Funds release without tracking (MP)

[muckingfuppet]

I've noticed recently that eBay (with MP) have been holding a lot more payments that usual (across several accounts).

I've also noted that they are not releasing the funds as often. I send the majority of my items untracked, and they are doing the full holds rather than releasing (and it seems like its increased to 30 days from the 21 days with PayPal), even when marked as despatched.

When items are tracked, i'm seeing that those where the tracking doesn't show as delivered (usually royal mail's cheaper tracked services), its not releasing.

Is anyone else having the same experience or am i doing something wong?

Cheers in advance

[agent006140]

you are not doing something wrong,it is industry practise to hold on to your sales proceeds which are either high risk,no tracking and dubious accounts .
30 days vs 21 days?It sounds like Ayden is licking its chops,there is a lot to learn,Paypal has come a long way learning! now it is Ebay/Ayden turn

[muckingfuppet]

Thanks for the reply.

Is there anything I can do to speed the process up? Can I ask the buyer to inform eBay they have received the item, something similar?

I used to ask for feedback but one guy left a negative saying I was pushy (I think massively unfairly) so I no longer do that.

Cheers

[agent006140]

I doubt it,why not ask Ebay ,not us

[rsot]

Originally Posted by muckingfuppet

Thanks for the reply.

Is there anything I can do to speed the process up? Can I ask the buyer to inform eBay they have received the item, something similar?

I used to ask for feedback but one guy left a negative saying I was pushy (I think massively unfairly) so I no longer do that.

Cheers

Ppl are still exploring MP - no real way of speeding things up yet - maybe you can explore and report back

[muckingfuppet]

I am trying to do so, difficult, as you say with so little info

[muckingfuppet]

Perhaps I’ve not been quite clear, though

As recently as three weeks ago, I was getting the majority of payments processing for payout immediately, and those on hold would release a few days after uploading tracking, even if the postman couldn’t be bothered scanning that day and it wasn’t showing as delivered on tracking.

Now almost every payment is held and nothing seems to make holds release

[agent006140]

were you using Paypal or MP 3 weeks ago?
what did you sell?
FRAUD is rampant these days,all processors have suffered some losses.so they could be tightening their rules.
You just have to revise your business model,get a working capital loan

[muckingfuppet]

I’ve been using managed payments for some time. eBay managers payments seems to have changed recently.

[agent006140]

if so,then change your business model,

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by muckingfuppet

I’ve been using managed payments for some time. eBay managers payments seems to have changed recently.

Yes, they have slightly changed their parameters.

Real annoying to manage.

[muckingfuppet]

Very annoying. Perhaps it’s temporary.

Perhaps that’s wishful thinking.

[assad]

Originally Posted by muckingfuppet

I’ve been using managed payments for some time. eBay managers payments seems to have changed recently.

Hi are you running managed payments under stealth ?

[muckingfuppet]

Originally Posted by assad

Hi are you running managed payments under stealth ?

Yeah, tend to get a few sales signed, sealed, delivered before being asked for ID.

Not ideal, and likely a large part of the issue.

[muckingfuppet]

eBay's help now says:

"If you're a new seller who hasn't established a selling record yet, we might put payments from your buyers on hold. Generally, the funds will be available either:

21 days after the buyer*pays, or
6 days after the estimated delivery date (if no was tracking provided but the item was marked as dispatched), or*
1 day after confirmed delivery
If no tracking is used, we'll check for positive feedback after 3 days (to allow sufficient time for the item to be delivered). If positive feedback has been received, you'll receive the funds within 24 hours. Note: This check is only carried out if no tracking is uploaded. Best practice is to upload tracking so you can receive the funds 1 day after confirmed delivery"

Which would be fine but i'm not seeing that happening.

Any similar experiences?

[agent006140]

what did you sell?

[muckingfuppet]

Originally Posted by agent006140

what did you sell?

A huge variety of items; up to now priced £100 to £350

I’m currently listing all my cheaper items to see if that’s the issue

[agent006140]

some items are high risk,comic books is one,not just APPL products

[muckingfuppet]

Originally Posted by agent006140

some items are high risk,comic books is one,not just APPL products

Thanks I’ll take note of that

[agent006140]

are you doing retail arbitrage?

[agent006140]

Originally Posted by muckingfuppet

A huge variety of items; up to now priced £100 to £350

I’m currently listing all my cheaper items to see if that’s the issue

it is odd that you dont have tracking for items 100-350 GPB

[muckingfuppet]

I only don’t use tracking on cheap items.

Even when I do use tracking, it doesn’t always actually work, especially with Royal Mail.