eBay’s standard free-listing allowance is generally 250 zero-insertion-fee listings per month for many sellers, but the exact number can vary by site, store subscription, seller type, and promotions.

How it works

  • For many sellers on eBay.com, the base allowance is 250 free listings per month.
  • If you go over that limit, eBay usually charges an insertion fee for the extra listings.
  • Some sellers may get more free listings through a store subscription or special promotional offers.
  • In some regions or older promotional setups, listings may be described as 1,000 free listings for certain private sellers, so the number is not identical everywhere.

Important detail

The “free listings” count is about insertion fees, not whether an item sells, and it can include relisted/renewed items depending on the listing format and eBay’s current rules.

Practical answer

If you just want the short version: 250 free listings per month is the common default , but your account may show a different limit based on your marketplace and seller setup.

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