21-10-2025 10:31 PM
I've used Simple Delivery when the price makes sense, and while it has its advantages, it also comes with its drawbacks. Sellers face different challenges and benefits depending on what they sell, where they are located, their physical abilities, and how comfortable they are with using smartphones and printers.
It's clear that BPF and SD have negatively impacted sales, with enthusiasm for selling hitting an all-time low and buyers left feeling confused.
There have been some changes over the past six months, and while some improvements have been made, there's still a lot to address—if eBay is willing. What do you believe are the remaining issues with SD and BPF, and how would you suggest eBay adjust these features to make them more user-friendly and reduce the difficulties?
23-10-2025 6:22 PM
You are both right. What is the most realistic change we could hope for though?
Better named, better explained, better displayed?
Wholesale change is unlikely now. eBay are clueless and they need to hear face saving, small changes that relieves some pain but doesn't become an embarrasing and expensive climbdown.
23-10-2025 10:42 PM
With regard to Simple delivery, what categories are still not accepting exemptions under £20? I think it unlikely we will get any exemptions on clothing now, but bringing some order to the chaos of categories would be a step in the right direction.
Business, Office & Industrial > CNC, Metalworking & Manufacturing has no opt outs despite the items being tiny, lightweight, used, under £20 and "vintage" imperial.
Model railway catalogues and magazines are also not exempt.
Any more?