=1742284057\" \/><blockquote class=\"gb-quote gb-quote--photo\">\n            <div class=\"gb-quote__photo p-blog__image-shadow\">\n                <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25779\/image46.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 599px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25779\/image46.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25779\/image46-t200x200.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 599px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25779\/image46.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25779\/image46-t200x200.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25779\/image46.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25779\/image46-t200x200.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25779\/image46-t200x200.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25779\/image46.jpg 2x\" alt=\"Victor Levitin\" class=\"gb-quote__img\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                            <footer class=\"gb-quote__name\">\n                    <cite>Victor Levitin, CEO of\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/crazylister.com\/?utm_source=xcart&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=text&amp;utm_content=crazylister\" target=\"_blank\">CrazyLister<\/a><\/cite>\n                <\/footer>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gb-quote__content\">\n                <p  class=\"gb-quote__text\">My rule of thumb is a 3 digit price. I love selling items priced above $100; these items usually have enough margins to sustain a business.<\/p>            <\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<p>Victor also describes their journey to making $100K\/mo, selling unbranded products.<\/p>\n\n\n<link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/quote.css?var=1742284057\" \/><blockquote class=\"gb-quote\">\n        <div class=\"gb-quote__content gb-quote__no-photo\">\n                <p  class=\"gb-quote__text\">While there are many customers who only shop for brands, there are many others who are happy to go with an unbranded or a small brand item to get a better deal.<\/p>            <\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<p>Where\u2019s the truth? Out there. There are Power Sellers who <a href=\"http:\/\/stores.ebay.com\/DIAMOND-SCENE?_trksid=p2047675.l2563\" target=\"_blank\">sell diamonds on eBay<\/a> for thousands of $$. There are sellers who made a fortune selling Chinese knick-knacks. There\u2019s no universal path to success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only absolute truth is that you will never succeed if you don\u2019t try. So get your butt into&nbsp; high gear and go <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/sell-online\/what-to-sell.html\">choose your product to sell<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already have an idea of your merchandise, but not sure how well it will sell on eBay, eBay Completed Listings will be a goldmine of information for you.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3>\n            What Can You Learn From Completed Listings on eBay?    <\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-emph\">\n\n<ul class=\"checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The number of bids<\/strong> shows whether the item is in demand or not.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The detailed history of bids<\/strong> shows both the starting price and the winning bid. It can give you an idea of the price buyers are ready to pay for the item in question.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vice versa, <strong>numerous \u201cunsold\u201d completed listings<\/strong> can tell you what mistakes to avoid. Is it a poor listing to blame, or is it the item itself that no one wants?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can access Completed product listings with just a few simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"ol-numbers wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter your keyword into the search box on eBay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the search results appear, scroll the page down and look at the left side menu. Find the \u201cShow only\u201d filter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tick \u201cCompleted listings\u201d to view all completed listings, both sold and unsold, expired, or closed by the seller.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tick \u201cSold listings\u201d to view sold completed listings only.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25788\/completed-product-items-ebay-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25788\/completed-product-items-ebay-p760.jpg 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25788\/completed-product-items-ebay.jpg 3x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25788\/completed-product-items-ebay.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25788\/completed-product-items-ebay.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"995\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25788\/completed-product-items-ebay.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25788\/completed-product-items-ebay.png 1x\" alt=\"Completed Product Items on eBay\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p>If it looks like your product has potential, go list it on eBay and see if you can rely on your intuition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve gathered enough information to pick a product, you\u2019ll need to set up payments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"payments\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h2>\n            IV. How Can You Accept Payments on eBay?    <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to make money on eBay, you need to decide how you will accept payments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"ol-numbers wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PayPal <\/strong>and<strong> PayPal Credit <\/strong>are the top choices for many sellers and buyers. They also give you extra <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/us\/webapps\/mpp\/security\/seller-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seller Protection<\/a>. What\u2019s more, X-Cart is a premium <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/blog\/how-does-paypal-work.html\">PayPal<\/a> partner; we have a warm long-term friendship with these guys. You can rely on them, we checked.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/img-with-text.css?var=1642495270\" \/><div class=\"gb-iwt\">\n            <div class=\"gb-iwt__image p-blog__image-shadow\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/addons\/paypal.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    <span class=\"visually-hidden\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span>\n                <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/23832\/paypal_module_icon_252_252-t200x200.webp 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/23832\/paypal_module_icon_252_252.webp 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/23832\/paypal_module_icon_252_252.