Is simple delivery now compulsory?

[rw190269]

Question 1: Is simple delivery now TOTALLY compulsory? I used to opt out of simple delivery and set my own postage rates, which I then covered by using up my large stock of Royal Mail postage stamps.

But in the first few days of November 2025 I have noticed that this option is no longer available, and that I have to use simple delivery. I have also noticed that when I edit an old  listing (where I HAD opted out of simple delivery), it tells me that simple delivery will override my preferred options.

Question2: “ Will I be now forced to accept ebay’s calculation of postage?

Question 3: Will I be now be forced to print an eBay label? Or (if I am happy to despatch an item without tracking) can I still use postage stamps - I have previously managed to do this by simply marking an item as “Despatched”.

Thanks for any and all replies.

[tressygirl]

Yes,  Simple Delivery is mandatory for Private sellers,  there is no opt out anymore.

Some items, those lightweight and those oversize  / heavy weight in some categories are exempt from SD.

You could still use your own stamps for items eligible for SD,  your payout would be delayed for a minimum of 14 days.

@rw190269 

[style_wise]

You can also still opt out by paying for your choice of Tracked service, updating the SD tracking number to yours, and requesting an SD label refund within 14-days (or Buyer's SD label will be automatically refunded with 30-days).