Having to opt out of Simple Delivery on EVERY LISTING

[zax93]

OK so listing some items tonight

good news first - even though Simple Delivery is now being pushed I can opt out to custom settings and select my standard shipping rates

bad news - I have to opt out of Simple Delivery every time I list even though I am listing similar items. Really? 

This is from ebay itself:  You can opt out of Simple Delivery when you're creating your listing by selecting Custom Postage from the delivery options. If you'd prefer not to use Simple Delivery at all in the future, you'll need to opt out each time this programme is recommended when you're creating listings.

I mean what does that last sentence mean anyway?

[wintersdawn1]

Greedbay make money if we use simple delivery, they charge more than going direct to royal mail etc.

[downsizingxs]

I agree - it's a total pain to have to do it every time. There should be an option in 'preferences' to always opt out. eBay getting very very annoying and imo has shot itself in the foot. Why they had to match another platform with the new fees I don't understand. They had the edge and have chucked it away - even a 2% fee would have given eBay the advantage.

What happens next - time will tell...