The Process to Become a Seller on Encore – Encore

Anyone can apply to sell on Encore — but not everyone gets approved. Every seller is vetted by a real person and AI, because we take the safety and integrity of our community seriously.

How to Get Started (Step-by-Step)

Sign in to the Encore app
Tap the green + button at the bottom of your screen
Fill out the basic listing info
Encore will automatically send a Seller Questionnaire to the email you used to sign up

📬 The questionnaire link is unique to you and must be completed before we begin the vetting process.

The Seller Questionnaire

The Seller Questionnaire is your chance to show us you're the real deal.

What we’re looking for:

Links to your selling platforms (eBay, Whatnot, Mercari, etc.)
Photos of your inventory, workspace, and shipping setup
A clear picture of what you sell and your experience doing it

💡 Pro tip: The more you include, the faster we can review your application. Incomplete questionnaires will be pushed to the back of the line.

What We Look At (and Look For)

Once your questionnaire is submitted, our vetting process begins. We manually — and with AI assistance — review:

Your platform history and reputation
Customer reviews and community feedback
Shipping practices and reliability
Any public callouts or negative mentions on Reddit, YouTube, social media, or forums

If you’ve been flagged for dishonest behavior or bad business practices, it will be taken into account — and may lead to a rejection.

A Real 1:1 Seller Call (Mandatory — If Approved)

If you're approved after vetting, you'll be invited to schedule a 1:1 live video call with a member of the Encore team. This step is mandatory — no matter how big or small your operation is.

On the call, we’ll:

Walk you through the platform
Set clear expectations on what Encore expects from sellers (and what sellers can expect from us)
Review fees, best practices, shipping, and payout setup
Finalize your Seller Profile live

This ensures everyone starts on the same page and helps us build strong, transparent partnerships.

Fees, Shipping, and Payouts

Flat 10% Seller Transaction Fee — no extra processing fees
Shipping: Paid by the buyer. Shipping labels and packing slips are handled entirely through Encore
Payouts: Managed via Stripe — sellers are paid automatically once items are delivered, with Stripe sending funds to your connected bank account within 24–48 hours

Identity & Stripe Verification

Once approved:

You'll be prompted to verify your identity by uploading a valid U.S. ID (powered by Stripe)
You'll connect your Stripe account for payouts
Once that’s done, you can start listing immediately

If you don’t already have a Stripe account, setup is quick, easy, and required.

Ready to Apply?

Encore is a seller-first marketplace — but only for those who do it right.

If you're serious, responsible, and ready to run a clean shop, tap the green plus sign in the app to get started.

Questions? Reach out to us anytime at support@buyencore.com — we’re happy to help.