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silvercycleboy · 2026-06-17T15:28:06.518423Z

Below is the transcript of a conversation I had yesterday with an eBay customer service agent.Selling limits2026-06-1608:32:22 UTC silvercycleboySeller - limit increase denied BSTD08:33:40 UTC AgentThanks for contacting eBay Customer Service. My name is Sweta, and I’ll be assisting you today.08:34:39 UTC silvercycleboyHow can I improve my sell performance rating when I am limited to selling one item a month?08:34:49 UTC AgentFor verification purposes, could you please confirm the first name and the last name associated with the account for which you are contacting us today.08:35:03 UTC silvercycleboySteve 08:35:57 UTC silvercycleboyHello?08:36:27 UTC AgentThank you for completing the verification. Hello Steve , thank you for contacting eBay, this is Sweta with eBay Customer Service.08:37:02 UTC AgentIn this just to confirm you are want to get the selling limits increase. Right in order to improve the selling performane?08:37:11 UTC AgentPerformance*08:37:15 UTC silvercycleboyYes08:38:10 UTC AgentI really appreciate that you are willing to sold more items on eBay and list many items. Thank you for the details. I am more than willing to help you regarding your query and be assured I will try my best to provide you the complete help.08:38:58 UTC silvercycleboyWhat does that even mean?08:39:25 UTC AgentPlease allow me just two minutes while I get your account checked.08:41:48 UTC AgentThank you for waiting and allowing me sufficient time to investigate. I appreciate your patience on this.08:42:02 UTC AgentIn this may I ask what are you planning to sell on eBay?08:42:24 UTC silvercycleboyVintage cameras and lenses08:43:11 UTC AgentAre you planning to sell personal items? If not, do you have a supplier?08:43:51 UTC silvercycleboyThese are cameras I have that I wish to sell08:44:34 UTC AgentI would also like to know; how many items you are planning to list on a monthly basis?08:44:44 UTC silvercycleboyAbout 5008:46:00 UTC AgentWhat is your estimated time of delivery once an item has been sold?08:46:23 UTC silvercycleboyTwo days08:46:39 UTC AgentCan I have an estimated or average price for the items you would like to list here on eBay?08:47:15 UTC silvercycleboyNo08:47:52 UTC silvercycleboyWill you answer the question. How can I improve my seller rating if I can only sell one item a month?08:49:35 UTC AgentIn this will help you and guide you in order to improve the seller rate.08:50:09 UTC silvercycleboyWhat does that mean??08:50:16 UTC AgentHowever, as you now wished to get an increase in the limits for that need to know the details to get a increase in your selling limits.08:50:37 UTC silvercycleboyWhat?08:51:01 UTC AgentI am more than happy to provide you some tips to get more sales. Shall I with your permission?08:51:51 UTC silvercycleboyLook, I am limited to ONE ITEM A MONTH. HOW CAN I LIST MORE?08:52:17 UTC AgentMay I know you want to increase the selling limits of yours now?08:52:46 UTC silvercycleboyAre you real or A.I.?08:53:58 UTC AgentSorry if these responses appear automated. To be clear, yes you are chatting with a real person.08:54:28 UTC silvercycleboyYour question do not make sense08:54:37 UTC AgentHowever, I need a clear clarification that if you are looking for the recent selling limit increase in your account?08:54:50 UTC silvercycleboyYES!08:55:17 UTC AgentFor that only I need to get some details so that after that I can check and get the increase in your account.08:56:05 UTC AgentSo, please let me know an estimated or average price for the items you would like to list here on eBay?08:56:23 UTC silvercycleboy£5.0008:56:51 UTC AgentThank you for sharing all the details to me. I would need two minutes to get this checked. I hope that would be fine?08:59:29 UTC AgentWith all my commitment towards your query, I am very happy to inform you that I can increase the selling limits on your account to 50 items and $500 in amount. Shall I go ahead and make the changes for you?08:59:42 UTC silvercycleboyYes please!09:00:08 UTC AgentThank you for the confirmation let me quickly get this done for you.09:01:11 UTC AgentCongratulations, I am very happy to inform you that I have increased your limits and they shall reflect in your account in next 2-3 minutes.09:01:13 UTC AgentYou will receive an eBay message to confirm your new limits and once you receive that message then you can start listing.09:01:25 UTC silvercycleboyThank you.09:01:42 UTC AgentYou are welcome.09:01:59 UTC AgentBefore we conclude, may I ask if you’re contented with the assistance provided?09:02:23 UTC silvercycleboyYes09:02:44 UTC AgentI am glad I could get this resolved for you. I am really happy that our chat was a success.09:02:53 UTC AgentThank you for contacting eBay Customer Service, we appreciate your business. I hope you have a great day09:02:55 UTC Agent2026-06-16T16:02:55.916Z UTCchat ended by AgentThis has not happened, I am told I am not eligible for an increase. eBay have lied to me!

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