Ebay made us rich !

Selling on eBay can be a fun hobby or a great way to get rid of junk in the house. For individuals like myself, it is also a place to earn a full time income. To really make money on eBay you need to have a PowerSeller’s frame of mind. Let’s start at the beginning with the most obvious question…what is a PowerSeller?

How does someone get this status on eBay?

eBay has strict requirements and evaluate membership monthly. You can only get into the program if you are invited. To get in at the bronze level, you need a feedback rating of 100 with at least 98% being positive. You also must sell at least $1,000 worth of items or a total of 100 items every month for three months in a row. (continue reading…)

Does that make sense to you? If you still don’t know what an eBay PowerSeller is, though, its time you should.

eBay PowerSellers are sellers on eBay who have reached a certain level of sales performance and have maintained a high number of positive feedback. An eBay PowerSeller is recognisable by the little ‘PowerSeller’ badge that’s attached to their names.

It’s probable that you’ve seen these people around, probably even dealt with them. They are the epitome of success in the eBay scene. They are even treated as celebrities.

eBay decides who should be bestowed the recognition of being an eBay PowerSeller and who can’t. They have set up strict requirements on how to identify the covet (continue reading…)

Ebay has always given consumers the image that anyone can log on and make a fortune selling rare and bizarre items. This has spawned countless “get rich quick schemes” that have only made money for the scam artists that created them. Beneath the veil, it has always been a small group of eBay powersellers dominating the eBay business marketplace. While a few entrepreneurs have been able to carve out a scant number of successful niches, the big business goliaths have ruled supreme. eBay powerseller’s access to virtually unlimited supply and funding has allowed them to keep a firm grip on the auction marketplace. However, a new business concept known as dropshipping is changing the way the online auction industry works and gi (continue reading…)

A PowerSeller is a seller on eBay who has achieved sucess. Recognisable by the little ‘PowerSeller’ badge next to their name, these sellers are at the top of the eBay tree, and make the most sales, turnover and profits. To succeed on eBay, you’ll need to think the way they do.

eBay determines who is awarded PowerSeller status and who isn’t, and have strict requirements. To get in at the minimum PowerSeller level, you must have a feedback rating of at least 100 (minimum 98% positive) and sell at least $1,000 worth of items every month for three months in a row. There are different levels of PowerSeller membership as you sell items of greater value: $1,000 total is bronze, $3,000 is silver, $10,000 is gold, $2 (continue reading…)

To become an eBay powerseller, reputation on eBay plays a very vital role. The sellers with good reputations attract more potential buyers than the notorious ones. Negative feedback ruins your eBay reputation and makes it difficult to sell your product. There are several things you can do to manage your online reputation and make sure that people are confident in your transactions.

Whether you could reply the questions in time is very important for the seller to build up reliable relationship between the buyers to the supplier. Respond to the questions about the product you are selling as soon as you can. This is the basic survival rule for the selling jungle. And there is one thing you may notice – please (continue reading…)

As we know, eBay is the most famous e-business platform. With millions of users all over this planet, eBay allows you to reach more potential buyers than any other single marketplace. People do their business and make deals on this website. There is one career that we never see before the eBay-time. The eBay power seller. The powerseller make big money with an eBay business.

There are several factors to consider if you want to make money with the eBay business as a powerseller such as product, feedback and communication. All the factors cover the range from the beginning to the end. Every procedure matters! Not only the attractive advertisement on the eBay website but also the service after the sale.

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There are a few little known benefits of becoming a PowerSeller that only those who have experienced them can tell you about. One of these benefits, for example, is that you can become qualified for discounted healthcare coverage through the programs that eBay is involved in. Another little known benefit is getting preferred customer service and email support from eBay’s staff. If you reach a Platinum level of PowerSeller status you will even receive your own eBay account representative whose job will be to get familiarized with your account, help you troubleshoot problems, and help you tweak your selling strategies for optimal sales.

In order to become a Bronze PowerSeller (which is the lowest level of PowerSell (continue reading…)

If you are serious about making money on eBay, becoming a PowerSeller is a very worthwhile goal. “Power Seller” is a very rare and coveted status, as it helps to attract more customers, ups your eBay presence, and saves you money on fees. It is one of the best ways to show potential bidders that you are a legitimate and trustworthy member of the eBay community and that you are very good at what you do. It is currently estimated that less than 4% of all eBay members are PowerSellers. In order to earn this title, though, you first have to meet a very specific list of criteria. eBay PowerSellers are, if nothing else, very consistent. You have to maintain a very high volume of sales, great customer service, and a minimum positive (continue reading…)

Gary Richardson is a true e-commerce pioneer. A long-time eBay PowerSeller, he was one of the first PowerSellers to also become a top 5 category seller on Amazon. Here Gary shares some of his impressions of selling on Amazon versus selling on eBay.

Gary, you’ve sold on eBay for 3 years under the ID Harleyglasses, building a thriving business selling sunglasses, goggles, and reading glasses. But now, from what we’ve seen you’re having a lot of success on Amazon with your store GogglesandGlasses.

What are Amazon customers like compared to eBay customers?

Ah… man worlds apart. I really don’t know much about my Amazon customers. I hardly ever hear from them, they don’t ask question (continue reading…)

The aim of many who sell on eBay is to become what is known as a Powerseller. There are a lot of perks that come with this title, which is why a lot of eBay sellers covet it! Having this title not only gives these members special treatment but it also means that they have a good reputation for selling on eBay.

So what exactly is a Powerseller and how do you become one?

The ebay Powerseller program works a little bit like an exclusive club for those who have proven that they can sell on eBay and give a great consistent performance. Only the top sellers are invited to join the program and they enjoy benefits that normal sellers don?t have access to.

There are several ways to become eligible for Powerseller (continue reading…)