eBay reduces some listing fees, implements changes in search, and bans checks & money orders as payment options
EBay's announcement came out today.
Fees
Payments
Shipping
Minimum Seller Standards
Further details on today's announcement:
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EBay's announcement came out today.Fees
As of September 16th, sellers will be able to list an unlimited number of fixed-price items at a set price of 35 cents each for a month at a time. Previously, those fees ran as high as $4 per item, and lasted for only a week.
Payments
As of late October, eBay will be using an electronic checkout system, and sellers will no longer have the capability of offering checks and money orders as a payment option. Accepted methods of payment will be merchant credit card accounts, ProPay, and PayPal.
Shipping
Limits on shipping charges will apply in the media categories. Incentives will be provided to sellers who offer free shipping in all categories. Listings with free shipping will get more exposure in searches and discounts on final value fees.
Minimum Seller Standards
Beginning on November 1st, eBay will require sellers to have a minimum DSR (Detailed Seller Rating) of 4.3 to be active on the site.
Interested in learning more about DSRs? Read one blogger's opinion on why the system fails... Check out: The failure of the eBay DSR system
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We have been seeing lots of questions regarding eBay's new payment option called ProPay and are trying to get some more information out there. ProPay has been in business for over 10 years. We have no financial affiliation with eBay, but will be part of the eBay checkout process. Keep watching for more information from us coming at the end of September. We will be announcing a new special account for our eBay customers. You can check us out at http://propay.com/company/eBayAnnouncement.aspx
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