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*POWERSELLERS*
This is a glorified, prestigious status that signifies that an eBay seller is trusted and much more credible in experience.

The logo next to the user's name indicates that the seller has maintained a high sales volume for a nomial period of time, while managing an outstanding customer service level, based on feedback. This program is invitation-only with strict requirements that the seller in good standing must meet: Average $1,000 in monthly sales or 100 items for a duration of at least three months with a feedback score of at least 98 percent positive.

For longer-term sellers in good standing, this status can also be awarded based on an average of $12,000 in yearly sales or 1200 items in a 12-month period with a feedback rating of at least 98 percent positive. The basic Powerseller status is Bronze; but based on higher requirements, there are higher levels including Silver, Gold, and Titanium.

Advantages of PowerSeller Status:

-Having the PowerSeller logo featured next to the eBay user name. This signifies that the seller has managed to complete a large number of transactions over time while maintaining a good relationship with his or her customers.

-Powersellers have a priority when it comes to eBay issues. There are special customer service teams dedicated to respond much faster regarding billing and accounting issues.

-There are exclusive, private community and discussion areas on eBay for PowerSellers. In addition, there are resources, marketing and selling tools only for this renowned status.

These advantages are available to help solidify eBay's positive revenue stream from these reliable sellers. While, some may argue that it is unfair to reward those that seem to reap the most benefit from eBay, it is essential that this reward status is in place to help eBay grow on the great values of commerce to be successful.

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The PowerSeller status can also benefit from the buying perspective.

-quality assurance: buyers can use the PowerSeller logo to indicate specific sellers that have managed to deliver higher volume of goods over a period of time with satisfaction. This generally serves as an alleviation in trust factor.
-regular shopping or stock opportunities: rewards sellers that have consistent volume and business plans which equate to more consistent pricing, sources, and stock.
-better prices: Since high competition and supply will drive prices downward, the community of high-volume sellers help keep prices low in many of eBay's categories.

Overall, this status can generate a higher placement in eBay's Best Match search engine, optimizing the number of views to a listing, generating a higher final value.