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are ebay shops worth the fees?

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  • Mrs_justjohn
    Mrs_justjohn Posts: 1,245 Forumite
    Sid_Wolf wrote: »
    well im paying for them, never knew about free ones! I just went to list another item and computer said no!

    Right - so if you are paying for your listings then you have a business seller account. It seems likely you have some sort of sanction on it - possibly due to you being a new account.
  • Sid_Wolf
    Sid_Wolf Posts: 485 Forumite
    Mrs_justjohn wrote: »
    Right - so if you are paying for your listings then you have a business seller account. It seems likely you have some sort of sanction on it - possibly due to you being a new account.

    i've had the same account for a couple of years :o
    I'm not a bloke! :rotfl:My real name is Sinead, Sid is my nickname :rotfl:
  • Sid_Wolf
    Sid_Wolf Posts: 485 Forumite
    soolin wrote: »
    Is it a business or a private account?

    im assuming private because i havent upgraded or anything since i 1st signed up, hang on i'll see if i can find out
    I'm not a bloke! :rotfl:My real name is Sinead, Sid is my nickname :rotfl:
  • soolin
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    If you are using a private account but in fact running a business then change it over to a business account now. You'll need to have a clear returns policy and your geographic address displayed.

    Once you have a proper business account, make sure you have a card on file to pay your fees automatically. Then once you have been trading for a few weeks contact ebay and ask them to lift the new user restrictions.

    remember also to register with HMRC
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  • Sid_Wolf
    Sid_Wolf Posts: 485 Forumite
    yes its private
    I'm not a bloke! :rotfl:My real name is Sinead, Sid is my nickname :rotfl:
  • soolin
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    Mrs_justjohn wrote: »
    Right - so if you are paying for your listings then you have a business seller account. It seems likely you have some sort of sanction on it - possibly due to you being a new account.

    It could still be a private one as OP isn't listing at 99p so would pay for listings anyway (especially when she uses BIN auctions)
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  • Mrs_justjohn
    Mrs_justjohn Posts: 1,245 Forumite
    OP - Go into your account tab and click 'personal information'. It will tell you there your account type
  • RFW
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    Mrs_justjohn wrote: »
    Right - so if you are paying for your listings then you have a business seller account. It seems likely you have some sort of sanction on it - possibly due to you being a new account.
    Only listings at 99p and below and auctions are free to list for private sellers all the time (and restricted to 100 per month).

    If you check your listings, in the box on the right hand side it will say 'business seller' if you are.

    Before someone else says it, if you are making to resell then you are a business seller and should register as such both with Ebay and HMRC.
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  • soolin
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    Sid_Wolf wrote: »
    yes its private

    Then read post 15.
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  • Mrs_justjohn
    Mrs_justjohn Posts: 1,245 Forumite
    soolin wrote: »
    It could still be a private one as OP isn't listing at 99p so would pay for listings anyway (especially when she uses BIN auctions)

    Yes - Of course! I was momentarily thrown by her mentioning the 100 limit...:rotfl:
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