What people actually search about eBay spreadsheets
Almost every eBay "spreadsheet" search is about selling: reseller, inventory, profit, flipping, fee and bookkeeping sheets. That is the honest angle for this site: people who source through agents or 1688 and resell on eBay need a sheet that captures the agent-side costs most templates ignore.
| Real searches this page answers (autocomplete, US · IT · FR) |
|---|
| ebay reseller spreadsheet |
| ebay inventory spreadsheet |
| ebay profit spreadsheet |
| ebay flipping spreadsheet |
| ebay fee spreadsheet |
| ebay bookkeeping spreadsheet |
| ebay listing spreadsheet |
| ebay spreadsheet template free |
The page follows real eBay searches rather than a generic comparison.
Columns an agent-sourcing reseller needs
Beyond the usual eBay columns (listing price, eBay fees, postage to buyer), add: item cost in yuan and the exchange rate used, agent fee, your share of international shipping (by weight), import VAT and duty (including the EU's €3 per category since July 2026), and any QC or packing extras. Without these, profit looks higher than it is.
Inventory and flipping sheets
"Ebay inventory spreadsheet" and "ebay flipping spreadsheet" searches want stock tracking: date bought, date listed, date sold, days to sell. For agent stock, add the parcel it arrived in, so you can allocate shipping and spot slow sellers.
Legal limits for resellers
Reselling goods that copy a trademark is a commercial infringement in the US, UK and EU, treated far more harshly than a personal purchase, and eBay removes such listings and suspends accounts. In Italy the fine for non-final buyers starts at €20,000. Unbranded goods are the only safe stock.
Fee and bookkeeping sheets
"Ebay fee spreadsheet", "ebay bookkeeping spreadsheet" and "ebay spreadsheet template free" come from sellers who need tax-ready records. If you import stock through an agent, keep the agent invoices, shipping receipts and customs payments with each batch; in most countries these are deductible business costs, and they explain your margins if a tax office asks.
Track returns too. eBay buyers can return items more easily than agent buyers can, so a reseller carries return risk that never appears in a simple profit column.
Where Mulebuy and agents fit in
eBay sells to buyers abroad directly, so you do not need Mulebuy or any other agent, and Mulebuy's August 2026 problems do not touch eBay orders. Some agents can buy from eBay for you, but that adds fees and removes eBay's own buyer protection. The only time an agent route makes sense is when you are already shipping a Taobao or Weidian haul and want one parcel; even then, compare totals.
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eBay direct versus an agent haul
| Aspect | eBay direct | Agent haul from Taobao or Weidian |
|---|---|---|
| Who you pay | eBay | The agent, then shipping separately |
| Inspection before shipping | None | Warehouse QC photos |
| Returns | Through eBay's own process | Only before the parcel leaves China |
| EU taxes | Usually collected at checkout | Included on tax-prepaid lines, otherwise at the door |
| Speed | Varies; local warehouses can be fast | Usually weeks |
For one or two items, eBay direct is usually simpler. For a large mixed haul, an agent can be cheaper, provided the agent is shipping normally.
Taxes for EU and Italian buyers
Every eBay parcel entering the EU now pays €3 for each item category if it is worth up to €150, plus VAT on goods, shipping and duty (22% in Italy); eBay usually collects both at checkout, so check the total before paying. Use the import duty calculator for exact figures.
Keeping your own eBay list
Creator lists for eBay change and disappear, so keep your own copy of anything you plan to buy: the eBay link, the price and date you saw, the size you chose and the seller. When a list goes offline, your copy still works, and you can compare prices if the item reappears elsewhere.
Checks before any eBay order
- Check the seller: rating, order count and recent reviews with photos.
- Read the size chart in centimetres and compare with a garment you own.
- Pay inside the platform or per order so a dispute stays possible.
- Avoid branded copies: customs can seize them, and Italy fines buyers €100 to €7,000.
eBay is one of 12 marketplaces on the spreadsheets hub, next to every agent we track.
Questions readers ask
Do I need an agent for eBay?
No. eBay sells and ships to foreign buyers directly.
Can I use Mulebuy for eBay now?
For eBay orders we would not: since mid-August 2026 Mulebuy buyers report stuck orders and unanswered support.
Where do these eBay searches come from?
From Google autocomplete suggestions for eBay collected in the US, Italy and France on 4 October 2026.
Does the EU €3 duty apply to eBay orders?
Yes. A eBay parcel worth up to €150 entering the EU pays €3 per item category since 1 July 2026, plus VAT.