mam98031 • Volunteer Community Member • Buyer/Seller since 1999
penguins_dont_fly is a Volunteer Community Mentor
Not all categories require PIs, which might be part of what you see. But with that said, you are correct that there are lots of listings out there that do not and they are suppose to have them. Which is why some sellers are complaining that Ebay is cracking down on them. Ebay can't make the change to having PIs in certain categories if they don't start forcing the issue.
That isn't to say I agree with these darn things. I find them as annoying as everyone else does. But I understand why Ebay is trying to get this done.
Many of the categories you called out specifically do NOT require a UPC or other type of PI. Not everything requires one.
Maybe this would help.
http://pages.ebay.com/sell/item_specifics/product_identifiers.html
You are not under attack. You are just upset like many others are. Some of what you are concerned about is certainly understandable. Other things aren't quite as bad as you think.
Any site that has survived as long as Ebay has on the internet has had many changes over the years. They all have to move forward and change as the buying experience changes as well as technology. Ebay sometimes gets it right and sometimes, well not so much. But change is just part of what we have to deal with on any and all sites we might sell on. Keeping up with the changes can prove to be very challenging to say the least.
You don't have to have a 30 day return policy to be TRS. But you do if you want TRS Plus status on the listings you want to qualify for the discount. To qualify for the TRS Plus on any given listing you have to offer 0-1 day handling and a 30 day return policy. But those two requirements for TRS Plus are NOT requirements to TRS status.
I've been an active seller on Ebay for a very long time and in good standing. If a buyer files a Request for return and if they paid with PP, that payment is placed on hold until the matter is resolved. It has nothing to do with "tenure" or "seller status". The rule is the funds are put on hold. Possibly they are doing something different with your account.
But if they are shutting down a seller as you spoke of in your earlier post, Ebay puts a hold on their funds until all matters between the buyer and seller are resolved.
"So i have 6 things i bought from various sellers and you think that i (not eBay ) should check into this as it is a problem that could affect other users ?" I don't know what this question is about as I didn't say anything like that. I'd need more information before being able to address it.
BTW I also never said you were at "fault" for shopping on Ebay. I think you might be mixing up some posts from someone else with mine.
Ebay does NOT NARU sellers until 90 days after their last transaction as a seller. Even if a seller tried to voluntarily close their account, Ebay won't allow it until 90 days after their last selling transaction. This is to allow all buyers time to file claims, send emails or whatever else they may need to do with this seller. After all that, then if Ebay is closing the account by force or request, then they will be NARU.
This is a discussion thread. We are simply having a discussion. It is not personal. It is not an attack on you. It is simply and exchange of ideas and information. It is not meant to upset you or cause you to feel under attack. It is simply a discussion.
I notice on that list that the only cat. that doesn't require at least 1 (one) of the three is Tickets & Experiences - at least StubHub is safe from loosing listings.
I'm not sure I know what you are asking or referring to here.
These are discussion threads. We all won't always agree, but that doesn't mean any one of us has something more important to say than another moster does. It is simply a discussion that some like to turn into a school yard brawl.
As for your picture examples and your question about locating a "barcode" on them. If you'd look at the link I previously provided regarding exempt categories, you might find that you are upset about NOTHING. But in case you just overlooked it, I'll provide it again for you in the hopes that you will be able to settle your anxiety a bit when you realize things like this do not require PIs.
http://pages.ebay.com/sell/item_specifics/product_identifiers.html
Further, you may find this info helpful as well.
This is from a Q&A on the subject.
- I sell second hand and vintage items. Am I required to enter a product identifier when listing?
No, only new and manufacturer refurbished items in most categories will require a product identifier to be added during listing.
Here is the link to the entire Q&A.
There is lots of information in the above links that you may find helpful to better understand what is and isn't required for Structured Data and PIs.
@blokschmok_0 wrote:
That's all great. Now can you help with the bar codes for these items?
Used items do not require a "Bar Code" or UPC.
UPC: Does not Apply
Brand: Unbranded
Model: Does not Apply
MPN: Does not Apply
