eBay email undefined account types

eBay have started to email active accounts which pre-date the Business/Private seller account types introduced in 2006. eBay users are being advised that if they don’t confirm if they are a Business or Private seller by 30th April this year they will be unable to list further items for sale on eBay

Confirm eBay account type

The email goes on explain that laws vary according to if the seller is a private individual or operating as a business along with guidance on how to choose which type of account to opt for, buying to sell is the most clear cut criteria.

eBay stated earlier this year that they’ll be enforcing business registration on more sellers, normally if you’re trading in high volumes.

From 30th April it will be impossible to list on eBay without hanging your colours to the mast and declaring if you’re a business or a private individual. Hopefully in time buyers will come to recognise that businesses offer better terms and conditions which could in time be reflected in better prices and more sales.