eBay Commercial Account
This is where the eBay commercial accounts come into play. eBay has always been the platform for purchasing wares and goods, but now they give the opportunity to sell products as well. By creating an eBay Business Account, you as a business owner get the opportunity to expand your business in one of the largest online stores known to humanity.
How to create an eBay Commercial Account?
First things first, you will need to sign up on eBay by following the given steps:-
Step 1: Go to https://www.ebay.com
Step 2: In the top right-hand corner, you will see the ‘Profile’ Icon, which looks like a vaguely human figure/silhouette. Select and click the icon.
Step 3: Choose and click the option ‘Create an Account’.
Step 4: You have two options:-
Option 1: Enter your credentials at the given space and go to step 6
Option 2: Tap ‘Continue with Facebook’ or ‘Continue with Google’ or ‘Continue with Apple’, according to your preference.
Step 5: Fulfill the required tasks of your respective site. Enter the details and passwords where you are asked to. Once you are done with Facebook’s or Google’s or Apple’s verification, you will be back on the e-bay page.
Step 6: Select and click ‘Continue’ or ‘Create Account’ depending on which option you chose.
Step 7: You will be asked to fill out your address and mobile number. Do so very carefully.
Step 8: When you click on ‘Continue’, it will send a link to your email to verify it.
Step 9: Go to your email and click the link, you will be immediately redirected to the E-bay homepage.
How to change an eBay Account to a Commercial Account?
And thus, you have an account and are signed in. So now you can proceed with turning this account into a business account with the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the ‘My ebay’ icon.
Step 2: From the dropdown menu, select and click ‘Selling’.
Step 3: On the selling page, there will be an option that reads ‘List an item’ on the right-hand side of the page. Select and click that.
Step 4: You will be asked to type the name of the product that you wish to sell. Do so in the given bar.
Step 5: Click the ‘Get Started’ button beside the bar.
Step 6: Fill out the required form that comes up next. This form contains details about your product and information regarding the payment options and your bank account.
Step 7: Once completed, click the ‘Click Started’ button underneath the form.
Step 8: Enter your phone number to receive the verification code.
Step 9: Enter the OTP, and you are done! Your product is online!
Step 10: You may be asked to change your account type to ‘Business’. Agree to do so if you please.
Additional Charges
Although eBay does not ask for any fees to set up a business account, you will have to pay commission or “seller fees” as they call it, for selling your products on their site. This is the price you pay for the exposure that eBay provides your products.
The seller fees differ for different types of items.
Conclusion
eBay has been a leader in online retail for decades now and hence has been a household name in many countries. They encourage and offer great support when it comes to offshore export of your products, in case you may be suffering in that department. The company is built and run by professionals to ensure that you need to worry about your business and your business only. There are no hassles of creating and maintaining your personalized online website when you have E-Bay by your side.
Can I contact my buyers, in case of any complaints?
No, that is not made possible by eBay.
How to contact Customer Service, if necessary?
There is a ‘Support’ button at the bottom of the page, on the right-hand side. Click on it and ask your questions. You will receive your answers in the mail.
Additionally, if you have any queries with the site itself, you may contact eBay Customer Service by clicking the Help & Contact button available at the top of every page.
