what are the advantages disadvantages for changing ebay to a business account

[Bradd]

what are the advantages disadvantages of changing ebay personal to a business account

[Play]

- Personal eBay is ideal for those who want to sell bits and bobs from around the house, Business eBay is for those who buy items to sell.
- Business eBay also allows you to become eligible for Top Rated Seller, whilst this gives you 10% discount on eBay FVF (fees) and higher best match ranking, though it can attract scammers.
- Fees can vary depending on the category you wish you sell in.

I've always found a Premier PayPal linked with a business eBay is the best combination.

Hope that helps

[Bradd]

I take it this all applys to stealth accounts as well ,.Thers no adverse effects ?

[Play]

Originally Posted by Bradd

I take it this all applys to stealth accounts as well ,.Thers no adverse effects ?

Stealth accounts are the same as normal accounts. There is barely any difference in that, hence no adverse affects. I've been using all combinations of accounts, Personal eBay, Business eBay, Personal/Premier PayPal, Business PayPal - never had any issues.

But the best combination is a Business eBay, with a Personal/Premier PayPal. Keeps things very simple on both sides.

[cool25]

Advantages of a Business eBay Account

If VAT registered, you can enter your VAT number and subject to approval, have the VAT removed from the eBay fees (net invoices)

You can enter and show the VAT percentage that is applicable to the product/services being offered.

You are able to specify and display return policies, terms and conditions and business contact details

A different eBay fee structure that is typically less than is charged to private buyers

[Play]

Originally Posted by cool25

If VAT registered, you can enter your VAT number and subject to approval, have the VAT removed from the eBay fees (net invoices)

You can enter and show the VAT percentage that is applicable to the product/services being offered.

Bradd is referring to stealth accounts. This does not apply to such accounts.

Originally Posted by cool25

You are able to specify and display return policies, terms and conditions and business contact details

I've seen no benefit in displaying your own terms and policies. eBay's policies take precedence, and buyers are unlikely to read anything other than your returns period.

Originally Posted by cool25

business contact details

Buyers can only see the address - I dont see how that is an advantage?

The phone number also shown will be removed in due course to comply with eBay's new changes.

[James Brown]

Originally Posted by Play

Buyers can only see the address - I dont see how that is an advantage?

The phone number also shown will be removed in due course to comply with eBay's new changes.

The phone number, business address and email will remain in the business contact details but will have to be removed from item description, pictures or anywhere else in the item listing to comply with the upcoming ebay policy changes. Ebay are becoming paranoid about sellers conducting business outside of ebay. The removal of a contact phone number from listing is going to be a pain for some sellers if their buyers need to ask for help or advice before buying an item from ebay. This can only result in more buyers wanting to return items they bought in error.

[Play]

Originally Posted by James Brown

The phone number, business address and email will remain in the business contact details but will have to be removed from item description, pictures or anywhere else in the item listing to comply with the upcoming ebay policy changes. Ebay are becoming paranoid about sellers conducting business outside of ebay. The removal of a contact phone number from listing is going to be a pain for some sellers if their buyers need to ask for help or advice before buying an item from ebay. This can only result in more buyers wanting to return items they bought in error.

Thanks for sharing. I tend to go directly to the contact number at the bottom of the page without having to sieve through listings.

I was under the impression they would obscure such details under business information. However, I'm sure they will be doing that in due course.

I can't see this making a big difference, a) people will just need to get used to seeing contact number at the end of a listing from now on and b) just include a returns slip with your contact details within each parcel.

[Bradd]

Originally Posted by James Brown

The phone number, business address and email will remain in the business contact details but will have to be removed from item description, pictures or anywhere else in the item listing to comply with the upcoming ebay policy changes. Ebay are becoming paranoid about sellers conducting business outside of ebay. The removal of a contact phone number from listing is going to be a pain for some sellers if their buyers need to ask for help or advice before buying an item from ebay. This can only result in more buyers wanting to return items they bought in error.

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Blimey i remember the days you had to put a phone number in,, this was a pain for me ,,becouse i spent more time asnwering the phone than doing the labels,, so i put a non working phone number in ..Then i got don for bad comms DRS lol