Thanks to ebay ruining everyone business

[domshopuk]

Been selling 3 years , My usual sell price is 3.99£ very cheap for buyer , low profit for me but selling in higher quantities I retain more profit. Just want to thank to ebay after 3 years of selling having barely couple orders now , as my items is not compelling to buyers anymore after ebay doesnt even disclose properly why buyers paying so much extra. They just hide it somewhere in light grey color.

Good move for ebay to kick out all small sellers selling low prices, keep higher prices higher fees.

Whats your thoughts guys ? Do you move to higher price range items now as well ?

[tressygirl · Accepted solution]

What's our thoughts?

Join in the many long discussions on this subject on this forum,  some are quite lively !

@domshopuk 

[61stephenuk]

Register correctly and the buyer premium wont affect your prices

"An eBay seller must register as a business if, for example, they sell items they have bought to resell, they make items in order to sell them, or if they buy items for their business."

https://www.ebay.co.uk/help/policies/selling-policies/business-seller-policy?id=4710

[domshopuk]

Do you mean create new eBay account, but this time choose business account? Or I can change current one from private to business?

[tressygirl]

You can change this one to a Business Account , here's how:

1. Go to Account settings in My eBay.
2. Select Personal information. 
3. Select Edit next to Account type. You may be asked to sign in again.
4. Select Confirm to upgrade to a Business account.
5. Specify whether you operate your business as a legal entity or as a sole proprietor and select Continue.
6. On the following page, enter your business information such as name, contact information, and returns policy. Then select Save.

Probably best to use a PC / laptop for this,  and not the app or mobile browser.  Chrome seems to work best on eBay.

@domshopuk 

[domshopuk]

Thank you ! But unfortunately Iam not registered business so seems like I cant do nothing about it.

[domshopuk]

Actually I can change to business , as Iam self employed. So is it they will take off that buyers protection fees from my listings in couple days ?

[susapric-68]

Should have really been selling as a business for 3 years if that's what you have been selling, Can't really moan. Congrates on your account upgrade, welcome to the world of FVF and listing fees

[domshopuk]

Same fees as used to be before (when everyone used to pay fees) so not much difference for me. Iam trying to get that top rated seller badge as well.