I am a small seller.
TRS + benefits have not been something that I care about. Sure it would have been nice to get a little kickback on fees, but never worth the shipping time/return policy.
I did get it once as a buyer did not want to buy an item if it might not work. They apparently did not understand the MBG, or SNAD policies. As I knew the item was 100% "as listed" I went ahead and added the return policy. (14 day at that time) Buyer purchased the item. I got my little perk.
At this point I have gone to 2 day handling with my already existing "no returns" policy. I know, no such things as "no returns"
My reasoning for the switch to "2 day handling" is the lowering of the ship/scan standard to 95%. Being on the east coast requires same day for items paid by 2:59AM when I have 1 day handling. That, and USPS scanning/update failures have prompted me to do that. I do not need to fall to "above standard", or worse.
@buyselljack2016 wrote:I am a small seller.
TRS + benefits have not been something that I care about. Sure it would have been nice to get a little kickback on fees, but never worth the shipping time/return policy.
I did get it once as a buyer did not want to buy an item if it might not work. They apparently did not understand the MBG, or SNAD policies. As I knew the item was 100% "as listed" I went ahead and added the return policy. (14 day at that time) Buyer purchased the item. I got my little perk.
At this point I have gone to 2 day handling with my already existing "no returns" policy. I know, no such things as "no returns"
My reasoning for the switch to "2 day handling" is the lowering of the ship/scan standard to 95%. Being on the east coast requires same day for items paid by 2:59AM when I have 1 day handling. That, and USPS scanning/update failures have prompted me to do that. I do not need to fall to "above standard", or worse.
So as Martha would say It's a good thing...we should all go for the 2 day shipping?
llllady wrote:
What I'm "predicting" is that no one should count on that $30 per quarter towards promoted listings. They will lower it or take it back, just like they did with the TRS discount they cut down to 10%.
I remember when the candy bar I could buy for 5¢ was cut down in size too. AND over time, they raised the price I had to pay for it. I HATE when prices/sizes/perks don't stay the same as the years go by! 
My prediction is that weeding down the size of the TRS crowd, and cutting back on the TRS discount given, will only hold the $$$ fort for so long, and the next step will be the actual increase in fees.
@mistwomandancing wrote:
@llllady wrote:
What I'm "predicting" is that no one should count on that $30 per quarter towards promoted listings. They will lower it or take it back, just like they did with the TRS discount they cut down to 10%.
I remember when the candy bar I could buy for 5¢ was cut down in size too. AND over time, they raised the price I had to pay for it. I HATE when prices/sizes/perks don't stay the same as the years go by!
My prediction is that weeding down the size of the TRS crowd, and cutting back on the TRS discount given, will only hold the $$$ fort for so long, and the next step will be the actual increase in fees.
You are suggesting on top of all these's new trendy wave niche's there will be a increase in FEE'S up ahead...#%***
@pinkrose442 wrote:
@buyselljack2016 wrote:I am a small seller.
TRS + benefits have not been something that I care about. Sure it would have been nice to get a little kickback on fees, but never worth the shipping time/return policy.
I did get it once as a buyer did not want to buy an item if it might not work. They apparently did not understand the MBG, or SNAD policies. As I knew the item was 100% "as listed" I went ahead and added the return policy. (14 day at that time) Buyer purchased the item. I got my little perk.
At this point I have gone to 2 day handling with my already existing "no returns" policy. I know, no such things as "no returns"
My reasoning for the switch to "2 day handling" is the lowering of the ship/scan standard to 95%. Being on the east coast requires same day for items paid by 2:59AM when I have 1 day handling. That, and USPS scanning/update failures have prompted me to do that. I do not need to fall to "above standard", or worse.
So as Martha would say It's a good thing...we should all go for the 2 day shipping?
I don't know what anyone else should do about their shipping. I just know what is good for me given the options presented
I have little opportunity to use "promoted listings" with the category of items that I am selling, but I would like to still qualify for the "invoice credit" in those few areas by remaining TRS.
pinkrose442 wrote:
mistwomandancing wrote:
llllady wrote:
What I'm "predicting" is that no one should count on that $30 per quarter towards promoted listings. They will lower it or take it back, just like they did with the TRS discount they cut down to 10%.
I remember when the candy bar I could buy for 5¢ was cut down in size too. AND over time, they raised the price I had to pay for it. I HATE when prices/sizes/perks don't stay the same as the years go by!
My prediction is that weeding down the size of the TRS crowd, and cutting back on the TRS discount given, will only hold the $$$ fort for so long, and the next step will be the actual increase in fees.
You are suggesting on top of all these's new trendy wave niche's there will be a increase in FEE'S up ahead...#%***
I don't see how there won't be.. eventually.
Costs, expenses go up. Stuff, everything, costs more as months and years pass. Businesses have to charge more for their product or service to keep up.
We've watched eBay position itself in regards to what they give out in exchange for what that brings back in. And as time has passed, we've watched eBay cut a little here and nick a little there to save some expense without actually increasing what we pay... instead, giving back a little less TO us than was previously given.
At some point, obviously, that won't be enough to close the gap, and they'll have to increase what they actually charge. My groceries cost more. My utilities cost more. My property taxes cost more. And what it costs me to sell on eBay will cost more. Eventually.
I'm like you. I hope it won't be soon, and I hope it won't be much. But whatever it is, it will merely be the business expense it's always been.. another cost of doing business, wrapped into the prices I put on my merchandise for sale. Just like I worked it when in 'real' retail shops. The costs of doing business are covered in the pricing of the service or merchandise.
@buyselljack2016 wrote:I am a small seller.
TRS + benefits have not been something that I care about. Sure it would have been nice to get a little kickback on fees, but never worth the shipping time/return policy.
I did get it once as a buyer did not want to buy an item if it might not work. They apparently did not understand the MBG, or SNAD policies. As I knew the item was 100% "as listed" I went ahead and added the return policy. (14 day at that time) Buyer purchased the item. I got my little perk.
At this point I have gone to 2 day handling with my already existing "no returns" policy. I know, no such things as "no returns"
My reasoning for the switch to "2 day handling" is the lowering of the ship/scan standard to 95%. Being on the east coast requires same day for items paid by 2:59AM when I have 1 day handling. That, and USPS scanning/update failures have prompted me to do that. I do not need to fall to "above standard", or worse.
That's a great idea for you were shipping one day is so iffy...at least you'll stay aboard.
@buyselljack2016 wrote:
@pinkrose442 wrote:
@buyselljack2016 wrote:I am a small seller.
TRS + benefits have not been something that I care about. Sure it would have been nice to get a little kickback on fees, but never worth the shipping time/return policy.
I did get it once as a buyer did not want to buy an item if it might not work. They apparently did not understand the MBG, or SNAD policies. As I knew the item was 100% "as listed" I went ahead and added the return policy. (14 day at that time) Buyer purchased the item. I got my little perk.
At this point I have gone to 2 day handling with my already existing "no returns" policy. I know, no such things as "no returns"
My reasoning for the switch to "2 day handling" is the lowering of the ship/scan standard to 95%. Being on the east coast requires same day for items paid by 2:59AM when I have 1 day handling. That, and USPS scanning/update failures have prompted me to do that. I do not need to fall to "above standard", or worse.
So as Martha would say It's a good thing...we should all go for the 2 day shipping?
I don't know what anyone else should do about their shipping. I just know what is good for me given the options presented
I have little opportunity to use "promoted listings" with the category of items that I am selling, but I would like to still qualify for the "invoice credit" in those few areas by remaining TRS.
Well if you are cut down out of your TRS...then why keep 1 day shipping...it doesn't benefit that seller.
