Can you sell on eBay if your under 18?

To sell on eBay, you’ll need permission to use the account of someone age 18 or older. When you add a listing, you either set the price or let people place bids. For auction-style listings, you can set a starting price to ensure you turn a profit.

Can you sell on eBay at 16?

According to eBay’s policies, you must be at least 18 years old. I started selling when I was 15. You will need to use a parent/guardian’s account, and they will need to keep tabs on everything since they have ultimate responsibility for the account.

Why do you have to be 18 to sell on eBay?

Because listings on eBay involve entering into a contract, we require all our members to be aged 18 years or older. This is to help protect both our community, as well as underage users.

Do you need to be over 18 to use eBay?

To become a member of eBay, individuals must be 18 years of age or older. Violations of this policy may result in a range of actions, including: Listing cancellation.

Can you lie about age on PayPal?

You can’t lie about your age to get a PayPal account because it will be tied to a bank account that will have your social security number which is tied to a lot of personal info about you. Have your parents sponsor you for a joint account.

Can a 13 year old sell on eBay?

As you are only 13 you will need to get your parents to agree to create an eBay sellers account and PayPal account for you to use. Your parent’s might already have an account that you can use but if they don’t, be sure to explain to them your business proposal.

Does eBay check your age?

This verification will include sufficient information (such as SSAN) to determine the account holder’s age. If under 18, the account will be restricted. Triggers for identity verification vary, but you should not count on being lucky and not being checked.

Is there a minimum age for PayPal?

It applies to U.S. PayPal accounts only. If you are an individual, you must be a resident of the United States or one of its territories and at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your state of residence to open a U.S. PayPal account and use the PayPal services.

Do you need to be 18 to sell on Amazon?

On Amazon, you need to be at least 18 to open a seller account. You should have registered the seller account on one of your parents name (with their permission) and then once you are 18 you could have changed the registration into your own.

Can I have a PayPal at 16?

According to PayPal’s rules, a person must be at least 18 to open an account as it is illegal to enter into a contract unless you are an emancipated minor. PayPal does offer student accounts to children and teenagers, but to get one, an adult would have to sign for it and act as the primary account holder.

What happens if you think someone is under 18 on eBay?

If you don’t, you may be subject to a range of actions, including limits of your buying and selling privileges and suspension of your account. If you think another member is under 18, please report them to us. Make sure to include any relevant information about why you think the member is underage.

What happens if I don’t pay for my item on eBay?

The seller has to wait until the issue is completely resolved before he can relist his item, and be refunded the 10% Final Value Fees. This can keep the seller from relisting their item 6 days or longer, quite possibly costing them a purchase from an honest buyer who truly wants the item.

How old do you have to be to have an eBay account?

We allow people to register as members once they are 18 years old. You must be at least 18 years old to be an eBay member. A person under 18 can use an adult’s account with the permission of the account holder.

What does it mean when your eBay account is suspended?

When there is a breach of eBay’s policy, sellers can have their accounts suspended. An eBay suspension means business interruption, and often a cascade of problems with serious implications for the seller. Why does eBay suspend seller accounts? It’s their business to protect the community from bad buyers and sellers.