Subscriptions & selling limits

[knights-watch]

First, certain subscriptions can increase my selling limit, correct? I’ve read mixed information as to if this is the case, or a selling limit is only determined by eBay’s view of your performance.

Second, is it worthwhile to get a subscription in the middle or end of a month, or is it better to get a subscription at the beginning of a month? I ask because I am curious if my selling limit increase would only last until the end of that calendar month, or if it would last until the next month on the day of which I started subscription the previous month? For example: I purchase a subscription that increases my selling limit on Oct. 23rd. Would my selling limit be increased only until that month ends, or would it be increased until Nov. 23rd? Only asking cause I want to make the best usage of when I purchase my selling limit increase.

[knights-watch]

Yeah, my free listing limit is set at 250/month. I would like to increase it, but I do not understand if only eBay decides if I get an increased free listing limit or if a basic store subscription would do that as well. I have received good feedback and fulfilled orders (the 2 factors that determine eBay increasing your free listing limit as far as I am concerned), but anytime I ask for an increase it tells me I am ineligible. Thank you for your time and response, I appreciate the help!

[knights-watch]

Really? The store subscriptions claim you can get an increase, unless I am misunderstanding what "1000 free fixed-price listings" for a basic store subscription means. Thank you for the response. 

[mamacassidy]

@knights-watch 

I feel like there's a lot of confusion here.

Sellers have a sales limit that ebay allows them. For example, when a new seller signs up, they may only be allowed to list 20 items for a maximum value of $1000. This limit will increase over time based on how ebay evaluates you.

As far as the store goes, with the basic store, you get 1000 fixed price listings each month IF you are allowed to list 1000 items based on your limit. So again, as an example, if your limit is only 500 listings right now, then you will be allowed only 500.

You need to look at your account to see what limits you have. I would bet that because you have quite a few sales over the past couple of years with good feedback, you're probably going to be allowed the 1000 listings or more. 

[knights-watch]

Okay, I think it is starting to become clearer. Sorry, the terminology, and trying to figure out how exactly it works, has been partially confusing for me. Just want to make sure if a subscription would be beneficial for me at this point. Thank you again for this breakdown, you're a legend @mamacassidy 

[mamacassidy]

@knights-watch 

In my opinion, Yes, a subscription would be beneficial for you since you are listing more than 250 items per month.

Try out the basic store for one month. If it works for you, the annual subscription is cheaper each month if you keep it for a whole year (fees apply if you cancel early).