How important is Top Rated Seller status to you?
Summary: The discussion centers around the importance of achieving and maintaining a Top Rated Seller status on eBay. Danielle Craun initiates the conversation by questioning whether it's worthwhile to pursue this status actively. Margaret Knight and Ken Kelly both express personal pride and motivation to achieve or maintain the status, seeing it as a goal and a potential advantage over competitors. Carly Adamson is not currently aiming for top rating, focusing instead on maintaining an above-standard level. Carol D'Agnese shares their experience of losing and regaining the status, while Carolina C believes buyers prioritize price and return policy over seller ratings. Finally, Melinda Evans and Gabriela Morrison convey concerns about losing exclusive benefits and the perceived fairness of the rating system, respectively, with Gabriela Morrison reflecting on the challenges and changes faced over the years.
Have you ever lost it and worked to get it back?
Is it something you actively try to achieve or maintain, or do you feel it’s not worth stressing over?
Curious how other sellers think about it.
weretwopeasinapod
·5 months agoI work very hard to maintain my Top Rated Seller status, so being dropped to Above Standard is truly discouraging. It’s also concerning to think about losing visibility for my listings, missing out on exclusive benefits, and no longer receiving the cost savings that come with Top Rated status.
csowlets
·5 months agoI don't think buyers really look for it. They are more focused on price and return policy.
loveitcollectibles
·5 months ago · EditedI had it but when I moved, my sales dipped and I lost it but worked hard and got it back. ebay says "We support Top Rated Sellers with exclusive benefits that can help boost your listings visibility, improve conversion, save money, and protect you from abusive buying behavior and events outside your control." but not sure you save money unless you are also offering free returns .. does anyone know?
bullcity96
·5 months agoI love your office Danielle it always makes me smile. I personally am not aiming for top rated right now. I just strive to keep my seller level above standard. One day :)
kennyjo
·5 months agoThis is something I'm striving for, it's also a personal pride thing for me, a goal to reach for! You never know who might see the label and it may just persuade a buyer to make that purchase over your closest competitor. It's an elite status that I think eBay should promote and recognize more.
something_special302
·5 months agoGreat question! I worked hard to get my top seller level. Ita personal pride thing for me. I'm not sure anyone notices except other sellers.