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With a whopping 132 million users, and 18 million sellers<\/a>, eBay<\/a> continues to be one of the most popular selling platforms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second only to Amazon<\/a>, it’s one of the most visited marketplaces in the world. Selling your products on eBay is a pretty wise idea, then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But make sure you’re protecting your business. Here’s why eBay sellers’ insurance should be top of your shopping list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sold on the idea of selling<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of ways for online retailers to get their names on the map these days. Apps, social media, selling platforms, pop-up shops…the list goes on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And that’s the fun bit, building your brand and seeing your products make customers happy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But you can’t just stop there. However you choose to sell your product, it’s really important to think about how you protect yourself and your business…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all, your responsibilities (and problems) don’t disappear just because you haven’t got a physical store to look after. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New market, old risks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Clearly, the e-commerce market is ripe for picking, which begs the question: why get eBay sellers’ insurance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s easy to think that without a bricks-and-mortar shop, you’ll face fewer risks. But that’s not necessarily true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might not have to worry about paying the rent or stopping petty thieves, but there are lots of other things to think about…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like stock that does harm, stock that gets trashed or disappears, cyber attacks, staff complaints, or injuries to someone your business comes into contact with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do you need eBay sellers’ insurance?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

eBay has a simple sellers’ policy<\/a> and doesn\u2019t require its sellers to have insurance. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. If anything goes wrong, eBay, and any other selling platforms you use, aren’t going to bail you out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

eBay is essentially a middleman. The sale is between you and the customer. Therefore, if they make a claim, it’ll be your neck on the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Business insurance isn’t just for the big players. If you\u2019re just getting started or operating under slim profit margins, a small hiccup could derail your business. So getting some form of protection is arguably even more important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More often than not, a comprehensive eBay sellers’ business insurance policy includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n