One of the steps to running your own eBay businessalthough not a requirement, by any meansis to become an eBay PowerSeller. eBay's 100,000-plus PowerSellers generate enough business to warrant special attention from eBay, in the form of dedicated customer support, premier tools, and the occasional special offer. Plus they get to display that cool PowerSeller logo in all their auction listings. To become a PowerSeller, you must meet the following qualifications:
The most important point is the first, because it's the most quantifiable. There are five levels in the PowerSeller program; qualification for each level is based on average gross monthly sales, calculated over the past three months of selling activity. Table 30.1 shows the qualifying requirements for each level. That's right, there are some eBay sellers who average $150,000 or more a month. That's almost two million dollars a year in revenues from eBay auctionsno slight accomplishment! Membership in eBay's PowerSellers program is free. However, you can't apply; PowerSeller status is by invitation only. Each month eBay sends out invitations to sellers who meet the PowerSeller criteria. You become a member by (1) meeting the criteria; (2) receiving an invitation; and (3) responding positively to the invitation. Want to learn more? Then go to the main PowerSeller's page (pages.ebay.com/services/buyandsell/welcome.html) and read up! Note
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