Can I use a fake name on eBay?

Yes they do, especially for the ship to name.

Can you be anonymous on eBay?

You can create an anonymous seller account with eBay in order to prevent sharing your identity with people who view your eBay profile. Provide an anonymous email address, a made-up location and a username that conceals your identity to use eBay as anonymously as possible.

Does eBay display your name?

It's the name other eBay members see when you're buying or selling with them. You can change your username in the personal information - opens in new window or tab section of My eBay or by selecting the button below. You can only change your username once every 30 days.

Does eBay give you a random name?

Users are automatically assigned usernames — usually long, indistinguishable number and letter combinations. However, you can quickly change this display name — which is viewable to all trading partners — by heading to the summary section of your "My eBay" tab.

How do I make my name private on eBay?

Click the “Make Feedback Public or Private” link on the right side of the page. You may be asked to sign in. Select the option you prefer and click the Save button.

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Can other bidders see your name on eBay?

How do I keep my privacy and my username is not entirely displayed when I bid or win an auction? Every bidder has their usernames hidden.

How do I hide my business details on eBay?

What should my eBay username be?

Your usernames can include letters, numbers, and some symbols. Usernames have to be at least six characters long. You're not able to use spaces, or these symbols: @, &, ', (, ), <, or >.

How do I change my first and last name on eBay?

How do I change my eBay ID?

On the Personal Information page, click on the word “Edit” all the way to the right of the line containing your eBay user ID. The Change User ID page will appear. On the Change User ID page, enter your new ID into the entry box and click the “Change User ID” button.

Can I sell on eBay without SSN?

Once the $600 threshold in annual sales is reached, eBay will require sellers to provide their full 9-digit Social Security number or Individual Tax Identification Number before they can continue to sell on the platform.

Why does eBay need my SSN?

They need your social security or tax ID # because the government requires it. Sellers had to provide the same information to PayPal years ago - many have forgotten. eBay has to comply with federal and state laws. You don't have to like it, but if you want to sell here you do need to comply.

How do you get paid through eBay?

After you've sold an item and the buyer has paid, you'll automatically receive your proceeds, but the exact process and timing will depend on the payment method the buyer used. If the buyer pays with either PayPal or a credit or debit card, we'll send you an email to let you know when the payment is in your account.

How do I change the name on my eBay shipping label?

What is considered a valid username?

Usernames can incorporate spaces, numbers, and certain special characters such as periods (.), hyphens (-), apostrophes ('), underscores (_), and the @ sign.

How much can I sell on eBay without being a business?

In general, as of 2/19/11, eBay does not have a dollar amount that requires you to be a business. The only time eBay factors in your dollar amount is if they consider your powerseller status.

Can I sell on eBay without being a business?

Facts. Ebay does not require a business license for any of its users, but if you have an eBay store you will likely need a business license -- this depends on the statutes of your local government. If you plan to buy items on wholesale instate and resell them on eBay, you need a seller's permit.

Should I register as a business seller on eBay?

But a business account is essential if you're using eBay for, well, business. Selling things you've purchased or made strictly for the purpose of selling generally counts. Make sure you're legally registered as a business if you aren't simply running a sole proprietorship under your own name.

Can eBay buyers see my email address?

In the majority of cases, we don't share buyers' personal email addresses. We replace email addresses with aliases for buyers and sellers to hide personal contact information.

Why is eBay moving away from PayPal?

eBay says it's moving from PayPal to Adyen in order to “improve its customer experience” by intermediating payments on its marketplace. “In doing so, eBay will manage the payments flow, simplifying the end-to-end experience for buyers and sellers,” the company said in a statement.

What percentage does eBay take?

If your item sells, eBay keeps a portion of the sale. This final value fee for most categories is 12.9% of the sale price or lower, plus $0.30 per order.

Can I sell on eBay without a bank account?

Is there a way to sell on ebay without a checking account now that managed payments are here? No, you must have a checking account.

How much can you sell on eBay before paying taxes 2021?

Your sales on online marketplaces like eBay are considered reportable income once they are over a certain amount. Because eBay processes payments for these sales, IRS regulations require us to issue a 1099-K for US sellers who sell $20,000 or more in 2021 and $600 or more in 2022.

How much can you sell on eBay before you get a 1099 in 2021?

No, IRS regulations require all businesses that process payments, including online marketplaces like eBay, to issue a Form 1099-K for all sellers who sell $600 or more.

How does eBay verify identity?

When you start listing your item on eBay, you can choose to confirm your identity by providing your bank account information. Or, you may have already listed your item, and been prompted to complete the identity confirmation process.