eBay’s PowerSeller Program:
As the pillars of our community, PowerSellers are committed to upholding and embracing the core community values that are the very foundation of eBay. They are exemplary members who are held to the highest standards of professionalism, having achieved and maintained a 98% positive feedback rating and an excellent sales performance record.
Members have five tiers to aspire to - Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Titanium - each enjoying the PowerSeller Benefits reserved just for them. From fast track customer service and exclusive PowerSeller Programmes to ‘best practice’ discussion boards, the PowerSeller Programme is designed to help you grow your e-commerce business and increase profits on eBay.
PowerSeller Level depends on Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) or Quantity of Items sold:
Bronze £750 or 100 sold
Silver £1,500 or 200 sold
Gold £6,000 or 300 sold
Platinum £15,000 or 400 sold
Titanium £95,000 or 500 sold
You will need to maintain your record to continue on the PowerSeller programme!
To achieve and retain PowerSeller status, you need to:
Establish a track record of consistent sales achievement (see above for minimum requirements for gross merchandise volume or quantity of items sold);
Maintain a minimum average monthly total of four (4) sold listings for the past three months;
Be an active seller on the eBay site for a minimum duration of 90 days;
Achieve and maintain a minimum feedback rating of 100 and a minimum of 98% total positive feedback;
Be in good standing by complying with eBay Listing Policies;
Keep your eBay account current - i.e. no overdue payments
Deliver responses to successful bidders within three business days;
Uphold the eBay Community Values, including honesty, timeliness and mutual respect.
So why bother becoming a PowerSeller?
1. Your customers are more likely to trust a member of the programme.
2. Invited to dedicated eBay events
3.Priority email support (and phone support from Gold+)
4. Dedicated discussion board
5.Free Business Templates
6. Dedicated Newsletter
7. You could be the featured PowerSeller of the Month!
There is no fee to join the programme and eBay will invite you by email.
