Lesson Four: Avoiding Suspensions

On platforms like eBay (and later Walmart Marketplace), accounts usually get restricted because of: Late shipping Missing tracking High cancellation rate IP / brand violations Poor buyer communication Too many defects Not because you’re new. Because you’re careless.

This is the #1 rule. If your handling time is 1–3 days: 👉 Ship within that window. 👉 Upload tracking immediately. Never: ❌ Mark shipped without actually shipping ❌ Wait days to upload tracking ❌ Ignore orders Late shipping kills account health fast. Set reminders if needed.

Every single order. No exceptions. Tracking proves: Item shipped Buyer received it You fulfilled your responsibility No tracking = platform assumes you’re unreliable. This alone can destroy your account.

Do NOT sell: ❌ Fake luxury ❌ Trademarked logos ❌ Restricted electronics ❌ Brand-name items without authorization Stick to: ✅ Generic products ✅ Branded items (that don't get delisted) ✅ Verified suppliers That’s how beginners get wiped out.

Watch these: Late shipment rate Cancellation rate Defect rate Your goals: 🎯 Ship on time 🎯 Cancel almost never 🎯 Respond to messages within 24 hours Clean metrics = platform trust. Trust = higher limits + stability.

If you dropship: Use reliable suppliers Make sure packing slips don’t show other retailers Never ship from sketchy sources Always confirm tracking If a supplier messes up repeatedly: 👉 Stop using them. Your account > any product. You’re not trying to make $50 today. You’re building: A trusted seller account Higher limits Stable income One reckless decision can erase everything. Play it clean.