Seller News: September 2025
Read the latest updates to streamline your selling experience.
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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...
changing from private to business
Hi, i am changing from a successful private account to a business account. Presumably some of you will have done similar(recently), how did you find out how to adapt your account details, amend listings, carry over feedback etc? Is there any kind of ...
EPR law coming into effect today
Just checking this one as I have just seen this on the news. I am presuming this doesn't effect sellers who use packaging to sell to customers and is only for the actual makers of the packaging materials?
How do I collect US tax/duties without enrolling in the GSP?
Hi, can someone please explain to me how I can continue selling to the US? I've had a couple of orders, and no tax was collected upfront, so I've had to cancel the orders. Do I have to enrol in the Global Shipping Programme so that all taxes are coll...
Is eBay a place TO SELL OR NOT any LONGER? Is it dead / dying?
Does anyone else feel the same? Is eBay no longer a platform for sellers? During my years of selling on eBay, I've noticed declining traffic. The traffic and sales were so much better previously Is it the algorithm that is messing up people's busines...
Ebay Sales Completely Dead **November 2024**
Hi We have been selling on ebay for over 10 years. Sales have been down since start of 2024 but its completely dead. Like we look at our stats from July to September and sales figures are less that what we are paying ebay for Promoted listings etc. A...
eBay's automatic positive feedback no longer being applied
Good afternoon everyone As many of you are aware eBay introduced automatic positive feedback for business sellers, providing certain criteria's. The item had been received on time, no issues raised, and the buyer has not left feedback already. eBay w...
Resolved! HELP! Obvious business seller operating on a private account!
I hate having to do this but there is a business seller operating on a private account in my category (I'm posting this on a throwaway just FYI). He's already made like a grand in a day (NO FEES!). I tried to report but the old system is gone and the...
Ebay.
They are certainly making it harder. It's dying slowly.
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.
Yodel not collecting Store parcels
Noticed a big pile of parcels at our local shop which collects parcels. They saying Yodel drivers have not come collect them since last Friday- is this true ?Has anyone experienced issues recently
Manage Active Listings in Seller Hub
Am I the only one who finds the new Actions column in Manage Active Listings unnecessary and that it merely clutters up the page?I can't find any way to delete the column. Any ideas?Thanks
Seller committing tax fraud. EBay not removing seller
I have a competitor in one of the markets I sell who sells just below the VAT threshold every year. I believe they have sold maybe £300,000 over the last four years.It was alerted to me that whilst they are trading on eBay, they are filing their stat...
Xero software and VAT on ebay sales
Do any fellow sellers use Xero? I’ve signed up for a trial as I’m now VAT registered so hoping it will make things easier. my issue is that on the reconciliation the amount Xero is using for my eBay earnings is what get transferred into my bank accou...
Anyone know of any tech issues at ebay? Sales very very sporadic.
Our sales are all over the place. As in abnormally so. £20 one day. £275 another day. Seems something very odd going on with the sales pattern? Anyone noticed the same. Almost as if listings are hidden one day then live the next day. Our other online...
How to handle customs charge when sending to USA
I've read up from searching the forum and looking through these links pasted below, but still not quite sure what happens regarding the customs fee.I'd have to buy a label from Royal Mail's site, and now they're requiring me to also pay a customs fee...
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