Summer Update 2018 , wow Spring is gone already !

[labs118]

https://pages.ebay.com/seller-center/seller-updates/2018-summer/index.html


Didn't know Spring was over, That hasn't even all sunk in yet.
They like to keep us on our toes don't they?

[nobody*s_perfect]

Well, the Spring seller update came out on February 27.   eBay has their own special calendar. But at least their seasons are  about 3 months long.

[michael_atw]

Tired of it.  It's not the changes, it's the constant barrage of manipulation.  Imagine if you lived in a land where the laws changed every other week - and sometimes, they didn't tell you.  

[divwido]

Amen

[retrose1]

Get out the shovels. 

I was reading the ebay goals for 2018 and couldn't stop laughing when I came to 75% of buyers check return policies.  I think it should say - 75% of the buyers we asked  check return policies, the rest have learned the MBG policy very well because ebay is a great educator.

[ymeagainlord]

Yep they KNOW the ONLY 'return policy" they need to care about here is eBay's.

[jason_incognito]

how much stuff do most people return?

[labs118]

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@jason_incognito wrote:

how much stuff do most people return?

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What do you sell?
Guess this depends on what type of items many sell
Do you sell clothes? Shoes?

Or a computer or printer part that specifies model but buyers request returns for doesn't fit .


Back in 2016 I asked about return metrics showing on dashboard for buyers remorse of doesn't fit, etc. and why they are showing these & when they planned on using them against sellers
Well really this is exactly what is happening now

This is beyond sad. 

[missjen831]

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@labs118 wrote:

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@jason_incognito wrote:

how much stuff do most people return?

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What do you sell?
Guess this depends on what type of items many sell
Do you sell clothes? Shoes?

Or a computer or printer part that specifies model but buyers request returns for doesn't fit .


Back in 2016 I asked about return metrics showing on dashboard for buyers remorse of doesn't fit, etc. and why they are showing these & when they planned on using them against sellers
Well really this is exactly what is happening now

This is beyond sad. 

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Especially since ebay encourages returns! They encourage the seller to offer 30 day returns and they put the big blue "return this item" on the buyers purchase history. What gives? They are basically holding the sellers hand as they walk the plank.....and then pushing them overboard.

[labs118]

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@missjen831 wrote:

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@labs118 wrote:

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@jason_incognito wrote:

how much stuff do most people return?

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What do you sell?
Guess this depends on what type of items many sell
Do you sell clothes? Shoes?

Or a computer or printer part that specifies model but buyers request returns for doesn't fit .


Back in 2016 I asked about return metrics showing on dashboard for buyers remorse of doesn't fit, etc. and why they are showing these & when they planned on using them against sellers
Well really this is exactly what is happening now

This is beyond sad. 

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Especially since ebay encourages returns! They encourage the seller to offer 30 day returns and they put the big blue "return this item" on the buyers purchase history. What gives? They are basically holding the sellers hand as they walk the plank.....and then pushing them overboard.

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Yes they are !!!

Give 30 day returns & hey do it for free & if you have to many then we are going to charge you more
sounds like a Win Win to me 

[nawlinsron2]

Did I miss the part that says "all your listings will now be searchable 24/7, 365"?

[the_fancy_fox]

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@michael_atw wrote:

Tired of it.  It's not the changes, it's the constant barrage of manipulation.  Imagine if you lived in a land where the laws changed every other week - and sometimes, they didn't tell you.  

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Right there with you. So tired of it all that I am working through consolidating my stores figureing out what's still a fit here vs what would be better elsewheres and moving stuff out.

i just can't play this game anymore.

[the_fancy_fox]

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@missjen831 wrote:

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@labs118 wrote:

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@jason_incognito wrote:

how much stuff do most people return?

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What do you sell?
Guess this depends on what type of items many sell
Do you sell clothes? Shoes?

Or a computer or printer part that specifies model but buyers request returns for doesn't fit .


Back in 2016 I asked about return metrics showing on dashboard for buyers remorse of doesn't fit, etc. and why they are showing these & when they planned on using them against sellers
Well really this is exactly what is happening now

This is beyond sad. 

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Especially since ebay encourages returns! They encourage the seller to offer 30 day returns and they put the big blue "return this item" on the buyers purchase history. What gives? They are basically holding the sellers hand as they walk the plank.....and then pushing them overboard.

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There's a plank? I thought they were just flinging them over the side. 

[ymeagainlord]

To me? Not much, but I don't sell jewellery, clothing or electronics

[ymeagainlord]

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@labs118 wrote:

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@jason_incognito wrote:

how much stuff do most people return?

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What do you sell?
Guess this depends on what type of items many sell
Do you sell clothes? Shoes?

Or a computer or printer part that specifies model but buyers request returns for doesn't fit .


Back in 2016 I asked about return metrics showing on dashboard for buyers remorse of doesn't fit, etc. and why they are showing these & when they planned on using them against sellers
Well really this is exactly what is happening now

This is beyond sad. 

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We already knew as soon as those stats started turning up. I LOVE the way a "request" gets the same status as an actual SNAD case too.