What is a policy violation on eBay?
Activity that doesn’t follow eBay policy could result in a range of actions including for example: administratively ending or cancelling listings, hiding or demoting all listings from search results, lowering seller rating, buying or selling restrictions, and account suspension.
What happens if no one bids on eBay?
If the listing ends without any bids that meet the reserve price, you aren’t required to sell the item. The highest bidder will win the item. If the bidding does not reach $150 (the reserve price), the item won’t sell, and the seller isn’t required to honor any bids below the reserve.
Can you bid on your own item in an auction?
Sellers can bid at a with reserve auction with no recourse so long as the right to bid has been disclosed to the other bidders. Too, sellers can bid at forced sales. However, state legislators and the courts have been clear that otherwise, the seller cannot bid on their own property at auction minus buyer reward.
Can eBay track your IP address?
Because eBay cannot see your real IP address, it will not register that you are the same user and will not block you from creating a new account. Secondly, it’s worth remembering that stealth accounts technically go against eBay’s terms and conditions.
Why was I permanently banned from eBay?
A full suspension is usually the outcome of a serious violation of eBay’s rules and policies. This can also happen if you consistently under-perform. Most often, eBay takes this step after issuing a few warnings. However, sometimes, one case of horrendous customer service is enough to warrant suspension.
Do you have to pay to buy something on eBay?
You must pay for any item you commit to buying. Some eBay sellers use an auction-style format, allowing you to bid on an item. Bidding is fun, but keep in mind that each bid you make is a binding contract to buy the item if you win. The same is true for Buy It Now purchases.
What happens if you bid on your own items on eBay?
Done regularly, this can be shill bidding — bidding on your own items to try to drive up the price that someone else ends up paying. This is against eBay’s rules, and can get someone banned from the site. What makes an Amazon listing optimized?
What is the abusive buyer policy on eBay?
By placing a bid or buying an item, you are agreeing to all of our rules and policies, including the eBay User Agreement. The abusive buyer policy outlines the type of behavior that we don’t allow from buyers-such as making unreasonable demands of a seller, misusing returns, or misusing the eBay Money Back Guarantee program.
Why can’t I List A blank item on eBay?
All listings on eBay have to offer a physical item or a tangible service. Listings that are blank, or don’t offer a tangible item or service, aren’t allowed because they can cause confusion for buyers and increase the risk of fraud.