Seller News: July 2025
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Ebay simple delivery opt out
So ebay have decided to force private sellers to use simple delivery for all listings.Previously you could select advanced options in postage and select your preferred postage method as before.Did ebay announce this to private sellers - did they .......
Resolved! Simple <flicking> Delivery
Dear Sellers, Have you noticed anything new re this Simple Delivery? I sell items that used to be exempt - vintage and antique porcelain. Until yesterday I had an option to select Advanced Postage Options. Yesterday this option disappeared and I can'...
Royal Mail Compensation Amount
I got Special Delivery by 1pm, my sent item was lost in the post before it got to the buyer (supposedly) but Royal Mail are saying that the basic compensation is £500 but i thought it was £750......anyone know more about this? Is the basic amount 750...
Quick query regarding selling items I've acquired by accident
Hi, just thought I'd pick the brains on here to find out where I would stand. A company sent me a large box of new goods by accident. I informed them and after they tried to get them collected, they were unsuccessful in finding a carrier who would ta...
I’m confused about eBay’s simple delivery. Can I get an item collected without a printer?
It says “the courier will bring the label with you when they collect your item” but when you book the collection, there’s no option to tick for them to bring a label. I booked a collection the other day and the RM guy turned up but had no label. What...
First time having someone request a refund…dodgy?
Hi, I sold our Dual Fuel Rangemaster oven today. It was collected by the purchaser this morning. The purchaser has, this evening, requested a refund claiming that the item isn’t as described. The purchaser wanted the ovens to be electric, but one is ...
Resolved! Having to opt out of Simple Delivery on EVERY LISTING
OK so listing some items tonightgood news first - even though Simple Delivery is now being pushed I can opt out to custom settings and select my standard shipping ratesbad news - I have to opt out of Simple Delivery every time I list even though I am...
Simple Delivery - buyer paid £2.75 for Royal Mail Tracked 48 small parcel postage?!?
I sold a record yesterday for just under £150 which was being sold with Special Delivery postage, having chosen Small Parcel size and a weight of up to 1kg. At some point last week, most of my items automatically switched to the dreaded Simple Delive...
Ebay's response to Post Offices who refuse Simple Delivery packages with the wrong label on them
This was Ebay's response in the chat today:
Simple Delivery is the WORST idea ever by Ebay
The old adage used to be " don't change anything that works well".......the Gen Z crew at Ebay have done the exact opposite and are well on the way to ruining a once great business.
Seller limits
Seller limit is zero.I've just tried to list an item I want to sell but its telling me I've reached my limit, which is zero.When I try to raise my limit it says you are not eligible.How do I rectify this?
Possible way around Simple Delivery....
This is posted from my Business eBay account, but relates to my Personal Account. So, this morning I spoke with Customer Services about the fact that eBay had changed my listings to allow Evri delivery to be chosen by the buyer, despite it being a 15...
SIMPLE DELIVERY - EXEMPTIONS
It has been my understanding that certain goods (eg collectable postage stamps, postcards etc) and low value items (ie nunder£5) are not subject to the imposition of Simple Delevery and that sellers can still select their custom process of delivery.I...
Simple delivery oversize parcel
Hi. Seller novice here. How do I post a 122x23x23 parcel when Simple Delivery option is mandatory and max size is 65cm? Do I end up paying excess postage at Royal Mail?
Resolved! Postage and not being able to choose to post myself
OK I'm old and anything that says, 'Simple' on computers usually isn't. I don't do apps or anything, and had to buy a mobile phone a couple of years ago just to sell on here.Why will ebay not let me choose normal postage?It seems to only offer this '...
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