For the first time this evening i have been forced to use simple delivery, and unable to select custom package on a heavy glass vase that will require double boxing and effort from me and I’m no stranger to this and I’m good at it. I usually add 80p or a quid for my efforts and packing materials.

I can’t do this anymore, it’s making me feel like quitting !!

Ebay Mafia, are scamming buyers and sellers, postage charges include insurance for loss or damage, and buyers have to pay Buyers protection fee, for loss or damage,  Ebay are scamming b******s!!!

they want to take complete control and it helps pay for all the tv advertising they are doing to make up for  dwindling sales

I had just noticed this too.
Phoned customer support, but they suggested the dimensions were wrong or the supplier had changed their prices (neither applicable). They said there was nothing to be done.

Clearly this is a hidden cost to the seller. 10p here, 6p there – Across thousands of accounts this will amount to a huge revenue.

Clearly Simple Delivery is a complete no-go. I thought they'd fixed it!

I've had the opposite, price-wise - eBay charged 3p less than the online cost  quoted for sending Royal Mail 48.  BUT... my item should be delivered today and it's not showing as due.  If it fails, it will be the first time ever that I have sent something by this service and it has not arrived on time.  Or, in other words, put two grasping, sh1te companies together and what more can I expect. 🤔