If bringing your own products to WorldofGood.com is a problem, the WorldofGood.com Marketplace Access Program (MAP) can help. A MAP Agent can help you manage your listings, ship your product, receive payment, and handle questions from buyers. Every MAP Agent is a registered seller on eBay whose eBay account is in good standing and who has an eBay Feedback Score of 25 or higher with at least 98% positive.

What’s on this page?

This page is for producers who are interested in working with a MAP Agent in order to be able to sell on WorldofGood.com. These Guidelines can help you understand the kinds of business arrangements you can make, important questions to ask, and detailed policies and tips to help you achieve success.

In these Guidelines you’ll find:

• Steps to finding a MAP Agent
• A Selling Guide to help you determine the level of MAP Agent involvement you might need in order to sell on WorldofGood.com
• Suggested questions to ask MAP Agents so that you can better understand their resources

Steps to finding a MAP Agent

Selling directly to consumers on WorldofGood.com is a great opportunity to reach new markets for your products – whether you do it yourself or use a MAP Agent for some or all of the elements of selling. Follow these steps to get ready.

1. Find a MAP Agent whose services match your needs.

After you’ve read these Guidelines, browse the MAP Agent Directory to find MAP Agents whose business practices and ideals seem to fit with your own.

2. Come to an agreement.

The terms of your relationship with your MAP Agent are for you to decide. Be sure to make a written, signed agreement with your MAP Agent that covers your responsibilities and obligations to each other, such as how each of you will be paid.

3. Tell us about your new relationship.

Once you’ve chosen a MAP Agent, send an email to MAP@worldofgood.com. It will need to be...

1. Sent from your email address as shown on your Trust Provider’s member list*
2. With the subject heading “Add a MAP Agent”
3. Including your first name, last name, and eBay user ID (if any)
4. Including the name and telephone number of the Trust Provider  
5. Including the first name, last name, eBay user ID, and email address of the MAP Agent

* If this isn’t possible, we’ll use the phone number (see step 3) to authenticate the request.

4. We’ll contact you.

We’ll contact you after we’ve validated the request or with any open questions.

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Guide to Selling on WorldofGood.com

You can use this table to determine which elements of selling on WorldofGood.com you can accomplish on your own and which you need some help with.

Tip: eBay is a valuable resource for detailed information on each selling element. Visit the Answer Center and the Selling pages.

Selling Element		Description		WorldofGood.com requirements		Can you do this?		Can you use some help from a MAP agent?
Shipping and Customs		International shipping costs are based on a combination of the following: Weight and dimensions of package Method of shipment (Ground, Next Day Air) Location you are shipping from (city, state, country) Location you are shipping to (destination country) Learn more		The seller will need to have a PayPal Premier or Business Account. Learn more about payments on WorldofGood.com.
Payment		PayPal has a network of more than 190 countries and regions and multiple currencies. Visit www.paypal.com for more information about the countries where you can send and receive payments securely.		The seller will need to have a PayPal Premier or Business Account. Learn more about payments on WorldofGood.com.
Technology		You will need to have access to a computer and an Internet connection to be able to list and transact on WorldofGood.com.		You must use a WorldofGood.com listing tool to list items on this marketplace. Find out how to select the best listing tool for your business.
Returns		Consider how you will allow buyers to return their purchases: Refund (for example, returns accepted for full money back or store credit) 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed (for example, returns accepted, no questions asked) Time Limit (for example, returns accepted within 30 days after the item is delivered)		All listings on WorldofGood.com must specify the return policy. Learn more about returns.
Customer Support		Be available to your buyers so they leave you the best Feedback possible. Your WorldofGood.com and eBay Feedback are combined and every listing shows your total Feedback Score. Get details.		The closer to 100% positive your Feedback Score is, the more appealing your listings are to buyers. Learn more about Feedback.

Now evaluate each agent in the MAP Agent Directory to learn which ones offer the services you need. Remember to look for the icon next to each MAP Agent page  to determine which services the agent performs.

1. Ask what the cost will be to perform the services you need.
2. Determine how this cost will impact your business.
3. Finalize negotiations with the MAP Agent of your choice.
4. Start selling on WorldofGood.com.

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MAP Agent Assessment Guide

General questions

• How long have you been selling on eBay?
• Are you a MAP Agent for other producer groups? (If the answer is yes, ask for contact information from one of those groups so you can obtain a reference.)
• What dollar value of sales should I expect to see from WorldofGood.com?
• What level of production are you expecting from me?

Shipping and Customs

• Can you warehouse my products?
• What happens if my products get damaged in your warehouse?
• Are the shipping charges from my country to your warehouse included or in addition to the cost for your services?
• What information and forms do I need to complete for U.S. Customs?
• What information do you need from me to complete your own U.S. Customs forms?
• Do you ever travel to this region?

Payment

• Who will pay the PayPal fees for selling on WorldofGood.com?
• Will you buy products from me to sell on WorldofGood.com or will you take products on consignment?
• How often will you be sending me payment for my goods?
• Will the fees for these payments be included or in addition to your fees?
• How will the value of the U.S. dollar impact me?

Technology

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Market Intelligence

eBay information on selling internationally

U.S. government information for new importers