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/23832\/paypal_module_icon_252_252.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/23832\/paypal_module_icon_252_252.png 1x\" alt=\"PayPal module for X-Cart\" class=\"gb-iwt__img\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>    <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gb-iwt__content\">\n                <p class=\"gb-iwt__text\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/addons\/paypal.html\">PayPal<\/a> will allow you to pay and accept currencies in over 100 currencies across 200 markets, including eBay.\u00a0<br><br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"ol-numbers wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Merchant\u2019s Credit Card<\/strong> <strong>or Debit Card <\/strong>is your second possible choice. You\u2019ll need to have an Internet merchant account with one of the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/help\/policies\/payment-policies\/payment-methods-policy?id=4269\" target=\"_blank\">eBay-approved automatic payment methods<\/a>: Allpay.net, CertaPay, Fiserv, Nochex.com, or XOOM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Payment by personal check, cashier\u2019s check, bank-to-bank money transfers, or money order<\/strong> is allowed only for a limited list of categories like Capital Equipment, Real Estate, Adult Only, and some Motors categories. For other categories, a wire transfer to your bank account is impossible.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Decide how you\u2019d like to receive your extra cash, and let\u2019s craft the eBay listing that sells.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"seo\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h2>\n            V. How to Optimize eBay Listing for Search [7 Tips]    <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how do you sell stuff on eBay?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>eBay is a crowded space, and the competition is high. Moreover, eBay as a domain has to compete for traffic with such monsters as Alibaba, Amazon, and Etsy. Hence, listing optimization is crucial for both internal eBay\u2019s \u201cBest Match\u201d search algorithm and external search engines like Google.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>eBay SEO? Like, what-the-hell-all-those-Google-keywords-and-algorithms-mean SEO?<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-video__container\" role=\"presentation\">\n        <video  class=\"gb-video\" width=\"320\" height=\"180\" autoplay muted playsinline loop src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/monkey.mp4\" title=\"monkey\" aria-label=\"monkey\">\n            <source src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/monkey.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/>\n            <p>It looks like your browser doesn&#8217;t support HTML5 video \ud83d\ude41 <br \/>Just in case, here is a link to the video: https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/monkey.mp4<\/p>\n        <\/video>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Relax, we\u2019re not diving that deep. There\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/blog\/ecommerce-seo.html\">stand-alone guide<\/a> to find out more about SEO eCommerce. We will rely on the Pareto principle, keeping in mind that 20% of the efforts generate 80% of the effects, and focus on the easiest 20%. How do you like the plan?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on, and let\u2019s create an eBay listing that converts like crazy.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3>\n            1. Your eBay Store Name and URL Matters a Lot\u00a0    <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some shoppers buying items on eBay couldn&#8217;t care less what the seller name is. Others actually remember store names \u2014 and come back again and again to make a second and third purchase. Last but not least, your store name becomes your eBay store URL, which matters for Google SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the conclusions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid nonsense like \u201cfudgr1975\u201d. It looks unprofessional. Insert a keyword that describes your item instead. For instance, \u201cPlus_size_wedding_dress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<h3>\n            2. Your eBay Profile Page Will Sell Better, if Completely Filled In    <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your profile page should contain some basic info about you as a seller, your recent feedback, and other things that differentiate you from other eBay sellers. It will help you sell on eBay more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add a picture and a short bio to assure buyers that you are a legitimate seller who has come here to stay (not to fool around!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine you\u2019re a customer, who are you more likely to buy from?<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13375\/image26-4-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13375\/image26-4-p760.jpg 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13375\/image26-4.jpg 3x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13375\/image26-4.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13375\/image26-4.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"965\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13375\/image26-4.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13375\/image26-4.png 1x\" alt=\"olympicjewelry\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13376\/image27-4-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13376\/image27-4-p760.jpg 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13376\/image27-4.jpg 3x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13376\/image27-4.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13376\/image27-4.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"964\" height=\"174\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13376\/image27-4.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13376\/image27-4.png 1x\" alt=\"myledcity\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p>The answer is obvious. The OlympicJewelry online store has way more chances to attract customers than MyLedCity, even though the latter one has 10 times more reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3>\n            3. Product Title \u2014 80 Characters That Can Boost Your Sales or Kill Them    <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless the buyer has opted to search both in the title and item description, eBay matches searches with the words in the listing\u2019s title. Also, the product title has significant weight when the page is being indexed by Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get the point? The title is crucial if you want to sell on eBay the way Power Sellers do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine what you would search for when you need to find an item like yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take \u2018Delicate sequin-embroidered lace mermaid dress with swirling organza\u2019 \u2014 even though it sounds picturesque, no one\u2019s going to search for \u2018sequin-embroidered\u2019 or \u2018swirling organza\u2019. Try something like \u201cnew size 12 white wedding dress\u2019 instead, and you\u2019ll cover a more broad range of the search terms the buyers are likely to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>In other words, use general terms and keywords together with the exact product attributes like size, condition, brand, color.