Skip to main content
From collectables to cars, buy and sell all kinds of items on eBay
Choose a Topic
All General Announcements  
August 2012
July 2012
June 2012
May 2012
April 2012
March 2012
Archived
Subscribe to all
announcements using RSS
Related Links
Help Centre
eBay Explained
Discussion Boards
Safety Centre
Community Answer Centre
March 2012
*** Zero Insertion Fee for 100 listings on 24 and 25 March on eBay.co.uk***

23 March, 2012 | 10:00AM GMT

Hello,

On the 24 and 25 March 2012, private sellers who list up to 100 listing(s) at a starting price from £1.00 or more in an eligible category using the auction format on eBay.co.uk, will not pay an insertion fee*.

Items are eligible for this promotion if they are listed with the eBay Mobile applications, Quick Sell or Advanced Sell (Sell Your Item) forms. Items listed using professional tools, such as Turbo Lister and Selling Manager Pro, are excluded.

Only sellers whose accounts meet eBay’s minimum Seller Performance Standards are eligible for the promotion. Sellers should confirm eligibility by checking their account status on My eBay.

For inspiration on what to sell check out our eBay House.

*Terms and conditions apply

Regards,
The eBay Team


Link to this announcement | Back to top
***Zero Insertion Fee for 100 listings on 24 and 25 March on eBay.ie ***

23 March, 2012 | 10:00AM GMT

Hello,

On the 24 and 25 March 2012, private sellers who list up to 100 listing(s) at a starting price from €1.50 or more in an eligible category using the auction format on eBay.ie, will not pay an insertion fee*.

Items are eligible for this promotion if they are listed with the eBay Quick Sell or Advanced Sell (Sell Your Item) forms. Items listed using professional tools, such as Turbo Lister and Selling Manager Pro, are excluded.

Only sellers whose accounts meet eBay’s minimum Seller Performance Standards are eligible for the promotion. Sellers should confirm eligibility by checking their account status on My eBay.

For inspiration on what to sell check out our eBay House.

*Terms and conditions apply

Regards,
The eBay Team


Link to this announcement | Back to top
***Zero Insertion Fee for 100 listings on 17 and 18 March on eBay.ie, Happy St.Patrick's day!***

16 March, 2012 | 09:51AM GMT

Hello,

On the 17 and 18 March 2012, private sellers who list up to 100 listing(s) at a starting price from €1.50 or more in an eligible category using the auction format on eBay.ie, will not pay an insertion fee*.

Items are eligible for this promotion if they are listed with the eBay Quick Sell or Advanced Sell (Sell Your Item) forms. Items listed using professional tools, such as Turbo Lister and Selling Manager Pro, are excluded.

Only sellers whose accounts meet eBay's minimum Seller Performance Standards are eligible for the promotion. Sellers should confirm eligibility by checking their account status on My eBay.

For inspiration on what to sell check out our eBay House.

*Terms and conditions apply

Regards and happy St.Patrick's day to all our members,
The eBay Team


Link to this announcement | Back to top
***Zero Insertion Fee for 100 listings on 17 and 18 March on eBay.co.uk***

16 March, 2012 | 09:47AM GMT

Hello,

On the 17 and 18 March 2012, private sellers who list up to 100 listing(s) at a starting price from £1.00 or more in an eligible category using the auction format on eBay.co.uk, will not pay an insertion fee*.

Items are eligible for this promotion if they are listed with the eBay Mobile applications, Quick Sell or Advanced Sell (Sell Your Item) forms. Items listed using professional tools, such as Turbo Lister and Selling Manager Pro, are excluded.

Only sellers whose accounts meet eBay’s minimum Seller Performance Standards are eligible for the promotion. Sellers should confirm eligibility by checking their account status on My eBay.

For inspiration on what to sell check out our eBay House.

*Terms and conditions apply

Regards,
The eBay Team


Link to this announcement | Back to top
***Updated: Site Issue: Shopping Basket Unavailable: Resolved.***

15 March, 2012 | 11:50AM GMT

We are happy to confirm this issue has now been resolved. Thank you for your patience.

Regards,
The eBay team


Link to this announcement | Back to top
***Original: Site Issue: Shopping Basket Unavailable***

15 March, 2012 | 11:09AM GMT

We are aware that members attempting to use the Shopping Basket on eBay.co.uk are seeing page errors. If you click on the basket icon in the upper right hand side of the page, or of you click on add to basket when viewing an item, you are directed to a page that cannot be displayed

It is, however, still possible to purchase items by going directly to the item and using the “Buy It Now” button or checkout for items already “bought” using the “Pay Now” option in the purchased section of My eBay

We are currently working to resolve this issue and will update you when complete. Please accept our apologies for the disruption and ongoing inconvenience caused by the problem.

