Ebay suggesting brands.

vettefever17 · #1 01-26-2018

Has anyone with power seller or bigger accounts noticed the message of suggesting name brands in categories? This surely has to be a Vero trap, or are these brands good to go?

nickopedia · #2 01-26-2018

It's kinda ironic, but yea, I have also seen eBay actively promoting DROP SHIPPING and sourcing from "selected drop shippers".

From eBay's own site:

If you're a seller interested in using a product sourcing service, here's how to get started:

Look in the eBay Solutions Directory for a list of sourcing companies. Be sure and read their terms and services, and decide what company you'd like to work with.

More Info here (WARNING - eBay Link!)
https://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/product_sourcing.html

In fact, EB encourages it, esp. for Power Sellers One eBay rep even told me they want more powersellers to participate in their sourcing (dropshipping) program.

Would I do this personally? Not a chance. This comes with lots of problems of it's own; I'm not about to open a can of worms.

dallis · #3 01-26-2018

There's no rule against drop shipping, it's just a method of selling that leads to trouble for most ( not all, most ) sellers.

And of course they want you to use their drop-shipping baby, and I doubt you get any special consideration when that baby screws over your account.

You can sell brands if you're a licensed reseller and the agreement with your supplier permits.

Or if you have a handbag in the closet you never use and want to resell it you're probably not going to have a problem.

Where people run into trouble is when they purchase 100 name brand handbags at the regional Outlet Mall on sale and try to open an unlicensed name brand store.

**SaiJin** · #4 01-26-2018

Oh yes, I get them quite often.

Rule still applies to stealth and we have to be careful.
Even if you were to follow their guidelines, there's still a chance you'll get flagged.

Me <--- paranoid & don't trust eBay 120%

vettefever17 · #5 01-27-2018

I figured this was a gimmick to attract a few sellers and ban a lot. I had no intention of biting, but you never know. I just find it ironic of their blatant encouragement for name brands then ban.