When selling on eBay, your goal should always be to obtain Powerseller status. The reasons for these are many. By becoming a Powerseller you will distinguish yourself in a very competitive marketplace as being a business that does consistently good sales with a high level of customer service skills. People will trust you more than if you were just someone who opened an eBay auction yesterday.
EBay recognizes its powersellers with a unique icon next to the member's ID. It looks like this:
:: It clearly identifies you as someone who has eBay's stamp of approval by meeting specific criteria that they deem qualifies you as a Powerseller in their marketplace. On top of that recognition, eBay backs its Powersellers with additional benefits that it doesn't provide to regular members. This can provide more support to your business and help you get deals that aren't available to the rest of the eBayers.
What You Need To Qualify
:: 98% positive feedback rating
As mentioned earlier, the most important thing to qualify is at least a 98% positive feedback rating. This is why you want to provide the best customer service and be proactive in dealing with problems that arise during the course of your business.
:: Consistent high sales volume
Powersellers tend to sell more and more often than other eBayers. There doesn't appear to be a set number of sales they have to reach, but eBay does want to see consistent high sales to qualify.
:: Compliance with eBay's policies
Powersellers are people who comply with the rules and don't try to game the system. Their record of sales speak for themselves, but they also deliver what they say they will deliver and when they will deliver. They don't sell items that aren't allowed or try to bypass rules of conduct in the marketplace.
:: Good financial standing
Powersellers are current on their eBay accounts. They have paid their fees and anything else that they incur in the course of business.
:: Detailed seller rating of 4.5 or higher
This is a new rule going into effect in July, 2008. All Powersellers will have to have at least a score of 4.5 in each of the categories of communication, shipping, shipping time, and handling charges.
It costs nothing to be admitted into the Powerseller program, but you do get exclusive benefits that others don't receive. They are well worth shooting for.
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