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...
Consolidated data from placements in promoted listing advanced
I have been trying to adjust my keywords to improve my ROAC but have come across this. Consolidated data from placements in promoted listing advanced. It is in every different item (17) and is performing really bad. An ROAC of around 1. I would close...
Download all Acive Listings
I used to download Active listings via Ebay's File Exchange. Several years ago Ebay ripped the guts out of this feature . The present File Exchange is ridiculously basic. Just one restriction causes me problems: Ebay restrict listings to only five ca...
Resolved! Ebay posts my home address on every listing as public knowledge. Any way to stop this?
As I'm technically a business seller but not an actual business so the only address I have is my home address. As a business seller I have to legally have my business address as public knowledge on every listing to anyone who views any of my listings...
Pre-approved lending offer June 2025 - sign of the times...?
I'm sitting here really chuckling right now! I've just had one of the usual offers from 'YouLend' telling me that I'm pre-approved for funding (not that I ever take them up on their kind offers ), but this one has really made me laugh. I'm only a sma...
Seiko watch sellers
Seiko watch sellers have completely lost the plot. You'll find that these sellers over inflate the prices of even common vintage watches. I don't find ebay a good source to collect vintage watches anymore, not at the ridiculous prices they are asking...
Oh ebay - what have you done to the UK site???
This is as much for ebay to try and absorb as for anyone else reading. What have you done to the UK site? You essentially buried it on 4th February, that's what. Our sales plummeted overnight on this date when the 'buyer protection fee' was introduce...
LOSE Money with eBay - Use their postal option
Mods Isn't it time with eBay now deciding to dictate Royal Mail postal prices....they updated it from Royal Mail's latest price increase....ten weeks ago ! PLUS, nothing has been added for packaging, or do eBay also expect us to take a hit on that to...
Your payouts are blocked while we review your account. This is a routine process takes 2 days.
Your payouts are blocked while we review your account. This is a routine process to keep your account safe and takes up to 2 working days to complete. We’ll email you if we need more info.My account is over 10 years old and has an excellent track rec...
Promoted Listings Changes - Ads Attribution
How do we know if the listing was clicked by a buyer or some eBay employee who is testing their website? Previously, it was always the same buyer buying the item. How can eBay ensure they are excluding employee clicks?
eBay local
Keep hearing radio ads for eBay-local. Has anyone used it? how to use it? Any good?
Claims speakers broken
Hi just had a message from a customer who bought a pair of 2nd hand speakers 2 weeks ago , he left glowing praise for them in his feedback saying quality of sound and depth of sound is exceptional and packing was the same, he was over the moon with t...
Advise re MTD
I fall into the new MTD 2025-26 - Watched the HMRC Webinar and all good. Im a small business proprietor so never used an accountant in 25yrs of being Self employed so please do reply with "speak to an accountant" I use a basic cash basis reporting So...
Sales down
Business been open since 2013 overall sales have steadily dropped since last year but now in June 2025 sales have dropped to an all time low around 1.5-2k down a month . eBay really need to listen to sellers and change their one size fits all softwar...
Today`s you-tube tip. Buyers love freebies
I know I often say you-tube product videos cost nothing but to create.But maybe if you sell new products you can think of an extra item to include free of charge. Call this your advertising costs. In my videos I often say at the end to reply to the o...
Good news at last from eBay!
Message received from eBay today reads: We're excited to share that we have launched a new and enhanced journey for eBay sellers to access financing. As one of our valued sellers, you're among the first to experience this exclusive opportunity.Based ...
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