Another Ebay rule change!

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by drc

eBay's ratings system has always been bogus. That's unlikely to change anytime soon. Since they started it, it's been convoluted, illogical and laughable.

That's an uphill battle on it's own. Now, I guess I can't leave the house for more then a day, for fear a payment will come trickling in when I'm not around.

[basesareempty]

Originally Posted by D. Bergin

That's an uphill battle on it's own. Now, I guess I can't leave the house for more then a day, for fear a payment will come trickling in when I'm not around.

I guess that with the new requirements if you go leave Friday to go away for a weekend , you will have to put a vacation hold on your items and lose weekend sales or risk your Top Seller status. I say this because under this senario if someone buys an item Friday afternoon and you have already left for your weekend away, the PO is open on Saturday so that is the "next business day" as far as shipping goes then Monday is too late and is counted against you.

[t206hound]

Originally Posted by basesareempty

I say this because under this senario if someone buys an item Friday afternoon and you have already left for your weekend away, the PO is open on Saturday so that is the "next business day" as far as shipping goes then Monday is too late and is counted against you.

You'll automatically receive a 5-star shipping time detailed seller rating if:
*You specify 1-day handling.
*You upload US Postal Service, UPS, or FedEx supported tracking information by the end of the next business day (Pacific Time) after the buyer's payment clears. A business day is a normal weekday. Saturdays, Sundays, and major holidays aren't business days.
*Delivery Confirmation or tracking shows confirmed delivery 4 business days from when the payment clears or within your estimated delivery time if it's less than 4 days (for example, overnight shipping).

[cubsguy1969]

Starting in June, Top-rated sellers will need to have tracking information uploaded to eBay within their stated handling time on 90% or more of their transactions with US buyers. As of June 1, the 20% final value fee discount and greatest on average boost in Best Match will go to those listings from Top-rated sellers that include 1-day handling and a minimum 14-day return policy with a money-back refund option. Listings without these two services will still have the Top-rated seller badge and some boost in Best Match but will not earn the discounts or the highest average boost in Best Match.

Based on a February 20 evaluation, you'll need to take a few steps to keep your Top-rated benefits in June:


Start now to upload tracking information to meet the 90% mark. The easiest way to upload tracking information is to use eBay Labels. It's fast and easy, and tracking information is uploaded automatically. And USPS® now offers FREE Delivery Confirmation ™ with eBay Labels for many services, including First-Class Package service for parcels!



I'm confused. Does this mean I HAVE to buy tracking now on every package to maintain the 20 percent? I sell hundreds and hundreds of books a year, along with records, magazine, lots of media stuff, and I already regularly lose money on shipping because of ebay's $4 limit on media mail. (think about how heavy some books are, even with media rates they often exceed $4 with packaging costs included.) If I have to add tracking, too, at my cost, it's really going to hit me hard. I notice they don't mention media mail in their "many services." I'm guessing it doesn't qualify for free tracking, which basically screws me. God, they're a-holes. Every time I get one of these messages about new seller "protections," I know it's going to cost me money. Idiots.

[t206hound]

Originally Posted by cubsguy1969

I'm confused. Does this mean I HAVE to buy tracking now on every package to maintain the 20 percent? I sell hundreds and hundreds of books a year, along with records, magazine, lots of media stuff, and I already regularly lose money on shipping because of ebay's $4 limit on media mail. (think about how heavy some books are, even with media rates they often exceed $4 with packaging costs included.) If I have to add tracking, too, at my cost, it's really going to hit me hard. I notice they don't mention media mail in their "many services." I'm guessing it doesn't qualify for free tracking, which basically screws me. God, they're a-holes. Every time I get one of these messages about new seller "protections," I know it's going to cost me money. Idiots.

I'm pretty sure that when you get purchase postage via paypal, tracking is an extra nineteen cents ($0.19).

[edited to add] I track every package sent from eBay sales. If the item doesn't have tracking info, the purchaser can easily state that they never received the package and eBay will side with the purchaser every time.

[cubsguy1969]

Can you purchase media mail postage through paypal? I've never tried buying postage in any capacity through paypal or ebay.
I know that the automated machines at the post office won't work with media mail. You have to take them up to the counter and have a real live human do it for you.

Edited to add:
I usually insure pricier items and eat the cost, just for the peace of mind. But I sell lots of books and such for $6 to $10. Seems silly to me to pay for tracking on every one of those. I'd rather risk the occasional package getting lost or a buyer "claiming" he never got the item and have to refund the 10 bucks. I think I come out ahead. I've found that most book buyers seem to be fairly reasonable people. Maybe not as many crooks as on the card/memorabilia side of things. But maybe I've just been lucky.

[t206hound]

Originally Posted by cubsguy1969

Can you purchase media mail postage through paypal? I've never tried buying postage in any capacity through paypal or ebay.
I know that the automated machines at the post office won't work with media mail. You have to take them up to the counter and have a real live human do it for you.

Sure can... I did a few times in the last month for DVD movies and books that I sold.

[chaddurbin]

i just discovered last week you save like 50% shipping from ebay's website. what used to cost $3.29 at the po is now like $1.69...joy!

and free confirmation

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by chaddurbin

i just discovered last week you save like 50% shipping from ebay's website. what used to cost $3.29 at the po is now like $1.69...joy!

and free confirmation

Yep...I used to lug 50+ packages to the post office twice a week...I'd pick and choose which item I wanted to spend 75 cents on for delivery confirmation...Usually I would get groans from the people behind me in line..especially if only one person was working the front counter. Since I went automated I haven't spent more than a few minutes at a post office in the last 8 months.

[basesareempty]

Originally Posted by t206hound

You'll automatically receive a 5-star shipping time detailed seller rating if:
*You specify 1-day handling.
*You upload US Postal Service, UPS, or FedEx supported tracking information by the end of the next business day (Pacific Time) after the buyer's payment clears. A business day is a normal weekday. Saturdays, Sundays, and major holidays aren't business days.
*Delivery Confirmation or tracking shows confirmed delivery 4 business days from when the payment clears or within your estimated delivery time if it's less than 4 days (for example, overnight shipping).

OK Good! This was not specified in the email received today and I know from past experience using Ebay Shipping that if you print shipping labels after close of business on friday evening it defaults the shipping date to the next day being Saturday. I thought this was a valid question and do not take anything for granted, common sense wise, when it comes to Ebay! Weekend excursions back on for this summer!

[slidekellyslide]

I feel sorry for the "Store" owners who will have to ship next day on a 99 cent item that someone BINed from their store just so they can keep their discount.