If you’re like most eBay sellers, you probably use the site to make a little extra money. But if your eBay account is inactive for more than six months, eBay may close it down. Here’s how to avoid that fate:
- Make sure your eBay account is active. If it’s not, go to your My eBay page and click on the “Active Sellers” tab. There, you’ll see a list of all your active auctions and items for sale. Make sure everything’s up-to-date and correct.
- Keep your account clean and organized. If you have lots of items for sale, create separate categories for them so it’s easier to find what you’re looking for. And make sure all your information is accurate - including the prices of your items and the shipping costs associated with them.
- Avoid bidding wars or selling items that are too expensive or too low in stock. If something goes wrong with an auction - whether because someone outbids you or an item doesn’t sell - don’t keep trying to sell it yourself; just cancel the auction and let someone else take over (assuming there are still any buyers left). And if an item sells but its price was too high, don’t get mad at yourself; just lower the price on future auctions until it falls within range (and remember to include shipping costs).
- Use feedback ratings as a guidepost when setting prices on items you’re selling online. Generally speaking, anything below 4 stars should be discounted by at least 25%, while anything above 5 stars should be priced at full price (or slightly higher). And always include shipping costs when setting prices; they can really add up over time! ..
