Updated Simple Delivery Terms
Summary: technthread shared news that from September to October 2026, free delivery will be available for certain fashion items listed by private sellers, sparking a discussion about its impact. cobwebcottage expressed frustration, feeling that business sellers are being overlooked in promotional efforts. the_brick_lodge noted potential competition as a factor, suggesting that many small businesses might be operating on private accounts. technthread highlighted that for some sellers, using these accounts might be a part of their exit strategy. The conversation points to a perceived gap between the support provided to private and business sellers.
The good news for private sellers just keeps coming:
From 1 Sept–31 Oct 2026, we’re making delivery free to thousands of pickup points, including lockers and parcel shops nationwide for Buy it now fashion items priced under £20:
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From 1 Sept: eligible new listings will automatically be included
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From 22 Sept: eligible existing listings will also be included
How are you fashion sellers seeing this? Good for everyone like they said free selling for private sellers would be or will it make it even harder to compete on a business account?
jonatjonatjonat
·Aug 17, 2026 at 1:41 PMImagine you'll find a huge influx of none fashion products being listed in Fashion categories from 1st September.
the_brick_lodge
·Aug 17, 2026 at 11:47 AMIt seems the other place has eBay running scared, they finally have competition to react to but it would seem they don't see that place as a threat to losing their business sellers which is probably true for very large companies, maybe most of the businesses our size are just trading on private accounts now?
boundarycoins
OPAug 17, 2026 at 12:22 PMYeah I think many are, and for some sellers it is part of the exit strategy so they don’t really care if they get in trouble for it or not anymore.
the_brick_lodge
·Aug 17, 2026 at 1:33 PMA lot of the ones I see have 1000+ listings, I'm not sure they are planning on exiting any time soon.
cobwebcottage
·Aug 17, 2026 at 11:21 AMI saw that. Another kick in the teeth for business sellers who are trading in clothing.
Where are the promotions for business sellers?
boundarycoins
OPAug 17, 2026 at 11:37 AMThey will be sending out free eBay branded packaging supplies to private sellers next 🤣