eBay’s new extended Feedback Removal Policy explained

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eBay’s top priority is to offer a fair marketplace for buyers and sellers. Sellers will be pleased to know that it has now updated its Feedback Removal Policy, which took effect on July 31, 2013. This means that it’s now even easier spread the word about your great eBay business and build your reputation! Improvements in tracking uploaded to eBay …

eBay teams up with Argos to offer “click and collect”

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eBay has teamed up with Argos to pilot its "click and collect” scheme. So, eBay customers will be able to purchase online and collect their goods from their local Argos store. This trial is taking place across 150 Argos stores. The precise locations are yet to be decided, but we can be certain that some London branches will be included. …

Rumour: eBay soon to set up eBay Russia

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You may have heard that PayPal is now accepting rubles which will open up the Russian market. So, this has started some speculation as to whether eBay are eyeing up Russia. If the rumours are to be believed, we could soon see the launch of eBay Russia. UK and European sellers could soon have access to Russian buyers This would …

eBay plans new improved pricing tool

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We’re used to eBay buying up other companies. Acquisitions have been a major factor in its growth. So, when it bought up yet another company Decide, we weren’t surprised. eBay snaps up companies making life easier for buyers and sellers Since eBay bought PayPal, it’s also acquired tech companies such as Svpply, Redlaser, Milo, Magento, Hunch and GSI. You can …

Are eBay tests eating into your profits?

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The odd 20p here and there doesn’t sound like too much of a loss does it, but what if you had to pay an extra 20p in fees for each and every PayPal payment? Well, this is potentially an unfortunate situation for some eBay shop owners who sell smaller, low cost items. Fees could literally run into thousands of pounds. …

Musician from Reading finds his stolen equipment for auction on eBay!

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We love interesting eBay stories and we heard a great one recently. Now, eBay definitely doesn’t allow stolen goods to be sold on its site. Nevertheless, there will always be light fingered people who can’t resist chancing their luck. What if your prized possessions were stolen from you and you suddenly saw them staring brazenly at you from an eBay …

New eBay User Agreement update coming soon: 23rd Sept

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eBay recently announced its upcoming amendments to their User Agreement for September (2013). The changes will come into effect for new eBay users immediately. For existing members, the changes will come into force from the 23rd of September. So, what’s new? Well, there will be some changed to the wording used in the agreement, but let’s stop and have a …

Top Rated Seller Update Summer 2013 Seller Update

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  As from August 1st 2013, eBay is changing its Top Rated Seller system. Previously, you could display your Top Rated Seller badge on your account for each listing. The latest update means that Top Rated Sellers will only be able to display their badge on listings that qualify as Top Rated Listings. The change also means that you will …

eBay updates – UK fee changes Summer 2013 Seller Update

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  Updates are coming to eBay and it’s a case of swings and roundabouts. The downside is that eBayplans to start charging fees based buyers’ total costs. This means that buyers will have to pay fees on the postage and the sale price. It’s not all bad news however! The upside is that eBay is reducing the final value fees. …

Managed Returns – Ebay seller update Summer 2013

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  eBay recognises the importance of sellers adhering to the law. So, this update will ensure that all eBaybusiness sellers introduce a standardised returns policy. This will add credibility to your eBay store and increase levels of trust in your buyers! All Sellers will need to implement the following: ·         You must have a minimum return period of 14 days …