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Duplicate Listings


Sellers may not concurrently have more than 5 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 5. Sellers may not use multiple User IDs to list more than 5 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

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Some Examples

Sellers who are selling individual cell phone faceplates that can fit Samsung, Nokia and Motorola phones may not do the following

  • List 5 individual cell phone faceplates for Samsung

  • List 5 individual cell phone faceplates for Nokia

  • List 5 individual cell phone faceplates for Motorola

This would be considered 15 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 5 individual same-model Dell computers with a pen each

  • List 5 individual same-model Dell computers with a mouse pad each

  • List 5 individual same-model Dell computers with a package of paper clips each

Additional Information

Sellers who are selling individual cell phone covers that can fit Samsung, Nokia and Motorola phones shall not be permitted to do the following

  • List 5 individual cell phone covers for Samsung

  • List 5 individual cell phone covers for Nokia

  • List 5 individual cell phone covers for Motorola

These listings would be considered as 15 identical listings and shall be considered a violation of the policy

Sellers who are selling individual same-model Digital Camera from Sony shall not add an additional item of insignificant value to the listing in order to "create" a unique listing

  • List 5 individual same-model Sony Camera with a USB cord each

  • List 5 individual same-model Sony Camera with a pouch each

  • List 5 individual same-model Sony Camera with a package of photo paper each

These listings would be considered as 15 identical listings and shall be considered a violation of the policy.

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 5 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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