In this article we compare the different available programs to connect to an eBay store. There are 2 connection methods:
1. API
2. Automatic Non-API
According to our users, Automatic Non-API connection is currently the best known practice for new eBay stores and especially combined together with Aquiline tracking -- so the store isn't flagged as a dropshipper's account in eBay. That means:
1. Avoid initial account verification.
2. Increase eBay limits easily.
3. Generate significantly more traffic (promotion & promoted).
4. Decrease the risk for store restrictions and/or closure.
NOTE: Moving existing API stores to Non-API is unlikely to change the store flagging.
Based on our users' experience, Automatic Non-API connection is best for new / young eBay accounts together with Aquiline tracking option.
Operational Differences:
API |
Fully-automatic
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Linked to eBay? |
Yes (shows in authorizations to 3rd party list in eBay) |
No |
Connect via (powered by) |
Automatically via eBay token |
Automatically |
Monitor Updates to eBay (price, stock, new/ deleted listings, etc) |
Immediate | Up to 30 minutes |
Orders sync from eBay |
Automatic immediate |
Automatic up to 30 minutes |
Bulk Lister |
Yes up to 30 minutes + scheduler |
Yes 30 mins to 3 hours |
AO (Auto Orders) or Fulfillment (Managed Accounts) supported | Yes | Yes |
AO auto tracking, including conversion to Aquiline | Yes, directly to eBay | Yes, directly to eBay |
Functional Differences:
API |
Fully-automatic
|
|
Bulk Listing - Result & Error Summary |
Summary & Live Bulk Status shown in BULK STATUS tab tab |
Summary & Live Bulk Status shown in BULK STATUS tab tab |
Auto Messages & Leave a feedback to buyer | Automatic | No |
Automatic Exclude attempt of Cancelled Orders in eBay (AO - (Auto Orders only) | Yes, within 1st hour | No |
Supports multi-variation items from Amazon | Yes | No |
Supports multi-variation items from AliExpress | Yes | No |
Unique description template | Yes | No |
Show eBay Limits ($, #) in Yaballe Dashboard | Yes | No |
Supports eBay Motors | Yes | No |
Please contact our support via a ticket, if you want to switch from one option to another.
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