0

New eBay INR policy and how to handle

What we know so far: Last few weeks we witness a wave of various eBay com restrictions from selling to USA and Canada, or even suspensions, due to the new eBay INR policy (Item Not Received) or BBE policy (Bad Buyer Experience). Although eBay informed sellers that it will start evaluating INR and take actions [...]
By : Xenofon | Aug 8, 2023
0

eBay sold history GONE?! Why and is there a Solution?

eBay removed the ability to click on sold history for all listings. Recently eBay eBay removed the link to Item Purchase history. But… Why?!? Some have speculated that the change is at the behest of sellers who want to hide recurring sales and discounting but we could not find any official reason given yet. Can [...]
By : Xenofon | Mar 14, 2023
0

Artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT for dropshipping?

How can Artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT be used in dropshipping? ChatGPT, an AI language model, can be a useful tool for anyone looking to start a dropshipping business. In this article, we will explore how ChatGPT can be used for doing dropshipping.   Product research: One of the most important steps in dropshipping is finding [...]
By : Xenofon | Feb 18, 2023
2

eBay Managed Payments Funds Hold and MC011

My personal experience transitioning from PayPal to eBay Managed Payments as European seller on eΒay.com:   Payouts withheld: Once eBay Managed Payments became mandatory, I attached and verified my Payoneer bank account for payouts. After a while, on July 9th, I got a payout withhold without prior notice and a message that was requesting for [...]
By : Xenofon | Oct 15, 2021
0

Tips & tricks for dropshipping

Get more sales, easier and safer. Tips, tricks & details for dropshipping: Some tips of this list are for beginners while others are for more advanced dropshippers. Also this list mostly focuses on eBay retail dropshipping.   We mostly sell keywords. Understanding what that means, will convert into sales. It’s better not to show your account [...]
By : Xenofon | Jan 10, 2020
1

Amazon locks prevention and reinstate tips

This is just a fracture of the Amazon suspensions chapter and how to avoid them. This article’s purpose is to present some not-so-popular (but most likely important) tips on how to prevent Amazon locks and some steps based on their protocol, on how to reinstate them: Prevent: If after a Gift Card payment, your status [...]
By : Xenofon | Nov 16, 2019
4

eBay’s Dropshippers Flag. True or myth? Learn and earn

“Failure is an opportunity in disguise” This is an article regarding the so-called eBay’s April flag (coded 587), its relation to retail dropshipping / Online Arbitrage and some data that have been collected since this started. Here’s what happened: On April 19-28, many -mostly eBay dropshipping accounts (as well as some conventional) saw an abrupt [...]
By : Xenofon | Nov 20, 2018
0

Dropshipping: What You Need To Know About It

First and foremost, what is dropshipping? Dropshipping can be defined as a retail fulfillment method whereby you are allowed to sell a product and have the product shipped directly to your customers without you seeing or even handling the products. The result of this is that, unlike other traditional e-commerce models, you don’t need to [...]
By : Emm Emm | Sep 29, 2018
0

eBay Sourcing Guidance Tool. Have you ever explored its potential?

eBay Sourcing Guidance Tool Discover its potential You better not underestimate what eBay Sourcing Guidance Tool has to offer. This (not-so-well-marketed) metrics tool is specialised in sourcing items that eBay itself offers. You can try it for free in your Seller Hub>Growth>Sourcing Guidance Tab. These metrics come directly from eBay and -especially- if you know [...]
By : Xenofon | Jun 14, 2018
1

A simple trick to spot Aliexpress Friendly Suppliers

Here’s a quick tip to easily spot suppliers that actually want you to dropship them: Just go to search bar and write a general keyword along with the word “Dropshipping” (or dropship/drop shipping etc) e.g. “Pet accessories dropshipping” And voila! Many suppliers have tagged their listings with the dropshipping keyword. Apart from the fact that [...]
By : Xenofon | Jun 4, 2018
0

eBay account blocked? Can probably be unblocked…

I see more and more people complaining they got their eBay accounts restricted. However most of the times eBay account flagging/ban/restrictions are temporary and in many cases you have the right to appeal. Sometimes we can even expedite the restriction lift. That said, the severity a restriction or suspension is depended on what is the [...]
By : Xenofon | May 14, 2018
0

