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I am writing this post to the forum to correct what might be some misconceptions on obtaining PowerSeller status on eBay; and to let everyone know some changes to the program itself.

There seems to be an incorrect thought on how to obtain PS status.

I am stating this from personal experiences I have had on eBay.

To obtain PowerSeller status a seller must AVERAGE 1000.00 per month over a three month period. This means if a seller does 200 the first month, 800 the second month and then does 2000 the third month they would qualify for PS status.

Or if a seller does 3000 in sales at anytime they would qualify for the PS program. Even if they did it in one day.

Of course, the seller would have to meet the other reqs.

I have on two different accounts done this simply by e-mailing the PS support dept. and stating I think I may have obtained PS status. Could you check to see if this is the case.

Here is the recent response verbatum from PS support, just recently.

Dear John,

Thank you for writing to eBay in regard to your accounts PowerSeller

eligibility.

While our system has yet to automatically review accounts for the period

covering August, September and October, I have manually reviewed your

account and see that you would qualify for PowerSeller status in that

review. Rather than waiting until the automatic evaluations are

completed in mid-November, I have submitted a request to have a

PowerSeller invitation sent to you right away. You should receive that

in the next few days.

Thank you for your interest in the PowerSeller program. If you need

further assistance, please don't hesitate to reply to this email and let

us know.

Sincerely,

Ben B.

eBay Customer Support

I actually qualified in about 40 days as I did over 3000 in that period.

On my other account I qualified in 30 days. This was last January. I actually got silver status as I did some great sales in JAN.

I know this thread is getting long so I will just copy and paste the new PS rules which will help sellers get PS status even more.

Important enhancements to the PowerSeller program

Dear xxxxxxxx:

We're writing to let you know about some important enhancements to the eBay PowerSeller program--enhancements originally announced in June of 2007 at eBay Live! and taking effect in November:

* We're adding annual (12-month) sales volume as an alternate to the current 3-month requirement, which will allow many of our good sellers who do most of their business in a specific season to be included in the program.

* We're also adding 'items sold' as an alternate to the dollar sales requirement, which will extend benefits to other great sellers who do a large volume in lower priced items.

More Customer Support for Bronze:

Plus, we have great news for Bronze level sellers: If you meet the annual requirement of $12,000 or 1,200 items, you'll get FREE prioritized email support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, plus 24-hour phone support.

These enhancements are all part of our ongoing efforts to recognize, reward and provide service and support to our valued PowerSellers who play a vital role in our marketplace and in keeping buyers coming back to eBay.

To learn more about the changes to PowerSeller requirements, please visit the PowerSeller portal.

Sincerely,

The PowerSeller Team

I hope this info has helped the forum

Hi John (Plane)! So you mean if a member just achieve a 100 overall feedback with 100% Positive and did about, lets say 2000 in just a month, will he/she qualify to be a powerseller? Thanks for the info by the way =)

Hi

You are missing the point GRB. The other criteria must be met as well. Also your sales must top $1000+ for three consrcutive months. Here is a link to the criteria that must all be met which would constitute eligibility to the program.

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Thanks Customersplanet! =) I really appreciate it.

So what if, lets say I just got 100 overall feedback with 100% positive and I did $1200 on August, then about $200 on September, then $3700 on October, Will I qualify to be a powerseller? Sorry guys, I ask so much question about this topic =)

Other than the recognition that comes with power seller status, are there any other benifits to obtaining power seller status?

Hey GRB

You still would not achieve the status. You must do $1000+ in each of the months, then meet the other requirements.

Allan

Thanks for the Info Allan =) Oh by the way, just as trillium say, what kind of benefits do you get when you attain powerseller status? Just curious.....

Gener

If your total sales average 1000 per month or 3000 over three months in whatever amount. It could be 0 first month 3000 2nd month and 0 the third month. As long as if the amount were divided by 3 and the amount were at least AVERAGED 1000 minimum per month you would qualify for PS status.

