eBay strikes again yadda yadda

Greeniejr · November 28, 2011 9:32AM

I just got an email from eBay saying that all bullion sales must have a tracking number uploaded within two days of the auction ending. It is so nice to see them trying to control sellers even more.

mingot · November 28, 2011 9:35AM

<< I just got an email from eBay saying that all bullion sales must have a tracking number uploaded within two days of the auction ending. It is so nice to see them trying to control sellers even more. >>

It is nice. Those sellers need a good keeping track of.

blu62vette · November 28, 2011 9:35AM

That doesn't seem like a huge deal.

derryb · November 28, 2011 9:36AM

Ask them to define bullion.

If you print shipping from paypal, tracking number is automatically entered into paypal and ebay details. If you purchase postage elsewhere, you can manually enter tracking number into paypal and it will automatically show up in ebay.

New rule could pose a problem for pre-sellers.

One way to avoid the issue is to list in categories other than bullion. That might be what triggers their email.

OPA · November 28, 2011 9:38AM

<< I just got an email from eBay saying that all bullion sales must have a tracking number uploaded within two days of the auction ending. It is so nice to see them trying to control sellers even more. >>

Kudos to eBay...it's about time. BTW, does it take you more than 2 days to mail out your items after you get paid? Personally they should insist within 24 hrs after a seller of bullion gets his money. All you have to do is click on "Print Shipping label" ... print your label through eBay and they have their tracking #.

PerryHall · November 28, 2011 9:38AM

<< I just got an email from eBay saying that all bullion sales must have a tracking number uploaded within two days of the auction ending. It is so nice to see them trying to control sellers even more. >>

Shouldn't sellers be doing this anyway?

LanceNewmanOCC · November 28, 2011 9:39AM

<< It is nice. Those sellers need a good keeping track of. >>

fiveNdime · November 28, 2011 9:45AM

so what happens when the buyer takes 3+ days to pay? (non-electronic payment)

TURBO · November 28, 2011 9:45AM

<< That doesn't seem like a huge deal. >>

Bet everything I got you voted for obama.

291fifth · November 28, 2011 9:45AM

It's obvious that this category of item is causing problems for eBay.

MsMorrisine · November 28, 2011 9:46AM

the scam artists will now have to ship an empty box wtihin 2 days to be able to rip ebay/paypal off.

Russ · November 28, 2011 10:12AM

<< so what happens when the buyer takes 3+ days to pay? (non-electronic payment) >>

I doubt that the eMail actually read that tracking had to be uploaded within two days of the "auction ending".

Russ, NCNE

Russ · November 28, 2011 10:13AM

<< 

<< That doesn't seem like a huge deal. >>

Bet everything I got you voted for obama. >>

I also don't think it's a big deal, and you would lose that bet.

Russ, NCNE

messydesk · November 28, 2011 10:19AM

<< so what happens when the buyer takes 3+ days to pay? (non-electronic payment) >>

Or even if it takes 3 days to pay with PayPal? You can get whacked by eBay before you are able to even think about filing a NPB report on someone who's trying to back out of buying high.

Bochiman · November 28, 2011 10:20AM

<< I just got an email from eBay saying that all bullion sales must have a tracking number uploaded within two days of the auction ending. It is so nice to see them trying to control sellers even more. >>

Care to actually post the actual email? Does it say "ended" or "when payment is received"?

ebaytrader · November 28, 2011 10:22AM

<< It's obvious that this category of item is causing problems for eBay. >>

There was a big time seller of bullion that recently went bad. I imagine it cost feepay a bundle...good.

I get some satisfaction from the drubbing feepay took for forcing me to buy back P/N certified bullion coins in SNAD claims when metals dropped back in May.

airplanenut · November 28, 2011 11:52AM

I think it's much ado about nothing, provided eBay doesn't get mad at sellers if they're late if they're on vacation (I time my listings to end when that won't be a problem, but when someone pays a week late...) Anyway, the email is not clear as to when the countdown begins:

Dear jkcoins,

Adding tracking to your shipment is one of the best ways to reassure buyers that their item is on the way - and to protect yourself in the event of an item not received claim. That's why, beginning December 5, []bsellers will be required to upload tracking information for all bullion orders within 2 days of their stated handling time for both Buy It Now and Auction-style listings.

Adding tracking information lets you and your buyer check the status of shipments at any time. That kind of reassurance is essential, especially for high value items like bullion. (Remember that in order for you to be fully protected, you must add signature confirmation on packages valued more than $250.)

Sellers who are consistently not uploading tracking may have future listings limited or blocked. You can upload tracking information directly to My eBay by using the "add tracking number" button or if you print shipping labels on eBay, the tracking or Delivery Confirmation number is automatically added to My eBay when it's available.

Thank you for selling on eBay.

Sincerely,
eBay Seller Team

blu62vette · November 28, 2011 11:57AM

<< 

<< 

<< That doesn't seem like a huge deal. >>

Bet everything I got you voted for obama. >>

I also don't think it's a big deal, and you would lose that bet.

Russ, NCNE >>

Yep you lost that bet, Russ wins

eBay strikes again yadda yadda

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