Why is eBay banning sellers?

We usually place restrictions or suspensions on accounts for the following reasons: You may have eBay selling costs that you need to pay. You may need to reimburse eBay for a refund we paid to your buyer. You may need to resolve a buyer's issue, or upload tracking information.

How do I get around a seller ban on eBay?

If your account was restricted or suspended because you need to pay outstanding selling costs or reimburse eBay for a refund to a buyer, you can make a one-time payment to resolve the issue. Once we receive your payment your account will be reinstated.

What can you get banned for on eBay?

Why did I get permanently banned from eBay?

Here are some common causes for suspension: You have violated the platform's terms and conditions. You have outstanding fees / you owe eBay money. You have yet to verify your account information.

How do I know if my eBay account is flagged?

Check your eBay seller account, look at the graphs that show your products views and impressions. A huge decrease in the numbers could mean your account has been flagged.

eBay Permanently Suspended My Account

How do I get unbanned from eBay?

Typically, eBay suspends accounts for two reasons: payment issues and a rules & terms violation. For payment problems, you simply need to pay the outstanding balance and your account will be reinstated. For other issues, you need to contact eBay, explain the situation and see if they will reverse the suspension.

What does being blocked on eBay look like?

They are able to see your listings; unless they hit the back button, when they see your id. They won't know they are blocked, unless you have told them, until they go to bid or buy. Then they receive a message that states, This seller is not accepting bids from you.

Can eBay seller ban a buyer?

eBay sellers have control over who can bid on and buy their items. You can block individual buyers or set buyer requirements based on specific criteria. If you've had an issue with a buyer and don't want them to purchase or bid on your items, you can add them to your Blocked buyers list.

Is there an alternative to eBay?

While it's challenging to find entirely fee-free platforms, alternatives to eBay or Etsy with lower fees include Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Mercari, Swappa, and Letgo. Always check the current fee structures and terms of service for each platform.

Can I ban a buyer on eBay?

Blocking a buyer on eBay

If you've had an issue with a buyer and don't want them to purchase or bid on your items, you can add them to your Blocked buyers list. They'll be unable to place bids or buy from you until you remove them from the list.

Are eBay bans for life?

If you hide anything or do anything slightly suspicious, even in error eBay will always assume you are planning to scam buyers and/or sellers. Just to state it again if you are not 100% ready to verify everything you tell eBay you will likely get banned for life.

Can I have 2 eBay accounts?

Users may have multiple accounts on eBay. We understand there are various reasons why someone would choose to have more than one account. Registering new accounts or using other existing accounts to avoid buying and selling restrictions or limits or other policy consequences.

Can you get blacklisted from eBay?

There is no term called blacklisting on eBay, but there is a list where sellers can block buyers they don't want to do business with. There are also some automatic blocks. For example, buyers can be automatically blocked if they have not paid for two or more items within the last twelve months.

How does eBay detect multiple accounts?

Can eBay detect multiple accounts? Yes, if the same device, browser, or internet connection has ever been used to access two different eBay accounts, the accounts are linked together in eBay's system.

Does eBay monitor messages?

Does eBay monitor and store members' messages? We may monitor messages (together with any attachments) sent between members for fraud, abuse, spam, illegal content, and other policy violations. We keep a copy of all communications which can be used to help in these circumstances.

How long can eBay legally hold your money?

In limited circumstances, new sellers may experience holds for up to 21 days. Previously restricted or suspended sellers will experience transaction holds for the 30 days after the restriction or suspension is lifted, while eBay confirms that the items have been successfully delivered.

Who is eBay's biggest competitor?

What is better then eBay?

Amazon. For a good reason, Amazon is one of the most popular eBay alternatives. It's the largest e-commerce platform in the world and offers a wide selection of goods. Amazon also has some of the lowest fees in the industry, and its seller tools are robust and easy to use.

What is the downside of eBay?

To sell on eBay, you need to pay

In order to get the most out of eBay, you must pay a commission on each sale. Because of these fees, you may not get all the benefits of selling on eBay. So before you start using this marketplace, find out how much you will pay for each sale you make or item you list.

Can I take legal action against an eBay seller?

Yes, you may be able to sue an online retailer on an e-commerce platform like eBay. A sale between an eBay seller and an eBay buyer is a contract. EBay itself is not a party to that contract, however.

What do blocked buyers see on eBay?

When you block a buyer, they can still see your listings but won't know they have been blocked until they try to bid or buy your product. At this stage, they receive the following message, “This seller is not accepting bids from you”. Ultimately, choosing when to block someone is up to you.

Does eBay ever protect the seller?

eBay values your safety when selling online. If you meet your commitments as a seller, eBay will protect you if you face abusive buyer behavior or events outside your control. Sellers may not misuse the seller protections provided by eBay.

Can a blocked buyer still message you?

Blocked users are still allowed to message you about a listing. If you decide to change this, you can do so on the buyer requirements page of your eBay account. You'll find this page under the 'Site Preferences' tab in your account. Check the box that states 'Don't allow blocked buyers to contact me', and you're set.

Can you get unblocked from eBay?

Getting your account reinstated may be as simple as waiting for a temporary suspension to end, making changes to your listings, or sending us some more information – it depends on the reason your account was restricted or suspended. All the details will be in the message we've sent you.

What does blacklisted mean on eBay?

There is no blacklist that is used by anything more than a fraction of a percent of Ebay sellers, but Ebay will ban buyers (and sellers) for bad behavior.