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Title: Account Sell Limits
Post by: alloro on October 19, 2011, 09:22:38 AM
This little obstacle is really getting annoying. I keep posting stuff for sale and some of it gets stopped with a notice that I have to reduce the quantity and wait 30 days before listing anymore for sale.

I've been an eBay member for close to 7 years with 100% positive feedback, both buying and selling.
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: MovieMan on October 19, 2011, 09:28:28 AM
This little obstacle is really getting annoying. I keep posting stuff for sale and some of it gets stopped with a notice that I have to reduce the quantity and wait 30 days before listing anymore for sale.

I've been an eBay member for close to 7 years with 100% positive feedback, both buying and selling.

I ask the following question because I too have 100% feedback over 8 years, but I have NOT gotten the message you indicate.

The unknown element here is: HOW MANY FEEDBACK do you have? Show me yours...I'll show you mine.

Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: alloro on October 19, 2011, 09:33:54 AM
I have a feedback count of 225.
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: MovieMan on October 19, 2011, 09:45:46 AM
I have a feedback count of 225.

Thanks for responding. Now we have a basis for comparison.

My feedback is over 850 and I post about 10 items per month.

I have "top seller" (or whatever they call it) as well.

*******

They must have some strange algorithm considering you have fewer feedback than I do and about the same "length" of history at 7 years or so.

NOW, if you are placing 100 items a month or something, that might have something to do with it too.

Given the additional information I have included for MY   situation, can you draw any conclusions as to why you are getting those messages ?
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: Cobia on October 19, 2011, 11:46:07 AM
alloro,

Have you made drastic changes to your selling behavior recently? I here this triggers a warning with Ebay even if you have been a member for several years. For instance, if you go from listing a couple to a dozen items a month to 100 or more, this could be a trigger, Or if your past history was selling socks and now all of a sudden you are selling HD flatscreen TV's this could be a trigger. My examples don't have to be that drastic, any measurable change in your selling behavior can trip an alarm with Ebay.

It's supposed to protect buyers and yourself from fraud (assuming someone has hacked your account and using it for fake sales).

 Thats why some people in the biz have multiple Ebay accounts.
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: monkeybusiness on October 19, 2011, 02:10:40 PM
What kind of items are you trying to sell?
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: alloro on October 19, 2011, 03:03:44 PM
I've done some checking and it seems that depending on the category an item is being listed in, the limits can be tight, loose, or non-existent. The health and beauty category seems to be the tightest one, and of course that where I'm trying to list the most. :(
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: acman on October 19, 2011, 05:35:56 PM
I've done some checking and it seems that depending on the category an item is being listed in, the limits can be tight, loose, or non-existent. The health and beauty category seems to be the tightest one, and of course that where I'm trying to list the most. :(

Weird! Guess they dont want anyone competing with the cheap **** from China in this category.

Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: alloro on October 19, 2011, 10:15:05 PM
Guess they don't want anyone competing with the cheap **** from China

Ironically eBay has just the opposite excuse. They're afraid of someone coming in, dumping a boatload of counterfeit stuff, and then running off with buko bucks. To I point I can understand their position, but for one I'm in the US not overseas, and two I've been a member for 7+ years and have perfect feedback. That should count for something.
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: monkeybusiness on October 20, 2011, 12:58:00 AM
You might want to contact customer service.I went through the same thing selling designer clothes a few years back.They had to verify my history and some other things.After about three weeks I was good to go.
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: acman on October 21, 2011, 12:15:32 PM
You might want to contact customer service.I went through the same thing selling designer clothes a few years back.They had to verify my history and some other things.After about three weeks I was good to go.

I have an arse load of jeans, I hope they don't pull this crap on me.

Then again these jeans are used and I'm going to be doing jeans in lot sales of like 5 so will see. I have like 100 pairs I need to sell, but fortunately they are same sizes and brands. Chams, Panyc, 3%, Paco's, Ecko Unlimited, etc. All with what I like to call arse artwork on the back pockets.
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: Boxlot on October 21, 2011, 04:19:39 PM
How may of your 225 feedback is for selling ?  I have 122 feedback but all of mine are for buying. Now That I have started to sell I have the 10 items or $1000 a month.  You can ask to have your limits raised.

From e-bay

Increasing your limits

When you list an item, you may see a message letting you know that you have met, or are close to, one of your monthly account limits. If you can't wait until the next month to continue listing, you can click the link in the message to request higher selling limits. Some sellers may also find this link in the All Selling section of My eBay in the Monthly selling limits section.

Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: elninbo on February 20, 2012, 06:32:16 PM
I just got an email that they reduced my seller limits because it appeared I have another account.

Turns out I did, but had forgotten about it.  Cancelled that one.

They won't restore my limits, though.  eBay kinda pisses me off sometimes.
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: rulesforrebels on February 26, 2012, 05:05:36 PM
Keep stacking up feedback, keep your DSR scores high and every month call up speak to a person and ask for a limit increase, they will manually review your account, how quickly you ship, DSR, feedback, etc and increase you every month. My partner and I just got ours bumped up to 20K however it's not enough so we opened up a second account and a store and are only at 5k or 7k but will do the same thing for this store as well. It's a paina nd takes time but you will get yours raised each month if you do these things.
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: alloro on February 26, 2012, 06:17:30 PM
it's not enough so we opened up a second account

I was told that's a direct violation of the eBay TOS, and that once they catch up with you they will close all of your accounts and lock you out from opening up another account.
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: rulesforrebels on February 26, 2012, 08:42:37 PM
I was told that's a direct violation of the eBay TOS, and that once they catch up with you they will close all of your accounts and lock you out from opening up another account.

not saying you aren't correct but can you post the part of the TOS that says this? it was actually an ebay rep on the phone who told me to do this. i complained that by opening a store i lost my free listings and she said just open a second account with a store and keep my personal account.

i would think a business account belongs to the business and the personal account belongs to your person.

i dont claim im right on this issue lots of sites have crazy terms of service and ebay has some stupid rules like no way for sellers to protect themselves or show proof on pickup/delivery items but i was told to do this by an ebay rep and also have seen time after time people suggest doign this on the actual ebay forums through the ebay website.
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: Buy-Low-Sell-High on February 26, 2012, 09:22:08 PM
I think as long as you are sure to be careful and keep the accounts separate there is no problem.

http://pages.ebay.com/help/account/questions/second-account.html
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: MatchesMalone on February 26, 2012, 10:34:05 PM
I was told that's a direct violation of the eBay TOS, and that once they catch up with you they will close all of your accounts and lock you out from opening up another account.

The way I understand it is that a business account and a second personal account would be fine. I also read somewhere that ebay will allow a second seller account when the two have completely different markets.

If you sell costume jewelry and comic books, they'll allow two seller accounts so that the two specialties can be kept under different names.

I'm not sure if there is a limit to this, but something to research further if your needs permit.
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: alloro on February 27, 2012, 09:31:27 AM
not saying you aren't correct

And I'm not claiming to be correct. It's just what I was told by an eBay rep back when I first started selling. Things could've changed by now too.
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: Bane on February 27, 2012, 11:30:06 PM
I have 6 different accounts with different email accounts but with the same pay-pal account.  I keep them all category specific. Like Clothing for one account, collectibles, etc... and one as a free for all account.  The free for all account keeps getting screwed with limitations all the time because i category switch it all the time.  Once you start selling large volumes under a different category e-bay puts you under their micro-scope.  I am not sure if all this has all been said yet because i was too lazy to read all the posts..

Pay-pal! Keep a bank account that is for Pay-Pal only. do frequent deposits into it from Pay-Pal! Once those funds reach your Pay-Pal bank account get them into your regular bank account fast!  This way if you run into problems with Pay-Pal or E-Bay (same company in my opinion) your money wont get completely locked up.  If you run into problems Pay-Pal will freeze your bank account and you will have to submit quite a bit of paper work to un-freeze it. 

 
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: Bane on February 28, 2012, 08:27:59 PM
ebays policy

Policy overview
There are many reasons why users would choose to have more than one eBay account. For example, users who like to buy and sell may want separate accounts for each activity. Other users who maintain businesses on eBay may prefer to manage separate accounts for different product lines.

Whether you have one account or more, eBay expects users to manage each of their accounts effectively in order to meet the highest buyer and seller standards. These standards and rules regarding performance, risk, and best practices are applicable for each account and help ensure a safe and positive experience on eBay.

Users are expected to resolve issues as they arise, and follow the steps provided by eBay to bring accounts back into good standing before continuing to buy or sell with other accounts. Learn more about how to increase limits on your account.

Make sure you follow these guidelines. If you don’t, you may be subject to a range of actions, including limits of your buying and selling privileges and suspension of your account.

What are the guidelines?

Allowed
Users may have multiple accounts on eBay. We understand that there are various reasons why someone would choose to have more than one account.

