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Update regarding “Urgent - VAT action” email

On 17-19 February, some sellers received an email asking them to update their UK Value Added Tax (VAT) registration on eBay or potentially be restricted from selling. This email was sent in error. Rest assured, this does not affect your ability to se...

No More Fees so Why No Cash On Collection ?

why does ebay not allow cash o collection any more ?previously i would have thought it was to prevent fee avoidanceas i know some sellers cancel a sale after an item has been collected to avoid fees.however after todays srprise announcement, which I ...

eBay are being utterly ridiculous on their "Safety Policy"

I posted a listing for a well known and widely available Baby Cot Bed this morning. It is sold on Amazon and John Lewis. It's a British company. I have described the product as "used" which it was briefly. eBay immediately removed the listing as it d...

My other account Suspended for refusing to change to a business seller

So, it has begun. Despite me not trading, not selling anything new, not selling anything in multiple, and only selling personal items (currently I am selling my collection of Radio Times which I built up over many years when I was younger - most of w...

New Fee Format Isnt eBay's Real Issue For Business Sellers

I dont so much mind the new fee format, although its another things ebay has done to favour private sellers over businesses. The benefits given for business sellers on the email was just fluff to distract from the main subject, those "benefits" shoul...

Authentication for wristwatches

Is the authentication service still available as I have just listed two wristwatches for sale and neither have the blue authenticity guarantee available on the listing. They fit all of the criteria and are relists . Another watch that was already lis...

I'm a new seller (not new buyer) but this has me worried...

Ok, so... I advertised a camera yesterday, excellent condition, reasonable price, buy now (or offers). I have never tried to sell on eBay before, just buy. Received an offer a few hours later, from 'A'. Ignored it, as late at night, can't be bothered...

Simple delivery - returns

So Simple Delivery sounds OK as far as the seller being protected against loss or damage in transit. As long as they don't start denying protection if you can't prove your packaging was adequate. But what happens for an item not as described claim, p...

Is a international sale through eBay foreign income for HMRC?

I was just about to complete my Self Assessment tax for last year, but I have been asked if I received any foreign income. Most of my sales were through eBay, and were to overseas buyers, USA, Canada, etc. Do I have to say yes, this is foreign income...

No selling fees! Hurrah!

I'm simultaneously pleased about this, but frustrated that it happened the very day after I sold my old laptop with close to £50 of fees. I'm just awaiting the communal meltdown of all the business sellers on this forum.

Free to sell - Relist current items for sale?

My current 58 items were listed when it was 70% off selling fees.To get the 100% off fees do I need to relist all my items?(Thay are all BUY IT NOW).

Resolved! Free to sell clothes? Been charged!

I have been charged selling/final value fees on clothing private seller, used clothing. Listed under clothes, shoes, accessories > speciality> world & traditional clothing > southwest asia/middle east i thought it was free

refund

how do i change my credit card so i can give someone a refund

Resolved! TIME TO LET IT RUN OUT

hi folks i know alot of you will say yes it all heat of the moment , things said in haistbut ive been disrespected one last time by customer service ive been on to them regarding issues over the last 1-2 months ive posted befor e about this agents no...

No 70% off Variable Selling Fees this weekend ?

I always get a 70% off variable selling fees every 2 week and it is when I list. There is nothing on the "promotions" area of my home page either. Do any other private sellers have the same issue ? From what I have read on forums it is not guaranteed...

Ebay Scraps Sellers Fees Across Almost All Categories

Now being widely reported across many media outlets since midnight: https://www.standard.co.uk/ https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/ebay-scraps-sellers-fees https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/life/1955375/ebay-major-change-uk-sellers

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Authentication for wristwatches

I'm a new seller (not new buyer) but this has me worried...

Simple delivery - returns

Is a international sale through eBay foreign income for HMRC?

No selling fees! Hurrah!

Free to sell - Relist current items for sale?

Resolved! Free to sell clothes? Been charged!

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Resolved! TIME TO LET IT RUN OUT

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Ebay Scraps Sellers Fees Across Almost All Categories

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