How to appeal an eBay suspension, step by step

The single most common failure is an appeal that never names the underlying policy breach. Reviewers need to see that you understand which rule was broken, what caused it operationally, and what has structurally changed. Promises without completed actions read as unverifiable.

• The full text of the eBay notice, including the MC code if one is shown
• Government-issued photo ID and proof of the registered business address
• Supplier invoices for the items involved, with contact details visible
• Tracking and delivery evidence for the transactions eBay referenced
• Screenshots of your Seller Dashboard metrics on the day of the restriction

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   Step 1: state the policy and the root cause

   Name the code, the policy, and the operational reason in the first paragraph — supplier, process, metric, or account link.

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   Step 2: list completed corrective actions

   Past tense with dates: listings ended, supplier replaced, shipping carrier changed, verification documents submitted.

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   Step 3: list preventive controls

   Ownership and frequency matter: weekly dashboard review, pre-listing authenticity checks, handling-time buffers, stock thresholds.

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   Step 4: attach and reference evidence

   Invoice numbers, tracking IDs, and dated screenshots referenced inline so the reviewer can verify each claim.

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   Step 5: submit once and keep the record

   Use the appeal route in the notice, keep a copy, and note the reference number.