Seller News: June 2025
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NO LONGER SELLING DUE TO SIMPLE DELIVERY
AS OF 15TH APRIL MY DAYS AS A PRIVATE EBAY SELLER WILL STOP AFTER 19 YEARS.I AM FED UP OF THE GREED OF EBAY AND I HOPE OTHER EBAY SELLERS DECIDE TO NO LONGER LET THE EBAY CONTROL FREAKS HAVE THIS MUCH CONTROL OVER PRIVATE SELLERS.
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 '...
No Buy It Now Requests
When I list an item I always make it an auction , turn off Offers and specify in the description that I do not want Buy It Now requests. I sometimes specify that such requests will not be replied to. And yet here I am being asked for a Buy It Now pri...
Override Simple Delivery
Hi, Up until 2 days ago I was still able to list with customer or advanced options for postage to override the (not so) "simple delivery". Yesterday, and today, when adding some new listings, I have not got the option for any of them. It is strictly ...
Beyond Stupid
Simple delivery!Won't let me post small paper items in an ordinary letter. Insists I have to choose Large Letter and charge accordingly.Have no choice but to end all my small items.How much longer do we have to put up with this?Ebay will not survive ...
Resolved! Simple Delivery
Is Simple Delivery mandatory now ? used to be able to select custom postage option but it’s not available now. Just tried listing and Simple Delivery is the only option for postage
How do I know if an order is with Simple Delivery?
Long term business seller, Have received my first 'Private Seller' account order for a listing with the old seller supplies postal options pre simple delivery coming in and I cant see any difference. How do I tell if Ebay have made it Simple Delivery...
Buyer protection fee
I understand that eBay has to make a profit but this is just not working. I am having to reduce my selling price by 4% to achieve the advertised price I am seeking, effectively a selling fee of 4%. Buyers seem to be staying away as I have only sold 2...
Very low GSP shipping costs displayed for Oversized item. Will eBay honour them?
I've recently re-listed a large framed item. This is too big for SD, so this time around I had to chose the "Oversized Above 20kg or 61x46x46cms" Package Size which allowed me to define my own UK shipping service and cost. I also chose to make the it...
Evri lost item
I sold an item on 1 June which the seller paid for postage using simple postage service. I printed the label and dropped off on 2 June at a Tesco express and that was the last time the item was seen. The tracking shows it was dropped off at the shop ...
A tip for Image Research I posted on Facebook a fortnight ago.
Most sellers of vintage items now use Google Lens and any similar services which are available to identify items and learn about them. A trick which worked for me when my picture search on a blue vase was not producing anything was to change the pict...
VAT on postage?
Hello,Is it normal for VAT to be charged on non- SD listings?I thought it was only for SD, because Ebay are providing a service?(Changed a listing to Advanced 2nd Class RM, and VAT applies!)TIA!
Reviewing bank account
I have been selling on eBay for about 4 months and have made a good amount of money.Firstly there was no issues with withdrawing me money out of my ebay account until it said eBay will be reviewing my account bank details and that my payouts would be...
Resolved! Buyer disagrees about condition of a used item - refund or what?
I sold a relatively expensive dress to someone abroad, it took ages to arrive but once it did, she left me neutral feedback saying that I listed the dress as in "very good condition' when in fact the dress has stains and pilling. I always inspect my ...
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 .......
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