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The new policy changes to go into effect this fall will undoubtedly be the death knoll for eBay. Here is what the new policy states:

Seller Update: Overview
We're taking steps to give sellers the most dynamic marketplace on the Internet with reduced upfront cost and more sales through great exposure for your listings and a more consistent buyer experience.

1. Reduced upfront fees for Fixed Price: List multi-quantity items up to 30 days for one low fee
   We're dramatically reducing the upfront cost to list an item at fixed price on eBay.
   • 35¢ Fixed Price Insertion Fee
     - Regardless of item price or quantity
     - New 30-day option included
     
   • 15¢ Fixed Price Insertion Fees for Books, Movies & DVDs, Music, and Video Games; 5¢ holiday special for some listings
   • FREE Insertion Fees for your first four vehicle listings
   • Lower Final Value Fees in certain electronics categories
   • Auction-style still the best deal on eBay—no change in basic fees
   
   
2. A more consistent buyer experience to drive more sales
   Sellers will enjoy the benefit of millions of confident buyers as we make the following changes:
   • Limits on shipping and handling charges in some categories
   • Rewards for free shipping:
     - Free subtitle; more search exposure
     - Double PowerSeller discounts
     
   • Checks and money orders no longer allowed
   
   
   • New seller standards: minimum 4.3 on all DSRs
   
   
3. More relevant search results to drive more sales
   We're optimizing Best Match to surface the inventory most relevant to each buyer and show the best of Auction-style and Fixed Price.
   • Recent sales a new factor for Fixed Price
   • Time ending soonest still key in Auctions

See Best Practices and the Seller Checklist for more information about how these important changes affect you. You're also invited to participate in—or view the archives of—one of several webinars August 20-26.

Checks and Money Orders No longer allowed!

This means only Paypal or Merchant account will be allowed.

They have become a bank in and of themselves. Remember they don't have a product...they are just a venue. A seller no longer has any say in the form of money he will except for HIS widget. It is arrogant and pathetic. I for one won't be selling anything (on greedbay) when this policy takes effect.

Oh Yeah...I won't be buying anything either:)