i was planning to close my account and stop selling fish, because of the high fees of 20-25% from ebay and many cases of fraud from buyers that ebay can not help sellers, then i received news that ebay banned selling live fish on their platform, sad because of losing income but happy because of the ban and i believe they will lose millions of dollars from people selling live animals like me, in general ebay fees are high and do not protect sellers (prioritize and protect buyers) i hope to close the ebay platform
My guess is eBay decided the customer issues relative to the revenue they were getting from sellers of live animals wasn’t worth it.
Too many dead on arrival issues. This policy will be a good for the sake of all of the animals that die due to freezing, over heating, and lack of oxygen because delayed shipping or animals left outside too long.
Dead on arrival is at the risk of the seller...always. so us sellers that choose to take this risk have to make it our business to be Savvy about how we ship fish. If we didn't succeed doing it we wouldn't be doing it for very long.
Things didn't work out for you, so you want to hurt the millions of other sellers that use eBay to run their small businesses and support themselves and their families?
Those selling live animals on ebay it's time to move on. Let's just say for instance though Ebay decided to ban trading cards because of the high rates of counterfeit merchandise. It's a punishment to all those involved not just the ones that are the perpetrators. There are bad players in every sector. If you build a whole business that revolves around selling on eBay only, consider this business fragile and at risk. There are many good vendors on eBay dealing live animals where possibly this was their sole platform. I totally understand the anger and frustration that can come from a decision like this, but I wouldn't wish it on any other sector to anyone selling on eBay. Just know that this happened here it can happen to you.
i was planning to close my account and stop selling fish, because of the high fees of 20-25% from ebay and many cases of fraud from buyers that ebay can not help sellers, then i received news that ebay banned selling live fish on their platform, sad because of losing income but happy because of the ban and i believe they will lose millions of dollars from people selling live animals like me, in general ebay fees are high and do not protect sellers (prioritize and protect buyers) i hope to close the ebay platform
@betta_guppyworld
Wrong. Your departure will merely make more room for sellers who respect living creatures.
And eBay will be laughing at you when the door closes behind you.
Agreed. I liked using ebay, but, had these same gripes. Buyers ignored my policies and ebay protected them..it came to me screening and canceling transactions with buyers with no history to protect myself before sending ...The absurd fees ebay charged me makes this cancelation work for me. Good bye Ebay
eBay just updated the policy to wipe out everything aquatic except for brine shrimp (sea monkeys).
The note on that email, "This change will be implemented 30 days after the receipt of this email," gives you the deadline by which you need to take down your listings to avoid being permanently suspended.
Looks like you'll have to take your awesome bettas elsewhere, and you'll only be able to continue on eBay with a different line of products.
It would be shipping that would be the problem. It would just be a matter of time before someone tried stuffing a live puppy into a box with air holes and mailing it.
We are writing to inform you of an important update to our selling policies concerning live animals on eBay that directly impacts your current listings.
As part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and responsible marketplace, and in compliance with regulatory guidelines, eBay has decided to limit the types of live animals that can be listed and sold on our platform. This change will be implemented 30 days after the receipt of this email, and we kindly request your cooperation in complying with this new policy.
The following insects and animals are allowed, including:
Bees
Feeder insects such as crickets, Dubia roaches, earthworms, and mealworms
Ladybugs
Hatching eggs provided that they aren't from migratory birds or endangered species and the seller provides domestic-only shipping.
Please review your current listings and remove any that don’t comply with our updated policy.
Thank you for your understanding and for selling on eBay. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and your cooperation in maintaining the integrity and safety of our marketplace.
wastingtime101
·1 year agoThe eBay policy page is reverted back to include aquatic animals:
https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/prohibited-restricted-items/live-animals-policy?id=4327
Pets and most live animals aren't allowed on eBay. The few that can be listed must follow our policy.
Our live animals policy reflects our commitment to animal welfare and the protection of native, endangered, and threatened species.
What is the policy?
