kritter
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Post by kritter on Feb 27, 2018 16:59:52 GMT
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Post by frakinfashion on Feb 27, 2018 17:08:46 GMT
"Starting June 1, 2018, Top Rated sellers will be required to offer 30-day free returns. Some category exceptions apply." WTF? Well it's for Top Rated Plus benefits and homey don't play that but for those of you who do, this would burn my butt big time.
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Post by kritter on Feb 27, 2018 17:09:35 GMT
Guess I won't be a TRS after June 1st.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2018 17:29:39 GMT
So, eBay, what is it...Top Rated Sellers or Top Rated Plus Sellers?...
Simplified Returns
*Streamlined return policy options, and a 30-day free returns requirement for Top Rated Plus benefits.
*Starting in May 2018, we will reduce the number of returns policies. *Starting June 1, 2018, Top Rated sellers will be required to offer 30-day free returns. Some category exceptions apply.
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Post by SA on Feb 27, 2018 17:39:22 GMT
I think today would be a GREAT day to listen to eBay radio. It starts at 11am PST. I'm SURE they'll be breaking this all down.
There seem to be some major changes and shifts in this one - a lot to digest.
I will watch/listen then come to my own personal conclusion.
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Post by kritter on Feb 27, 2018 17:52:43 GMT
Looks like the 30 day returns will be for the TRS Plus. pages.ebay.com/seller-center/seller-updates/2018-spring/simplified-returns.html"What you need to know We're reducing the number of returns policies options. Top Rated sellers will be required to offer 30-day free returns to be eligible to receive the Top Rated Plus discount and badge. Some category exceptions apply." No more restocking fees. At least they are still keeping No Returns. "The five return policy options will be: No returns accepted 30-day buyer-paid returns 30-day free returns 60-day buyer-paid returns 60-day free returns Restocking fees will no longer be a return option."
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Post by SA on Feb 27, 2018 18:05:30 GMT
LOL. I totally though of you kritter as I was reading through. My eyes overlooked "No returns" as an option and I was like "OOOOHHHHH, she gonna be mad!"
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kritter
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Post by kritter on Feb 27, 2018 18:10:41 GMT
LOLOL SA I wouldn't be mad, I would be busy marking all my listings down in price to be gone by May 1st. I did see the Starter Store that they are adding but with all the promos I have been getting, I haven't even been using my 50 Free listings for the month.
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Post by Pantlandia on Feb 27, 2018 18:49:57 GMT
So, they are putting in a small store and a huge store, but didn't address the store level that EVERYONE wants; between Premium and Anchor. Way to go, eBay. I have enough inventory for an Anchor store, but I can't make the jump to 3700 listings (approx break-even point) fast enough to justify moving up to Anchor.
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Post by zoesam on Feb 27, 2018 18:55:44 GMT
I care so much about TRS (not) that I can't even remember if I'm TRS or TRS+ anymore. Either way, not gonna do returns. This has been coming for a long time. Too funny...as I was typing this I got a Return Request, even tho' I'm no returns. She's being so sweet though, that I may allow it.
Gotta set some time aside to read the whole thing.
How does one listen to Ebay radio? I never have. I'm assuming it's online somewhere, right?
ETA: never mind found it. Perfect timing, it starts in 2 minute.
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Post by SA on Feb 27, 2018 18:58:59 GMT
I’m out walker no the pups right now and will listen to the app.
Google ebay radio and you should be able to find it
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Post by zoesam on Feb 27, 2018 19:00:11 GMT
I’m out walker no the pups right now and will listen to the app. Google ebay radio and you should be able to find it LOL, just posted never mind. I found it. Enjoy the walk, beautiful day!
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kritter
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Post by kritter on Feb 27, 2018 19:08:17 GMT
The only thing I care about having TRS is the shipping discount.
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Post by SA on Feb 27, 2018 19:14:39 GMT
Haha. Pups pulling at my hands. Sorry about the typos.
Gorgeous out here!
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Post by jellybeanscloset412 on Feb 27, 2018 19:22:03 GMT
Freaky because I was just wondering if I should go to a 30 day return policy and free shipping. I’m never ahead if the curve until now. OMG! Ebay has my brain bugged! Poor Ebay! Haha! Actually it’s all very old news.
Seriously, I think I might cave and do it. Sales are just too bad. I have been tracking a few sellers that do it now and they are selling alot everyday. The problem is I can’t ask them about their return rate. But I know most of you guys do okay with them. And when I took them I did too for the most part.
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Post by SA on Feb 27, 2018 19:33:32 GMT
Their big push is for 30 day returns with free RETURN shipping. At least if you want to keep your TRS+ 10% discount.
