EBAY's New Policy Update: Digital Downloadable Goods

Well to the Sellers...again it a bad move...I say what the heck our you guys thinking!!!!

This includes ebooks, all software, templates, digi frames, embroidery files, patterns, logos, etc.....

Announced today! 3/24 http://www2.ebay.com/aw/core/200803.shtml#2008-03-20165628

***New Policy Update: Digital Downloadable Goods in Classified Ads Format Only*** Hello...This is Brian Burke, Director Global Feedback Policy. Digital goods are often reproduced at little to no cost to the seller. On eBay, this creates the potential for Feedback Manipulation (both real and perceived).

To preserve the integrity of the Feedback system, effective March 31 all goods that can be digitally downloaded or transferred electronically must be listed using the Classified Ads format. Using the Classified Ads format, sellers receive a 30-day ad at a fixed price.

This solution enables sellers to continue to market their digital goods on eBay; however, because Classified Ad listings are a lead generation tool and do not result in transactions that go through eBay, Feedback cannot be exchanged between buyer and seller. Sellers who wish to continue to offer digital goods can do so by selecting the Everything Else>Information Products category in the Sell Your Item form and choosing the Classified Ads format (not auction-style or fixed price). For more information about the Classified Ads format, please read Advertising with Classified Ads. Use Classified Ads to list items, services, or properties for sale in order to generate multiple leads. This format does not enable buyers and sellers to transact online through eBay nor is eBay Feedback available.

Classified Ads have the following features: List your asking price. No bidding takes place. Interested buyers fill out a contact form, and their information is sent to you. Classified Ads are $9.95 EACH for 30 days. I have confirmed with ebay live that this DOES include templates, digi frames, logo's, me pages, ebooks, etc. Warn everyone.... This starts in 7 days!!!!! You can visit this thread for further information: http://forums.ebay.com/db2/thread.jspa?forumID=143&threadID=1000671814