Amazon has created Human intelligence web service instead of AI

As Amazon claims, there are still many things that human beings can do much more effectively than computers, such as identifying objects in a photo or video, performing data de-duplication, transcribing audio recordings or researching data details. That’s why they created MTurk web service. This could indicate that they could rely on this or similar [...]
By : Xenofon | May 3, 2018
0

eBay Feedbacks: Get As Much Possible, Remove All Negatives

Although Feedback isn’t an important factor for Seller’s Ranking, it’s important to try and get as many as we can from our customers, diminish chances of getting negatives (often followed by defects) and be able to remove any of them. Also depending of the parameters of each particular case of a negative feedback, a seller should [...]
By : Xenofon | Apr 30, 2018
1

2018 Spring Seller Update official video

Meeting buyers expectations with a product-based shopping experience, and tools to simplify selling and support your growth. Product-based shopping experience—critical to your success Soon eBay will turn from listing based to product based experience. This will massively affect both buyers and sellers. As dropshippers we must get prepared accordingly so we can adapt. eBay will [...]
By : Xenofon | Apr 22, 2018
0

How to register your eBay account as a business account

(Brought to you by George Karamal and eBay Dropshipping Community) Click here for the url link
By : Xenofon | Apr 22, 2018
0

VAT: businesses that sell goods in the UK using online marketplaces

(Brought to you by George Karamal and eBay Dropshipping Community) Learn what you must do to meet your UK VAT responsibilities if you sell goods in the UK on an online marketplace and are either: a UK seller selling goods already in the UK at the point of sale to UK consumers an overseas seller, [...]
By : Xenofon | Apr 22, 2018
1

Introduction: How eBay’s search engine works

(Brought to you by George Karamal and eBay Dropshipping Community) This is the way that eBay thinks 😉 —> Click Here for the Youtube video
By : Xenofon | Apr 22, 2018
0

How to maximize your profits using Overstock.com

(Brought to you by George Karamal and eBay Dropshipping Community) 3 Ways about how you can maximize your profits with Overstock.com: Cashback Site Club O’ Membership 12% Discount Coupon for your next order https://youtu.be/rDGkMV9vkDI
By : Xenofon | Apr 22, 2018
0

Listings Description DS Policy Samples

Some Policy samples to put in your description. Please note that these are for reference only, just to get a glimpse. It’s better to stand out by making your own depending on your location/activity/trending policies etc.: Important: eBay doesn’t like policies in description at all. My opinion is to put just some few clarifications that [...]
By : Xenofon | Apr 18, 2018
0

Aliexpress Shipping eBay Business Policies mini Guide (China)

Hello eBay dropshippers, Mostly because of the imminent eBay’s policies updates and after watching a recent Nahar’s (creator of the Zikanalytics) webinar regarding, I’ve decided to work more with the Chinese side. These are some thoughts of mine and a mini Chinese suppliers/shipping guide I made for my VAs and I’d like to share. So [...]
By : Xenofon | Apr 16, 2018
0

Fixed Messages: Ideas on what to write in various occasions/tricky situations.

Hello, these are messages we’ve collected and are for reference only. The intention is to inspire you create yours, depending of the situation. Most of the times, it’s best to keep the message as simple as possible… When you get OUT OF STOCK : 1. Hello! We are still in the process of trying to [...]
By : Xenofon | Apr 16, 2018
0

USA Holidays Calendar

Valentine’s Day, Saint Patricks Day, Mother’s / Father’s day, Halloween, Easter Christmas and other occasions can be used as an opportunity for more profit. This is a USA Holidays Calendar. Press on every holiday to see details and help you find what to sell… https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/
By : Xenofon | Apr 16, 2018
1

What items to sell and not to sell as an online Dropshipper

What items to sell and not to sell on eBay as a Dropshipper. Sell: Seasonal products. Dropshippers have the advantage of great “inventory” versatility. Use this by listing or removing seasonal items. Although it is time consuming, most times it pays out because you come to cover a high-demand-low-competition niche in a small period of [...]
By : Xenofon | Apr 16, 2018