eBay Accounts FAQ -
eBay
Account Help
An eBay account is used to access
eBay.com or any of the other country specific eBay websites, such as
eBay.com.au or eBay.fr or eBay.co.uk for example. With an eBay
account you are able to buy and sell items via the eBay site with
other eBay account users.
When you buy sell an item on eBay, you can accept
payment online using PayPal or accept offline payment methods such
cheques, postal orders, money orders or cash.
With the millions of items that are listed for
sale on eBay at anyone time, you are sure to find the item you are
looking for at the right price. All you need is an eBay account to
get started.
Here are some Frequently Asked
Questions about eBay accounts, buying on eBay and selling on eBay.
Do I have to have an eBay to be
able to buy an item on eBay?
Yes, you must have an eBay account before you can buy anything via
the eBay website
Does is cost anything to open
an eBay account?
No, opening an eBay account is totally free but if you want sell
things on eBay with your eBay account then eBay does charge fees for
each item that you sell on the eBay site.
So if I only want to buy things on eBay I will not be charged
anything?
Yes, that's correct. If you only ever buy things on eBay then eBay
will never charge you anything. eBay sellers pay fees to sell items
on the eBay sites buy buyers never have to pay eBay any fees.
Can I use the same eBay account
to buy things and sell things or will I need two separate eBay
accounts?
Yes, you only need one eBay account because you can use it to buy
things on eBay and to sell things on eBay. If you only use your eBay
account to buy things on the eBay website then eBay will not charge
you any fees.
What are the current fees that eBay charges for selling items?
The fees that eBay charges sellers varies depending upon the item
that is being sold. For details of the current
eBay selling fees,
please click here.
How does eBay charge me for
selling things on the eBay website?
Each month eBay adds up the fees based on the items you have listed
for sale on the eBay website. eBay will then create an invoice for
your 'seller fees' and this information will be displayed in your
eBay account.
How do I pay my eBay fees?
eBay accepts online payment via a credit or debit card or you can
pay using your PayPal account. If you set up automatic payment for
your eBay seller fees, eBay will then automatically charge your
seller fees to either your credit/debit card or your PayPal account.
This ensures that your eBay fees are always paid on time.
How do I open an eBay account?
To
open an eBay account for free, simply
click here and register with eBay. eBay will provide you with
all of the information they require from you to successfully open
your eBay account with them.
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