Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Listing on eBay
Protect your account and ensure smooth growth by following these key listing guidelines.
Why It Matters
eBay closely monitors new seller activity. Rapid or risky listing behavior can trigger account restrictions or suspensions.
By avoiding the pitfalls below, you’ll keep your account healthy and scale properly.
Listing Safely and Strategically
1. Don’t List Too Many Items at Once
Start small. Avoid listing hundreds of products in a single day: this looks unnatural to eBay’s system.
- Anything under 200 listings per day is considered safe.
A steady listing rhythm signals organic growth to eBay’s algorithm. |
2. Increase Daily Listing Volume Gradually
Raise your listing amount exponentially, not all at once:
- Day 1 → 10 listings
- Day 2 → 20 listings
- Day 3 → 30 listings
Gradual increases help build trust and prevent account flagging |
3. Avoid Duplicate Listings
Do not list the same item more than once. Duplicate listings confuse buyers and violate eBay policy.
Infinity automatically detects and blocks duplicates to protect your account. Too many duplicate listings can result in a shadow ban.
4. Avoid VERO (Intellectual Property) Items
Never list branded products that are part of eBay’s Verified Rights Owner (VeRO) program.
Infinity maintains an updated list of known VeRO brands and will block your attempt if you try to list one.
Listing VeRO-protected items can result in account suspension or permanent restrictions.5. Don’t List NSFW Products
Explicit, adult, or suggestive items are strictly prohibited.
Infinity’s automation excludes all NSFW content from its product database.
6. Avoid Weapons or Dangerous Items
Do not list items that can be used as weapons, including:
- Airsoft guns
- Pocket knives
- Stun devices
These fall under high-risk or restricted categories and can jeopardize your seller account.
7. Don’t List Medical Devices
Products categorized as medical devices (thermometers, needles, etc.) require FDA approval and are not permitted for standard eBay sellers.
8. Avoid High-Risk or Controversial Items
Stay clear of:
- Counterfeit goods
- Trademarked items without authorization
- Illegal or restricted items under eBay’s prohibited list
Infinity’s product sourcing filters automatically exclude these from our daily leads.
The Easy Solution: Use Infinity's Leads
Infinity filters out all restricted, NSFW, VeRO, and risky items so you can list confidently without worrying about eBay violations.
Infinity’s vetted leads ensure every listing aligns with eBay’s seller policies. |
Updated on: 10/28/2025
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