Can I open ebay store on ebay.co.uk or ebay.com while I live in Greece?
Summary: A participant inquired if it is possible to open an eBay store on ebay.co.uk or ebay.com while residing in Greece. Throughout the discussion, several participants engaged without providing specific details about the exchange. It appears that no conclusion or informative insights were reached in the discussion, leaving the original question unanswered.
Can I open eBay store on ebay.co.uk or ebay.com while I live in Greece?
If yes, could you please let me know what precautions I should take when selling on eBay.com or eBay.co.uk? As I am looking to sell on these platforms, any advice or recommendations regarding seller protection, shipping, payments, returns, or account safety would be greatly appreciated.
13 comments
wsjg7776
·2 months agoThis is what AI replied
Yes, someone living in Greece can absolutely open and run a UK eBay store. You can accomplish this through two different methods: registering as a cross-border Greek seller or setting up a legal UK business entity.
Option 1: Register as a Greek Seller (Recommended)You do not need a UK address or bank account to sell on the UK marketplace. You can register your account with your real Greek identity and bank details, then purchase an eBay UK Store Subscription.
Setup: Register a business account on the eBay European Export Platform or your local EU site, selecting Greece as your registration country.
Banking: Connect your local Greek bank account for payouts via eBay Managed Payments.
Listing: Log directly into eBay UK to create and manage your product listings so they display directly to British buyers.
Fees: Be prepared to pay an International Seller Fee (typically around 1.2% to 2%) because your account registration country differs from the buyer's location.
davewil1964
·2 months agoSo why are you asking AUSTRALIAN members, when AI has given you the 'answer'?
wsjg7776
·2 months agoI didn't ask anything, I was answering melba_mart who was the original poster asking the question.
Have I done something wrong? Please let me know so I don't do it again. I was only trying to be helpful. Thanks
*casey*
·2 months agoUnless the rules have changed, a 'store' can only be opened in the country of registration.
And one store per user ID
wsjg7776
·2 months agoI don't see any issue with that, Chinese sellers have opened stores on many eBay sites so this would be no different.
The only setback I could see is if you have an item location in Greece and selling on UK , the delivery times would be affected as would VAT and calculated shipping.
Having said that, you could list on UK , have item in China and live in Greece. As long as it is all clear for the buyer
padi*0409
·2 months agoNot quite correct Chris, have a look at the link below.
https://slingshots-australia.com.au/pages/weapons-laws-and-regulations?srsltid=AfmBOooL-_XkdwAHZdqvI1q-dP3TmYReIIKyesEI0_zSgnzgFDHyqDMm
k1ooo-slr-sales
·2 months agoThanks padi.
That surprises me, what a crazy situation.
padi*0409
·2 months agoYou're not wrong there, I'm glad I grew up in the 50's and 60's where at least a bit of sanity ruled.
Here's another weird one for you, did you know you need a Firearms Licence for a starting pistol (here in WA anyway) ? ...................
k1ooo-slr-sales
·2 months agoI did know that.
Only a person with a permit could use the starter's gun at our athletics carnival (in NSW). When he left our school, we went with the megaphone with flashlight attached. Anyone was allowed to use that (except me, as I was too childish 🤣🤣🤣)
myoclon1cjerk
·2 months agoListing any Elgin Marbles? 🙂
*casey*
·2 months ago"Can I open eBay store on ebay.co.uk or ebay.com while I live in Greece?"
Unlikely.
Did you plan on dropshipping with the Australian Flag on your listings ?
Using images copied from other sites ... As you're doing now ?
melba_mart
OP2 months agoThank you for your message.
I would like to clarify that I will not use the Australian flag on any of my listings on eBay.com or eBay.co.uk. My friend lives in Greece and would like to open his own eBay seller account.
Please let me know if there are any specific requirements or precautions we should be aware of before proceeding.
sandypebbles
·2 months agoNo. neither you nor your friend can get around policies etc
All ads are clearly lifted from other sites where drop shipping is going on is no ok
Why doesn't your friend ask for themselves?
On the appropriate forum in the appropriate country?