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Recognized, Respected and Rewarded
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PowerSeller Program membership is FREE. In 2008, we are raising the requirements to be a PowerSeller by including detailed seller ratings (DSRs) as a measure of excellent customer satisfaction on eBay. At the same time, we have increased the benefits that come with being in the PowerSeller program:

Priority Customer Support
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eBay provides PowerSellers with priority customer support and technical assistance. The level of service is based on your PowerSeller tier:

Tier Priority eSupport Toll Free Phone Account Manager
Bronze Yes Yes*  
Silver Yes Yes  
Gold Yes Yes Yes
Platinum Yes Yes Yes
Titanium Yes Yes Yes

*Bronze tier PowerSellers get phone support if they meet the annual requirement:a minimum of $12,000 or 1,200 items for the prior twelve months


PowerSeller Fee Discounts - On sales on or after February 20, 2008

If you are a member of the PowerSeller program in the United States or Canada and you have maintained excellent detailed seller ratings (DSRs) equal to or greater than 4.6 over the last 30 days in all four areas-item description, communication, shipping time, and shipping and handling charges you can get up to 15% discounts on your Final Value Fees or Transaction Services Fees on Motors Vehicles sales.

PowerSeller fee discounts are our way of recognizing and rewarding sellers who consistently provide excellent customer service on eBay. Because detailed seller ratings (DSRs) enable buyers to rate specific aspects of their transactions, these ratings provide the best measure of customer satisfaction and the best way for eBay to identify good sellers. Your DSRs also give you a complete picture of how customers rate your performance and what you can do to improve.


Increased Visibility in Best Match searches

eBay wants to reward sellers who provide exceptional customer service and will advantage the listings of the upper half of sellers in terms of buyer satisfaction. Sellers with detailed seller ratings above 4.6 in the last 30 days will receive 5% to 25% more exposure than the average seller. Learn more about seller performance factors in Best Match.


PowerSeller Unpaid Item Protection Program

United States and Canadian PowerSellers receive credit for Listing Feature Fees when the buyer does not pay for an item and the seller closes an Unpaid Item dispute. Auction-style listings, Auction-style+ Buy It Now, Single-item Fixed Price and Single-item Store Inventory formats qualify. Dutch Auctions (Multiple item auction-style listings), Multiple-Item Fixed Price, Multiple-Item Store Inventory formats, and Live Auction listings are excluded from the Unpaid Item Protection Program.


Expanded Seller Protection - New for eBay PowerSellers

PowerSellers that reside in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Hong Kong with a registered PayPal account in one of these countries that is linked to their eBay account are eligible for expanded PayPal seller protection against claims, charge backs, reversals for unauthorized payments, and merchandise not received. The expanded protection covers transactions on eBay paid through PayPal. It's free, there's no annual limit, and transactions no longer require confirmed addresses to be covered. Enroll for expanded seller protection.


PowerSeller Recognition
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  • Welcome kit for new members featuring an official certificate of achievement
  • Personalized sales and Feedback information on program portal pages
  • PowerSeller icon next to user ID
  • Use of PowerSeller logo in your item listings and on your About Me pages
PowerSeller Community
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  • Exclusive PowerSeller-only discussion board
  • Monthly PowerUp! email newsletter
  • Bi-Annually printed PowerUp! newsletter that is received by mail. Both newsletters feature the latest program information, special promotions, and advanced selling education.
PowerSellers Can also Qualify for the Following Exclusive Offers
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  • Reseller Marketplace, where you can find new sources of supply
  • Health insurance solutions for PowerSellers and their employees
  • Special invitations to participate in eBay events
  • eBay Foundation will donate money to charities that PowerSellers support through eBay's annual Powerful Giving Program.
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