Own-eBay-Shop: That speaks against it
With your existing eBay account you sell as a private person. Here, you move in the legal framework of the private sale, which gives you several advantages:
- As a private seller you have no warranty on your items.
- You can refuse the return and right of withdrawal. This means that the buyer can make a claim for compensation, if a Defect arises. It is important that you exclude the right of return already in the item description explicitly.
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eBay-Shop: Where is the border between private sale and commercial trade?
Theoretically you may, also Private, so much to sell as you want. The Problem is that there is no legally defined limit as to what quantity of sales is for commercial purposes. In case of doubt, you should consult a lawyer, because if you are acting commercially under private data, make you liable to prosecution. More to read here. Generally speaking, you should think about a trade, if the following points apply to you.
- You act in a profit-optimizing, and act economically.
- You sell with intention, so more of the same (like-new) items in larger quantities.
- They act independently, i.e. not in a job.
Pros and cons of an eBay shop
As an eBay Shop owner, you have to fulfill some obligations. So you have to pay in most cases, taxes. In addition, eBay price charged to you every month (depending on the store category) and some monthly. However, you can reach on eBay is a huge potential buyer audience. Other advantages we have summarized them here:
- You get discounted fees for your articles.
- You can make your Shop individually.
- Your articles are no longer visible, as in the case of private providers.
- You can link to your products via Links to each other.
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Is a eBay store worth it ?
If your selling activity extends beyond the private interests, you should think about opening a shop. Whether this is worth it finally depends on the goods offered, as well as the presentation. As you eBay items in the best possible way to present and sell, read, in a further practical tip.
Tip: if you Sell to a little article for an eBay Shop or no sale want to pay fees, take a look at the selling platform with eBay classifieds. The seven best selling tips for eBay classifieds, we have them in a practice tip summarized.
