postal workers still working with social distancing measures

[rgm-triumph]

Does ebay understand that the in Royal mail sorting offices, are still working under social distancing measures and therefore cannot guarantee any postal delivery times? and what are ebay doing to protect sellers acounts against this ongoing problem, thanks

[arkwebus]

As I have said - many times - there is no general problem and that @angelah1847 agrees.

I have bought many many things during lockdown and without exception all have arrived within eBay's [slightly extended] delivery time. 90% arrive within 24 or 48 hours.  I have a regular 1st class [non eBay] delivery which arrives regular as clockwork every Wednesday.  My postie even said that things were easier as the roads were clearer. 

We do however read of people who have decided - off their own bat - to list in March and not deliver till Covid is over. It might even be prudent for them but it will not do for eBay.  

@rgm-triumph 

[rgm-triumph]

as a rule of thumb i always post on the same day as being ordered however, some still are experiencing late deliveries, i have queried RM and they themselves have admitted there is in some sorting offices post to the ceiling and workers working to distancing rules, deliveries are now made in a solo status due to only 1 postie per van which obviously interferes with delivery estimates. i have ordered many things on ebay during this covid season and nothing has been on time, but i understand it due to the circumstances, post to london seems to be 100% but outside is lacking, maybe you live in an area which isn't affected, you can't speak for the rest of the country on your narrow field of vision can you! you haven't really help with anything, you've just involved your personal feelings to the matter, that wasn't the question, but hey thanks for trying!

[profgaz]

I live in one of Englands worst affected areas & as I stated, my post as been delivered & fast

[rgm-triumph]

everywhere then is different, still not answering the question but thanks for the input from your immediate area

[profgaz]

Everywhere is different. It depends on how its all managed really.
I don't believe we can blame eBay or Royal mail.
Being 2 metres apart, doesn't stop people working together to do the right thing but some don't care, another reason the virus spreads.

[rgm-triumph]

so then as i said, Ebay obviously know of the issues but seem to be turning their back to them, are they going to do anything or even plan to do anything for it?

[profgaz]

They extended the time in the beginning
I've no idea if they intend to do more. I don't work for them.
Maybe they want to do more but can't because they're so short on staff.
Or maybe some would prefer they closed eBay down with there staff shortage & wouldn't that be stupid but some companies would & do.

[rgm-triumph]

well i think i am going to have a little think on what to do about the situation, i've been a loyal ebay seller and buyer for years, but i am really not happy for this situation, thanks everyone for your input