eBay began to “backward” rob sellers! The highest 100% return transaction fee, brand sellers quickly see!
Published: 2026-04-17
Do you dare to believe? A platform that turns into a payment100% back to you.The
eBay's “Thousand Sails Program” is now officially online. Upon completion of certification for new brands, you can receive up to100% into rebate of fees-equals the platform doesn't charge commission, you make as much as you sell.
At the same time, eBay also launched the “Lifestyle high demand category incentive program”, sports and outdoor, musical instruments and other categories of accurate new and additional incentives.
In the era of Amazon commission 15%, TikTok draw 6%, and NOON commission 5% up, what is the signal of this wave of eBay operation? Can Chinese sellers eat this dividend?
01 What is the “Thousand Sails Program”?
Thousand Sails program (Taiwan)is eBay's 2026 Brand Merchandising Program, with a core logic:Attracting quality brands with cost rebatesThe
planning horizon
sports event
element
object-oriented
New Brand Sellers on eBay
core interest
Up to 100% into the payment rebate
Conditions of participation
Completion of Brand Authorization
return method
Monthly rebate to seller's account
time-limited offer
The specific return percentage and period are subject to eBay's official announcement.
What does the 100% return mean?
eBay's Final Value Fee (FVF) is usually in the range of10%-13%Between. If a brand seller has monthly sales of $100,000, the normal closing fee is about $10,000-$1.3 million.
1,00% rebate = $10,000 - $13,000 saved per month. This is more direct and tangible than any platform offer.
02 Lifestyle Category Rewards Program
In addition to the Thousand Sails program, eBay also launched the “Lifestyle High Demand Category Rewards Program”:
sports event
element
target category
Sports & Outdoor, Musical Instruments, etc.
Rewards
Precision New Arrival Reward
Forms of incentives
Fee reduction or cash incentives
Suitable for sellers
Sellers with sports and outdoor / musical instrument supply chain strengths
✅ If you're a seller in the category of yoga pants, running shoes, guitars, electric pianos, etc., eBay gives you theDouble Offer-Refund of enrollment fee for Thousand Sail Plan + extra bonus for Lifestyle category.
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03 eBay vs other platforms: cost comparison
Comparison of costs across platforms for the same product that sells $100:
flat-roofed building
Commission/transaction fee
monthly
Advertising costs (estimated)
Seller's arrival
eBay (Thousand Sails Program)
0% (100% returned)
$0
$5-8
$92-95
eBay (regular)
10%-13%
$0
$5-8
$79-85
Amazonian
15%
$39.99
$10-15
$30-35
TikTok Shop (U.S. Region)
6%
$0
$8-12
$82-86
NOON
5%-15%
$0
$3-5
$80-90
Conclusion: Under the Thousand Sails program, eBay's seller arrival rates are way ahead of the curve.
04 What do Chinese sellers need to join eBay?
Basic Entry Requirements
conditional
specification
business license
Mainland China Ltd.
Legal Person ID
Clear front and back photos
bank account
Public bank accounts or third-party collections
credit cards
Visa or MasterCard for authentication
Brand Qualification
Brand license/trademark registration certificate required for Thousand Sails program
Thousand Sails Program Additional Conditions
The core threshold for the Thousand Sails program isBrand CertificationYou need to provide:
makings
clarification
Brand Trademark Registration Certificate
Domestic or international trademarks are acceptable
brand license
If you are an agent/distributor
Product Picture
Product photos with brand logos
Brand website/social media links
Proof of brand authenticity
⚠️ If you haven't registered your trademark yet, the Thousand Sails program is temporarily unavailable. However, you can join as an ordinary seller first, and then apply to join after completing the brand certification subsequently.
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05 The 3 Pitfalls of Getting on eBay
❌ Pit 1: Rushing the Thousand Sails program without brand qualification
The core of the Thousand Sails program is brand certification. If you don't have a trademark registration certificate or a brand license, the application will be rejected outright.
Solution: First registered trademarks (Enterprise Caiying can do it on behalf of), or first as an ordinary seller in, and then upgrade.
eBay supports a variety of collection methods, but improper configuration may result in: delayed payback, exchange rate loss, and frozen funds.
Solution: Use eBay's officially recommended payment methods such as Payoneer/Miles, and make sure the account name is consistent with your business license.
❌ Pit 3: Neglecting tax compliance in each country
eBay may be “giving away” money, but tax non-compliance will make you give up all the commission you saved:
market (also in abstract)
Tax Requirements
United States station
Sales tax (varies by state), some states eBay withholds and pays on your behalf
European station
VAT registration + declaration, EPR registration
UK station
VAT registration + declaration
Australia Station
GST registration (annual sales over AUD 75,000)
⚠️ eBay will not handle your taxes for you. Compliance is your responsibility.
06 What type of seller is eBay for?
✅ The right seller
Seller Type
rationale
Factory-type sellers with brand registration
Thousand Sail Plan 100% rebate to maximize profits
Sellers in the Sports & Outdoor/Musical Instruments category
Lifestyle Category Extra Bonus
Amazon Multi-Platform Seller
Spread the risk, eBay costs less
independent website seller
eBay Traffic Plus to Reduce Customer Acquisition Costs
Clearance seller
The eBay auction model lends itself to clearance
⚠️ Not a great seller
Seller Type
rationale
Unbranded white label sellers
Thousand Sails program is unavailable for core benefits
Heavy FBA-dependent sellers
eBay does not have an FBA-like logistics system
3C label seller
eBay's 3C competition is fierce and margins are thin
07 What can Enterprise Finance do for you?
Facing the bonus window of eBay's Thousand Sails program, Enterprise Caiying providesOne-stop on-boarding support::
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