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But not all the keywords are created equal. How should you choose whether to use \u201cwedding dress\u201d or \u201cwedding gown\u201d, for example? Or would \u201cbridal\u201d be a better word instead of \u201cwedding\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may use Google search. Just enter into the search box the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>site: https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/ &#8220;your keyword&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will search for the exact match within the website you specified, in our case \u2014 the number of \u201cwedding dress\u201d mentions on ebay.com.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25789\/product-title-ebay-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25789\/product-title-ebay-p760.jpg 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25789\/product-title-ebay.jpg 3x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25789\/product-title-ebay.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25789\/product-title-ebay.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"874\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25789\/product-title-ebay.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25789\/product-title-ebay.png 1x\" alt=\"Product Title on eBay\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p>\u201cwedding dress\u201d \u2014 684 000 results&nbsp;<br>\u201dwedding gown\u201d \u2014 207 000 results<br>\u201dbridal dress\u201d \u2014 126 000 results<br>\u201dbridal gown\u201d \u2014 174 000 results<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, \u201cwedding dress\u201d is an unconditional winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, the simpler the words, the better. At least in the title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another rule is to avoid spelling errors. Listings with spelling errors sell worse because they suggest your careless attitude to the entire thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Isn\u2019t it obvious? No, it\u2019s not for many &lt;sigh&gt;.How about this item designed by \u201cKelvin Klein\u201d? The fans of Calvin Klein may have a heart attack.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13373\/image24-4-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13373\/image24-4-p760.jpg 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13373\/image24-4.jpg 3x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13373\/image24-4.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13373\/image24-4-p950.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13373\/image24-4.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1101\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13373\/image24-4-p950.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13373\/image24-4-p950.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13373\/image24-4.jpg 2x\" alt=\"Trousers\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p>Another huge fault of this listing is an unpresentable photo. Like, \u201chow-do-I-unsee-this\u201d unpresentable, which leads us to the next point.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3>\n            4. Get Beautiful Product Photos, or Just Go Home    <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re running an eCommerce business, you may think that you can not afford expensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/blog\/product-photography-guide.html\">professional photos<\/a> shot in a studio. But the truth is, you can not afford unprofessional images like the above. Enticing images may cost more to produce, but they will skyrocket your sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a seller, you get to upload 12 photos for FREE on most eBay listings. Since your potential buyers cannot touch the stuff you sell online, you upload a sufficient amount of high-quality images.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-emph\">\n<h4>\n            How to Shoot Amazing Product Photos for Your eBay Listings:    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"ol-numbers wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Show the scale <\/strong>even if you have specified dimensions in the description. Many online shoppers are \u201cviewers\u201d, not \u201creaders.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create detailed close-up shots.<\/strong> Joints, buttons, patterns, fabric, etc. \u2014 that\u2019s what will make your product more tangible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upload high-resolution photos.<\/strong> If you want the eBay zoom feature to work properly, your pics must be 600&#215;800 px or larger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use a plain, uncluttered, or (ideally!) white backdrop.<\/strong> Remember that \u201cKelvin Klein\u201d example? Do you want your buyers to feel the way I felt when I first saw it? Please don\u2019t.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do not shoot with your flash on<\/strong>. It changes the colors and looks amateurish. Use diffused lighting, better \u2014 natural daylight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capture your item from all angles, sides, and facets.<\/strong> If your product has some faults, be sure to show them on your pics, too. If I\u2019m reading about some \u201cblemishes\u201d in the product description, but I have no chance to \u201cestimate the scale of disaster\u201d, I\u2019ll never buy the \u201cblemished\u201d product online. On the flip side, buyers are eager to buy marked-down goods, as long as they know what kind of scratches to expect.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For those who want to shoot product photos like a pro, we have a guide here. It contains TONS of info provided by the industry experts.