EBAY REF NUMBER ON ENVELOPE TO BE POSTED?

[8-freight]

Just recently I have noted that there is now an ebay ref number in the address for items to be posted. I do not know what the purpose of this number is but it seems to me not a very good idea.  Since this number was introduced I have had in the last 4 weeks items that i have sold gone missing in the post. Prior to this number being introduced I have gone sevaral months without items being mislaid. My thoughts on this are that know everyone who has handled the envelope knows there is an item from ebay inside, whereas before there was no clue as to what the envelope contained. Is this number compulsory as an inclusion in the address or can it be left off, anyone have any advice.  Regards 8-freight

[redwick1]

It is put on by ebay for when you buy the postage through Packlink

If you dont then you can delete it

To read all the information go to Annoucements at the bottom of the page and see it  for 01-09-2020

Your parcels should not have gone missing due to the code as the buyers address is there and as long. the code is just on one line

Makes no difference to delivery.

I always use Royal Mail and take to the Post office  and would not use packlink.

I have only every lost a couple of items in about 16 years

[8-freight]

Many thanks for your reply. I think you are very lucky to have only lost a couple of items in several years but there again I do not know how often you list an item. I am  usually listing items nearly every day so the chance of loss is I suspect greatly increased. I am not quite sure why the ref number has started to show on the address panel as it never used to be present, like you all my items are took to the post office for proof of posting. Thanks again for your swift reply. Regards 8-freight

Brian

[redwick1]

Go to the bottom of the page and where it says Announcements scroll down the the date of the 01-09-2020 to read all the formation on the code ebay are putting on the address.
If you post yourself with RM then just remove it.
I always have items on ebay and have for many years and also post for my two daughters who have accounts.
RM is the most reliable. Do you always put the return address on your items s that they can be returned to you if found?>

[8-freight]

Many thanks for your reply will follow your instructions to cancel the ebay code. Regards 8-freight
Brian