In this article we compare the different available programs to connect to an eBay store. There are 3 connection methods:
1. API
2. Automatic Non-API
3. Semi-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.
API |
Automatic
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Semi-automatic
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Linked to eBay? |
Yes (shows in authorizations to 3rd party list in ebay) |
No |
No |
| Monitor Updates to eBay (price, stock, new/ deleted listings, etc) |
Immediate | Up to 30 minutes |
Immediate while the extension is on (dedicated computer) OR manual via CSV per each type of action |
| Orders sync from eBay |
Automatic immediate |
Automatic up to 30 minutes |
Manual
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| Bulk lister |
Yes up to 30 minutes |
Yes up to 30 mins |
Yes one by one, the computer can not be used for anything else |
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Connect via (powered by) |
Automatically via eBay token |
Automatically |
Yaballe Chrome extension + manually via CSV files download/upload to ebay |
| AO (Auto Orders) or Fulfillment (Managed Accounts) supported | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AO auto tracking, including conversion to BCE or Aquiline | Yes, directly to ebay | Yes, directly to ebay | Yes, but needs to be copied manually from Yaballe to eBay |
| Auto Messages & Leave a feedback to buyer | Automatic | No | No |
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Connect via (powered by) |
Automatically via eBay token |
Automatically |
Yaballe Chrome extension + manually via CSV files download/upload to ebay |
| Supports multi-variation items from Amazon | Yes | No | No |
| Supports multi-variation items from AliExpress | Yes | No | Yes |
| Bulk Listing Summary | Sent to user email | No | No |
Please contact our support via a ticket, if you want to switch from one option to another.
It is not proven that switching from API to MIP has any special results, or least not immediate results. As mentioned above, MIP is best for new / young eBay accounts together with Aquiline tracking option.
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