Ebay is automatically changing any of our listings offering parcel select to ground advantage.
Why can't they do the same for our listings that offer first class package services?
We can't bulk edit the shipping method so we would have to do any changes one at a time. For someone with over 13,000 listings of which at least 11,000 offer first class that is simply not possible.
1. Why can't eBay make the change for all first class listings the same way they are for all parcel select ones?
OR
2. Why can't eBay give us shipping method as a bulk edit drop down option (probably because they would have to decouple it from the shipping price)?
OR
3. Why can't they simply ignore the shipping method since they are obviously willing to ignore it for an indeterminate amount of time as stated below?
Even the USPS itself will ship things out using the old names until the end of September and if you printed a 1st class label today through eBay it comes out saying Ground Advantage anyway!
So why can't we all get along and not make sellers go crazy playing whack-a-mole with shipping methods in individual listings that eBay itself is automatically relisting?
I started using the new terminology as soon as it was available in our drop down menu for my new listings and will continue to do so. Why can't eBay do a mass edit on the old ones or simply ignore the terminology indefinitely?
CURRENT EBAY POLICIES ARE COPIED AND PASTED BELOW:
Listings on eBay offering:
Parcel Select Ground
- Listings have been updated to reflect Ground Advantage. You don’t need to do anything.
- If you offer calculated shipping, the new Ground Advantage rates will be reflected.
First-Class
- If you ship with First-Class package, you’ll need to update your listings to Ground Advantage. If you use Business policies, you can make this update on the Shipping policy.
- If you offer calculated shipping, the correct Ground Advantage rates will be reflected.
Retail Ground
- This service has been removed for new listings. Existing listings will need to be updated to Ground Advantage.
We are asking sellers to update listings to Ground Advantage over the next 30 days to ensure buyers see the most accurate shipping details. We realize this may take longer for some sellers and we will continue to support First-Class on existing listings for a longer period of time. We will update you as more information becomes available.