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/blog\/product-photography-guide.html\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/miniature.css?var=1646812809\" \/><div class=\"gb-mini\">\n            <div class=\"gb-mini__image p-blog__image-shadow\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/blog\/product-photography-guide.html\" target=\"_blank\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"gb-mini__image-link p-blog__image-link\"  >\n                <span class=\"visually-hidden\">Product Photography: How To Market Products With Photos [19 Pro Tips] (opens in new tab)<\/span>\n                <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/9214\/copy_of_x-cart_featured_image-p500.webp 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/9214\/copy_of_x-cart_featured_image.webp 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 499px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/9214\/copy_of_x-cart_featured_image-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/9214\/copy_of_x-cart_featured_image-p760.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 499px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/9214\/copy_of_x-cart_featured_image.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 500px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/9214\/copy_of_x-cart_featured_image-p760.png 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/9214\/copy_of_x-cart_featured_image.png 2x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 500px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1520\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/9214\/copy_of_x-cart_featured_image-p760.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/9214\/copy_of_x-cart_featured_image-p760.png 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/9214\/copy_of_x-cart_featured_image.png 2x\" alt=\"Post thumbnail\" class=\"gb-mini__img\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gb-mini__content\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/blog\/product-photography-guide.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gb-mini__title\"  >Product Photography: How To Market Products With Photos [19 Pro Tips]<\/a>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/blog\/author\/darren-dematas\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gb-mini__author\">Darren DeMatas<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Also, I have some good news for those using X-Cart, as we have a few useful add-ons that will make your product listings more eye-catching.<\/p>\n\n\n<link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/img-with-text.css?var=1642495270\" \/><div class=\"gb-iwt\">\n            <div class=\"gb-iwt__image p-blog__image-shadow\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/experts-and-services\/3d-modeling-services-by-cgtrader.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    <span class=\"visually-hidden\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span>\n                <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25678\/cgtrader_module_icon_252_252.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25678\/cgtrader_module_icon_252_252-raw.png 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25678\/cgtrader_module_icon_252_252.png 2x\" type=\"image\/png\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25678\/cgtrader_module_icon_252_252-raw.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25678\/cgtrader_module_icon_252_252-raw.png 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25678\/cgtrader_module_icon_252_252.png 2x\" alt=\"CGTrader 3D Modelling Services\" class=\"gb-iwt__img\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>    <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gb-iwt__content\">\n                <p class=\"gb-iwt__text\">\n            These talented guys from Vilnius will help you create models from photos or other visual references for any product.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/experts-and-services\/3d-modeling-services-by-cgtrader.html\">Contact Experts<\/a>        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/img-with-text.css?var=1642495270\" \/><div class=\"gb-iwt\">\n            <div class=\"gb-iwt__image p-blog__image-shadow\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/addons\/magic-360-for-x-cart-5.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    <span class=\"visually-hidden\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span>\n                <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25790\/magic360.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25790\/magic360.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25790\/magic360.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25790\/magic360.png 1x\" alt=\"Magic 360 addon for X-Cart\" class=\"gb-iwt__img\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>    <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gb-iwt__content\">\n                <p class=\"gb-iwt__text\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/addons\/magic-360-for-x-cart-5.html\">Magic 360 <\/a>add-on for X-Cart will let you spin your products 360 degrees, thus giving your customers the confidence they are looking for shopping online.<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> $169        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>\n            5. Write Product Descriptions That Convert    <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your product descriptions must be comprehensive yet comprehensible. If you answer \u201cyes\u201d to at least one of the following questions, it means that your product description is preventing sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is some important info missing?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is important info there, but hard to find because the text is not structured well enough?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is crucial information buried under tons of keyword stuffing?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If a buyer scans the page and doesn&#8217;t find any of the info they need, the page with your listing will be shut down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you hear the sound of your money flying into your competitor\u2019s pocket? Let\u2019s fix that.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-emph\">\n\n<ul class=\"checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Put the most important info first <\/strong>\u2014 at the very beginning of the listing, if possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep the design simple<\/strong>. Use bullets, short paragraphs, and simple sentences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Let the pictures and your text speak for themselves.<\/strong> Avoid unnecessary elements like animation, obnoxious colors, and crazy fonts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In addition to product facts<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com.sg\/pages\/help\/sell\/searchstanding.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eBay recommends<\/a> that you also <em>\u201cinclude a story about the item, or information about why the item is unique or appealing\u201d.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NEVER EVER make false or misleading claims about your item.<\/strong> eBay buyers are <a href=\"https:\/\/pages.ebay.com\/cl\/en-us\/coverage\/BuyerProtectionForBuyers.html\" target=\"_blank\">protected against INAD<\/a> (\u201citem not as described\u201d), and eBay will always take their side in case a dispute is opened.