eBay simple delivery (merged)

savergrant

HomingPigeon said:

Do the changes mean I will no longer be able to use Royal Mail stamps for postage and will need to buy postage labels from eBay?

When they mention "opting out" - would opting out mean I can continue using my preferred method (RM stamps)?

I've tried to find info about this but find it all very confusing.

TIA for any replies.

You'll be able to continue using stamps if either simple delivery is not offered for your listing, or if you can opt out.
It depends if ebay decides your listing constitutes "low value, lightweight, bulky items in certain categories" whatever any of that means specifically.
It's as clear as mud but it looks like under £10, letter weight, or over 1m in length.

HomingPigeon

Many thanks for your reply. I guess light users like me are not the kind they're hoping for.

RedImp_2

I noticed I still seem able to opt out still for all sales.
On previous post, if you’re using stamps then suggests to me letter or large letter where you can opt out of SD if <100g in any case.

RedImp_2

Wondered if anyone had yet had experience of how opting in our out of specific courier works yet?
Specifically I went on to my account and selected to use RM only for SD, and have subsequently listed a couple of items.  I’ve got a larger item to
list where it might be better to use Evri from a cost perspective to a buyer, but I’m wondering what would happen to my existing listings if I changed my settings whilst listing this item to allow both, and then potentially changed back afterwards.  Are the preferences item specific or whatever is in force at the time of sale?

RedImp_2

To add a separate point reference my one above , I have a draft listing created. Item weighs 2.5kg, so SD defaults to up to 15kg and says delivery from £10.55.    A quick look online says it should be about half that RM , Evri or anyone really. How are you meant to sell anything with those rates.

soolin

RedImp_2 said:

Wondered if anyone had yet had experience of how opting in our out of specific courier works yet?
Specifically I went on to my account and selected to use RM only for SD, and have subsequently listed a couple of items.  I’ve got a larger item to
list where it might be better to use Evri from a cost perspective to a buyer, but I’m wondering what would happen to my existing listings if I changed my settings whilst listing this item to allow both, and then potentially changed back afterwards.  Are the preferences item specific or whatever is in force at the time of sale?

The settings apply to all listings as far as I can see, so you can’t have some offering Evri and others not. 

HomingPigeon

Have any private sellers been asked to supply their National Insurance number to eBay?

jeffuk

HomingPigeon said:

Have any private sellers been asked to supply their National Insurance number to eBay?

ebay to request NI numbers from sellers — MoneySavingExpert Forum

strawb_shortcake

HomingPigeon said:

Have any private sellers been asked to supply their National Insurance number to eBay?

Yes, as soon as I hit 30 orders

HomingPigeon

Thank you, I've just submitted my NI number.

I'm not a business seller but this makes me wonder if they suspect I am running a business.