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Duplicate Auctions


Sellers may not concurrently have more than 15 listings for identical items. If a seller chooses to list in more than one category, the seller must still adhere to the multiple listings limit of 15. Sellers may not use multiple User IDs to list more than 15 identical items.

Breaches of this policy may result in a range of actions, including:

  • Listing cancellation

  • Limits on account privileges

  • Account suspension

  • Forfeit of eBay fees on cancelled listings

  • Loss of PowerSeller status

Some Examples  

Sellers listing individual mobile phone fascias that can fit Samsung, Nokia and Motorola phones may not do the following:

  • List 15 individual mobile phone fascias for Samsung

  • List 15 individual mobile phone fascias for Nokia

  • List 15 individual mobile phone fascias for Motorola

Why does eBay have this policy?  

The eBay marketplace should be a level playing field for all members. The number of identical listings allowed per seller is set at 15 so that no one seller can dominate page views (and the marketplace) thus making it more difficult for buyers to locate the full range of options available.



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