Hello,

In preparation for the release of the new Apple iPad, we're putting guidelines in place to help meet buyer demand for this highly anticipated device, while also promoting eBay sellers who deliver excellent customer service. 

New Apple iPad Product Pre-Sales

Most sellers will be allowed to list a new Apple iPad during the pre-sale period prior to the launch date of 16 March, as long as they're in full compliance with eBay's Presale policy.  Also: 

• Apple authorised resellers will be allowed to list up to 50 items per week.
• eBay Top-rated sellers will be allowed to list up to 4 items per week.
• All sellers meeting minimum performance standards will be allowed to list 1 item per week.
• All sellers are required to have a dispatch time no greater than 5 days from the launch date of 16 March.
• All sellers must upload tracking information upon dispatch.

Note: Sellers not meeting minimum performance standards won't be allowed to list the new Apple iPad during the pre-sale period.

New Apple iPad Product Post-Launch Sales

Once the new Apple iPad is made available to the public, most sellers will be allowed to list a new Apple iPad, with these limitations: 

• Apple authorised resellers will be allowed to list an unlimited number of items per week.
• eBay Top-rated sellers will be allowed to list up to 8 items per week.
• Sellers with a history of selling in the Computers & Networking category will be allowed to list up to 8 items per week. 
• All sellers meeting minimum performance standards will be allowed to list 4 items per week.
• All sellers are required to have a dispatch time no greater than 5 days.
• All sellers must upload tracking information upon dispatch.

Sellers who are having difficulty meeting performance expectations throughout the pre-sale and post-launch period may see a reduction in the number of items allowed to be sold per week. 

eBay prohibits replica or counterfeit items. If a seller cannot verify the authenticity of an item, it can't be listed on eBay. Any selling activity that appears to mislead buyers may result in limitations to selling activity, including account suspension.

Regards,
The eBay Team