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...
Send offer to message broken?
Last few days I have tried sending offers to people who have messaged asking for a discount/offer/do a deal etc. Not working, seems to be just giving me the 'It's us not you'/error error error message. Anyone else having issues?
LL Jiffy bags and Alternatives
So, recently ordered 1000 Jiffy bags from a new supplier. They were terrible quality compared to the ones I have, so I kicked off and in the end sent them back and went back to my previous supplier (who I had purchased the quality bags from). They we...
Resolved! Duplicate custom variation label.
Been trying all morning to get a listing up - keeps on coming up with Duplicate custom variation label - I’ve looked there’s no duplicate variations just white, black and brown.
eBay is killing me with their new delivery algorithm
OK so I am having a little trouble with the new algorithm.eBay seems to think I dispatch and deliver 2nd class post in 1-2 days even if they order it after the post office closes. I am constantly getting people opening INR case asking where their ite...
Resolved! Ever wonder why people do it? Low offers
Before anyone jumps in, yes I know you can set a starting off best offer 辰I'm just curious as to why people do the following. What's their mindset?"Oh. I've been after that for months. How much? £60? Hmmm... Seems about right, a bit under what it's s...
policy violation??
I can see similar questions have been asked, but I thought I'd try anyway. I'm trying to list an item but it keeps being blocked for policy violations (sharing contact details I think). All I have added is a short item description with no links or co...
Straight Up Fraud: Permanently Suspended Without Reason – eBay Holding £857 – BEWARE Sellers
Hi everyone,I need to share my experience, because what eBay is doing to sellers right now is absolutely disgusting, and I want to warn anyone who’s still trusting this platform with their business.I upgraded to a business seller account a few months...
Today`s you-tube tip. 5 things you like about something
Here is a tip for keeping viewers watching till the end of your product video on you tube. Although I don`t sell watches, shall use them as an exampleHave a title that starts something like5 things I like about the military watchOr10 reasons to buy t...
Buyers cancelling orders seems to become more frequent
Is it just me, since ebay have made changes to the cancellation process the number of buyer cancellations is increasing Always the same reasons "ordered by mistake" etc This last few weeks I'm getting 2 or 3 a week! Very frustrating
Convince me I'm wrong....
Convince me I'm wrong; Promotional Fees are for overseas sellers selling commodity items that hundreds of other overseas sellers are trying to sell at a 1000% markup in the first place. I've just junked all mine, since my blood pressure was suffering...
Image hosting for dummies
Hi all, I am shortly going to be creating a few hundred listings, and have started completing the upload CSV which I got from seller reports. All makes sense, it's just the image URLs I'm struggling with.I know that they need to be hosted by a 3rd pa...
Just for a giggle....
Just for a giggle. As an alternative to the usual doom & gloom threads, what do you like about eBay? I'll start, they provided me with an opportunity to leave the 9 to 5. I'm not sure 9 to 5 exists now but you know what I mean
VAT invoice for shipping labels
A fellow eBayer recently posted a link that I had hoped would resolve the issue: https://delivery.ebay.co.uk/private/settings/billing/invoices However my latest postage by Yodel through PackLink isn't invoiced here. I have contacted Customer Services...
Sold Items Still Appearing In Active Listings In Seller Hub
There apparently is a glitch that Ebay are investigating whereby sold items are still appearing in Active Listings in Seller hub. I only noticed because I tried to use sell similar on an item I had recently sold and it wouldn't let me list because it...
Anyone notice anything here... Scary
Massive drop off of impressions for our offsite campaign. Our sales are through the floor so something clearly changed end of May onwards. Anyone else experienced similar?
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