@game_raid Private sellers were not asked if they would prefer " free to sell" & a levy on our buyers or to keep things as they were, which by all accounts seemed to be running smoothly...
Please do not confuse genuine private sellers with those who masquerade as private BUSINESSES to avoid fees, they are totally different and not one genuine private seller can compete with a genuine Business. This is not a new thing since the " free to sell" , many have jumped on the band wagon by opening new accounts, but there have been private accounts running businesses here for donkeys years. eBay did not address it then nor now.
Many acknowledge that these " private business accounts" create a huge problem for genuine businesses selling the same/similar items whereby they can undercut because they are not abiding to this platforms rules thus avoiding business costs. This is an issue for eBay, they have created, unnecessarily so, disgruntled Business sellers due to the fact that they are not addressing the " masqueraders" ... Why? as they certainly have the tech and resources to do so.
Genuine private sellers pose no threat to business sellers, whether they pay fees or not - the market is NOT comparable in any way.
You speak of extra profit for the past 3 months - Why would you be concerned with genuine private sellers making a buck or two from their own pre-loved/unwanted items? This is what built eBay initially and paved way for the "entrepreneurs" to run businesses who take on any extra risks and responsibilities to be a business owner; not all businesses succeed, some are smaller than others, some are niche or choose to sell mass-market items and some make a very good living or are greatly successful in their endeavours ... all in all eBay gave them a less risky " start-up" ( for those who do not have their own website or physical shop) or an opportunity to grow their already existing business. Private sellers are simply selling off what they no longer want/need, whether it be through a move, family circumstances, bereavement, downsizing or to earn extra to pay a bill or food!...some enjoy the interactions ( this was moreso in the early days ) or call it " hobby " selling, ( not to be confused with making own items & selling ) a way to be active/occupied perhaps as pensioners or the disabled, or just for pleasure or a reason to get up in the morning - it matters not the reason, and there is not one size that fits all, they are individuals who have chosen eBay to sell and/or buy and now eBay are making it more difficult for them to maintain their account as they have been accustomed, fitting it around their lifestyle ( There is life outside of eBay!) and from my point ( as I cannot speak for everyone) all these changes and lack of choice/ restrictions etc is pushing us to " work" as a business, and I for one, cannot fulfil them, not will not, but unable to for personal circumstance/reasons! They have moved the goal-posts and basically its a "do this and fit in with this" without any concern for those who have been loyal for decades and how it would impact! There are no perks, we certainly do not want or should have to jump through "business" protocol when we are not businesses! The latest changes are causing a hindrance, confusion, distrust and stopping many people from continuing to run their account safely and with integrity, through no fault of their own.
eBay state that small private sellers make up a greater proportion of eBays sales by purchasing from others ( businesses and private sellers) on the platform. This revenue will be lost as many small private sellers are now reevaluating their positions and the cost to them, due to the new " rules" and I am not talking about "profit"... although that would have been "nice" if potential buyers could actually view items to purchase - the lack of visibility, views, watchers, offers and sales have fallen off a cliff, even at what was supposed to be the busiest times of the year... it is not something which is just affecting businesses, it has affected us all.
I would also like to say this - I have read a great deal of posts on here, many from experienced " eBayers" business and private who offer valuable information/knowledge, who take the time to assist others who are new or unsure and require some guidance. Generous with their time and knowledge , some are like an " encyclopaedia of eBay " some may not know all the answers, and they show actual kindness towards others in their responses, something which has not gone amiss and only highlights those in the " community" who unfortunately can not see how their replies/ approach towards others, fall short of understanding the human psyche. This " community" are assisting eBay without payment or a " thank you" from any employed staff, when the actual responsibility lies with eBay and it should not be their " customers" job particularly now when there is so much discourse.
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