How To Become a PowerSeller on eBay

  • February 26, 2010
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To join the free PowerSeller program, you have to sell a lot of items and keep your customers happy. Learn how you can rise to PowerSeller status.

You Will Need

  • A computer with internet access
  • An eBay account
  • Items to sell
How To Become a PowerSeller on eBay: Meet the eBay PowerSeller requirements

Step 1: Meet the eBay PowerSeller requirements

Make sure you are an active eBay member for 90 days and comply with all eBay marketplace policies. Make at least $1,000 each month in sales.

How To Become a PowerSeller on eBay: Research your products

Step 2: Research your products

Put up an average of four listings per month to be considered a PowerSeller. Research how much the products you plan on selling are worth.

Go to eBay Pulse to find out what is selling well on eBay, or study outside consumer reports to see what products are going to be hot in the marketplace.

How To Become a PowerSeller on eBay: Maintain a professional listing

Step 3: Maintain a professional listing

Remember to make your listing look as professional as possible. Clear photos, proficient headlines, detailed descriptions, and smart usage of market tools will let your buyers see that you have quality items to sell.

How To Become a PowerSeller on eBay: Promote your listings

Step 4: Promote your listings

Fill out your eBay member profile page to give potential buyers an idea of what you sell. Use the “dutch auction” option or bulk list your items for sale. Either will allow you to sell multiple items at once. Or create a storefront web site that showcases your products to maintain a sturdy customer base and market your products.

How To Become a PowerSeller on eBay: Focus on customer satisfaction

Step 5: Focus on customer satisfaction

Maintain a 98 percent positive feedback rating from customers to become a PowerSeller. Develop a sales policy that covers everything from responding to questions about the product to sending them the tracking number upon shipment. Stay organized so that you can handle customers efficiently and avoid delays.

How To Become a PowerSeller on eBay: Get involved in the eBay community

Step 6: Get involved in the eBay community

Stay up-to-date on trends and changes by participating in the PowerSellers discussion board to get news and notifications.

In 2001, a Gulfstream II jet was sold on eBay for $4.9 million.

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