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Take a quick look at the two descriptions below and tell me: Which one looks more professional? Both Sellers are selling the same product \u2014 Chinese Nail Polish.<\/p>\n\n\n    <link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/gallery.css?var=1643273158\" \/>            <div class=\"gb-gallery\" id=\"gallery-1\">\n                                                <figure class=\"gb-gallery__item\">\n                                                <div class=\"gb-gallery__image gb-img__figure-btn\" role=\"button\" data-fl-gallery=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/image19-4.jpg\">\n                                <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13368\/image19-4-t650x250.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13368\/image19-4-t1100x360.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 599px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13368\/image19-4-t500x300.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13368\/image19-4-t700x400.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 600px) and (max-width: 759px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13368\/image19-4-t350x300.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13368\/image19-4-t650x500.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 760px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1108\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13368\/image19-4-t350x300.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13368\/image19-4-t350x300.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13368\/image19-4-t650x500.jpg 2x\" alt=\"CHINA GLAZE Nail Polish\" class=\"gb-gallery__img\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                        <\/div>\n                                            <\/figure>\n                                                                <figure class=\"gb-gallery__item\">\n                                                <div class=\"gb-gallery__image gb-img__figure-btn\" role=\"button\" data-fl-gallery=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/image18-4.jpg\">\n                                <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13367\/image18-4-t650x250.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13367\/image18-4.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 599px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13367\/image18-4-t500x300.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13367\/image18-4-t700x400.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 600px) and (max-width: 759px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13367\/image18-4-t350x300.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13367\/image18-4.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 760px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1095\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13367\/image18-4-t350x300.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13367\/image18-4-t350x300.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13367\/image18-4.jpg 2x\" alt=\"image18-4.jpg\" class=\"gb-gallery__img\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                        <\/div>\n                                            <\/figure>\n                                    <\/div>\n                        <link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/lib\/featherlight-1.7.13.css?var=1640604438\" \/>    \n\n<h3>\n            6. eBay Specifics That Will Boost Visibility    <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many eBay buyers use the item specifics to narrow the search results. See the picture below:<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25791\/narrowing-search-results-ebay-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25791\/narrowing-search-results-ebay-p760.jpg 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25791\/narrowing-search-results-ebay.jpg 3x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25791\/narrowing-search-results-ebay.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25791\/narrowing-search-results-ebay.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1076\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25791\/narrowing-search-results-ebay.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25791\/narrowing-search-results-ebay.png 1x\" alt=\"Narrow Search Results on eBay\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p>Your listing will get matched, only if you have filled in eBay-recommended item specifics and values. They vary depending on the category.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13369\/image20-4.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13369\/image20-4.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13369\/image20-4.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13369\/image20-4.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"496\" height=\"774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13369\/image20-4.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13369\/image20-4.png 1x\" alt=\"Adding a category\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                        <figcaption class=\"gb-img__source\">\n                    Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/pages.ebay.com\/sellerinformation\/news\/springupdate2015\/category-updates.html#FAQ9-14\" target='_blank'>eBay Category and item specifics<\/a>                <\/figcaption>\n                    <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p>You can also create your own custom item specifics, but note that they will not show up in the left-hand navigation filters on the search results page.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3>\n            7. Focus on Customer Satisfaction    <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Best Match, eBay\u2019s search algorithm, considers a number of factors. The seller\u2019s track record is among them, according to <a href=\"http:\/\/pages.ebay.com\/help\/sell\/searchstanding.html\" target=\"_blank\">eBay\u2019s article in the Help portal<\/a>. Nine times out of ten, top-rated sellers rank higher.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13358\/image9-4-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13358\/image9-4.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13358\/image9-4.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13358\/image9-4.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"784\" height=\"245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13358\/image9-4.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13358\/image9-4.png 1x\" alt=\"Top-rated seller badge\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p>Positive customer feedback helps you sell on eBay in at least two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"ol-numbers wp-block-list\">\n<li>When eBay decides how high your listing will rank on the search results page;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the buyer opens your list items and decides whether you\u2019re a trustworthy seller to buy from.