In order to provide and encourage the best possible experience for their buyers, eBay are upgrading the standards required to achieve Top Rated Seller (TRS) Status.

Key Highlights:

• Minimum sales value to move from £2,500 to £1,000 in the past year
• Maximum count of 1-2 star detailed seller ratings will be 0.5% or 2
• Updated TRS badge on listings
• Better visibility in Best Match search results
• 15%  Discount for Final Value Fees on eBay.co.uk

Top Rated Seller Requirements:

In order to achieve TRS status you must:

• Offer a minimum returns period of 14 calendar days (using the new returns policy options)
• Offer 1 or same day dispatch
• Offer an express delivery option (delivery within 1 day)
• Offer a free postage option

For a full list of TSR requirements see: http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/sell/top-rated.html#what

Live Date: Autumn 2013