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Some trading assistants decide
to take their business to the next level by opening a retail
eBay Drop-Off Store. This business model is very
different to typical retail stores because customers do not
visit to buy the items. The main advantages to running a
retail drop shop is to establish visibility, stability and
enough space to maintain a larger scale operation.
Many franchisors have also
jumped into "eBay Drop-Off" business over the past couple of
years. A couple of the largest and most publicized eBay Drop
Off franchises available are QuikDrop and iSold IT.
These companies offer some advantages over independent
stores like national marketing campaigns, name recognition,
customized business & auction management software and more.
Keep in mind that buying a franchise will require a
substantial upfront monetary investment and a percentage of
gross profits paid to the franchisor as royalty payments.
An "eBay Trading Post"
is their designation of a retail drop shop that meets or
exceeds a higher sales volume and customer support. This
program is similar to eBay's PowerSeller program. The eBay
trading Post program is Free and voluntary. It is only
available to sellers who meet the following qualifications.
Trading Post Qualifications:
- eBay account must be
in Good Standing.
- Sellers must meet or
exceed gross monthly sales of $25,000 averaged over the
last three months (equivalent to a Platinum PowerSeller).
- Feedback Rating of 500
or more and at least a 98% positive rating.
- Adhere to eBay's style
guides for Trading Post use.
- Seller most meet or
exceed customer support methodologies as defined by
eBay's Trading Post agreement.
- Seller must
participate in secret shopper & surveys to ensure
quality of customer service.
- Seller must agree to
all terms of the license agreement.
- Membership is
contingent on maintaining all criteria set by eBay for
eligibility for this program.
Click Here for complete details on the eBay Trading
Post License Agreement.
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