 Everyone, welcome back to the channel. Today we'll be discussing the subject that has been growing amongst YouTubers. Now, there are a few controversial situations happening which we are not gonna comment on, but across the board, there have been different circumstances that have been occurring that I just wanna go over maybe from a different angle. So the subject is basically around rule breakers on eBay and feeling that it's unfair that they get away with it. So one of the biggest challenges of selling on eBay is dealing with unfair competition. Then this can take many forms. It could be sellers who use fake or misleading listings, sellers who gauge in shilled bidding, which is bidding on their own items to drive up the price. Could be sellers who copy your listings and sell the products at a lower price or sellers who leave negative feedback for their competitors. And this list is not exhaustive. These practices can make it difficult to compete on eBay and can lead to lost sales. Now, depending on the severity of the action and whether it affects you or your account, you can report sellers who are breaking the rules. eBay has a dedicated team that investigates and reports unfair competition. You can report sellers by clicking on the report item button on their listing page. But the angle I wanted to look at today was if they're not affecting you or your account health, just move on. Stop concerning yourself with other people's accounts. You're not here to police the eBay platform or take on the burden of enforcing eBay's policies on other people. They manage that quite overly themselves. eBay don't pay you. Focus on your own business. Don't get caught up in comparing yourself to other sellers. Instead, focus on providing excellent customer service and selling high quality products. Differentiate yourself from your competitors. Find ways to make your listing stand out from the crowd. Build a positive reputation. Positive feedback is essential for success on eBay. Make sure you provide excellent customer service and go the extra mile for your customers. It's also important to remember that eBay is a competitive marketplace. There will always be sellers who are trying to game the system. However, by following these tips, you can minimize the impact of unfair competition and build a successful eBay business. Remember your goals. Why did you start selling on eBay in the first place? Keep your goals in mind and don't let unfair competition discourage you. Focus on your strengths. What makes your business unique? And highlight them in the listings and your marketing material. It's important to take breaks from your business, especially if you're feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Get away from your computer and do something that you enjoy. Taking on this extra stress is not gonna help you or your business. Talk to other sellers. Connect with other eBay sellers and talk about your experiences. Sharing your challenges and successes with others can help you to feel more supported. By following these tips, you can stay positive and motivated even when you're facing unfair competition. It's so important to stay positive and motivated. Setting realistic goals. Don't expect to become an overnight success. Set small achievable goals for yourself and celebrate your accomplishments along the way. Keep track of your sales, your traffic and other important metrics. Seeing your progress can help you stay motivated. Focus on the positive. It's easy to get caught up in the negative aspects of selling on eBay, such as negative feedback or slow sales. However, it is important to focus on the positive aspects such as satisfied customers and successful sales. Connect with other sellers, join an eBay forum or online community to connect with other sellers. Sharing your experiences and successes with others can help you stay motivated. Take regular breaks. It's important to take breaks from your business, especially if you're working long hours or feeling stressed. Get away from your computer and do something that you enjoy, such as going for a walk, reading a book or spending time with friends or family. Take care of your physical and mental health. Make sure you eat healthy foods, get enough sleep and exercise regularly. Taking care of your physical and mental health will help you stay focused and motivated. Reward yourself when you reach a goal or an achievement or a milestone. Reward yourself with something that you enjoy. This will help you stay motivated and continue working towards your goals. How to deal with sellers who break the rules. If you feel strong enough and it has affected your account, then report to sellers who are breaking the rules. If you have a negative experience with a seller, you can leave them negative feedback. This will help to warn other buyers about the seller's unethical practices. If you have a serious issue with a seller, you can contact eBay Support for help. eBay Support can investigate the issue and take appropriate action against the seller. It's important to remember that you cannot control how other sellers behave. However, you can control how you react to them. By staying positive and focused on your own business, you can minimize the impact of unfair competition and build a successful eBay business. The consequences of breaking eBay rules can vary depending on the severity of the violation. For minor violations, eBay may take the following actions. Removal of a listing. Issue or warning. Lower seller rating. Restrict buying or selling privileges. Forfeit vinyl value fees. For more serious violations, eBay may take the following actions. They may suspend an account. Abandon from eBay permanently. In some cases, eBay may also report them to a law enforcement authority. Some specific examples of eBay rules that you should not break are selling counterfeit or pirated goods. Selling dangerous or hazardous items. Engaging in shield bidding. Leaving negative feedback for buyers for a no legitimate reason. Using abusive language or threatening communication with buyers or other sellers. Manipulating search results. Violating eBay's terms of service in any other way. It is important to note that eBay's constantly updating the rules and policies. You should regularly check the eBay website to make sure that you are familiar with the latest rules and requirements. Read and understand eBay's rules and policies. Be honest and transparent in your listings and communication with buyers. Treat buyers with respect and courtesy. Follow eBay's best practices for selling online. You can always report any sellers who you see breaking rules, but just focus on your own business. That's why you're here. One of the most important things you can do to stay successful in eBay is to focus on your own business. Not compare yourself to others. When you compare yourself to others, you are setting yourself up for failure. There will always be someone who is doing something better than you. And this can lead to discouragement, self-doubt and even burnout. Instead of comparing yourself to others, focus on your own goals. Focus on your own progress. Celebrate your successes no matter how small they may seem. And when you face challenges, learn from them and move on. Focus on your strengths and use them to your advantage. Everyone is different and has their own unique journey. Comparing yourself to others is a waste of time and energy, reduced stress and anxiety. When you are not constantly comparing yourself to others, you are less likely to feel stressed and anxious. When you are focused on your goals and progress, you are more likely to be motivated and succeed. And when you're not distracted by comparing yourself to others, you are more likely to focus on your work and perform at your best. Greater satisfaction. When you are focused on your own achievements and not on the achievements of others, you are more likely to feel satisfied with your business. If you find yourself comparing yourself to others, take a step back and remind yourself of your own goals and progress. Celebrate your successes, learn from your challenges and focus on your strengths. By doing so, you can set yourself up to succeed on eBay and all other aspects in your life. The world is changing at an ever-increasing pace and businesses that are unable to adapt to change are more likely to fail. Some of the benefits of adapting to change are increased resilience. Adaptable businesses are better able to withstand challenges and setbacks. Improved innovation. Adaptable businesses are more likely to be innovative and to develop new products and services. Increased customer satisfaction. Adaptable businesses are better able to meet the needs of their customers who are also constantly changing. A greater market share. Adaptable businesses are more likely to grow and expand their market share. Here are some tips for adapting to change in business. Be open to change. Don't resist change. Instead, be open to new ideas and new ways of doing things. Be flexible. Don't be afraid to change your plans and strategies as needed. Be proactive. Don't wait for change to happen to you. Be proactive and make the changes before you are forced to. Be adaptive. Don't just adapt to change. Be adaptive and thrive on change. No matter what the industry you're in, there will always be change. By being adaptable, you can ensure that your business stays ahead of the curve and continues to succeed. So in conclusion, this is my advice to you. So if you see someone that is gaming the system or breaking a rule, so what? There are always going to be sellers taking advantage of the system. It's not a perfect world. Yes, it seems and probably is unfair. And yes, whether you see it or not, eBay will eventually catch them and appropriate action will be made. But all the time you are focused on their account, who's watching yours? Who's putting in the 100% effort to increase your business? The bank manager and the tax man won't give you a pass because you are too busy complaining about another seller. Don't take on the additional stress. Running a business is more than enough stress for anyone. Just remember why you are here and what are your goals. And above all else, remember, keep it real.