it is not allowed to list an item on eBay

[evsdigita-82]

Could someone please explain these two paragraphs to me! The first one says that I can do dropshipping. The second paragraph says that: it is not allowed to list an item on eBay and then buy it from another retailer or buy it from another platform. I believe that I have to list product photos and then buy it from another platform in order to sell on Ebay. Could someone please help me with this? I am just starting out and I am starting to feel a little lost with so much confusing information. Dropshipping, which involves the fulfillment of orders by a wholesale supplier, is allowed on eBay. However, please remember that if you use dropshipping, you are still responsible for the safe delivery of the item within the timeframe specified in the listing, as well as the buyer's overall satisfaction with the purchase. Eri.

However, it is not allowed to list an item on eBay and then buy it from another retailer or buy it from another trading platform that ships the item directly to your eBay customer.

[cinthia@ebay]

Hi 

Thanks you for your message. To answer your question about dropshipping, this is allowed if you own the items prior to listing or have an agreement with a wholesale supplier to list and sell their items. A user agreement from another retailer or marketplace does not fulfil this requirement.

Sellers are not allowed to list an item if they don't own it first, you cannot list on eBay at a premium and then purchase the item other retailers or marketplaces that ship the item directly to their customers. This creates multiple bad buyer experiences. This policy is contained in the Selling practices policy under the terms and conditions section. 

We would consider this to be like a 3rd party fulfilment centre that you have a contract in place with to fulfil and ship your products. Please be aware that you'd need to list the item with the location of the product at their postal code. You would also be solely responsible for making sure all the products are shipped on time and with tracking and for uploading the tracking onto the eBay system within your handling time.  As long as you know the risks and understand that even though they are shipping the product that you are responsible for anything that is sold through your account, you should be fine.

Hope that answer your questions. 

Cinthia

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