It seems to be one of those weird glitchy who-can-work-it-out things with regard to the sending out of such emails. If people have multiple eBay accounts, I am aware that some of those accounts receive the offers while others don't. And it's not always related to PowerSeller status or purchase history or selling history... In fact, it's a mystery to which it IS related!
I understand it though, all the points made to Paul by eBay on the 'benefits' of being a Powerseller are not available to Aussies.
Paul is a resident on Melbourne, Victoria
Ebay - Also if you have a store insertion fees and final value fees are lesser too./
Paul - Right. Would you concede that, whatever discounts I now receive as a PowerSeller, they’re not quite as attractive as FREE?
Pauls Blog Comments - When eBay made me a PowerSeller, they didn’t consult me or explain the terms.
They assumed the new ‘benefits’ (of which I’m still unaware) transcended those I’d enjoyed as a lesser mortal.
Obviously they were wrong, and I feel decidedly unspecial about my treatment.
A celebration of steadfast loyalty has been botched for the sake of policy, procedure and a few bucks.
Nor do I feel keen to press on with further sales.
But you can bet your boots eBay does things for their own benefit.
My seller friend is a Powerseller. They got there under the old rules, however it was a status they, too, were unsure about. It is the same issue about the trade-off between two 'images' ... one of your kindly neighbourhood friend and the other of the professional who knows their business.
I'm not sure what the current situation is, but they have the option of displaying the Powerseller icon - or not. I believe this is the only indicator to buyers that the seller is a Powerseller (please correct me if I'm wrong here).
My seller friend is somewhat exasperated at some of the 'new breed' of Powerseller - the ones that approach their 'noble' status with an air of arrogance and naivety. I must be clear about that as, although they are typically noted as having low feedback scores, there are some rather experienced and successful Powersellers which also have comparatively low feedback scores. This is especially true if they have more than one account - and post on the discussion (incl. Powerseller) boards with the account of least risk.
The only positive is that the listing is free even if the item doesn't sell.
QuoteThe only positive is that the listing is free even if the item doesn't sell.
I think that is the crux of the argument - FREE - as a non-powerseller Paul was entitled to this - even if there are disincentives.