EBay.co.uk Spring Changes

Ebay.co.uk have given more details of the changes that they are implementing this Spring. Currently, international listings are only displayed on the US or Canadian site when there are either a limited number of similar items being sold, or if the buyer chooses to search using the parameters “Location: Worldwide”. This is the case even if sellers have said that they will dispatch the item worldwide.

From 29th March sellers will be able to purchase a listing upgrade that will enhance their visibility in the general search results for fixed price listings on eBay.com and eBay.ca. At the moment, this is available for auction-style listings only.

To qualify to get a listing upgrade a seller must have
A minimum of 10 Positive Feedback.
An eBay account that is in good standing.
A PayPal account and be PayPal Verified.
Meet the selling requirements of eBay.com.

eBay have now also announced details of the new lower powerseller sales requirements. To become a powerseller you will need a minimum of 100 UK & IE transactions per 12 months/minimum UK & IE sales volume of 2000 pounds per 12 months. At the same time, it will raise the minimum performance standard for selling on the site by instituting a maximum number of low ratings.

A new maximum postage and shipping charge is being applied to the Clothing and Shoes categories. The maximum that can be charged from 29th March will be £4 Clothing and £6 shoes.