Registering multiple accounts to exchange feedback or using a high volume of low-dollar sales to "hide" negative reviews on expensive items is against site rules.
Many high-volume sellers use automated systems to leave positive feedback immediately upon payment. By making quick payments on multiple cheap auctions, a user can gain 50–100 feedback points for approximately $15–$20. The Risks of "Feedback Manipulation"
Directly buying, selling, or trading feedback—including offering discounts or free items in exchange for positive reviews—is strictly prohibited under .
Recent updates automatically leave positive feedback for sellers if a buyer doesn't do so, provided the item was delivered on time and no issues were reported. Feedback policy - eBay
eBay will proactively remove negative feedback that violates policies, such as those containing profanity, threats, or issues outside a seller's control (e.g., weather delays).
Buyers can ethically boost their score by purchasing inexpensive items (under $1) like nail stickers, digital seeds, or screen protectors. Since eBay combines buyer and seller feedback into one visible score, these small purchases create a "history" of successful transactions.
Sellers can send a feedback revision request if a buyer's concern is resolved.
The following informative paper explores the practices, risks, and official regulations surrounding the purchase of feedback on eBay, a tactic often used by new sellers to establish immediate credibility. Overview of the eBay Feedback System