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting positive feedback on eBay is simple and difficult at the same time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t try to mislead<\/strong> your customers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ship what you promise<\/strong>. This adds stars under your \u201cItem as described\u201d feedback score.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ship when you promise<\/strong>, and \u201cShipping time\u201d will show 5 stars too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Answer questions<\/strong> from your buyers in a timely manner. Be patient, clear, professional, and friendly. This is how you get top ratings for \u201cCommunication\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13352\/image3-4-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13352\/image3-4.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13352\/image3-4.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13352\/image3-4.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"596\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13352\/image3-4.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13352\/image3-4.png 1x\" alt=\"Feedback ratings\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n<h3>\n            8. Shipping Costs and Methods \u2014 Another Window of Opportunity    <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like seller rating scores, customer feedback, and the quality of your listings, the amount of time remaining before a listing ends matters a lot. But did you know that eBay\u2019s search algorithm also considers shipping fees?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to eBay Seller Center, sellers have better chances to rank on eBay\u2019s search results if they offer free shipping.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See the proof below:<\/p>\n\n\n<link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/quote.css?var=1742284057\" \/><blockquote class=\"gb-quote\">\n        <div class=\"gb-quote__content gb-quote__no-photo\">\n                <p  class=\"gb-quote__text\">eBay&#8217;s search algorithm prioritizes listings with Free Shipping, so listings that fulfill this criterion are more likely to show up higher and more prominently on the search results page.<\/p>            <\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/quote.css?var=1742284057\" \/><blockquote class=\"gb-quote\">\n        <div class=\"gb-quote__content gb-quote__no-photo\">\n                <p  class=\"gb-quote__text\">Listings with Free Shipping outperform listings charging shipping by around 23%. Why? Because buyers tend to filter their search results to omit listings without Free Shipping.<\/p>            <\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s more. Shipping your products for free, you automatically receive a 5-star rating for your shipping and handling charges \u2014 and this rating also raises your listing in eBay\u2019s search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can specify up to 3 delivery services and enable real-time shipping cost calculation. It will return the rates based on the buyer\u2019s ZIP code, the package weight, and the shipping method the customer chooses.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13355\/image6-4-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13355\/image6-4-p760.jpg 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13355\/image6-4.jpg 3x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13355\/image6-4.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13355\/image6-4.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"986\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13355\/image6-4.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/13355\/image6-4.png 1x\" alt=\"Shipping and handling\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p>You may decrease your postage costs thanks to eBay\u2019s partnership with top carriers. USPS, FedEx, and UPS offer <a href=\"http:\/\/pages.ebay.com\/seller-center\/shipping\/carrier-options.html\" target=\"_blank\">discounts you may qualify for<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/img-with-text.css?var=1642495270\" \/><div class=\"gb-iwt gb-iwt--no-shadow\">\n            <div class=\"gb-iwt__image p-blog__image-shadow\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/addons\/usps.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    <span class=\"visually-hidden\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span>\n                <img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25794\/usps-t200x200.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25794\/usps-t200x200.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25794\/usps.jpg 2x\" alt=\"USPS add-on for X-Cart\" class=\"gb-iwt__img\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>    <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gb-iwt__content\">\n                <p class=\"gb-iwt__text\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/addons\/usps.html\">USPS<\/a> add-on for X-Cart will help you calculate shipping rates for your online store, manage refunds and cancellations, and a lot more.\u00a0<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/img-with-text.css?var=1642495270\" \/><div class=\"gb-iwt gb-iwt--no-shadow\">\n            <div class=\"gb-iwt__image p-blog__image-shadow\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/addons\/fedex.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    <span class=\"visually-hidden\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span>\n                <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25795\/fedex.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25795\/fedex.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25795\/fedex.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25795\/fedex.png 1x\" alt=\"FedEx add-on for X-Cart\" class=\"gb-iwt__img\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>    <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gb-iwt__content\">\n                <p class=\"gb-iwt__text\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/addons\/fedex.html\">FedEx<\/a> app for X-Cart will help you calculate the rates charged for shipping and ensure that your parcel reaches the destination.\u00a0<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/img-with-text.css?var=1642495270\" \/><div class=\"gb-iwt gb-iwt--no-shadow\">\n            <div class=\"gb-iwt__image p-blog__image-shadow\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/addons\/ups.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    <span class=\"visually-hidden\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span>\n                <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24612\/ups-1.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24612\/ups-1-raw.png 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24612\/ups-1.png 2x\" type=\"image\/png\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24612\/ups-1-raw.