Is it possible to obtain Top Rated Seller before 90 days?

[pistachio.enterprises]

We've only been selling for a little over a month, but, aside from the ninety (90) day requirement, we exceed the requirements to obtain Top Rated Seller. Is it possible to obtain Top Rated Seller perhaps by calling eBay and requesting an exception or some other way? 

[fbusoni]

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@krazzykats wrote:

But don't you think there are some exceptions?  If I was HP, do you think I would have to follow the same rules or worry about the same seller metrics? 

I think BIG money CAN override this...😁

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Assuming you are not being sarcastic...

A guy who sells Dyson parts is not HP.  Not to put to fine a point on it.  

[fbusoni]

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@chapeau-noir wrote:

You're not missing a lot - I mean, some perks, but it's not like a gold plated trophy or anything.

Just keep going and one day it'll pop up. I used to lose my TRS designation all the time when I sold seasonally, it's not a huge deal.

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Some perks are a helluva lot more important than a gold plated trophy.  😁

Especially the ability to charge up to a 50% restocking fee.   I've often wondered to what extent that deters scammers from buying from a TRS seller.   

[nobody*s_perfect]

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@fbusoni wrote: ... Some perks are a helluva lot more important than a gold plated trophy.  

Especially the ability to charge up to a 50% restocking fee. ... 

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I thought that maybe the benefit he wanted was the 10% FVF credit, but his listings  say that buyer pays for returns.  Maybe he'll change that to Free returns if he gets TRS so he can get the FVF credit.

[ckimodog]

@pistachio.enterprises 

90 days is a probationary period for new sellers.  You cannot over ride this policy no matter how much you sell.  You are obviously proving yourself as you are doing great, but good things take time and as long as eBay implements a 90 day period, those are the terms new sellers must abide by.  You will not get a TRS by accepting the returns, but making the buyer pay for it.  I would consider changing that policy if you are serious about becoming a TRS.  PS Stop soliciting feedback from your customers.  It's against ebay policy. 

Good luck and Happy Selling

[nobody*s_perfect]

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@ckimodog wrote: ... You will not get a TRS by accepting the returns, but making the buyer pay for it. ...

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Free returns is not a requirement for becoming a TRS.  It's a requirement for TR-Plus.

https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/selling-policies/seller-standards-policy?id=4347

[ckimodog]

@nobody*s_perfect 

Thanks...that will be the next question...lol

[chapeau-noir]

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@fbusoni wrote:

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@chapeau-noir wrote:

You're not missing a lot - I mean, some perks, but it's not like a gold plated trophy or anything.

Just keep going and one day it'll pop up. I used to lose my TRS designation all the time when I sold seasonally, it's not a huge deal.

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Some perks are a helluva lot more important than a gold plated trophy.  😁

Especially the ability to charge up to a 50% restocking fee.   I've often wondered to what extent that deters scammers from buying from a TRS seller.   

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I doubt they give it much thought at all, really, or they even care if someone is a "TRS seller" or not, anyway - it's a pretty common designation.

[fbusoni]

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@nobody*s_perfect wrote:

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@fbusoni wrote: ... Some perks are a helluva lot more important than a gold plated trophy.  

Especially the ability to charge up to a 50% restocking fee. ... 

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...but his listings  say that buyer pays for returns.  

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Oh yeah, he's gonna be fast tracked for TRS.  No question.

[fbusoni]

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@chapeau-noir wrote:

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@fbusoni wrote:

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@chapeau-noir wrote:

You're not missing a lot - I mean, some perks, but it's not like a gold plated trophy or anything.

Just keep going and one day it'll pop up. I used to lose my TRS designation all the time when I sold seasonally, it's not a huge deal.

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Some perks are a helluva lot more important than a gold plated trophy.  😁

Especially the ability to charge up to a 50% restocking fee.   I've often wondered to what extent that deters scammers from buying from a TRS seller.   