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Post by val2525 on Feb 27, 2018 19:36:57 GMT
The only thing I care about having TRS is the shipping discount. Same here. If I'm reading the announcement correctly, no returns means no Top Rated Seller status. If I lose TRS, do I also lose the shipping discount? Because right now, the shipping discount is TRS and non-TRS sellers over a certain volume (which I don't meet).
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Post by val2525 on Feb 27, 2018 19:37:29 GMT
Their big push is for 30 day returns with free RETURN shipping. At least if you want to keep your TRS+ 10% discount. No. Way. In. Hell.
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Post by SA on Feb 27, 2018 19:44:49 GMT
The only thing I care about having TRS is the shipping discount. Same here. If I'm reading the announcement correctly, no returns means no Top Rated Seller status. If I lose TRS, do I also lose the shipping discount? Because right now, the shipping discount is TRS and non-TRS sellers over a certain volume (which I don't meet). I'm reading it different than you. "Top Rated sellers will be required to offer 30-day free returns to be eligible to receive the Top Rated Plus discount and badge." The top rated seller Plus discount is the 10% off FVF. Top rated seller (not plus) still get the shipping discount. Which is the only thing I care about too
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Post by kritter on Feb 27, 2018 19:56:56 GMT
Their big push is for 30 day returns with free RETURN shipping. At least if you want to keep your TRS+ 10% discount. No. Way. In. Hell. Boy, you got that right, sista!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2018 19:57:43 GMT
Same here. If I'm reading the announcement correctly, no returns means no Top Rated Seller status. If I lose TRS, do I also lose the shipping discount? Because right now, the shipping discount is TRS and non-TRS sellers over a certain volume (which I don't meet). I'm reading it different than you. "Top Rated sellers will be required to offer 30-day free returns to be eligible to receive the Top Rated Plus discount and badge." The top rated seller Plus discount is the 10% off FVF. Top rated seller (not plus) still get the shipping discount.
Which is the only thing I care about too Me too. Yay! Don't care about TRS+, don't care about 10% discount, don't care about badge. Do care about NOT taking returns - free or otherwise.
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Post by chapeaunoir on Feb 27, 2018 20:38:19 GMT
Thanks for posting this - I won't be able to listen to the broadcast until later but I'll tune in then.
No restocking fee means no free shipping, no free promo. That saves me having to think about running the promo again.
Don't care about the 10%, DO care about the shipping discount.
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Post by kritter on Feb 27, 2018 20:42:03 GMT
That seems to be the general consensus.
Leave our shipping discount alone.
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Post by SA on Feb 27, 2018 20:43:36 GMT
Answered on the eBay for Business FB Page. So much for listing today LOL! I'm listening to eBay radio and surfing the different FB pages for information/clarification.
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Post by chapeaunoir on Feb 27, 2018 20:44:57 GMT
Since this is all just a push to get us to accept FREE FREE FREE!!! Watch for some modification of this TRS Plus program when they find that whacking the FVF discount down to 10% and pushing in all of these other requirements means that people go "eh - not worth it" and ignore the hoop.
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Post by SA on Feb 27, 2018 20:54:54 GMT
I agree us little fish will do that.
I think the big players will do it.
Someone posted on the FB page and made a good point. It could possibly knock down some of the sellers from China. Thoughts?
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Post by chapeaunoir on Feb 27, 2018 21:06:58 GMT
I agree us little fish will do that. I think the big players will do it. Someone posted on the FB page and made a good point. It could possibly knock down some of the sellers from China. Thoughts? I don't think it'll matter - the cheap rubbish sellers from China won't care because people won't bother going to the trouble of returning stuff like that, and they generally have lousy CS anyway - they pop up like mushrooms. The Chinese sellers who are established with nice goods and good CS probably will just forgo the 'opportunity' and continue offering whatever policies they already have.
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Post by denise15601 on Feb 27, 2018 21:26:37 GMT
Answered on the eBay for Business FB Page. So much for listing today LOL! I'm listening to eBay radio and surfing the different FB pages for information/clarification. Dear Jasmen, Punctuation is our friend.
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Post by SA on Feb 27, 2018 21:43:38 GMT
Jasmen is pretty bad about spelling and punctuation. Not just in this post.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2018 21:59:19 GMT
I have to read it again but it looks like the end of ebay for me. I've mostly lost interest anyway. I think I'll make a big push to sell what I have and then just get out. I am not going to offer free shipping, cannot afford to. Not going to offer free returns and get taken advantage of--can't afford that either.
I am small potatoes and can't afford this. But I think my strategy will be that I will still buy something in a TS if it will sell for a really high price and it is lightweight. That would make it worthwhile. I am cutting way down on ebay. Can't even use up the 50 free listings a month anyway. Semi Good Bye, ebay.
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