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eBay Tips: PowerSeller Program

November 2004 - eBay has issued the following fact sheet to aid new users:

eBay's PowerSeller Program
Facts-At-A-Glance

Overview:

  • PowerSellers are eBay top sellers who have sustained a consistent high volume of monthly sales and a high level of total feedback with 98% positive or better. As such, these sellers rank among the most successful sellers in terms of product sales and customer satisfaction on eBay.
  • The PowerSeller program has been created to form a community of sellers that are recognized, respected, and rewarded for their efforts.

Program Specifics:
  • Free membership based on adherence to all program criteria.
  • Ability to have PowerSeller icon displayed next to the member's user ID.
  • Following are five tiers that distinguish a PowerSeller, based on gross monthly sales. Benefits and services vary with each.
    Bronze - $1,000
    Silver - $3,000
    Gold - $10,000
    Platinum - $25,000
    Titanium - $150,000

  • A PowerSeller's account will be reviewed monthly by eBay to determine continued program benefits and eligibility to move to the next level.
  • Attaining the next level is based on monthly gross sales over a three-month period.

PowerSeller Eligibility:
  • Be an active seller for a minimum duration of 90 days.
  • Maintain a minimum of four average monthly listings for the past three months.
  • Maintain a minimum feedback of 100 with a 98% positive rating.
  • No outstanding account balances.
  • Comply with listings policy and uphold community values.
  • Maintain a minimum of $1000 for three months of average gross monthly sales.

Benefits:
  • Priority customer support services such as Priority email support, Toll Free Phone and an account manager depending on level.
  • Exclusive offers like:
    • Invitations to eBay events
    • eBay Co-op Advertising
    • Value Center
    • eBay Keyword Ads - FREE banner ads up to $200/quarter
  • Monthly online newsletter
  • Quarterly offline PowerUP! newsletter
  • Discussion board just for PowerSellers
  • PowerSellers logo merchandise
  • FREE PowerSeller logo business templates for business cards and letterhead
  • Use of PowerSeller icon next to user ID in listings
  • Use of logo in item listings and About Me pages
  • Email news groups
  • Access to advanced education programs and online seminars

For more information please visit: http://pages.ebay.com/services/buyandsell/welcome.html

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