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)
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Sign in to the Encore app
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Tap the green + button at the bottom of your screen
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Fill out the basic listing info
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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:
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Links to your selling platforms (eBay, Whatnot, Mercari, etc.)
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Photos of your inventory, workspace, and shipping setup
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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:
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Your platform history and reputation
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Customer reviews and community feedback
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Shipping practices and reliability
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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:
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Walk you through the platform
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Set clear expectations on what Encore expects from sellers (and what sellers can expect from us)
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Review fees, best practices, shipping, and payout setup
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Finalize your Seller Profile live
This ensures everyone starts on the same page and helps us build strong, transparent partnerships.
Fees, Shipping, and Payouts
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Flat 10% Seller Transaction Fee — no extra processing fees
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Shipping: Paid by the buyer. Shipping labels and packing slips are handled entirely through Encore
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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:
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You'll be prompted to verify your identity by uploading a valid U.S. ID (powered by Stripe)
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You'll connect your Stripe account for payouts
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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.
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