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Considering opening a starter store. I have a few questions before I jump in.

     I had an account about 10 years ago. Probably 100 transactions, both buying and selling. It went dormant and I closed both ebay and paypal accounts a few years later because I figured it was just one more way for my personal info to be hacked. I'm retired and just planning on getting rid of all of my excess stuff. We let our kids go through everything. They took what they wanted but I'm still stuck with a whole lot of stuff. Mostly kids toys, Christmas items we'll never use, housewares etc. I probably have 200-300 items to sell.

 

     Like every other new account I've been restricted to 5 sales per month. I asked for an increase several times but have been refused. If I open a starter store will I still be restricted to 5 sales a month or does that go away? I would really like to sell off as much as I can this winter. I've been doing a lot of reading here but I haven't seen this issue addressed anywhere. Thanks for any assistance.

 

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Considering opening a starter store. I have a few questions before I jump in.

Whether or not you have a store, you will be restricted to your selling limits

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Considering opening a starter store. I have a few questions before I jump in.

Yes, even if you open a store, you will still be limited to 5 items.

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Considering opening a starter store. I have a few questions before I jump in.

Just list with what limits they give you. It takes a little time, but as you have more successful sales, the limits will be increased.

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Considering opening a starter store. I have a few questions before I jump in.

 If I open a starter store will I still be restricted to 5 sales a month or does that go away? 

 

@billw508 

Purchasing a store subscription does NOT raise your limits.  The selling limits for new or returning users are lifted after you demonstrate positive selling/buying  experiences with the number or dollar value you are allowed per month.  

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Considering opening a starter store. I have a few questions before I jump in.

Thank you. Does anyone know how long the limits last and is there certain criteria I must meet before they're lifted?

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Considering opening a starter store. I have a few questions before I jump in.

eBay doesn't reveal the details of their criteria, probably because then members would try to manipulate them.  As noted above, just keep listing up to your limit and provide great customer service including prompt shipping and leaving feedback.

 

https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/listings/selling-limits?id=4107

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