What constitutes an “increase in sales” that gets us limited?

[kirkland]

Say I was selling 3k a day in large value items. Eg 6 $500 items a day. But then let’s say I switch to a different type of item of smaller value, higher quantity, which equals the 3k from before. Eg 100 30$ items a day

Does this constitute a change in selling behavior I should worry about? JW how eBay treats such a change in selling behavior. Obv, anything out of the ordinary is not ideal, but curious how this ranks on their radar

[solefoodbk]

Yes, it is a change in selling behavior, you already know it is.

Lot more factors come in when talking about these things but if you're only doing $3k a month I wouldn't worry. I think as a general rule try not to exceed 20%-30% of total sales month over month. If you do it correctly compounding happens quickly anyways so the slowest approach is better.

I have learned enough lessons at this point to know its the only way.

[kirkland]

Originally Posted by solefoodbk

Yes, it is a change in selling behavior, you already know it is.

Lot more factors come in when talking about these things but if you're only doing $3k a month I wouldn't worry. I think as a general rule try not to exceed 20%-30% of total sales month over month. If you do it correctly compounding happens quickly anyways so the slowest approach is better.

I have learned enough lessons at this point to know its the only way.

3k a day, not a month. Last month was 30k. Its strange because this has been a mostly dormant account since 2021 and I just started using it in August. And now its already at 30k. My past experience w eBay tells me its too much too fast, but the account seems pretty healthy so far. Payouts are instant, no defects, everything perfect.


Progression as follows:
2.5 in August ---> 7 in September --> 30k in October


Do you think its safe for me to sell a similar amount this upcoming month? (if not slightlymore)

[solefoodbk]

Originally Posted by kirkland

3k a day, not a month. Last month was 30k. Its strange because this has been a mostly dormant account since 2021 and I just started using it in August. And now its already at 30k. My past experience w eBay tells me its too much too fast, but the account seems pretty healthy so far. Payouts are instant, no defects, everything perfect.


Progression as follows:
2.5 in August ---> 7 in September --> 30k in October


Do you think its safe for me to sell a similar amount this upcoming month? (if not slightlymore)

3k a day is dangerous. I know from experience at least within the category I sold once you sell more than 5k per day, with assumption it is outside of your selling behavior, it can trigger a manual review by Trust & Safety. Last time this happened to me was in fall 2018. I sold about 6k on Black Friday, with my normal selling around $800-$2000 per day. I have been told this by extremely high up people at eBay but, maybe each category has different parameters.

I would strongly suggest not exceeding 5k per day this month or next month, otherwise you really put your account at risk of review. And that review will be something you don't know is happening, only way you'll know is if you get the MC011.

[rsot]

Spread sales over several accounts and reduce the dread

[kirkland]

Originally Posted by rsot

Spread sales over several accounts and reduce the dread

I would if I had several accounts. They all got linked earlier this week and went down. The ones I have left / the ones I just made wont really make any significant impact for a month or 2. Ofc it had to happen right at the holidays too

[kirkland]

Originally Posted by solefoodbk

3k a day is dangerous. I know from experience at least within the category I sold once you sell more than 5k per day, with assumption it is outside of your selling behavior, it can trigger a manual review by Trust & Safety. Last time this happened to me was in fall 2018. I sold about 6k on Black Friday, with my normal selling around $800-$2000 per day. I have been told this by extremely high up people at eBay but, maybe each category has different parameters.

I would strongly suggest not exceeding 5k per day this month or next month, otherwise you really put your account at risk of review. And that review will be something you don't know is happening, only way you'll know is if you get the MC011.

Wow, they explicitly mentioned 5k/day being the threshold?

Id be happy with 5k a day, if they let my account get there.

[murdered_by_ebay]

that is not just about increase in sales but about change of selling behaviour

for example if the account suddenly starts selling in different categories in large numbers

[agent006140]

Ebay is not the only one ,FBI,local police,retailers ,manufacturers are all watching,
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[murdered_by_ebay]

Originally Posted by agent006140

Ebay is not the only one ,FBI,local police,retailers ,manufacturers are all watching,
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you seem to have experience in this area , be careful selling illegal items , an ebay suspension is not the worst thing that may happen to you

[agent006140]

I dont have experience in 'those stuff',where did you get the idea?

[hotadvice]

huh 3k a day....what are you people selling on here?? lol.....

[agent006140]

Originally Posted by hotadvice

huh 3k a day....what are you people selling on here?? lol.....

You should ask what kind of profit one make selling $3k/day.

[solefoodbk]

Originally Posted by kirkland

Wow, they explicitly mentioned 5k/day being the threshold?

Id be happy with 5k a day, if they let my account get there.

I know for a fact at least pre 2020 accounts that exceed $5000 a day are subject to manual reviews by Trust & Safety, it's the highest ones there. Most of the time this happens around the holidays with me, and thats also when there is the most amount of increased security.

Personally, I love making money, and wish I had my account like I used to on eBay, but I just don't ever for see myself running the same amounts per day like you do on my account. I have over 5 other marketplaces I sell on and own website so I don't need eBay like I used too. That fact probably is exactly why for me I will be able to keep my next account.

I don't want to ever push more than 20k per month on an eBay account again. I'm thinking my max is between 10k-15k, no more higher. I'll be thankful for this amount and just make sure to invest it properly.