Dropshipping on eBay

Frequently asked questions about selling products on eBay

• How much does it cost to sell on eBay?
  eBay has different store levels, depending on the number of adverts to be published. You can open a store in this marketplace from 19,50€ + VAT per month with a limit of 300 ads. Depending on the category, the sales commission varies from 3% to 7%.

• What are the requirements to dropship on eBay?
  To be able to sell on eBay, register with your personal information and add an automatic payment method.

• Can I dropship on eBay without being self-employed?
  On eBay you can register with a personal account or with a business account. With the business account, you can have higher sales limits, access to promotions and professional tools to boost your business.

• What type of account should I create?
  To sell on eBay, it is highly recommended to have an eBay seller store.If not, publishing the BigBuy catalogue could be very expensive. We recommend having a Premium eBay Store.

• Is it profitable to sell via dropshipping on eBay?
  Yes, eBay charges a monthly fee and sales commissions, but with the great exposure your products will have on this platform, selling on eBay is profitable.

• Can I sell internationally on eBay?
  Currently, our connector is available for 12 countries. From the Multi-Channel Integration Platform, you can also activate international shipping and make shipments to other countries. +info

• How do I set up eBay shipping costs?
  Shipping costs on eBay are automatically sent from the Multi-Channel Integration Platform.You can create advanced configurations where you will also be able to choose free shipping.+info

• Is setting up free shipping recommended?
  Yes. Thanks to having free shipping costs, the conversion rate of your store will improve. You must take this into account when setting the sale price of the products.

• When does eBay pay out for orders?
  The time it takes to receive payment for orders on eBay will depend on the method of payment used by the buyer, in most cases it is immediate.

• How and when does eBay collect sales commissions?
  Commissions are charged on the final price of the order (product + shipping). The invoice date tends to be between 25 and 26 of each month.

• Is it possible to synchronise eBay via API?
  Yes. Integration through API is possible if you need a customised solution. Although not necessary, using our Multi-Channel Integration Platform cloud software is recommended.

• Are eBay ratings important?
  Yes, the seller level is evaluated by eBay on the 20th of each month according to the sales and the quality of the service offered.

• Should I accept returns on eBay?
  Yes, as with any other ecommerce, eBay is subject to the right to withdrawal dictated by European law and that is 14 days from the date of delivery of the product.

• Can I sell all types of items on eBay?
  Before publishing products for sale on eBay, you must make sure not to select products whose sale is prohibited on the platform. + info

• Do I have authorisation to sell all the branded products from BigBuy?
  All BigBuy items are top brand products with distribution and sale authorisation.

• Can you dropship on eBay?
  Dropshipping can be done on eBay as long as you meet the conditions of sale. With our European dropshipping, you will be able to fulfil the conditions thanks to: shipping periods from 24h, customised shipping with your brand image, products with guarantees, European shipping without customs...