UK Seller News: April 2025
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New Fees calculation.
OK, I understand that there are new fees applied, and I have just noted that an item I had listed at £9.99 is now listed at £11.11! The odd 11p makes it look a very unappealing price. I could list it at £10.99 and take the hit, but my question is ......
What happened to eBay?
I used to sell on eBay a few years back and although it was expensive for sellers, it was manageable. I have recently started selling again and it's abysmal! No views, extortionate selling fees, silly "promotion" percentages (10% before fees to sell ...
New postage policy seems a bit dodgy...
Anyone else find the ‘new’ postage process for sellers frustrating and a bit suspicious? Specifically: Ebay now require sellers to select the postage service during the listing and only allow them to use that postage service once the item has sold. T...
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.
Resolved! Do we actually know yet if unused SD labels will be refunded?
Hi, to get around the error of not being able to list with custom postage, this week I have listed with SD, then of course I have to "get label" to get buyers address, but not then used it.I was thinking that it will eventually be refunded, to me as ...
eBay Is Dead
I am thinking eBay as a selling platform is dead since the seller protection was added ? I wonder if eBay have notice the decline in sellers since new rules started . In my 20 years of selling on eBay Ive never seen it like thisI have 20 watchers on ...
Global shipping program prices have jumped and are unrealistic.
For some reason I am getting US buyers complaining that the GSP prices have jumped and are silly. 2 Teddy bears to the US one selling around £60 - GSP charging £26.28, the 2nd bear selling at £125 - GSP charging £73.09. Both of them are small enough ...
Seller returning item as missing parts, but I didnt say it included in the post
I sold a Tankini which I never had the arm straps for. There are clear pictures of the top and the whole set, without any straps as I don't have them. It's listed as bandeau style and I don't accept returns. The buyer messaged to day I had forgotten...
Infographics/item measurements as images in listings (clothing)
Ebay picture policy is as follows from https://www.ebay.co.uk/help/policies/listing-policies/picture-policy?id=4370The following are not allowed: Photos that don't accurately represent the item Placeholder images used to convey messages Stock photos ...
Resolved! How can I make a complaint about Ebay customer services?
I am very dissatisfied with Ebay customer service advisors. I would like to make a complaint and would like to know how to do this?
eBay's rip off new buyer protection fees and delayed payment for sellers
I first posted on this last night and received dozens (possibly more than 100 in less than 24 hours) of emails and posts on seller centre and eBay community sharing my objection to eBay's new rip off Buyer Protection fees and delayed payment for sell...
Not so 'Simple Delivery'
It would appear that eBay 'Simple Delivery' announced with great fanfare by eBay over the preceding weeks, is not actually effective for ALL private seller listings as of 15/4/25. I just had a chat with eBay Support whom advise new listings will be '...
Two offers received on one item from the same potential buyer within 24hrs, how is this possible?
Two offers received on one item from the same ebay user within 24hrs.How is this possible?Because I have not declined the first offer. Thanks
Resolved! Buyer contesting international shipping cost
Hi all, I'm having an ongoing issue with a buyer in another country and I'm looking for some advice if possible please. I'm based in the UK and a buyer from Canada made a best offer on one of my items. I accepted and they paid straight away, but then...
Sending vinyl - simple delivery
Hello,I am wanting to sell a rare vinyl worth probably in the hundreds. I would like to try avoid the hassle of simple delivery, so am I right in thinking if I use custom postage as opposed to simple delivery I can choose the courier (Royal Mail by 1...
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