I have copied below an email I received from Auctiva.com re. eBay.com’s latest changes:

We just wanted to remind you of three important eBay policy changes that will begin to be enforced in early 2009.

1.  As you’ll recall, eBay started enforcing maximum shipping and handling charges on books, DVD’s and Movies, Music, and Video Games in October of 2008. Sellers were given until January 2009 to update their item descriptions to make sure that the first domestic shipping option is below eBay’s policy maximum. More details: http://pages.ebay.com/sell/August2008Update/MaxShipping/ and http://pages.ebay.com/sell/August2008Update/OtherFAQ/#1
2. eBay gave sellers a grace period for removing paper payment options such as checks and money orders from item descriptions. Enforcement begins in January 2009. For a refresher on this eBay policy, see this link: http://pages.ebay.com/sell/August2008Update/OtherFAQ/#3
3. Sellers will need to specify handling time and a return policy in their listings. Enforcement begins in mid-March 2009. More details: http://www2.ebay.com/aw/core/200810071337332.html

eBay has made numerous changes during 2008 and we expect there will be more in 2009. Our staff has been working hard to keep Auctiva in synch with eBay’s changes and we will continue to do so in 2009.

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If you haven’t already do check out Auctiva.com I use their services in my eBay vintage prints business and enjoy features such as listing scheduler, supersize pictures, listing templates etc. all completely FREE.

(NB the changes above only relate to eBay.com. Check your own site to make sure you stay up to date.)

A very peaceful and prosperous New Year to all!

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