Can you sell fake goods on eBay? What are the risks of making counterfeit goods?

eBay is a global e-commerce platform with a variety of products and sellers. Some sellers would like to know whether it is possible to sell fake goods on eBay.

1. Can fake goods be sold on eBay?

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You can sell fake goods on eBay, but there are risks.

eBay is a cross-border e-commerce platform that is very strict with sellers who sell counterfeit goods. Once discovered, the seller's account will be immediately blocked and the buyer's money will be refunded. eBay also has a service called "Buyer Protection Program". If the buyer receives a product that does not match the description, or does not receive the product at all, he or she can apply to eBay for a refund or exchange.

2. What are the risks of selling counterfeit products on eBay?

If you want to make counterfeit goods on eBay, you may face some risks and challenges, such as:

1. Violation of eBay cross-border e-commerce platform policies and laws

eBay cross-border e-commerce platform explicitly prohibits the sale of replicas, counterfeits and unauthorized copies on the platform, which are all acts of intellectual property infringement. If you are found to be selling counterfeits, eBay has the right to suspend or close your account, or even report you to the relevant authorities. In addition, you may also be sued by the original brand for damages and fines.

2. Reduce buyer trust and satisfaction

eBay is a buyer-centric cross-border e-commerce platform that focuses on buyers' shopping experience and evaluation. If the goods you sell are of poor quality or do not match the description, buyers may give you bad reviews, return the goods, file disputes or complaints. This will affect your store rating and ranking, and will also damage your reputation and customer loyalty.

3. Increase operating costs and risks

eBay cross-border e-commerce platform has certain requirements and standards for sellers, such as order delivery time, logistics tracking code, order cancellation, etc. If you fail to ship or upload logistics information in time, or cancel orders frequently, eBay cross-border e-commerce platform may punish or restrict you.

In addition, if you use a courier to send the package, you may have to pay higher shipping costs and taxes, and it may be seized or returned by customs.

There is a great risk of counterfeiting products on eBay, which will not only damage your own interests and reputation, but also affect the fairness and credibility of the eBay platform. Therefore, it is recommended that sellers do not make counterfeit products on eBay.

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