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I doubt they give it much thought at all, really, or they even care if someone is a "TRS seller" or not, anyway - it's a pretty common designation.

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Yes, you're right.  I meant to write TR Plus.  Which, from my cursory searches on eBay, is not common at all.  

[chapeau-noir]

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@fbusoni wrote:

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@chapeau-noir wrote:

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@fbusoni wrote:

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@chapeau-noir wrote:

You're not missing a lot - I mean, some perks, but it's not like a gold plated trophy or anything.

Just keep going and one day it'll pop up. I used to lose my TRS designation all the time when I sold seasonally, it's not a huge deal.

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Some perks are a helluva lot more important than a gold plated trophy.  😁

Especially the ability to charge up to a 50% restocking fee.   I've often wondered to what extent that deters scammers from buying from a TRS seller.   

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I doubt they give it much thought at all, really, or they even care if someone is a "TRS seller" or not, anyway - it's a pretty common designation.

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Yes, you're right.  I meant to write TR Plus.  Which, from my cursory searches on eBay, is not common at all.  

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TRS Plus is a listing designation, not a seller designation, but I think it's true that there are a lot fewer TRS Plus listings.

[fbusoni]

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@chapeau-noir wrote:

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@fbusoni wrote:

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@chapeau-noir wrote:

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@fbusoni wrote:

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@chapeau-noir wrote:

You're not missing a lot - I mean, some perks, but it's not like a gold plated trophy or anything.

Just keep going and one day it'll pop up. I used to lose my TRS designation all the time when I sold seasonally, it's not a huge deal.

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Some perks are a helluva lot more important than a gold plated trophy.  😁

Especially the ability to charge up to a 50% restocking fee.   I've often wondered to what extent that deters scammers from buying from a TRS seller.   

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I doubt they give it much thought at all, really, or they even care if someone is a "TRS seller" or not, anyway - it's a pretty common designation.

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Yes, you're right.  I meant to write TR Plus.  Which, from my cursory searches on eBay, is not common at all.  

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TRS Plus is a listing designation, not a seller designation, but I think it's true that there are a lot fewer TRS Plus listings.

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Hi, just saw this.  Thanks for your reply.

I could be wrong, but I thought that to have that blue ribbon icon next to a listing, one had to be designated a TR plus seller?  

[nobody*s_perfect]

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@fbusoni wrote: ... I thought that to have that blue ribbon icon next to a listing, one had to be designated a TR plus seller?  

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There is no such thing as a TR-Plus seller.  The TR-Plus label is put on any listing that is put up by a TRS if that specific listing meets the TR-Plus criteria for handling time and return policy. A Top Rated Seller might choose to meet those criteria for some of their listings but not for others; for instance, setting a longer handling time for preorders or items which require personalization. Here are  more details:

https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/selling-policies/seller-standards-policy?id=4347

[fbusoni]

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@nobody*s_perfect wrote:

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@fbusoni wrote: ... I thought that to have that blue ribbon icon next to a listing, one had to be designated a TR plus seller?  

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There is no such thing as a TR-Plus seller.  The TR-Plus label is put on any listing that is put up by a TRS if that specific listing meets the TR-Plus criteria for handling time and return policy. A Top Rated Seller might choose to meet those criteria for some of their listings but not for others; for instance, setting a longer handling time for preorders or items which require personalization. Here are  more details:

https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/selling-policies/seller-standards-policy?id=4347

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Thank you, very interesting and very helpful! 

It also helps explain why eBay's language on this page does not make the distinction very clear at the outset; had me confused for a long time.  (Now the last para makes more sense to me.)  

You have cleared up what has been for me a source of some ambiguity and I am grateful.  Regards.

[kensgiftshop]

In case you didn't know, off site links ares not allowed in your descriptions.

[bonjourami]

I expect that recent feedback you received may cause Ebay to start asking you for receipts for the merchandise you are selling.