eBay Authenticity Guarantee: How It Works, Covered Categories, and Impact on Seller Fees

The eBay Authenticity Guarantee is a third-party authentication service eBay operates for high-value categories where counterfeit goods present significant buyer risk. Authenticators inspect items before delivery to buyers, verifying that the item matches the listing description and is genuine. eBay Authenticity Guarantee currently covers 5 categories: Sneakers (at $100 or above), Trading Cards (Pokémon, sports…

eBay vs Amazon Seller Fees: Category Rate Comparison, FBA Costs, and Platform Selection Guide

eBay charges casual sellers 13.6% Final Value Fee in most categories plus $0.40 per-order fee plus 2.7% plus $0.30 Managed Payments fee, totaling approximately 16.7% effective rate on a $100 standard-category sale. Amazon charges sellers a referral fee of 8% to 15% depending on category, plus a closing fee of $1.80 on media items, with…

eBay Fees for Selling Coins and Bullion: Specialized Rate, Weight Rules, and Precious Metals Policy

eBay charges casual sellers 13.25% Final Value Fee on Coins and Paper Money sales (excluding Bullion) up to $7,500, then 2.35% above $7,500. Bullion (gold, silver, and platinum bullion coins, bars, and rounds) listed in the Bullion category also pays 13.25% up to $7,500, then 2.35% above $7,500. Store subscribers pay 9% on Coins and…

How to Sell on eBay as a Beginner: Account Setup, First Listing, and Fee Expectations

Selling on eBay as a beginner requires completing 5 steps: creating an eBay seller account, understanding the fee structure, writing a listing with complete item specifics and accurate description, selecting a listing format (auction or fixed-price), and managing orders after a sale. New sellers pay the same Final Value Fee rates as experienced casual sellers:…

eBay Good Till Cancelled Listing: How It Works, Monthly Renewal Fees, and Inventory Strategy

An eBay Good Till Cancelled listing is the only available duration format for fixed-price listings on eBay. A Good Till Cancelled listing remains active on eBay indefinitely, renewing automatically every 30 days, until the item sells or the seller ends the listing manually. Each 30-day renewal counts as one listing against the seller’s monthly free…