I. Requirements for opening a store on eBay
eBay has requirements for opening a store on eBay. The following are detailed descriptions of the requirements:
1. Place of residence: The place of residence must be in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan or Macau.
2. Type of registered account: The new account must be registered as a business account and the accurate company name must be filled in.
3. Account restrictions and seller verification: The account must not have any restrictions and complete the seller verification procedure.
4. PayPal account association: PayPal authentication is required and the PayPal account is associated with the eBay seller account.
II. eBay store opening process
The following is a detailed process for opening a store on eBay:
1. Register an eBay transaction account: Fill in your real name, email address and set a password. After completing the form, you will receive a registration confirmation email. You can also directly register as a business account, which requires submitting company information and contact information online.
2. Register a PayPal fund account: Refer to the registration process of Alipay to fill in personal information and complete PayPal authentication.
3. Bind eBay and PayPal accounts: Log in to your eBay account, click “Account” on the “My eBay” page, then find “PayPal Account” and select “Connect to My PayPal Account”. Enter your PayPal account and password to complete the association.
III. Things to note when opening an eBay store
When opening an eBay store, pay attention to the following:
1. Accuracy of registration information: Provide real information, including uploading clear and visible information such as your ID card and business license, and ensure that it is consistent with the information in the application form.
2. It is recommended to use an international mailbox: It is recommended to use an international mailbox for registration, such as Hotmail, Gmail, NetEase 163, etc.
3. Convenience of payment and collection: After opening a store, prepare a Shuanghui credit card to facilitate online payment and collection, and open online banking such as Visa and MasterCard.
4. Cross-border authentication materials: After completing the cross-border authentication of the account, you need to prepare the materials required for authentication during the sales process, such as ID card information, personal recent photos and address proof.
4. eBay store opening fees
Registering on eBay is free, but you need to pay some fees during the store opening process:
US store opening fees: Monthly rental fees vary according to different store levels, while item listing fees and transaction fees vary according to the starting price or reserve price range of the item and the item category.
UK store opening fees: Includes store monthly rental fees and listing upgrade function fees. The specific amount varies according to store level, item pricing and listing options.
In addition to the above fees, you may also need to consider other fees, such as advertising promotion fees, additional service fees, etc. These fees can be adjusted according to business needs and the services selected.
It is worth noting that eBay may adjust fees according to different regions and times, so it is recommended to check the eBay official website or contact eBay customer service before registering and posting items to obtain the latest fee information and policy details.