Not allowed
Registering new accounts or using other existing accounts to avoid buying and selling restrictions or limits or other policy consequences
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: rulesforrebels on February 29, 2012, 04:48:38 PM
Not allowed
Registering new accounts or using other existing accounts to avoid buying and selling restrictions or limits or other policy consequences

Just make sure you categorize your accounts so use one account for clothes, purses, etc and use the other for electronics and jewelry. Your doing it for categorization purposes they can't say you are doing it to raise your limits.
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: TechGromit on April 04, 2012, 03:08:53 PM
I've had problems with Ebay before, when I attempted to sell Microsoft software in sealed boxes, they removed my listings. I send them a photo of the software box with a current issue of my local newspaper and I didn't have any issues after that.  They also removed a police badge I was trying to sell as well. I have a whole bag of old police badges and no where I can sell them. I believe the policy is the badges must be at least 100 years old and obsolete, the ones I have are only 70 years old and obsolete.
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: Cobia on April 05, 2012, 07:09:56 AM
I've had problems with Ebay before, when I attempted to sell Microsoft software in sealed boxes, they removed my listings. I send them a photo of the software box with a current issue of my local newspaper and I didn't have any issues after that.  They also removed a police badge I was trying to sell as well. I have a whole bag of old police badges and no where I can sell them. I believe the policy is the badges must be at least 100 years old and obsolete, the ones I have are only 70 years old and obsolete.

Next time there is a gun show in your area take the police badges there and you will sell them. Or there is also the dreaded sit out in the sun all day local flea market.  ;)
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: craiglstauction on April 05, 2012, 01:06:52 PM
Strange - I wonder if your listings were removed due to how you worded the auction?  I have new and used software up for auction and have sold a number of copies.  Never had any issues.

On the badges - I'd sell them in a "lot" on ebay with other types of badges or collectibles.  I'm sure there is a collector board for discussing them somewhere on the net.
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: TechGromit on April 05, 2012, 10:53:08 PM
Next time there is a gun show in your area take the police badges there and you will sell them. Or there is also the dreaded sit out in the sun all day local flea market.  ;)

Gun what? I live in New Jersey, we don't have gun shows.
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: Cobia on April 07, 2012, 07:36:07 PM
Gun what? I live in New Jersey, we don't have gun shows.

I guess you live in one of those Union of Soviet Socialist States.  ;)

How ironic is it that some of the most "free" states are from the former Confederacy.
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: craiglstauction on April 08, 2012, 08:54:23 PM
Well I just got hit with the category sell limit.  It seems on software you get 20 listings or so.  After that you can't list any for 30 days to combat fraud.  Called customer service and was told they would give me 2 more listings for 30 mins but couldn't up my category limit until I have 10 feedback in that category.  I was like great - I've sold 15 items and have 2 feedback in that category.  Buyers are really lazy in leaving feedback IMO.  Even with free shipping, 1 day turn-around, and I know they have the product.

Ya - if I was to ever move out of the south I'd be in trouble.  Would have to be to Texas or other such state.  I always have to clean my truck out before I go on post to make sure I've removed all my pistols and other weaons.  I like to be prepared.
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: hyp0luxa on October 17, 2012, 09:48:18 AM
eBay just increased my selling limit from 10 items/$500 a month to 100 items/$5000 a month. I only have 2 feedback, and have completed 3 successful transactions. I just opened this account about 3 months ago. I'm doing most of my sales on Craigslist, but I've noticed that some items I've had a hard time selling there have sold pretty quickly on eBay. I will definitely posting more items to eBay now, both auctions and fixed price.
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: Wyattandbeanes on October 18, 2012, 09:06:41 PM
I'm wrapping up my online eBay class and planing on starting my account. So this means I can't put up a bunch of ads out the gate to get rid of inventory.
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: alloro on October 19, 2012, 01:31:29 AM
So this means I can't put up a bunch of ads out the gate to get rid of inventory.

It depends on what you're selling. Items with high counterfeit rates have tighter restriction over items that are rarely counterfeited.
Title: Re: Account Sell Limits
Post by: rulesforrebels on November 15, 2012, 03:37:10 PM
Here's the key with account limits. Keep your feedback at 100% and your DSR scores as high as possible. As long as you do this every 30 days your eligible for a 33% increase in your limit. Even if you don't need the 33% bump ask for it and you shall receive. Better to have more limit than you need than not enough. At times I've gotten them to give me a 50% upgrade on my limit however I was really begging and pleading with the lady and she wound up doing it. In less than a year I got my ebay selling limit raised from something lik e7k or 10k up to 250K where I'm at right now and it continues to rise.