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High Risk Categories
 

I stumbled upon a list of high risk categories back in December, put it in a file and misplaced the file until now. Here is the list, I don't know how accurate it is:

Books > Textbooks, Education

Cameras & Photo > Camcorders

Cameras & Photo > Camera & Photo Accessories

Cameras & Photo > Digital Cameras

Cameras & Photos > Film Photography > Film Cameras

Cell Phones & Accessories > Cell Phone Accessories

Cell Phones & Accessories > Cell Phones & Smartphones

Clothing, Shoes & Accessories > Men's Accessories

Clothing, Shoes & Accessories > Men's Clothing

Clothing, Shoes & Accessories > Men's Shoes

Clothing, Shoes & Accessories > Women's Clothing

Clothing, Shoes & Accessories > Women's Handbags & Bags

Clothing, Shoes & Accessories > Women's Shoes

Clothing, Shoes & Accessories > Women's Accessories

Coins & Paper Money > Bullion

Computers/Tablets & Networking > Computer Components & Parts

Computers/Tablets & Networking > Desktops & All-In-Ones

Computers/Tablets & Networking > Drives, Storage & Blank Media

Computers/Tablets & Networking > iPads, Tablets & eBook Readers

Computers/Tablets & Networking > Laptop & Desktop Accessories

Computers/Tablets & Networking > Laptops & Netbooks

Computers/Tablets & Networking > Monitors, Projectors & Accs

Computers/Tablets & Networking > Other

Computers/Tablets & Networking > Printers, Scanners & Supplies

Computers/Tablets & Networking > Software

Consumer Electronics > Portable Audio & Headphones

Consumer Electronics > TV, Video & Home Audio

Consumer Electronics > Vehicle Electronics & GPS

Gift Cards & Coupons > Gift Cards

Health & Beauty > Fragrances

Health & Beauty > Other

Jewelry & Watches > Designer Brands

Jewelry & Watches > Engagement & Wedding

Jewelry & Watches > Fashion Jewelry

Jewelry & Watches > Fine Jewelry

Jewelry & Watches > Jewelry Design & Repair

Jewelry & Watches > Loose Beads

Jewelry & Watches > Loose Diamonds & Gemstones

Jewelry & Watches > Men's Jewelry

Jewelry & Watches > Watches

Music > CDs

Musical Instruments & Gear > Electronic Instruments

Musical Instruments & Gear > Pro Audio Equipment

Musical Instruments & Gear > Woodwind

Sporting Goods > Exercise & Fitness

Video Games & Consoles > Video Game Consoles

Lol, that covers just about everything on eBay.

not everything ;D, use this list to determine what you should sell the first few months

Re: High Risk Categories
 

The list is a nice idea however things are never that simple. It is mostly selling things as new on these categories which make them high risk.

Good list there - true for most but a lot depends on the items sold too

Put it like this.. ALMOST everything worth selling is high risk...

Stumbled? What was the origin of this list please?

Not even close, notice it doesn't mention a single eb motors category.

They probably look for keywords also, but I have never seen a list of those.

I think it was in an eb email or FAQ, but I can't find it now. I went to the Customer Support tab and searched and I can't find it now.

Just tried to list my personal Burberry jeans and got a warning
 

I just tried to list my personal used Burberry jeans that I bought before Syms closed. I was warned that it would be flagged for being counterfeit and that I better be sure they are authentic. Crappe I can't do that. I don't want to risk anything on this stealth acct. But my question is how does one sell their personal used items on eb? I don't think people keep receipts for over 2 years and now adays who could read it after that long? I think this is getting real stoopid.

You took the words right out of my mouth.

I agree with Slim. You can sell used in most cases in these categories as long as it is not a top of the line name brand item you put into the headline.

If you are around long enough, you learn it is the product, brand, picture, listing description, etc that is "high risk", and you know for the most part what can cause issues

The last time I tried to put an Adidas jacket on eb and did not put the name I got a category ban. Instead of Adidas I put designer. It wasn't an hour and bango no more selling in clothing. It was a jacket I bought on clearance at Ross and had fresh receipt. There is no sense to all this. Yesterday 2 sold item had $ clearnce dates for 10/6 today 1 says 4/10 both shipped same day, same method. Both still in transit. Another the funds were immediately available when it's new acct. WTF?

It is all based on your track record, the information you do or do not provide etc. Personally I have bought plenty of second hand goods for pennies, and sold for $40-$100 each with no issues. I do not know anything about your account, and your history, but when I first open new stealth accounts, I hit up the thrift stores, and buy around 20-50 NAME BRAND items just to sell and get feedback. I list all brand names, styles, etc. I take about 10 pics of each, and provide a clean, clear, and readable description. Done this for about 10-20 accounts, as well as countless friends and other paying customers and NEVER had an issue.

I guess you are talking to me. I did this today even pictured 2 holes in the pants and described but got this really crazy warning that it would be flagged if I continued. Make sure they are authentic and prove it. Man, thay are 2 years old and used. I'm crazy not stoopid. I cancelled it. I've had more trouble for less. NO THANKS. This stuff got me so crazy scared I am thinking of quiting because I am not sleeping. Once my inventory is gone anyways.

Most of the time it has nothing to do with the name of the item for a category ban.

I do this almost every day.

Either from thrift stores, yard sales or the multiple antique and collectible auctions I attend or buy from weekly.

Build 100s of solid power seller accounts doing this.

What I remember that happened was I had reached a limit for items because i had sold a bunch 5 prs. of new Nike socks that I bought on clearance at Marshalls so I listed the jacket without a brand name.

That's how I actually got started selling. I take public transportation so the yd sale thing is out. I was having fun shopping and bought stuff in my size that I liked so if got stuck it was ok. Saw a mother load of $15 Nike socks that were selling for $4 @ Marshalls. Sold on eb for $12 + $2 frt. I was happy. Did not know there were catagory limits because I had 100/5000.

Thus the reason to have many accounts spreading out sales and not having to worry about category limits.

Sometimes those large limit accounts wont work if you sell in a category limited area and have the same type of item in quantity.

All I know is that I don't know much. There is a ton of stuff to learn. Ebay is a whole diiferent kind of business model than I have ever dealt with. Is there a college course in eb?

You are at college now.

:juggle:

This is how to sell, lots of pictures and detail is the most important thing when it comes to ebay:)

Im not sure about college, but there are courses you can sign up for with teachers and all

I should have been more clear. I meant stealth. I do NOT have any trouble with sales. I have a technology based mktg. & graphic arts background. It is all the foolish rules and regs eb & pp have initiated. It's no longer peeps selling there old garage stuff. I have never been a sneaky type person as I am was 6'2" & over 400lbs. After arthritis took it's toll now 6' & 218lbs. So I was hardly sneaking anything. LMFAO

Ebay would not teach you or us any of their tricks for sure.

We are just lucky enough to have smarter people then they do right here and can figure out their games and new dirty tricks quickly.

The best college course you ever will take is right here Joe!!

We have some of the brightness minds around right here and you can learn for free.

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Thanks sandy. That's why I am sticking around. Whoo hoo just got my photo booth and lights. My product shots are 1st class. I am just afraid to sell too much right now and patience is not one of my virtues.
:yar:Happy Easter too everyone.:yar:

Did you get different colored back drops?

Yes and I sold 2 of my items in a matter of minutes of taking pics and posting. That's $300 to me. I got a 16" box and 2 lights for $30 delivered. thank you all for your help here.