Regards,
The eBay team


Link to this announcement | Back to top
***Update to Business Seller News – Spring 2012 on eBay.co.uk***

13 March, 2012 | 10:17AM GMT

Hello,

In February, we shared with you the Business Seller News for spring 2012.

Today, we‘re letting you know about a change to the My Vehicles launch date. My Vehicles will now be introduced in the week beginning 9 April and not 19 March as initially announced.

Please check our Business Seller News – Spring 2012 for more details.

Regards,
The eBay team


Link to this announcement | Back to top
***Listing policy clarifications: sales of the new Apple iPad on eBay.co.uk***

09 March, 2012 | 10:25AM GMT

Hello,

In preparation for the release of the new Apple iPad, we're putting guidelines in place to help meet buyer demand for this highly anticipated device, while also promoting eBay sellers who deliver excellent customer service. 

New Apple iPad Product Pre-Sales

Most sellers will be allowed to list a new Apple iPad during the pre-sale period prior to the launch date of 16 March, as long as they're in full compliance with eBay’s Presale policy.  Also: 

  • Apple authorised resellers will be allowed to list up to 50 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 are required to have a dispatch time no greater than 5 days from the launch date of 16 March.
  • All sellers must upload tracking information upon dispatch.

Note: Sellers not meeting minimum performance standards won't be allowed to list the new Apple iPad during the pre-sale period.

New Apple iPad Product Post-Launch Sales

Once the new Apple iPad is made available to the public, most sellers will be allowed to list a new Apple iPad, with these limitations: 

  • 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.
  • Sellers with a history of selling in the Computers & Networking category 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 are required to have a dispatch time no greater than 5 days.
  • All sellers must upload tracking information upon dispatch.

Sellers who are having difficulty meeting performance expectations throughout the pre-sale and post-launch period may see a reduction in the number of items allowed to be sold per week. 

eBay prohibits 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


Link to this announcement | Back to top
***Listing policy clarifications: sales of the new Apple iPad for eBay.ie***

09 March, 2012 | 10:25AM GMT

Hello,

In preparation for the release of the new Apple iPad, we're putting guidelines in place to help meet buyer demand for this highly anticipated device, while also promoting eBay sellers who deliver excellent customer service. 

New Apple iPad Product Pre-Sales

Most sellers will be allowed to list a new Apple iPad during the pre-sale period prior to the launch date of 16 March, as long as they're in full compliance with eBay's Presale policy.  Also: 

  • Apple authorised resellers will be allowed to list up to 50 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 are required to have a dispatch time no greater than 5 days from the launch date of 16 March.
  • All sellers must upload tracking information upon dispatch.

Note: Sellers not meeting minimum performance standards won't be allowed to list the new Apple iPad during the pre-sale period.

New Apple iPad Product Post-Launch Sales

Once the new Apple iPad is made available to the public, most sellers will be allowed to list a new Apple iPad, with these limitations: 

  • 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.
  • Sellers with a history of selling in the Computers & Networking category 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 are required to have a dispatch time no greater than 5 days.
  • All sellers must upload tracking information upon dispatch.

Sellers who are having difficulty meeting performance expectations throughout the pre-sale and post-launch period may see a reduction in the number of items allowed to be sold per week. 

eBay prohibits 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


Link to this announcement | Back to top
***Changes and updates happening on eBay.com from June***

02 March, 2012 | 01:13PM GMT

Hello,

If you sell on eBay.com, you might be affected by some of the changes we've just announced in the US, especially if you're an eBay Top-rated seller in the US programme.

eBay.com Top-rated sellers

Starting in June, eBay.com Top-rated sellers who offer 1-day dispatch time and a minimum 14-day return policy with a money-back option will be rewarded with the greatest search exposure and if based in the US, a 20% final value fee discount.

There are also two changes to the criteria for qualifying for the programme:  

  • You will need to add tracking numbers or delivery confirmation on at least 90% of transactions with US buyers.  
  • The annual sales requirement to be included in the programme will be lowered from $3,000 to $1,000.

All sellers listing directly on eBay.com

From July, all sellers will be able to add up to 12 free pictures per listing listed directly on eBay.com, including free zoom and enlarge.

There will also be some changes to categories, item specifics and catalogues, which could affect your listings.

Read more about these and other changes taking place on eBay.com.

Regards,
The eBay Team


Link to this announcement | Back to top

Groups | Answer Centre | Community Values

About eBay | Announcements | Safety Centre | VeRO Protecting IP | Policies | Feedback Forum | Site Map | Help