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24612\/ups-1-raw.png 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24612\/ups-1.png 2x\" alt=\"UPS add-on for X-Cart\" class=\"gb-iwt__img\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>    <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gb-iwt__content\">\n                <p class=\"gb-iwt__text\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/addons\/ups.html\">UPS<\/a> add-on for X-Cart allows you to use online shipping rate calculations via UPS service.<br><strong>Price: <\/strong>Free\u00a0        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Local pickup can be enabled as an additional option or even as a single possible option. But if you\u2019re serious about selling online, you should understand that you must be flexible, offering several shipping methods to buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip: <\/strong>For your own and your customers\u2019 peace of mind, track your shipments every time you send the item. For sales over $750, always get signature confirmation of delivery. It will protect you against one of the possible types of eBay scams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/sell-online\/how-to-sell-on-ebay.html#fraud\">how to protect yourself against buyer fraud<\/a> are below.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"advertising\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h2>\n            VI. eBay Ads: How They Can Help You Sell on eBay    <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all of eBay\u2019s money comes from listing fees. Or did you not notice a highlighted listing on every page, every time you shop? According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/articles\/markets\/042815\/how-ebay-makes-its-money-ebay.asp#ixzz52XiZkoVx\" target=\"_blank\">Investopedia<\/a>, eBay sells $1.2 billion worth of advertising every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, it will not affect your rank in Google, but the chance to promote your listings on eBay itself is still a good option to consider. Essentially, you will be paying for higher placement in the search results.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-emph\">\n\n<p>This is how <a href=\"https:\/\/pages.ebay.com\/seller-center\/listing-and-marketing\/promoted-listings.html\" target=\"_blank\">Promoted Listings<\/a> can help you sell on eBay more effectively:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"ol-numbers wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You choose what you want to promote<\/strong> on eBay: an entire category or an individual listing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You set an ad rate between 5%-10% of the <\/strong><strong>sale<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>price<\/strong>. Unlike <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/blog\/amazon-sponsored-products-and-ads.html\">Amazon PPC<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/blog\/how-to-use-google-adwords.html\">Google Ads<\/a>, eBay ads are not auction-based or keyword-targeted. The only thing you do is set your ad rate and watch how effective it is and whether your bid beats another advertiser\u2019s bid. Sellers have access to the data that shows ad performance and clicks, so you can adjust your Promoted Listings for maximum performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You\u2019re only charged if and when a promoted <\/strong><strong>item sells<\/strong>. eBay tracks buyers\u2019 clicks on the ad AND keeps \u201cwatching\u201d if they purchase the clicked products within 30 days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Note that rare, collectible, or unique items are not a good fit for Promoted Listings. The same goes for the listings with a weak sales history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Promoted Listings normally have a good impact on sales, but only if you use it smartly. This is definitely not something that you can set and forget.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advertising won\u2019t be an issue if, in addition to an eBay store, you are running a stand-alone eCommerce store. Here at X-Cart, there are multiple options for promotion. I\u2019ve listed a few below:<\/p>\n\n\n<link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/img-with-text.css?var=1642495270\" \/><div class=\"gb-iwt\">\n            <div class=\"gb-iwt__image p-blog__image-shadow\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/addons\/roi-hunter-easy-ads.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    <span class=\"visually-hidden\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span>\n                <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/23735\/0.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/23735\/0.jpg 1x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/23735\/0.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/23735\/0.jpg 1x\" alt=\"ROI Hunter Facebook &amp; Instagram Easy Ads\" class=\"gb-iwt__img\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>    <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gb-iwt__content\">\n                <p class=\"gb-iwt__text\">\n            Run remarketing and retargeting ads on Facebook, Instagram, Google Search Ads, Google Search, Shopping, and Display with <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/addons\/roi-hunter-easy-ads.html\">ROI Hunter<\/a> add-on for X-Cart.<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/img-with-text.css?var=1642495270\" \/><div class=\"gb-iwt\">\n            <div class=\"gb-iwt__image p-blog__image-shadow\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/addons\/attribution.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    <span class=\"visually-hidden\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span>\n                <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25796\/attribution.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25796\/attribution.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25796\/attribution.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25796\/attribution.png 1x\" alt=\"ROI Hunter Facebook &amp; Instagram Easy Ads\" class=\"gb-iwt__img\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>    <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gb-iwt__content\">\n                <p class=\"gb-iwt__text\">\n            Tap into various offline and online channels with the <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/addons\/attribution.html\">Attribution<\/a> add-on for X-Cart.<br><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you feel like you need more cash in your bank account that you can use to move forward with eBay advertising, you can take advantage of <a href=\"https:\/\/pages.ebay.com\/sellercapital\/\" target=\"_blank\">eBay Seller Capital<\/a> loan. It offers financing options from $500 to $25,000 without any annual, origination, or late fees. Applying for financing won\u2019t affect your personal credit score.