Insertion Fees Update
We’re increasing monthly zero insertion fee listings for most sellers starting on August 1
What is changing?
Free listings promotions that we announced in spring 2020 were received enthusiastically by eBay sellers and proved to be a powerful and effective selling tool in the challenging COVID-19 environment. We want to help you keep this positive momentum going.
Starting August 1, 2020, you will get a permanent increase in monthly zero insertion fee listings so you can continue to introduce, test, and sell new inventory. These changes will be available to all eBay sellers and you don’t need to take any action.
The number of additional monthly zero insertion fee listings sellers will receive are determined by their eBay Store subscription levels. Sellers who have been invited and signed up for managed payments will receive additional monthly zero insertion fee listings in select categories.
Free monthly zero insertion fee listings
starting August 1, 2020
All Sellers
Non-Store, Starter Store, and Basic Store subscribers
| Store Subscription |
Before Aug 1, 2020 monthly zero insertion fee listings |
After Aug 1, 2020 monthly zero insertion fee listings |
| Non-Store | 50 auction or fixed price listings | 200 auction or fixed price listings |
| Starter Store | 100 auction or fixed price listings | 250 auction or fixed price listings |
| Basic Store |
250 fixed price listings 250 auction listings in Fashion & Collectibles |
350 fixed price listings 250 auction listings in Fashion & Collectibles |
Additional benefits for sellers in managed payments
Basic, Premium, Anchor, and Enterprise Store subscribers
| Store Subscription |
Before Aug 1, 2020 monthly zero insertion fee listings |
After Aug 1, 2020 monthly zero insertion fee listings |
| Basic Store |
250 fixed price listings in all categories** 250 auction listings in Fashion & Collectibles |
10,000 fixed price listings in select categories* 350 fixed price listings in all categories** 250 auction listings in Fashion & Collectibles |
| Premium Store |
1,000 fixed price listings in all categories** 500 auction listings in Fashion & Collectibles |
50,000 fixed price listings in select categories* 1,000 fixed price listings in all categories** 500 auction listings in Fashion & Collectibles |
| Anchor Store |
10,000 fixed price listings in all categories** 1,000 auction listings in Fashion & Collectibles |
75,000 fixed price listings in select categories* 10,000 fixed price listings in all categories** 1,000 auction listings in Fashion & Collectibles |
| Enterprise Store |
100,000 fixed price listings in all categories** 2,500 auction listings in Fashion & Collectibles |
100,000 fixed price listings in select categories* 100,000 fixed price listings in all categories** 2,500 auction listings in Fashion & Collectibles |
*Select categories
- Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop > Sports Trading Cards
- Toys & Hobbies > Collectible Card Games
- Collectibles
- Music
- Books
- DVDs & Movies
- Stamps
- Video Games & Consoles > Video Games
- Crafts
- Home & Garden > Greeting Cards & Party Supply > Party Supplies
FAQs
- What do I need to do to take advantage of the monthly zero insertion fee listings change?
You don’t need to take any action. Starting August 1, 2020, you can start using your free monthly listings benefits. If you are not already signed up for managed payments and want to take advantage of the monthly zero insertion fee listings change in the select categories please sign up for managed payments. Please note that if you sign up for managed payments after August 1, it may take up to 3 days for the listings change to become visible on your account. Insertion fees incurred in the select categories during this period will be credited back within 30 days.
- Do I need to end my current listings to benefit from the monthly zero insertion fee listings change?
No. Listings created through July 31 will be covered by the current promotion. Listings renewing on or after August 1 will be covered with these new free listings. Your current listings will automatically renew and insertion fees will not apply until you have used your full monthly zero insertion fee listings.
- Why do the zero insertion fee monthly listings only apply to a select number of categories?
We carefully evaluated seller feedback to our recent listings promotions and saw an overwhelming positive response in these categories. Our sellers brought relevant inventory that buyers were searching for in these categories. We want to make it easy for sellers to continue to bring the inventory that our buyers are searching for and we’ve decided to make these changes permanent. We’ll continue to monitor the response and make adjustments as we identify new opportunities to improve the monthly listings benefit.
- Will I receive the additional monthly zero insertion fee listings in select categories for managed payments if I am not signed up for managed payments?
No. Only Basic Store subscribers and above who are invited and signed up for managed payments will be eligible to receive the additional monthly zero insertion fee benefit in the select categories. We are inviting more sellers to join managed payments every day.
- Why aren’t you changing the monthly zero insertion fee listings for auction listings in select categories?
Auction listing is a premium listing format and we are not changing monthly zero insertion fee auction listings. Use the auction listing format when you don’t know the true value of your item and want the market to determine it. Use the fixed price listing format when you’re confident about an item’s value or require a certain price. We’ll continue to evaluate and make adjustments as we identify new opportunities to improve the benefit.
- Is eBay planning any other changes to the monthly zero insertion fee listings?
We aren’t planning any additional changes at this time but we’re always evaluating the benefit to ensure that it aligns with the best interests of our buyers and sellers.