Sellers can only list the following live animals:
Pets and other live animals not included in the list above are not allowed.
Sellers need to ensure that they have the necessary government permits and also guarantee safe, overnight shipping.
betta_guppyworld
OP1 year agoi was planning to close my account and stop selling fish, because of the high fees of 20-25% from ebay and many cases of fraud from buyers that ebay can not help sellers, then i received news that ebay banned selling live fish on their platform, sad because of losing income but happy because of the ban and i believe they will lose millions of dollars from people selling live animals like me, in general ebay fees are high and do not protect sellers (prioritize and protect buyers) i hope to close the ebay platform
theteamsetguy
·1 year ago@betta_guppyworld ,
My guess is eBay decided the customer issues relative to the revenue they were getting from sellers of live animals wasn’t worth it.
Too many dead on arrival issues. This policy will be a good for the sake of all of the animals that die due to freezing, over heating, and lack of oxygen because delayed shipping or animals left outside too long.
shorelineaquatics
·1 year agoDead on arrival is at the risk of the seller...always. so us sellers that choose to take this risk have to make it our business to be Savvy about how we ship fish. If we didn't succeed doing it we wouldn't be doing it for very long.
luckythewinner
·1 year agoI believe eBay knows that, and I believe eBay took that into consideration before announcing the ban, and I believe eBay was not frightened by it.
wastingtime101
·1 year agoThings didn't work out for you, so you want to hurt the millions of other sellers that use eBay to run their small businesses and support themselves and their families?
shorelineaquatics
·1 year agoThose selling live animals on ebay it's time to move on. Let's just say for instance though Ebay decided to ban trading cards because of the high rates of counterfeit merchandise. It's a punishment to all those involved not just the ones that are the perpetrators. There are bad players in every sector. If you build a whole business that revolves around selling on eBay only, consider this business fragile and at risk. There are many good vendors on eBay dealing live animals where possibly this was their sole platform. I totally understand the anger and frustration that can come from a decision like this, but I wouldn't wish it on any other sector to anyone selling on eBay. Just know that this happened here it can happen to you.
fbusoni
·1 year ago@betta_guppyworld
Wrong. Your departure will merely make more room for sellers who respect living creatures.
And eBay will be laughing at you when the door closes behind you.
Adios!
shorelineaquatics
·1 year agoAgreed. I liked using ebay, but, had these same gripes. Buyers ignored my policies and ebay protected them..it came to me screening and canceling transactions with buyers with no history to protect myself before sending ...The absurd fees ebay charged me makes this cancelation work for me. Good bye Ebay
wastingtime101
·1 year agoeBay just updated the policy to wipe out everything aquatic except for brine shrimp (sea monkeys).
The note on that email, "This change will be implemented 30 days after the receipt of this email," gives you the deadline by which you need to take down your listings to avoid being permanently suspended.
Looks like you'll have to take your awesome bettas elsewhere, and you'll only be able to continue on eBay with a different line of products.
simba6
·1 year agoIt would be shipping that would be the problem. It would just be a matter of time before someone tried stuffing a live puppy into a box with air holes and mailing it.
luckythewinner
·1 year agoWhat did the new policy you got say about selling live animals on eBay?
betta_guppyworld
OP1 year agoDear Seller,
We are writing to inform you of an important update to our selling policies concerning live animals on eBay that directly impacts your current listings.
As part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and responsible marketplace, and in compliance with regulatory guidelines, eBay has decided to limit the types of live animals that can be listed and sold on our platform. This change will be implemented 30 days after the receipt of this email, and we kindly request your cooperation in complying with this new policy.
The following insects and animals are allowed, including:
Please review your current listings and remove any that don’t comply with our updated policy.
Thank you for your understanding and for selling on eBay. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and your cooperation in maintaining the integrity and safety of our marketplace.
klhmdg
·1 year agoThe following insects and animals are allowed, including:
No fish are listed as allowed.
kensgiftshop
·1 year agoFish is not on the allowed list.