From 27th January 2009, we'll be making the following changes to our postage and packaging (P&P) policy on eBay.co.uk:
* All sellers listing on eBay.co.uk will have to specify at least one domestic postage service and P&P cost (some categories are excluded).
* We'll set maximum costs that can be charged for domestic P&P in the following categories: Books, Comics & Magazines, DVD, TV & Film, Music, Video Games, Mobile and Home Phones.
* All DVD listings will have to offer at least one domestic postage service with free P&P.
We're making these changes to encourage competitive postage & packaging offers on eBay More detail on how these changes will affect your listings can be found at:
http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/sell/maximumPP_FAQ.html
Free P&P and Best Match
From 27th January 2009 adopting Free P&P could boost your exposure in Best Match.
Edit Postage & packaging details on live listings
We have now added functionality for sellers to edit postage and packaging details for live listings which have a purchase history. It is currently available in the Sell Your Item form, Turbo Lister and the APIs. We will release this feature in Selling Manager and Selling Manager Pro in the first quarter of 2009.
What do I need to do?
Ensure all your listings have specified at least one domestic postage service and if you're listings include the categories above ensure the postage cost is within the set cap.
When is it happening?
27th January 2009
We'd also like to remind you that listings offering free P&P in Media categories* will get a reduction of 25% of their final value fee. This promotion is running now, ending on 31st December.
*Terms and conditions apply. The list of categories for which this promotion applies and full conditions can be found at:
http://pages.ebay.co.uk/sell/Nov08_FreePP/
From the 27th January 2009 we will be offering 25% off the final value fee for all DVD sales, This promotion will be running until the end of March 2009. Please see full terms and conditions, which will be available closer to the time.