what are test auctions can someone tell me all about them

karen038
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Borrowed this from foxetteinsox (over 2 years old, so not sure if this is relevant, it was all I could find when I googled)

 

 

Guidelines for Test Listings

Listings in the Test Auction category must be clearly labeled as a ’test listing’, both in the listing title and description.

No more than 10 test listings should run at once by a single account.

Accounts that leave or receive feedback in the Test Auction category must be used for test purposes only. This means that members must use a different account to leave or receive feedback for test purposes than is used for buy or sell on the site. Accounts found to be in violation of this guideline will be subject to immediate suspension.

Any Feedback left on test listings should be clearly labeled ‘test’.

All ’test’ feedback is subject to removal at any time, at eBay's discretion.


Why does eBay have this policy?

eBay understands that some members may want to ‘test’ some listings prior to the actual listing. The policy guidelines have been put in place to ensure the safety of the eBay marketplace for all members.

 

eBay permits the use of ‘test’ listings by its members only in the Everything Else; Test Auctions category. See “Additional Information” for guidelines for test listings.

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

 

 

 Like I said, no idea if this is still the ruling of the day, I checked on Site Map and could not find anything that fitted the question.