Global standards overview
Global seller performance standards help highlight sellers who consistently offer excellent service in both their US and international transactions. Sellers from all eBay sites are required to meet the same minimum standards, ensuring that sellers globally are both setting and meeting buyer expectations worldwide. If you sell items to buyers outside the US, UK, or Germany, you can get more information about your global performance on the Global Standards Program view of your seller standards dashboard.
As an eBay seller, providing excellent customer service should be your top priority. You're expected to:
Promptly resolve customer issues.
Ship items on time, within your specified handling time.
Manage inventory and keep items well stocked.
Have reasonable shipping and handling charges.
Specify shipping costs and handling time in the listing.
Follow through on your return policy.
Respond to buyers' questions promptly.
Be helpful, friendly, and professional throughout a transaction.
Make sure the item is delivered to the buyer as described in the listing.
For more information on meeting buyers' expectations, see our selling practices policy.
Keep in mind, too, that if you don't meet buyers' expectations, it can lead to:
Not meeting the late shipment rate requirements
Exceeding minimum requirements for defect rate
A bad experience for you and the buyer
Low detailed seller ratings (DSRs)
Negative or neutral Feedback from buyers
Cases opened by buyers for items not received or items not as described