eBay Exports logo
    • Home
    • eBay Announcements
    • Discussion Boards
      • Sell Globally on eBay
      • Product Listing
      • Shipping & Payments
      • Marketing & Promotion
      • Seller Performance
      • Top Selling Items
      • Geography Expansion
      • Tools
    • Knowledge Base
      • Selling on eBay
      • Commonly Asked Questions
      • Community Mentor Corner
      • Chat with eBay
      • Community Notice Board
      • Training Webinars
    • eBay Export
    • eBay Help
    All PostsDiscussionsBlogsIdeasQuestions
    •                    
    •                    
    •                    
    •                    
    •                    
    •                    
    •                    
    •                    
    •                    
    •                    
    •                    
    •                    
    •                    
    •                    
    •                    
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
    Discussions

    Guides

    • Seller account
    • Manage listings
    • Buyer communication
    • Shipping
    • Selling globally

    Selling tools

    • Seller Hub
    • Discounts Manager
    • eBay advertising
    • eBay Store
    • eBaymag

    Resources

    • Webinars
    • Training calendar
    • Export Academy
    • eBay Community

    Fees & regulations

    • Taxes
    • eBay fees
    • eBay policies
    • International regulations

    Contacts

    • Contact us
    eBay Global Market
    UAE
    Copyright © 1995–2026 eBay Inc.User AgreementPrivacyINSEA
    • TagsChevronRightIcon
    Export Community
    • Discussion
      rarefj
      • Discussion BoardsChevronRightIcon
      • Seller Performance
               
      rarefj
      2435View listings
      Has anyone ever had a permanent BBE restriction resolved?
                                                                                               

      Hello everyone, I never imagined I would be writing a post like this after almost 10 years of selling on eBay. I have been an eBay seller since 2017 and have completed nearly 6,000 successful sales. Throughout these years, I have always tried to provide the best possible service to my buyers and maintain an excellent reputation. Unfortunately, my account was permanently restricted under the BBE policy after two buyer disputes resulted in defects. The difficult part is that both buyers had already received their items. The cases were later closed after 21 days of inactivity because there was no further communication. I accepted that something had gone wrong and contacted eBay Customer Service. My case was reviewed by Senior Representative under SR# 1-506809057175 . After reviewing the transactions, Senior Representative informed me in writing that both defects had been administratively removed. He also confirmed that: the defects would not count toward my monthly evaluation; they would not have any negative impact on my eBay account. I truly believed that this would resolve the issue. However, my account remains permanently restricted. Since then, I have contacted Customer Service several times. Some representatives explained the general BBE policy. Another representative told me that because my account is already permanently restricted, the decision to remove the defects is now considered "null and void." This is the part I simply cannot understand. If a senior representative reviewed my case and officially removed the defects, how should I understand what happened afterward? Was that decision fully implemented? Can a decision like that later become invalid because the restriction had already been applied? I am not writing this post to complain or to ask anyone here to restore my account. I am writing because I genuinely want to understand whether anyone has experienced something similar. Has anyone ever had a permanent BBE restriction reviewed after defects were administratively removed? Did anyone manage to receive a clear explanation or reach the correct team? This business has been a huge part of my life for almost ten years. Like many sellers, I invested years of work into building my reputation, and it is difficult to accept the situation without understanding exactly what happened. Any advice or shared experience would mean a great deal to me. Thank you for taking the time to read my story.

      2 weeks agolast reply 2 weeks ago
      12
               
    • Discussion
      rainbowhandicraft-uk
      • Discussion Boards
               
      rainbowhandicraft-uk
      106View listings
      Concern Regarding Suspension of a 20-Year-Old eBay Indian Seller Account
                                                                               

      Hello Everyone, I would like to share my recent experience in the hope that it raises awareness among other sellers, especially those based in India. eBay permanently suspended one of my seller accounts that had been active for nearly 20 years . What has been most surprising and disappointing is that, to the best of my knowledge, the account had a strong performance history. There were no negative feedbacks, no Bad Buyer Experience (BBE) issues, no unresolved refunds, and no significant seller performance concerns . When I contacted eBay Customer Support to understand the reason for the suspension, I did not receive a clear or consistent explanation. Initially, I was told the issue was related to BBE, where i have proven that its not BBE issue, but in a later response, the explanation changed completely. After multiple emails, the only response I continued to receive was that, due to eBay policy, they could not provide any further details about why the account had been suspended. As a seller who has invested two decades in building a positive reputation on the platform, I find this process extremely concerning. If a long-standing seller with a good track record can lose their account without a clear explanation, it raises important questions about transparency and seller protection. I fully understand that eBay has the right to enforce its marketplace policies. However, I also believe that sellers deserve a fair process, especially when a permanent suspension is involved. Providing a clear reason or evidence would allow sellers to understand what happened and, where possible, correct any issues. Has anyone else experienced a similar situation? I would appreciate hearing from other sellers, particularly those who have faced unexpected account suspensions or difficulties obtaining clear answers from eBay. This experience has significantly affected my confidence in the platform, and I sincerely hope eBay will continue improving transparency and communication with its long-term sellers. Thank you for reading. Regards, Vims

      2 weeks ago
      0