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@mi-294 wrote:
At the upcoming update starting from June 1st, which ebay is taking full control of the PL,
1. That also apply for items that are not Promoted by the seller?
For example if a seller is having 200 listings and is promoting 20 items, ebay will have control to change things for the total of 200 listings or just for the 20 promoted?
2. Ebay will be able to adjust shipping at the PLs?
3. Ebay will be able to change the add rate at the PLs, i think yes, but is where is the roof?
For example if the add rate is 3% ebay can take that rate to 10%?
4. Ebay will be able to send Best Offers on PLs to buyers without asking the seller, i think yes, but where is the roof?
For example a 50% Best Offer plus fees will destroy any chance for profit for most of the sellers.
4. If a seller opt-in to PL after June 1st, will be able to opt-out?
There are many gray areas at the update and we need some answers so we can prepare better.
Thank you.
Hey @mi-294 there's been a few threads on this and the team came back with an answer, you can see it here. If you have any other questions feel free to reach out on that thread. Thanks!
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@valueaddedresource wrote:
jasmen@ebay wrote:
@valueaddedresource wrote:
I see adsteam@ebay had time to stop by and make a post promoting their latest blog with tips for optimizing keyword strategies, but hasn't had time to create a sticky post with the additional information/clarification about the marketing terms update that velvet@ebay shared earlier today.
While I appreciate Velvet's answer, odds are it's going to get lost as post 99 out of 100+....any chance we can get it posted separately as a sticky topic in the appropriate place too?
We appreciate your feedback @valueaddedresource, we're looking into whether or not this is something that can be done. Thanks!
jasmen@ebay - can you clarify that please? If this is something that can be done? What does that mean?
eBay staff clearly as the *technical* ability to put up announcements in the community and make them sticky so yes - it *can* be done.
If you mean *may* be done, does that mean you have to get special permission to do it and if so, why would that be different than the post velvet@ebay already made?
We just heard back that it was accepted as a solution, please take a look when you have a moment. Any other feedback you have please continue to work with Velvet on that post, thanks!
@clarkphilatelics wrote:
Any progress on the how eBay implementation of German packaging regulations impact sellers on eBay.com or eBay.de?
Hey @clarkphilatelics no new updates, thanks!
@clarkphilatelics wrote:
Any progress on the how eBay implementation of German packaging regulations impact sellers on eBay.com or eBay.de?
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Edit: A reply to your question can be found here.
If you go to this thread @clarkphilatelics the German Packing Act was discussed thoroughly. I will also link here, here, and here where I provided details about how it will affect sellers.
@clarkphilatelics wrote:
Now that the monthly eBay Financial Statement begins and ends on month boundaries, I paid attention to it for the first time. How does the statement relate to the eBay 1099-K? I did not see any way to determine gross sales from the report. How do sellers reconcile income and expenses with the 1099-K without downloading the complete Payout reports? How many sellers are capable of creating an Excell spreadsheet that accurately captures revenue and categorizes expenses? My guess - not many.
Hi @clarkphilatelics! The 1099-K detailed report is not necessarily meant for reconciliation. It just provides a detailed breakdown of all unadjusted gross payment transactions on your Form 1099-K. The best way to reconcile your finances is by using the various reporting options we provide to you. More about that can be seen here. For example, your gross sales can be found in the transaction report.