You could do 3000 in one day on August 1st and then qualify for PS status as long as you meet the other criteria-100 FB at 98%

'Other than the recognition that comes with power seller status, are there any other benifits to obtaining power seller status?'

Powerseller is good when people look at your profile to decide if they want to purchase from you.

Sales should improve at what % I don't know.

Personally, I don't care about the recognition. I want my sales to increase and I feel this helps me in that.

'Hey GRB

You still would not achieve the status. You must do $1000+ in each of the months, then meet the other requirements.

Allan'

Not true. You DO NOT have to do 1000 in each separate month. Meaning do 1000. in August and then wait until Sept. and do another 1000 and then wait until Oct. and do another 1000. You can do it in one day.

This is the point of my post. You must do enough sales that would average at least 1000 if divided over 3 months.

I have done this twice so I know from personal experience.

Hey Planes

Thanks for the correction. You are right on both occasion. Here I was waiting for ebay to acknowledge my account as having been eligible for the PS program. I wrote them on Saturday and woke up to a Power Seller invitation letter on Monday.

I scrutinized the terms and conditions and the Math aspects of the sales were bang on target. However, as a former Math teacher, I must say that the language is quite vague. Take a look at the new wording in the updated requirement for PS status

  • Three Month Requirement: a minimum of $1,000 in sales or 100 items per month, for three consecutive months
  • Annual Requirement: a minimum of $12,000 or 1,200 items for the prior twelve months'

The word 'AVERAGE' is not there. This means that ebay is rendering that what you mention as obsolete, or they simply do not know what the hell they are doing. I fully agree with what you said but the new language changes things. I once heard in a saying in a teachers' conference 'English is the most difficult language in the world'. Ebay is testament of that saying.

Regards

Allan
  • Three Month Requirement: a minimum of $1,000 in sales or 100 items per month, for three consecutive months
  • Annual Requirement: a minimum of $12,000 or 1,200 items for the prior twelve months'

Ebay give PS out then for NO reason they will withdraw it! You will also get emails telling you that if your current sales dont increase you'll loose the Powerseller Status - is this Ebay bullying? Or just encouraging...I tild them a few weeks ago to shove my PS I dont need it - since then my lisitngs have been fine and Ive sold over 500 items in 2 weeks.

Ebay give PS out then for NO reason they will withdraw it! You will also get emails telling you that if your current sales dont increase you'll loose the Powerseller Status - is this Ebay bullying? Or just encouraging...I tild them a few weeks ago to shove my PS I dont need it - since then my lisitngs have been fine and Ive sold over 500 items in 2 weeks.

Its just a reminder. They do it to encourage you to sell more. You now thier powersellers make them the most money. The main benifit of powerseller status is the support levels. Right now I have immediate telephone access to support staff if I ever need it. Although I really dont need them.

Are there any discounts on seller fees as you get powerseller status and move up the levels?

Yes Jim, your right, PowerSeller Support is the ONLY benefit of being a Powerseller - which is next to useless in my experience...I phoned them over a couple of issues and never got anything concrete sorted. I had to sort the issues out myself.

Its like spending

Three Month Requirement: a minimum of $1,000 in sales or 100 items per month, for three consecutive months

Annual Requirement: a minimum of $12,000 or 1,200 items for the prior twelve months'

Yes it is vague. And as you know you qualified. I found this out when I when emailed the powerseller dept last january and wrote how close am I to powerseller status which was when the PS CS said well you already have and here is your invitation. This was from 40 days of sales. SO they just looked over a period of 90 days.

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Im against PS support because im MY experience its crap and inconsistent - speak to several different people who cant give an answer on your issues - but want the revenue.

As ive said in previous posts Ebays Fu**ed in my view, and I'm using other avenues that I wished Id used years ago - because I would have saved money while maintining the same sales level - as a commercial decision, if you can maintain /increase sales while saving costs on your advertising YOU Must take it up or YOUR dead in the water! Surely, you can see that??

Or are you 1 on those people that's addicted to Ebay selling and like competing at the lower end of the sales chain - well if I can sell info products some where and SAVE