Is “Powerseller” really a “status” on eBay?

Powerseller eligibility is (in part) based on turnover, but not on profit. You could, technically, qualify as a Powerseller and be making a loss every month!

Here’s what eBay says makes you eligible to be a Powerseller:

• Uphold the eBay community values, including honesty, timeliness and mutual respect
• Average a minimum of $1000 in sales per month, for three consecutive months on eBay.com, Half.com, eBay Express or eBay Motors
• Achieve an overall Feedback rating of 100, of which 98% or more is positive
• Have been an active member for 90 days
• Have an account in good financial standing
• Maintain a minimum of 4 average monthly listings for the past 3 months
• Comply with all eBay listing and marketplace policies

Do you notice anything in that list about profit? No! It’s all about your contribution to eBay, both being a good member and maintaining a minimum number for sales and income.

eBay make their fees based on your listing price, final valuation and all sorts of listing options. eBay don’t care if you make a profit or loss: the more turnover/higher incoming revenue you have, the more they make. They do of course, hope you make a profit, so you keep selling and buyers keep buying — but profit isn’t a pre-requisite to becoming a Powerseller.

So, in summary, Powerseller status simply helps eBay make profits — which doesn’t necessarily mean in turn that sellers make profits!

Isn’t that why eBay looks after its Powersellers — they bring in the best profits for eBay!

Do you look after YOUR best customers like eBay does? Do you know WHO your best customers are?