Welcome New Sellers – Start Here

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Welcome New Sellers – Start Here 👋

This is the official sticky for the New Sellers & Getting Started section. If you’re brand new to selling on eBay (or just getting serious about it), read this first before posting.

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What This Forum Is For

• First-time seller questions
• Account setup & verification help
• Your very first listings
• Common early mistakes and how to avoid them
• Basic best practices that actually move the needle

If your question is more advanced (pricing strategies, Promoted Listings, scaling, sourcing at volume, etc.), please post it in the appropriate category so the right people see it.

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Quick Start Checklist for New Sellers

1. Get your account fully set up — verify identity, add a good profile photo, and complete seller onboarding.
2. Start small and clean — don’t list 50 random items on day one. Focus on a few solid products with good photos and accurate descriptions.
3. Photos matter more than you think — clear, well-lit photos with a clean background convert better than almost anything else early on.
4. Title + Item Specifics — put the most important keywords first in the title and fill out every relevant item specific. This is free SEO.
5. Ship fast and communicate — new accounts get watched closely. Fast shipping + clear messages build the positive feedback you need.
6. Track everything — know your fees, shipping costs, and actual profit on every sale from the beginning.

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Before You Post a Question

Help us help you faster:

• Search the forums first — someone may have already asked the same thing.
• Include relevant details (what you’ve already tried, your category, any error messages, screenshots if helpful).
• Be specific. “How do I sell on eBay?” is too broad. “I’m trying to list my first item in the Home & Garden category and the shipping calculator is confusing me” is much better.

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Community Guidelines (Please Follow)

• Be respectful — no personal attacks or drama.
• No spam, affiliate links, or self-promotion without permission.
• No sharing of private buyer/seller info.
• Keep discussions on-topic for this section.

We’re here to help each other make more money with less guesswork. Ask questions, share what you’re learning, and support other new sellers.

Admin note: This post is locked and pinned. If you have suggestions for improving this sticky or the new seller experience, message the mods or post in the general discussion area.

Welcome to Rage For Leads. Let’s get you selling.

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