@ci-motorsports wrote:
I always use fitment data from MyFitment when its available for all of my listings. Fitment data is very important when listing in vehicle or powersports parts categories and I always double check the listing category when using the sell similar feature. But I could see that becoming a rampant issue for people who never pay attention when using the sell similar feature.
@ci-motorsports that was exactly my thought.
While sellers like you do check all of the info copied over for accuracy, many do not. Since the Guaranteed Fit program depends on the fitment information provided in the listing, if the listing displays info that isn't actually accurate for that part, eBay will be on the hook for the free return label.
The FAQ for the program states "* Misuse of eBay Guaranteed Fit may be subject to a range of actions, such as losing eBay Guaranteed Fit benefits and/or seller protections."
However arguments could be made about "misuse" versus accidental/unintentionally wrong info and either way I'm sure eBay does not want to expend the resources to police it that strictly or risk alienating sellers from the program.
So a "compromise" solution might be to simply remove the Sell Now button, getting rid of the ability to copy over info from other listings in those categories, and forcing sellers to input their own information for each listing.
That's all just me guessing at what may be going on here, but considering we aren't seeing reports of this in any other categories so far, it's a plausible explanation.
