FRANK The Bipolar Seller
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What the community knows

Facts FRANK has distilled from answers the community validated — each one linked to the answers behind it. The more independent answers agree, the surer it gets. Members can confirm or dispute; a person always has the last word.

🕸 Things we know about

128 facts so far.

Using a second account on Vinted is against the rules and can lead to a ban.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2hsecond account policy

Relisting and auto-bumping are explicitly prohibited by Vinted's rules.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2hVinted rules

Sellers can appeal a ban through a specific link and should do it only once.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2hban appeal process

Keep receipts for branded items as proof to help with account reinstatement.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2haccount reinstatement

Over-disclose details like measurements and damage to avoid issues with buyers.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2hproduct disclosure

Drip-feed your listings rather than bulk-uploading for better sales performance.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2hlisting strategy

Vinted has a warning system that can lead to temporary or permanent account blocking for rule violations.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 8hVinted account penalties

Standard accounts on Vinted are for private, non-commercial use only, and listing many similar items may violate this rule.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 8hVinted account rules

Vinted Pro Integrations API is only available to a limited set of allowlisted businesses and does not support bumping or promoting.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 8hVinted API

Vinted's terms prohibit deleting and relisting the same item multiple times without any qualifier for excessive use.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 8hVinted rules

Vinted prohibits using external software tools like bots for promoting or adding items to favorites.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 8hVinted rules

Using tracked postage for valuable items can help you prove delivery and avoid return issues.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2dpostage

Taking a packing photo before sealing the box can provide evidence in case of a return dispute.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2dpacking detail

Including a photo of the exact serial number in your listing can help resolve disputes.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2dlisting detail

Document your pricing rationale in stock notes, including sold prices and conditions for transparency.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2dstock notes

When pricing, consider the lowest sale, the most common sale price, and the best sale for similar items.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2dpricing strategy

Use the sold-comps method to price items by searching exact models on eBay and filtering for sold items from the last 90 days.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2dpricing method

Fungus in a lens can etch coatings and spread, requiring clear disclosure and pricing for repair.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2dlens condition

Haze appears as a foggy layer when illuminated and can lower contrast, but is often cleanable.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2dlens condition

Dust in a lens usually doesn't affect photos and is common in older lenses.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2dlens condition

Ensure the seller removes any user account from the settings before completing the purchase of a used Nintendo Switch.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2dNintendo Switch account removal

Inspect the Joy-Con rails and charging port for damage, as a bent USB-C port is a common fault.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2dNintendo Switch damage

Check for dead pixels, scratches, and delamination on the screen in daylight before buying a used Nintendo Switch.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2dNintendo Switch condition

Light seals that are sticky or crumbling indicate potential light leaks in a film camera.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2dlight seals

To test the shutter, fire it at every speed with the back open and observe for sticking or capping.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2dshutter testing

A film camera that has been tested sells for twice as much as one that is untested.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2dfilm camera pricing

Videos must be under one minute and 150MB to avoid upload failure.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2dvideo upload requirements

eBay's video policy prohibits links, contact details, and misleading content.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2deBay video policy

Listing video uploads on eBay are free.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2deBay listings

Check captions manually after using auto-captions to ensure accuracy for model numbers and brand names.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2dvideo editing

Upload videos through Seller Hub when creating or editing a listing to reuse across similar listings.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2deBay listings

Use daylight to film items for eBay listings to show movement or sound clearly.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2dfilming items

AI tools can assist in writing scripts and generating captions for eBay videos.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2dAI video tools

eBay Live GMV grew roughly eightfold year on year across seven markets as of Q2 2026.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2deBay Live sales

eBay allows one short video per listing, up to 150MB and one minute long.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2deBay listing videos

Stuffing titles with keywords is discouraged as natural-language search favors accuracy and relevance.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2deBay listings

eBay's partner agent programmes details are not fully public, verify claims directly with eBay.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2dpartner agents

Using third-party AI shopping bots to buy stock on eBay can lead to account suspension due to 2026 terms.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2deBay policies

Use plain language to describe faults, such as 'left channel crackles' or 'no battery cover'.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2dfault description

Check that each fact appears in structured fields like item specifics, condition, and title.

45% · 1 answer agree · last confirmed 2dlisting structure