ebay check list of SOME new policies

August 2008 Update
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Best Practices Checklist

Staying on top of the latest changes will give you an early advantage over your competition.
Starting on September 16th:

Start listing in Fixed Price for only 35¢

Consolidate multiple items into one multi-quantity listing

Stores sellers: Move your best Store inventory into Fixed Price

Starting on October 1st:

Offer Free Shipping and get free Subtitle. PowerSellers: get double your Final Value Fee discount.

Listings Checklist

Make sure your listings are clear to buyers, priced competitively, and compliant with new policies. We recommend addressing the policy issues early to avoid disruptions to your sales. Whenever possible, consider making your revisions (including changes to your item descriptions) all at once, saving you time later.
By August 25th:

You'll need to specify the following in the "Shipping and Handling" section:

Shipping cost

Shipping carrier(s)

Books, DVDs and Movies, Music, and Video Game listings:

Describe your item with the new item condition options
(Brand New, Like New, Very Good, Good, or Acceptable)

By October 5th:

Revise your shipping costs so they're below the maximum shipping costs, or use the shipping calculator to determine shipping costs based on your buyer's location.

By Late October:

Remove checks and money orders from the "Payment Details" section

Make sure you specify the following listing fields (previously optional):

Return policy
Handling time

Tip: This is a great time to add Item Specifics to your listings, making it easier and faster for buyers to find your items.

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