Selling - How to Become a Seller

If you have already Become a Member and want to sell on Half.com, just follow the simple steps below:

Click the My Account link at the top of the page to login to your account.
Click the "Start Selling Now" link located in the "Selling" box on the left side of the page.
Enter your credit card and contact information and click Next.
Enter in your direct deposit information in order to receive payments.
Choose the shipping methods you will support. You have to support Media Mail by default, but you can also opt to offer Expedited Mail to buyers. Click "Register" and you're done!

Your account will now have added options and features for selling functions, such as inventory management and sales histories.

Can people living outside the United States sell on Half.com?

At this time, Half.com by eBay only accepts inventory from within the 50 United States. However, our parent site, eBay, does support international sellers. If you would like to trade on eBay, you can click here to complete the registration process.

I am a Seller. Why do you need my credit card and telephone number?

We use your credit card information and telephone number to verify your identity and as another way to protect our members from fraud. Using the credit card processing network, we will verify that the name and billing address you entered match the name and billing address on the credit card. You are not charged anything to register or list items for sale at Half.com. We require this of everyone selling at Half.com to create the safest, most secure marketplace possible. As outlined in our User Agreement, Half.com reserves the right to make adjustments to your seller account balance in the event of a member dispute, fraud or a lack in seller performance. If insufficient funds exist in the seller account balance, Half.com will deduct funds from your checking account. By agreeing to our User Agreement and its incorporated policies, you agree to allow Half.com to make these adjustments or deductions.

Entering your credit card number is safe, since we use the latest encryption technology available. Click to learn more about our Privacy and Security Policy.

Do I need to register for a Half.com seller account if I already have an eBay seller account?

Yes. At this time, you must open a seller account to list items on Half.com. The registration process for Half.com will only take a few minutes. Once it is complete you will be able to list on both sites. You can use the same User ID and password for your Half.com account, and all your feedback from both sites will be in one feedback forum. Please remember, however, that you will be billed separately from eBay and Half.com for listing and final value fees.

If you already have an eBay seller account, there will be no changes to how you are being billed today.

Is giving my credit card information safe?

We make every effort and follow industry standard practices to safeguard the confidentiality of each user's personal information. All credit card information you submit is encrypted through secure server software (SSL). When you conduct a transaction on our site or when you log into your account, we encrypt all of your credit card information and store that information in our secure data center. All transactions are conducted through our secure servers, which are protected behind state-of-the-art firewalls.

For more information, please see our Privacy and Security Policy.

What if my credit card wasn't accepted?

When you enter your credit card on the site, Half.com performs a verification of that credit card by sending this information to your credit card company or bank for an authorization. If the credit card company or bank returns a 'declined' message, we must pass that information on to you. Half.com does not decline the card. Several factors outside of Half.com's control may cause your card to be declined. Here are a few suggestions:

Confirm that the credit card number and expiration date that you have on file with us are accurate and up to date.

Contact your card-issuing bank and confirm with the card issuer that:

If you used a debit or check card, please remember that these cards may be subject to usage limits set by your bank.

After you have checked the above, please re-add your card information to verify it is correct:

Click on the My Account link near the upper right of the site.
Click on the Credit cards link under the "My Account" section on the left side of the page.
Click the "Remove" link under your credit card information.
Click the "Add New Card" icon.
Fill in the appropriate fields with the correct information *exactly* as it appears on your billing statement.
Click the "Submit Credit Card" button.

If you still receive a declined message when you make your next purchase, we would suggest adding a different credit card to your account by following the steps listed above.

How do I get paid by Half.com?

As a Seller, we only offer payment by direct deposit (ACH) to your personal checking account. The balance of your accumulated sales is calculated on the 15th and the last day of each month.

Your payment will be deposited to your personal checking account approximately 7 business days after the end of the selling period. (Either the 15th or the end of the month.) Savings accounts are not supported for direct deposit.

When we are preparing to deposit monies to your checking account, we will send you an email letting you know what date to expect the money.

To sign up for direct deposit follow the steps below.

Grab your checkbook. You'll need to enter some of the numbers printed on your checks or deposit slips.
Click the "My Account" link at the top of the page. You may be asked to sign in.
Click the "Seller Payment Method" link under the "My Account" heading.
Enter your bank name, routing number and account number in the boxes provided for this information.
Click the "Save Changes" button.