Seller News: August 2025
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US tariffs reminder and Royal Mail shipping changes
We understand that ongoing changes regarding US tariffs may have brought uncertainty, especially for those of you who frequently sell into the US market. We’re committed to supporting you through these changes. What’s happening? The US de minimis exe...
Join us at eBay Open UK 2025!
We are excited to announce the return of eBay Open UK, our annual event crafted for experienced sellers looking to elevate their business. This year, we're gathering at the iconic NEC (National Exhibition Centre) in Birmingham for a day filled with n...
"We are changing the way you get paid"
Just me or anyone else had this? Accounts been open since 2007, 100% feedback, issues always resolved by me (except one that went to eBay because I was on holiday when the buyer finally returned an item that had been going on a while but this wasn't ...
Royal Mail OBA Charging for Bogus 'Unreadable Barcode / Label Incorrectly Applied' Surcharges
Starting from January 2025 we started seeing charges on our each and every invoice from Royalmail C&D. Raised this with Royalmail finance several times and been informed machine cannot read my barcodes. We replaced our printer and started putting lab...
No Sales in April/May 2025 - Ebay Bank Holiday weekend What happened?
We have over 200 ebay listings with Zero Sales all Bank Holiday Weekend. Ebay was once our best selling platform but since start of 2025 we are going downward with sales. Our sales were exceptional last year but even though we are advertising both pa...
New Payout Rules for Business Accounts
I have business account and Ebay in their infinite wisdom, have changed the way I'm paid out to 3 days after delivery has been confirmed. Apparently this is being rolled out to everyone via email. Anyone else experienced this?
Resolved! Cannot Verify Business Bank Account
Hi all, Currently having a nightmare with verifying my business bank account at the moment. As with other users, I currently bounce between waiting 48 hours for approval and having to update my details again as my verification fails. In early 2024 I ...
Verifymyage Ripp off supported by ebay
Could anyone explain why we have to pay verifymyage £0.54 on every transaction that you need to be 18 for .Even if the customer is already aged verified .Why are we recharged this fee when a buyer is already aged verified it makes no sense at all com...
Resolved! Ebay holding all payments until upto 2 weeks of delivery
I'm hoping someone can answer my query here as ebay haven't been much help. At the start of last month ebay started holding payments on all items I've sold through my business account until anything between 3 days and 2 weeks of delivery confirmation...
No Sales in March 2025 - What happened to our once best selling platform
We have noticed a sudden decline in sales and since last week we are on Zero. Has anyone else noticed this issue and is this related to any new changes by Ebay. What happened to our once best selling platform.
July Sales non-existent - What is going on
We have all good selling items and none of them are selling in July. Has there been a recent change in Ebay as its a complete STOP- No sales for over a week now and its been so hard to manage all fees already. Has anyone else noticed this same issue ...
Is this a change of payout time for private sellers? If so it will be well received I'm sure...
Just seen this appear on the payment hold info page. From 6th august 2025 private sellers will be paid out within 24 hours if they have a 'strong sales history'. Is this a big change in payout policy for private sellers? I think it will be very well ...
Switching to ebay business problem
I want to switch to business seller, but every time I add my bank account, it says "We couldn't verify this bank account. Please select a different payment method." I've also tried with 2 bank accounts and it's the same thing. And I've already got th...
Resolved! Can't sell on auction due to payment policy nonsense
I've not listed any auctions for years but I've got a few job lots to get rid of so I thought I'd give them a try. Except I can't. I have 'require immediate payment' ticked on my existing BIN policy but I can't list an auction because it tells me I c...
February Sales Dead 2025 - Ebay Sales Completely Dead
Any thoughts as why would suddenly ebay sales would do ZERO since start of February. We have been closely monitoring our sales and since start of January 2025 sales are down. But they have now completely died as soon as February started.
Unscheduled Payout
I’m on weekly (Tuesday) payouts. Today (Friday) eBay has send a payout of the funds accumulated since Tuesday. What a clown show.
Accessing Funds Not Working
I normally manually take my funds each week on this business account and also on a private account I have. On this business account, when I go to the part to withdraw, it just takes me to "All Transactions" page and I cannot find anywhere else how to...
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