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.
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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Semi-automatic
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Linked to eBay? |
Yes (shows in authorizations to 3rd party list in ebay) |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Functional Differences:
API |
Fully-automatic
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Semi-automatic
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| Bulk Listing - Result & Error Summary |
Summary sent to user email later on |
No Result Summary |
No Result Summary |
| Auto Messages & Leave a feedback to buyer | Automatic | No | No |
| Automatic Exclude attempt of Cancelled Orders in eBay (AO - (Auto Orders only) | Yes, within 1st hour | No | No |
| Supports multi-variation items from Amazon | Yes | No | No |
| Supports multi-variation items from AliExpress | Yes | No | Yes |
| Unique description template | Yes | Yes | No |
| Show eBay Limits ($, #) in Yaballe Dashboard | Yes | Yes | No |
Please contact our support via a ticket, if you want to switch from one option to another.
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