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Multiple Listings Limit

Sellers may not concurrently have more than 15 listings for identical items. If a seller chooses to list in more than one category, the seller must still adhere to the multiple listings limit of 15. Sellers may not use multiple User IDs to list more than 15 identical items.

Violations of this policy may result in a range of actions, including:

  • Listing cancellation

  • Limits on account privileges

  • Account suspension

  • Forfeit of eBay fees on cancelled listings

  • Loss of PowerSeller status

Some Examples
  • Sellers who are selling individual mobile phone faceplates that can fit Samsung, Nokia and Motorola phones may not do the following:

    • List 15 individual mobile phone faceplates for Samsung

    • List 15 individual mobile phone faceplates for Nokia

    • List 15 individual mobile phone faceplates for Motorola


    This would be considered 45 identical listings and would be considered a violation.

  • Sellers who are selling individual same-model computers from Dell may not add an additional item of insignificant value to the listing in order to “create” a unique listing:

    • List 15 individual same-model Dell computers with a pen each

    • List 15 individual same-model Dell computers with a mouse pad each

    • List 15 individual same-model Dell computers with a package of paper clips each


    This would be considered 45 identical listings and would be considered a violation.

Additional Information

Exceptions:

Tickets
Due to the nature of general admission tickets, sellers that list general admission tickets in the Tickets category may list up to 20 identical listings simultaneously.

Listing Tip: The best method to list identical items is through eBaya€ s Fixed Price format.

Why does eBay have this policy?

The eBay marketplace should be a level playing field for all members. The number of identical listings allowed per seller is set at 15 so that no one seller can dominate page views (and the marketplace) thus making it more difficult for buyers to locate the full range of options available.

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