Changing Handling Time vs. Hiding Listings While on Vacation

[lisashouseoftreasures]

I am planning to go on vacation for 7 days in September.  I have a Premium Store and plan to use the vacation settings while I'm away.  I have been advised to hide all my listings during my vacation so buyers cannot purchase while I'm away; however, I also understand that it can take several days for the listings to be hidden.    Should I also change my handling time to 10 days?  (there isn't a 7 day option).  

I'm concerned about losing my TRS Plus status though.  Although I know I will get it back in time, I don't know how that will affect my seller performance.  I have great feedback score which may help.  

I will have my computer with me and can always message any buyers who do come through to let them know that I am on vacation and will ship their item immediately upon return.  

Looking for advice on what the best option is here.  

I live on Central East Coast of Florida and am only going to Orlando on vacation which is about 45 minutes to 1 hour away from where I llve , but i would hate to have to drive back and forth to take care of shipping out items if they sell!  Right!  LOL

Thanks so much!

[lisashouseoftreasures]

Thank you! Yes, this sounds like the best solution! -- Lisa

[candd205]

Whichever way you decide to go (vacation setting vs just changing your handling time), don't wait until the last day to change your settings. I was going on vacation for 2 weeks. I got 4 sales the day before I was leaving, and since they didn't pay right away, I had to take those 4 items with me in my luggage in the plane and then find a place to mail them each time one of them paid.