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"fraud\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h2>\n            VII. Protect Yourself as a Seller From Professional Scammers (AKA Buyer Fraud)    <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Internet is flooded with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9vIL4v7YUzw\" target=\"_blank\">eBay scam horror stories<\/a> from both buyers and sellers. 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Our eCommerce solution is fully protected from spam and allows for PCI-DSS payment processing through X-Payments. Also, there are a few tools that can help you guard your store from black hatters.<\/p>\n\n\n<link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/img-with-text.css?var=1642495270\" \/><div class=\"gb-iwt\">\n            <div class=\"gb-iwt__image p-blog__image-shadow\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/addons\/improvely.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    <span class=\"visually-hidden\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span>\n                <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25797\/improvely.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25797\/improvely-raw.jpg 1x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25797\/improvely-raw.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25797\/improvely-raw.jpg 1x\" alt=\"Improvely app for X-Cart\" class=\"gb-iwt__img\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>    <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gb-iwt__content\">\n                <p class=\"gb-iwt__text\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/addons\/improvely.html\">Improvely<\/a> is a great click fraud monitoring tool for X-Cart that will keep an eye on suspicious activity and notify you about click fraud immediately so that you don&#8217;t waste your advertising budget.        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-emph\">\n<h4>\n            How to Protect Yourself From Buyer Fraud and Scam on eBay?    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"ol-numbers wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If the buyer offers twice as much money as you ask for your eBay item, but suggests moving the deal outside of eBay, don\u2019t do that. <\/strong>Who will be willing to pay $600 for an item that can be bought right away for $300? An idiot? Customers are not idiots. Nor are the sellers\u2026 But as soon as quick cash appears on the horizon, some of them still tend to overlook critical thinking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For transactions over $750, you must have a signature confirmation of delivery. <\/strong>In this case, you will qualify for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/us\/webapps\/mpp\/security\/seller-protection\" target=\"_blank\">PayPal Seller Protection<\/a> (providing you\u2019re paid via PayPal, of course). This proof of delivery will protect you from the scammers who claim that the item was never received.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Photograph the entire process of packing and shipping the item.<\/strong> WHAAT? Agree, that sounds too much\u2026 until you win the dispute with a scammer who states that you shipped AN EMPTY BOX or a WRONG ITEM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Write down the serial numbers when you\u2019re packing the items<\/strong> (and take pictures of them, too), or you risk selling a brand new iPhone 11 Pro Max, then see a complaint about a defective item sent, issue a refund, and finally\u2026 receive a cheap replica.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Study your customer\u2019s profile before shipping<\/strong>. Unless you\u2019re 100% sure it\u2019s a real safe long-term eBay buyer, take a magnifying glass, imagine you\u2019re Sherlock Holmes and make the right decision. I\u2019m not sure what decision is right in this case, though. Real customers can look suspicious, too.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>\n            Bottomline    <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reading the success stories of merchants selling on eBay, you may have a feeling that you\u2019re late to the party, or that selling on social media sites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/sell-online\/how-to-sell-on-facebook.html\">Facebook<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/instagram\/marketing.html\">Instagram<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/sell-online\/how-to-sell-on-pinterest.html\">Pinterest<\/a> is more trendy. You may think that with Amazon growing so fast, starting eBay selling is not the best idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BUT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The professional sellers listing, say, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/blog\/sell-electronics.html\">electronics<\/a>, jewelry, or clothes on eBay can\u2019t make enough trips to the post office as the orders come, and come, and come. Millions of customers come to eBay to find the top deals and save money shopping online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at the figures below, I just can\u2019t bring myself to think that eBay\u2019s golden era is declining.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25798\/ebay-stats-p500.webp 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25798\/ebay-stats.webp 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25798\/ebay-stats-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25798\/ebay-stats-p760.jpg 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25798\/ebay-stats.jpg 3x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25798\/ebay-stats.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25798\/ebay-stats-raw.png 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25798\/ebay-stats.png 2x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1132\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25798\/ebay-stats-raw.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25798\/ebay-stats-raw.png 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/25798\/ebay-stats.png 2x\" alt=\"eBay statistics\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                        <figcaption class=\"gb-img__source\">\n                    Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.similarweb.com\/website\/ebay.com\" target='_blank'>SImilarWeb<\/a>                <\/figcaption>\n                    <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p>Yeah, the traffic is a bit lower than it used to be several years ago. But, as we can see, eBay is still alive and kicking. And your piece of profit pie is already on the table. Go, help yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start selling on eBay. At least try to.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This ultimate guide will help you have a good understanding of how the things work and how to sell on eBay the way eBay Power Sellers do. 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