I'm having a bit of an issue understanding eBay Premium Service now especially in light of this automatic feedback.
Now as far as I understand it to get eBay Premium Service badge, and subsequent benefits
You need to send your item with a carrier that is 3 days or less as well as other hoops you have to jump through like offering an express service and a tracked service option and 30 day returns. I remember, although this may be my memory, that it used to be a 2 day delivery service with an express & tracked option, so that used to rule out people selling items via 2nd class post.
Was this always the case and it Premium Service badge even if you posted with 2nd class post?
Which brings me to the 2nd question - automatic positive feedback. Now according to eBay you get this if
Tracking shows the item was delivered on time
The buyer hasn’t left feedback yet
The buyer hasn't reported an issue or opened a return on their order
So how do sellers who post via 2nd class post, which isnt tracked get automatic positive feedback as I've just noticed last night and today?
So if this now stands, pretty much everyone will be getting automatic feedback & Premium Service badges or am I not getting this correctly?