Starter Store

[artvideo1]

Hello ebay community,

Can I run a continual Buy it Now listing without maintaining a starter store?  I have 1 item and the listing continually repeats. 

Thanks for any responses.

[mam98031]

Having a store is not a requirement.  Depending on how you list and sell, sometimes having a store will save you money.

You appear to be a casual seller, you should be just fine without a store.  You have [without the store] 250 free listings.  So unless you plan on exceeding that, you likely do not need a store of any level.  Except maybe if you sell expensive items because store levels of Basic and above give a small FVF discount.

Good luck.

[kensgiftshop · Accepted solution]

With 1 or 2 items, you don't need a store.

Yes, you can run the listing forever.

[nobody*s_perfect]

All fixed price listings will run until either they are sold or you end them, regardless of whether you have a Store or not.  Having a store has no effect on the listing formats that are available to a seller (auction, fixed price, Best Offer, variations, etc. etc.).

[wastingtime101]

There's no reason for you to maintain a Starter Store. Starter Store doesn't even get the fee discount that Basic and above has. Keep in mind if you have an annual subscription as opposed to a monthly subscription you may have to pay an early termination fee.

You have 2 listings. One has been active since 2018 and one since 2020. What is the difference between the 2 items other than a very slight word alteration in title and description?

Items use same photos, indicate same measurements. They're even the same price. I can't tell the difference. If they're exactly the same item @artvideo1 , you may consider ending the duplicate before eBay removes it and gives your account a policy violation. Keep the one that has better/recent sales history. Duplicate Listing Policy

[artvideo1]

Thank you very much!

[artvideo1]

Thank you!

[artvideo1]

Okay, thank you!

[artvideo1]

Thank you, I appreciate your response

[artvideo1]

Thank you.