Recently there has been much discussion about the changes being implemented in the Ebay Stores subscription system. Many are confused about the different options within the multiple stores. While these stores each have nuances that are tailored to each seller’s goals on Ebay, they each have one thing in common: They are not for casual sellers. If you are selling a handful of items then it is simply not necessary to create a store regardless of its type.
There are three stores a seller can choose from. To decide on which store is best for you; weigh your options by listing them.
Basic Stores
The first of the options is also the cheapest at $15.95 per month. The basic store plan allows you to list up to 250 items per day, access to the important Seller Manager to organize listings, and a maximum of 5,000 emails per month. However, the Basic store plan only allows limited hours of access to Ebay phone support, and Insertion fees are the highest of the three at 20 cents each.
Premium Stores
The premium store option is very similar to the aforementioned plan. For a fee of $49.95 a month you gain more freedom and flexibility with multiple management tools. Unlike with the basic store plan, premium store owners have access to phone support 24 hours a day, in addition to chat and email support. The premium store also allows the seller to manage up to 2,500 listings a day, as well as the use of Seller Manager Pro (a $15.99 deal). Another perk of using a premium store is the allotted 7,500 emails per month and the discounted insertion fee of 5 cents.
Anchor Stores
Anchor stores are the largest of the 3 store plans and the price shows it at $299.95 a month. While this is the most expensive store, it also comes with the most benefits. The insertion fee has been reduced to a miniscule 3 cents. The seller is also able to manage a whopping 5,000 listings per day and 10,000 emails monthly, a far cry from the basic stores options.
The Best Option for YOU
Now these stores each have many good selling points. Choosing one actually might be a tough decision. To make the task easier one should weigh their goals for selling on Ebay in the first place. If you are just looking to get rid of a few of your old items that you’ve grown too old for then obviously you don’t need a store at all. For a Basic store plan, you probably have a small but dedicated flow of inventory ranging from 30-80 items a month. With a premium store you might be an individual who is looking to make a sizeable part time income from Ebay, the discount in the insertion fees would definitely matter in this case. The Anchor store assumes you are already an established seller that wants to increase an already huge following with massive amounts of new inventory to fill the needs of your online business. In the end it is up to you, the seller, to look at the values and choose the store plan that is right for your goals and inventory needs.
A Few Calculations to Get You Started
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