We're pleased to announce that Parts Compatibility is now live on eBay.com.au.

As previously communicated, Parts Compatibility (available within most Car, Truck Parts categories) provides sellers with an easier way to show all the vehicles compatible with a part or accessory in a single listing. This helps to save time and money and gives buyers an easy way to find the right part for their vehicle.

When you assign compatible vehicles to your listing, buyers will be able to find the parts they're looking for more quickly. The increased confidence that the part they're buying will fit their model vehicle should minimise the number of queries and returns sellers receive.

You can choose compatible cars from a Master Vehicle List (MVL) of more than 37,000 Australian models. Download a copy of the Master Vehicle List and find out how to create and modify your listings.

Regards,

The eBay Team

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We said it's a new eBay and starting today, some of you will get your first look at the exciting new eBay.com.au. Will you be one of them?

A small percentage of members will notice a number of exciting changes to the site from today. If you're not one of the lucky ones don't despair, the new page should be available to everyone within the coming weeks.

The new look homepage: A more dynamic page with larger images, optimised page widths (suits wide-screen monitors), sleek new header and search bar, and more personalised content like recently viewed items, recent searches and recommendations.

The new header and search bar will also be visible at the top of every page across the site. It's a cleaner and crisper look and feel.

As we announced previously, this is only the beginning of the journey on eBay.com.au. Stay tuned for further updates and enhancements coming soon. You can also check out a new search experience currently being tested on ebay.com by opting in and searching for your favourite things!

Regards,

The eBay team

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eBay International A.G. is introducing a revised eBay User Agreement and Privacy Policy.

The eBay User Agreement and Privacy Policy is an important contract between eBay and its members and helps promote safe trading on eBay. It is essential this agreement be kept up to date and accurate. For this reason, revisions to the agreement will take place from time to time.

What are the changes being made?

There are a number of changes to the eBay User Agreement and Privacy Policy, all aimed at making it easier for members to know and understand their rights and obligations when using eBay.

Changes include:

• More concise and clear language
• Simplified terms
• Working towards global consistency with other eBay country sites
• Updated Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy

You should take the time to review both the current User Agreement and Privacy Policy (including Cookies Policy) and the revised versions of each carefully to familiarise or remind yourself of eBay's rights and obligations as well as your own.

When do the revised User Agreement and Privacy Policy come into effect?

The revised User Agreement and Privacy Policy (including Cookies Policy) will come into effect on Tuesday 12 December 2012.

What do I need to do?

If you agree to be bound by the revised User Agreement and Privacy Policy once it is effective, you do not need to do anything. If however, you do not wish to accept the revised User Agreement and Privacy Policy you may cancel your eBay registration by contacting Customer Support.

Members registering on or after 12 December 2012 will be bound by the revised User Agreement and Privacy Policy from their date of registration.

Regards,

eBay International A.G

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Due to the situation created by Hurricane Sandy, we will be extending some additional support if you are engaged in transactions with buyers or sellers in the mid-Atlantic and northeast regions of the United States:

• Any low Detailed Seller Ratings for Communication and Shipping Time that we determine are the result of this situation will be removed from Seller Performance ratings.
• We're noting eBay accounts that may be affected by these events. Affected eBay Top Rated Sellers will be protected from any changes in status based on a temporary inability to upload tracking information (US eTRS program).
• We will be sending an email to affected buyers who've purchased items during this situation to let them know their items may be delayed and why, and ask for their patience and understanding.

If you are involved in an eBay transaction with a buyer or seller in one of these regions, please note that their ability to communicate or complete your transaction may be delayed due to these severe conditions. We encourage you to be patient in this matter, both throughout the transaction and when providing feedback once your item arrives.

We will continue to monitor these conditions - especially in the mid-Atlantic and northeast regions - and will reach out as necessary to members who may become affected. Please don't hesitate to contact our Customer Support team if you need assistance.

Regards,

The eBay team

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The launch of the latest highly-anticipated Apple and Nintendo products is just around the corner. Please familiarise yourself with the following guidelines before listing Lightning adapters/cables (OEM & Non OEM), iPad Minis, and Wii U items to help meet buyer demand and deliver excellent customer service.

Listing the latest Nintendo and Apple products as pre-sales

Most sellers will be allowed to list the latest Nintendo and Apple products on eBay during the pre-sale period prior to the launch of the products, as long as they are in full compliance with eBay's Presale policy. Also:

• Nintendo and Apple authorised resellers will be allowed to list up to 25 items per week
• eBay Top-rated sellers will be allowed to list up to 4 items per week
• All sellers meeting minimum performance standards will be allowed to list 1 item per week
• All sellers must upload tracking upon postage

Listing the latest Nintendo and Apple products after launch

Once the latest Nintendo and Apple products are made available to the public, most sellers will be allowed to list them with some limitations:

• Nintendo and Apple authorised resellers will be allowed to list an unlimited number of items per week
• eBay Top-rated sellers will be allowed to list up to 8 items per week
• All sellers meeting minimum performance standards will be allowed to list 4 items per week
• All sellers that have not completed a successful selling transaction on eBay will be able to list 1 item per week
• All sellers must upload tracking upon postage

Note: Sellers not meeting our minimum performance standards - or that haven't completed a successful selling transaction on eBay - are not to list the latest Nintendo and Apple products during the pre-sale or post-launch sale period.

Nintendo and Apple related domain name and email address sales
 
Sellers offering Nintendo and Apple related domain names or email addresses for sale on eBay, both pre- and post-launch, will be allowed up to 4 listings.

eBay prohibits unauthorised replica or counterfeit items, if a seller cannot verify the authenticity of an item, it can't be listed on eBay. Any selling activity that appears to mislead buyers may result in limitations to selling activity, including account suspension.

Regards,

The eBay team

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Due to Hurricane Sandy, communication, power, and transportation lines may be disrupted across the mid-Atlantic and northeast regions of the United States. Regions likely to be impacted include:

Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

If you are involved in an eBay transaction with a buyer or seller in one of these regions, please be aware that their ability to communicate or complete your transaction may be delayed due to the extreme weather conditions being experienced. We encourage you to be patient throughout the transaction and considerate of the situation when providing feedback once your item arrives.

We will be in regular contact with our global eBay colleagues during this time and will provide you with information as it comes to hand.

Regards,

The eBay team

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