Guides for eBay sellers, from the team that builds SafeBay

eBay Sales Down in Summer? Here's Why and When They Recover

See why eBay sales dip in summer, when the slowdown usually ends, and what to check if September stays slow, including listing activity and stale listings.

Feeling Stuck on eBay? Here's Your Answer: List Something. Right Now.

You refreshed your eBay stats for the third time today. Sales are flat. Traffic is down. Another return request just landed in your inbox. You're feeling stuck, frustrated, and wondering if this eBay...

eBay's New Fraud Fix Has a Hidden Cost: What Sellers Need to Know in 2026

eBay just rolled out its most aggressive fraud protection update in years—and it comes with a catch that's dividing the seller community. The 2026 seller protection upgrades tackle two of the platform...

From Report to Protection: The Complete SafeBay Blacklist Process for eBay Sellers

Every eBay seller knows the sinking feeling: you ship a pristine item, only to face a return fraud claim weeks later. eBay's Money Back Guarantee protects buyers—but who protects you? Without the abil...

Free Alternative to eBay Promoted Listings: How Auto-Relist Hacks the Algorithm

If you're tired of paying for eBay Promoted Listings while watching your profit margins shrink, you're not alone. Thousands of sellers are looking for ways to boost their visibility without draining t...

What Happens When You Report a Bad Buyer on SafeBay (And Why It Matters)

Every eBay seller has been there: you bend over backwards to provide great service, only to face a buyer who files a false "item not as described" claim, demands a refund without returning the item, o...

How the SafeBay Community Blacklist Works: A Complete Guide to Reporting eBay Buyers

eBay's built-in block list only protects you — not the seller community. Learn how SafeBay's shared blacklist works, how to report a scam buyer step by step, and how AI-powered moderation keeps every connected seller protected.

Starting eBay Selling? Essential Protection Guide 2026 | SafeBay Blog

Learn critical eBay seller protection strategies before your first sale. Discover how SafeBay helps new sellers prevent fraud and grow profitably.

Why SafeBay Is Disrupting eBay Seller Protection (And How It Can Save Your Business)

Return fraud is costing eBay sellers an average of $3,000-$15,000 annually through empty box schemes, switched items, and false claims—discover how SafeBay's proactive protection closes the gaps that standard seller protections leave wide open.

Why eBay's Blocked Buyer List Isn't Enough to Protect Your Business (And What to Do About It)

eBay's blocked buyer list only protects you from scammers you've personally encountered—leaving you vulnerable to thousands of problem buyers already flagged by other sellers. Learn why individual blocklists aren't enough and how community-powered protection can safeguard your business.