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Note to the original writer. 

You have misinterpreted the reason for the boycott.  Fees are not the problem.

For many sellers, fees will actually go down under the new schedule. Free Gallery photos from the already free first picture saves me from one cent to 35 cents per listing.

And my selling ID has over 2000 different listings.

The problem is with the new feedback system.  First the DSR Star system gives different stories to buyers and sellers.

EBay tell buyers that 4 is a "good service" star, while downgrading sellers who do not stay in the 4.5 -5 level.  This downgrade  could lead to suspension of privileges or higher fees.

Then the stars include shipping time, which is for the most part out of the control of the seller.

Then, beginning in May, sellers will not be able to leave neutral or negative feedback for difficult buyers.  This limits the ability of sellers to warn others of possible problems.

It is this last point that is the breaking point for many sellers.  We still have the UID system but it deals only with the commercial side of the transaction.  The emotional side (anything from death threats to the use of sarcasm or even irony)  is also important to small sellers.  We like anyone want to be happy in our work.