what does this new ebay change in rules mean?

[grasswire]

I'm writing to let you know that the we've posted an updated eBay User Agreement to help us implement some policy changes. This agreement is effective immediately for new members registering on or after today, and on September 22, 2009, for current members.

The biggest change to the agreement covers our updated, expanded and renamed eBay Buyer Protection. eBay Buyer Protection offers coverage for more buyers and allows eBay to deduct amounts due to buyers under the program from seller PayPal accounts. If sellers don't have sufficient funds in their PayPal accounts, sellers will be asked to provide an alternate payment method. We've moved the bulk of the program details to the eBay Buyer Protection Policy, referenced in the User Agreement. For more information, you can review the Seller Release details announced July 27, 2009.

As with earlier updates to the User Agreement, we've made other minor changes to reflect eBay's current product and service offerings and industry legal standards. For example, we've made a few changes to the way we describe use of our catalog content.

[Vinca]

1. It beats me, but it seems clear sellers are being screwed again.

[democraticinsurgent]

2. agreed

the new insurance policy is the only part i'm sorta up on. They're going to require sellers to either self insure (be 100% responsible for delivery) or pay for insurance for every package sent, out of seller's pocket. I'm not sure how this works for international shipping, which is where the real problems lie. Anyone know?

[grasswire]

3. guess I won't be selling international any more, then

A shame. I have enjoyed selling all over the world. Tasmania, even.

[Vinca]

4. That's truly nuts. How on earth can a seller guarantee a delivery

to anywhere, much less overseas? Guess we'll just have to charge buyers more. ebay has turned into a great big, giant, rule machine.

[Harry Pierce]

5. Well I don't sell

anything because I just don't have the time, but I am an ebay addict, I admit it. I'm hooked.

I love ebay.