Ebay sends me requests for feedback on items I have sold

Question

Why does Ebay keep sending me requests for feedback on items I have sold? Those requests should go to the buyer of the item, not the seller. Is the buyer receiving any of those reminders?

comics-scifi-collectibles · Answer

@sunny_day_in_fla Buyers do receive messages from eBay to leave feedback if they have not opted out.

eBay does leave automatic feedback 7 days after delivery if there were no problems with the order. The buyer can override this feedback up to 60 days from the date of sale.

You have received 2 automatic feedbacks from eBay. You can see this by selecting Automatic Feedback and most recent.

As of late 2025, eBay automatically leaves positive feedback for sellers to boost ratings for successful transactions. This automated feedback is posted 7 days after tracked delivery if the buyer hasn't reported issues or left feedback. It aims to increase seller trust and reflects successful, hassle-free sales.

Key Details on eBay Automatic Feedback (for Sellers):

Trigger Criteria: The transaction must have tracking showing on-time delivery, no issues reported (returns/cases), and no manual feedback left by the seller within 7 days.

Purpose: To improve seller scores, as only ~1 in 3 buyers leave feedback.
Visibility: Appears as an automated message on the seller's profile, which can be replaced if the buyer subsequently leaves their own feedback.
Scope: It generally applies to ensure all successful, smooth transactions are rewarded with positive feedback.

jacbarcollectibles · Answer

On eBay both buyers and sellers can leave feedback for each other. So these are normal requests that eBay makes for both parties. However, although buyers can leave positive, neutral and negative feedback for sellers the seller can only leave positive feedback for a buyer.

inceptions · Answer

Hi @sunny_day_in_fla I expect eBay is sending you reminders to leave feedback for your buyers. I don't see that you've left any in the last six months.