eBay reminded sellers on Monday that the changes to Fixed Price listings - announced on August 20, 2008 - would go into effect at midnight Pacific time. eBay is offering a new 30-day duration for Fixed Price listings with an insertion fee of 35 cents, even for multiple-quantity listings. In the media category (Books, Movies & DVDs, Music, and Video Games), the Fixed-Price insertion fee is 15 cents, and if sellers use Pre-Fill Information (catalog) in the media category, they will pay only 5 cents in a promotion that runs through the end of the year. There are reports that at least one third-party service does not yet have the capability for sellers to list in the new format.
eBay also reminded sellers of other changes on the way:
Starting October 1st and through the end of the year, sellers will get a free Subtitle listing upgrade, and eligible PowerSellers will get double their Final Value Fee discounts for items sold with free shipping.
By October 5th, make sure your first domestic shipping option in your Books, Movies & DVDs, Music and Video Games listings is within the new maximum charges.
On October 20th, our paperless payments policy will begin, and checks and money orders will no longer be allowed as payment methods.
Also by late October, you'll need to specify your handling time and return policy in your listings.
eBay will answer questions on a special discussion forum on September 16th from 8 am to 5 pm PT.