Is ebay just trying to piss everyone off or what, I recieved this email from ebay, ive never had bad feedback, have 100% but my dsr rating seems to be standard not good or excellent.. i'm about ready to tell ebay to shove there site up there ass. they are continually making it harder to sell anything. I'm fucking sure there going fucking mad with the stuff there coming up with... yet is it not THERE fuckin job to get dodgy people, i've reported various dodgy shit from fake auctions and so on, and most of them are still on there.. all they want is your fucking money.. heres the email. have of it just sounds a load of tosh to me..


eBay is committed to continually improving the marketplace for our sellers and buyers. Over the last 18 months there have been a number of changes to reduce the cost of listing and improve the speed and efficiency of sales.

The next step for the marketplace is to focus on delivering consistently great shopping experiences. Because when buyers have a great shopping experience they come back and buy again. To underpin this focus on quality a number of new initiatives will be introduced:


new minimum standards for all sellers

new ways to look at Detailed Seller Ratings

Introduction of the new eBay Top-rated seller status.


Here are some tips that could help improve your Detailed Seller Ratings:


Take a look at the Seller Dashboard and check which DSRs you have low scores for


See top tips on how to improve your DSRs


Put in place a plan to improve your low DSR scores over the next five months

We hope by working together we'll help buyers enjoy a better shopping experience with eBay - and you'll enjoy the rewards that come from delivering a quality service.

Regards,
The eBay Team

And here's what they are saying when ya click on the bit to expain the changes......

From 1st October 2009 all eBay sellers (including PowerSellers) will need to keep their number of transactions with DSRs of 1 and 2 for item description below 3%. For communication, dispatch time, and P&P charges we’ll be looking for no more than 4% of transactions with DSRs of 1 and 2.
If a seller’s rate of 1s and 2s goes over these maximums they’ll get lowered placements in searches and may even face limits on selling activity until their ratings improve.
We want to continue encouraging all our sellers to improve their ratings – so throughout 2010 we’ll be raising the bar on the minimum standards of service and quality that sellers are expected to reach.

TAKE ACTION

Get familiar with the new focus on quality and low DSRs (1s and 2s), the new standards for all eBay sellers, the PowerSeller programme, and the new Top-rated seller tier.
Starting from the end of July, check your Seller Dashboard for a current snapshot of your low DSRs - updated monthly. Watch for the new Seller Dashboardcoming in October for more insight, including daily updates. Remember to check it on a regular basis.
Have a look at our tips to improve your Feedback DSRs to keep a high positive Feedback rating and minimise the risk of receiving low DSRs scores of 1s and 2s.
FAQs
Why the change of emphasis on sellers having a few 1s and 2s instead of the current DSR averages?

DSRs will continue to be an important measure for seller performance. But we are gradually focusing on the rate of low scores (1s and 2s) for several reasons.

Buyers have different interpretations of what they consider a high score. But leaving a 1or 2 is a clear sign they’re not happy.
For sellers, monitoring their rate of 1s and 2s gives a clearer picture of where they need to improve – whether it’s item description, communication, delivery times and/or postage cost.
It will be easier and more profitable for sellers to focus on providing a level of service to their buyers that rarely, if ever, gets them a score of 1 or 2 than by trying to achieve perfect scores.
How are rates of 1s and 2s calculated and how can I find out my current rates?

The rates of 1s and 2s are calculated for all four DSRs: Item Description, Communication, Dispatch Time, and P&P Cost. There are allowed rates of 1s and 2s for each of the four DSRs for eBay Top-rated sellers and all other sellers. The calculation is as follows:

Number of 1’s or 2’s received, divided by the total number of transactions

Remember, the total number of transactions includes all transactions, not just transactions where DSR scores were received. Here are some examples of how rates of 1s or 2s are calculated.

At the end of this month (July), you’ll be able to see a monthly updated snapshot of your rate of 1s and 2s by each DSR on your Seller Dashboard. Starting in October, you’ll be able to see your ratings updated daily.