As good practice from last year, eBay is consolidating changes which help sellers to increase profitability and improve services into three releases in 2010, with sufficient lead time to adapt.

Here's an overview of the first major release for 2010. Most of these updates are scheduled to launch starting March 23 and over the following few weeks. 
 
Easier, more profitable selling
 

•  New standard fees: FREE Auction-style with a low start price - Pay only if it sells
•  New Stores fee packages: Fixed Price as low as USD3¢ - Subscribe or update now. 
•  Now just one Fixed Price format on eBay - Get full search exposure for as low as USD3¢

 
 
Bring on the buyers! "eBay's got you covered."
  

•  New eBay Buyer Protection program inspires confidence, boosts sales 
•  eBay Seller Protection - We're here for you too! 
•  Top-rated seller status available for cross-border sellers on more eBay sites

 
 
Fee update: Choose the option that's right for you
 

•  Add watermarks to identify and protect your pictures
•  List variations like color and size in one Fixed Price listing - extended to more categories! 
•  Category and Item Specifics changes now consolidated with the rest of updates

 
 
See the Seller Checklist for an overview and timeline of required listing updates. Also refer to the Key Difference Comparison Table for a quick reference of changes launching on various eBay international sites.

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Learn more from other sellers and eBay staff in the seller update discussion forum on eBay US.


The eBay team