Seller Update: January 2025
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Buyer Protection, Pokémon Day, VAT invoices & other launches landing this February
As we wave goodbye to January, I wanted to update you on exciting changes coming in February.
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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...
Resolved! Dispute opened with payment provider
Buyer purchased very expensive fragrance from me. I have it clarified from the manufacturer it's authentic. She set up eBay account and purchased same day. No feedback for me but a month later has opened dispute directly with payment provider 'item n...
EBay sellers
I agree with the concerns of sellers on EBay re their payment being withheld until buyer receives the item! Although I always send my items by a tracked delivery this is still a concern. Just wished to let you all aware of the following if it hasn’t ...
All Ebay Listings Ended
I stand in solidarity and unity with all private sellers who have ended their listings before the changes being introduced on the 4th February or gradually rolled out in the next few weeks. The three changes announced by Ebay: 1. The introduction of ...
The new payment rules and scammers
Would it make it easier for scammers to lie and say they haven't received it, or be about the same? And when it comes to collections, apparently you have to get a code from the buyer that they get by email, then you enter that number in yourself to b...
Donald Trump and his new tarrifs
I was thinking (probably overthinking) and listening to Donald on tv..... He is imposing tarrifs on other countries for importing items into the USA. Some 25% some 10%. Othose affected are also considering retalitary tarrifs on the USA. He has also m...
Refund
I sold an item but the problem is I did it as an auction and didn't put a reserve price. The item sold for £1.20. I contacted the buyer and informed them of my mistake they stayed they would like a refund but I have never had to do it before. I don't...
Sellers beware of a return scam - changing delivery address on returns label
We have had two buyers try to scam us recently using eBay returns. It appears that they open a return as normal on eBay and obtain their Royal Mail Tracked Returns label. However, the item is returned to a different address delivered by the same Roya...
for business accounts is there charge for each auto-relist
hi there for business accounts if all items are set to re-list do you get charged the listing fee again. i assumed you got charged the listing fee once and if set to auto-relist then you get no more charges for that i did google and it did say theres...
sending offers
do you people now like the automated offer time of 95 hours or do you prefer when you could choose how many days you could pick before offers expired
eBay - Are you serious? Who stole my money?
I sold a garden hose (£40) on Friday and shipped it on Monday.Three days later, the buyer opened a case about the item not being received and immediately left NEGATIVE feedback. A few days later, eBay closed the case and refunded the buyer. SUPER FAS...
Selling fees
Since when did eBay start enforcing 20% selling fees
Postage labels payment method
How do I change the payment method for postage labels? It's currently set to PayPal but I can't find a way to change it.
sales history
How can I access mu sales pre Feb 2023 which is a far back as the custom button will go Thank You
How to ship the item £600- need Signature confirmation (size over 60cm can't use Special delivery)
Hi there, I want to sell my brand new Vacuum cleaner for around £550-570. (Parcel Size 78 x 47 x 28cm). I know I need the Signature on delivery as the value is over £450. Royal Mail - they only accept parcel size Maximum length is 60cm. Parcelforce d...
When is the cut off for selling before the changes come into effect?
I’m selling off a few bits of mine, and won’t be selling after 4th feb, as not keen on the changes. Just curious what happens if I make a sale say tomorrow on the 3rd - does it have to be posted the same day to avoid having the money held and fees fo...
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