What people search for
Semrush records about 170 searches a month worldwide for "eBay spreadsheet". Google's autocomplete for the US, Italy and France (6 October 2026) shows what people add to it: “spreadsheet ebay”, “ebay spreadsheet”, “ebay fee spreadsheet”, “spreadsheet for ebay”, “ebay tax spreadsheet”, “best ebay spreadsheet”, “ebay spreadsheet free”, “ebay sales spreadsheet”, “ebay store spreadsheet”, “ebay google spreadsheet”, “ebay spreadsheet ejwayy”, “ebay seller spreadsheet”.
What eBay spreadsheet searches mean
Autocomplete for "ebay spreadsheet" fills with "ebay accounting spreadsheet", "ebay bookkeeping spreadsheet template", "automatic ebay spreadsheet" and "download ebay spreadsheet". Unlike DHgate spreadsheets, which are shopping lists, eBay spreadsheets are mostly business tools for sellers. That fits one part of the DHgate story: people who buy unbranded goods on DHgate to resell them, and need to know whether they are making money.
eBay compared with DHgate
| DHgate | eBay | |
|---|---|---|
| Role for most visitors | Where you buy cheaply | Where some resell, or buy locally |
| Delivery to buyer | From China, weeks | Often domestic, days |
| Protection | DHgate escrow | eBay Money Back Guarantee |
| Copies of brands | Common in listings, seizure risk | Removed through VeRO reports |
| Fees | Built into DHgate prices | Final value fees on each sale |
eBay works for reselling unbranded goods with honest records; it does not work for brand copies.
A reseller tracking sheet
A useful sheet has one row per unit: item, DHgate order number, cost per unit including shipping and import tax, date received, listing date, sale price, eBay fees, postage to buyer, packaging, net profit and days to sell. Add a column for returns and defects. After a month, sort by net profit and days to sell, and you see which items are worth restocking. Our template page has the buying columns; add the selling ones beside them.
eBay's rules on copies
eBay prohibits counterfeit and replica items and lets rights owners report listings through its Verified Rights Owner (VeRO) programme. Listings are removed and repeat sellers lose their accounts. Describing an item as 'inspired by' a brand while using the brand's logo does not help. Unbranded goods with your own photos and honest descriptions are fine.
Fees and real margins
eBay charges a final value fee on each sale, plus optional promotion fees, and payments are processed by eBay. Add postage, packaging and the occasional return. Many items that look profitable at DHgate prices end up thin once every cost is counted. The reselling page walks through a full margin calculation, and the calculator handles the import side.
Buying on eBay instead of DHgate
As a buyer, eBay sellers in your own country sometimes list the same unbranded goods found on DHgate, at higher prices but with domestic delivery and eBay's guarantee. For an urgent single item, that can be the better deal; compare the delivered price.
Taxes for regular sellers
Platforms report seller income to tax authorities in many countries: under DAC7 in the EU, through reporting thresholds in the US, and under the UK's platform reporting rules. Regular reselling is usually trading income. Keep the tracking sheet; it doubles as your record for tax purposes.
Exporting eBay listings
"Can you export ebay listings to excel" is a common question. eBay's Seller Hub offers report downloads of orders and listings, which you can paste into your tracking sheet rather than typing everything by hand.
A balanced view
Reselling DHgate goods on eBay can work for patient sellers with unbranded, well-photographed stock and honest records. It does not work as a shortcut for branded copies, and the margins are rarely as wide as social media suggests.
Photographing and describing stock honestly
Use your own photos of the unit you will ship, in daylight, with measurements in the description. Describe materials accurately, and never use another brand's name to attract searches; keyword-stuffing with brand names is a common reason for VeRO removals. Honest listings get fewer returns, which protects your margin more than any trick.
Which DHgate goods resell best
Resale works best for unbranded items where buyers value immediate local delivery: seasonal accessories, plain basics in popular sizes, hobby and craft supplies, phone accessories for current models. Items that buyers can easily get cheaply themselves, or that need safety certification, are harder. Test with a few units before ordering more.
Keeping stock lean
Unsold stock is the silent cost of reselling. Order small batches, relist slow items with better photos or lower prices, and track days-to-sell in your sheet. An item that takes three months to sell ties up money you could have spent on faster sellers. DHgate's small minimum orders make lean stock easier than buying in bulk on 1688 or Alibaba.
Shipping to your own buyers
Price domestic postage into every listing and buy postage through eBay or your carrier to get tracking. Lost-in-transit claims are much easier with tracked postage. Pack items so they arrive as photographed; damaged arrivals become returns, which eat margin quickly.
Honest stock, honest photos and an honest spreadsheet are what make eBay reselling sustainable.
FAQ
Can I sell DHgate items on eBay?
Unbranded items, yes; items copying brands are removed and can cost your account.
What should an eBay tracking spreadsheet include?
Cost per unit including shipping and tax, sale price, fees, postage, returns and net profit.
What is eBay VeRO?
eBay's programme letting rights owners report listings that infringe their trademarks.
Is buying on eBay safer than DHgate?
eBay's guarantee and domestic sellers make returns easier, usually at a higher price.
Do I pay tax on eBay sales?
Regular reselling is usually taxable trading income; platforms report seller income in many countries.
How do I export my eBay sales to a spreadsheet?
Use the order and listing reports in eBay's Seller Hub and paste them into your tracking sheet.
Is DHgate good for eBay stock?
For small batches of unbranded items, yes; test a few units before ordering more.
What eBay fees apply to resold items?
A final value fee on each sale, plus any optional promotion fees; include them in your sheet.
Can I list DHgate items before they arrive?
It is safer to wait; long shipping times and quality variation lead to late deliveries and returns.