https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Member-To-Member-Support/Seller-performance/m-p/8025682#M351733 <P>Defects stay on your account for a year.</P> <P>So, you rating will only improve if you sell a lot of items with no issues or they will expire in time.</P> <P>Really, unless you are a business seller, being below standard doesn't matter a lot - in my opinion.</P> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:03 GMT jckl1957 2026-04-24T07:00:03Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Member-To-Member-Support/Seller-performance/m-p/8025639#M351716 <P>How long does it take to improve seller rating I have two defects from months ago but I’m still at below standard?&nbsp;</P> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:43:54 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Member-To-Member-Support/Seller-performance/m-p/8025639#M351716 skittledribblerips 2026-04-23T21:43:54Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Member-To-Member-Support/Seller-performance/m-p/8025682#M351733 <P>Defects stay on your account for a year.</P> <P>So, you rating will only improve if you sell a lot of items with no issues or they will expire in time.</P> <P>Really, unless you are a business seller, being below standard doesn't matter a lot - in my opinion.</P> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:03 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Member-To-Member-Support/Seller-performance/m-p/8025682#M351733 jckl1957 2026-04-24T07:00:03Z