Upcoming eBay Payment Changes in 2025: What Sellers Need to Know

[selforfun]

Hello Community,

I wanted to share some important updates regarding eBay’s payment and shipping changes that are set to roll out in 2025. These changes could significantly impact sellers, so it's a good idea to start preparing now.

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Upcoming eBay Payment Changes in 2025: What Sellers Need to Know

eBay has announced significant updates to its payment structure aimed at enhancing security and user experience. Here’s what you need to know:

1. Introduction of Buyer Fees:
eBay plans to implement a buyer fee, similar to platforms like Vinted and Depop. This fee is intended to cover buyer protection and improve overall service quality.

2. Delayed Payments to Private Sellers:
Payments to private sellers will be withheld until delivery confirmation is received. This change is aimed at ensuring transaction security and building buyer confidence.

3. Mandatory eBay Shipping Labels:
Sellers will be required to purchase postage through eBay’s shipping system. This aims to streamline shipping processes and provide consistent tracking information.

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Seller Concerns

While these changes are intended to improve the platform, sellers have voiced a few concerns:

• Increased Costs: Buyer fees and mandatory shipping may increase expenses, impacting profits.
• Cash Flow Delays: Payment delays until delivery confirmation could disrupt cash flow for sellers relying on quick payments.
• Operational Adjustments: Using eBay’s shipping system may be challenging for sellers with existing processes.

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Recommendations for Sellers

To prepare for these changes:

1. Review Pricing Strategies: Adjust pricing to account for any increased costs.
2. Plan for Cash Flow Delays: Prepare financially to handle payment withholding periods.
3. Familiarize Yourself with eBay’s Shipping System: Start exploring eBay’s shipping tools now.
4. Stay Updated: Monitor eBay announcements for further details or clarifications.

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By taking proactive steps, sellers can navigate these changes smoothly and continue to succeed on the platform.

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[dhbookds]

Those are changes for the UK...........not the US

unless you can provide a link for the US

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Delayed Payments to Private Sellers:

US has no seller distinction.

[fern*wood]

The last information I read from you as a legacy seller was obsolete and inaccurate. I’m not so sure I trust your information , what is your source?

[12345jamesstamps]

'mandatory eBay shipping labels'?....would that be 3rd party sellers or drop-shipping?

[gurlcat]

Posts and replies made by this member today do not resemble their former style at all.  Something weird is going on with their account I think.  Like here's a reply they made last month.  -Note there are a few misspellings and grammar issues.  But now they write perfectly, and with numbered lists for everything. 

[slyders_finds]

The picture alone is weird. Second only to the kid with the guitar. 

[gurlcat]

Also note their signature is a weird clickable invitation thing.  How many of us are likely to live in Myrtle Beach???  Just weird. 

[valueaddedresource]

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@gurlcat wrote:

Posts and replies made by this member today do not resemble their former style at all.  Something weird is going on with their account I think.  Like here's a reply they made last month.  -Note there are a few misspellings and grammar issues.  But now they write perfectly, and with numbered lists for everything. 

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@gurlcat  I agree - the OP looks 1000% like AI generated slop, probably from asking it to summarize a couple of recent articles in UK media about these changes because....all of that only applies to eBay UK.

[ebooksdiva]

This post belongs in the talk to the 🖐️ category.

[chapeau-noir]

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@valueaddedresource wrote:

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@gurlcat wrote:

Posts and replies made by this member today do not resemble their former style at all.  Something weird is going on with their account I think.  Like here's a reply they made last month.  -Note there are a few misspellings and grammar issues.  But now they write perfectly, and with numbered lists for everything. 

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@gurlcat  I agree - the OP looks 1000% like AI generated slop, probably from asking it to summarize a couple of recent articles in UK media about these changes because....all of that only applies to eBay UK.

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Reads like it, doesn't it? Someone else was on here cranking out AI slop a few days ago - like 20-30 posts in a day.

[gurlcat]

It's just weird that it isn't a new account (like what bot posts/replies usually come from), but rather an established one with a history of normalcy, LOL.  -I wrote to the OP via their store, to ask if they actually made these posts today.  I acknowledged that they may have just used AI to help with their writing, which I wouldn't judge, but wanted to make sure there isn't someone or something hacking accounts in here, because that would suuuuuck. 

[slippinjimmy]

I agree with your (and others) assumption this is all AI generated.

One thing I would add is that this is NOT eBay's version of AI which is about as basic as you can make AI without losing all of the "I".

[chapeau-noir]

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@slippinjimmy wrote:

I agree with your (and others) assumption this is all AI generated.

One thing I would add is that this is NOT eBay's version of AI which is about as basic as you can make AI without losing all of the "I".

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I do not think in eBay's case that the "I's" have it. 😖

[mantle1951]

I seriously doubt this.

[bdmh-enterprises]

I've seen this person posting unhelpful similarly formatted AI wall of text replies for most of this week.