Most TRS accounts seem to have 99.5+ feedback and all 4.9 - 5.0's, are these the real requirements?

They are not a secret. If you go to your seller dashboard it will show you exactly what needs to be done.

Firstly, you must be a powerseller. You cannot be a TRS using the 30 free listings. Then you can't get more than a certain number of lower (ie 1 & 2) DSR's in a 3 month period

You also need to minimize the number of low level ratings (1 or 2 stars is a low rating). 

I think it is 2 low levels for description (not sure on percent but that needs to be over as well) over 3 or 12 months depending on sales volume and you will loose TRS status. 

You can also read about it here - http://pages2.ebay.com.au/News/InsideSelling/eTRS/

Just a question, so once you become a Top Rated Seller, does it affect your 30 free listings? and is there any increase in fees? Thanks

Just a question, so once you become a Top Rated Seller, does it affect your 30 free listings? and is there any increase in fees? Thanks

to become TRS you first need to be a powersellr, thats the #1 requirement for TRS,

Powersellers and ebay Store members do Not get 30 free listings a month.

the  30 free listings are just for casual sellers, or those wanting to see if ebay is suitable for them.

to become TRS you first need to be a powersellr, thats the #1 requirement for TRS, Powersellers and ebay Store members do Not get 30 free listings a month. the  30 free listings are just for casual sellers, or those wanting to see if ebay is suitable for them.

Thank you Putney for explaining it to me.

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