How Do I Become an eBay Powerseller?

If you want to become an eBay PowerSeller the good news is that it's free to do and the benefits you receive as a result will help you maximize revenue from selling on eBay. They include:

Access to 1:1 phone consultations to help achieve Top Rated seller status
Unpaid Item Protection
UPS rate discounts
USPS Commercial Plus pricing for Platinum or Titanium PowerSellers
Health insurance solutions
PowerUp print and email newsletters
PowerSeller Discussion Boards

But how do you get there? In order to become an eBay PowerSeller you need to generate $3,000 in sales from a minimum of 100 transactions over a 12 month period; so clearly you have to product selection right when creating an eBay business.

In fact when selling on eBay product selection is the single most important element and getting it right will fast track you to PowerSeller status. In order to do this you need to be able to source wholesale goods which are both in demand and at a reasonable price. This process begins with solid product research; when selling on eBay you have to know which products are hot and how much shelf life they have. It's about balancing your portfolio of products and having some items which are regular, steady sellers, but also keeping an awareness of hot, trending items which can be capitalised on in the short term. Another method would be to focus on seasonal products, for example, selling items relating to Christmas, Valentines day, Halloween, Easter or even birthday gifts. Following the selection of the right products you need to be able to source them correctly and competitively. This is where you need to start building relationships with wholesalers so you can negotiate the best prices for your products.

It is important to remember not to limit yourself to selling on eBay. Other platforms where you can look to sell your stock are Amazon, Ubid and Craigslist to name but a few. Not forgetting your own website, whether it be a e-commerce site or one you have created yourself. One advantage to having your own site is the fact that you don't have to pay eBay fees or rely heavily on customers providing you with positive feedback in order to give you a good reputation.

If you get the stages outlined above right, you'll be well on your way to becoming an eBay PowerSeller and creating a successful eBay and online business.

Mike Graham is an eBay Powerseller and is the author of a successful eBook entitled 'Auction Profits Exposed' Showing you the exact same way he finds 'Hot' products to sell online. Find out more right now by visiting

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