Just noticed the change today that you mentioned. Big mistake Ebay, I buy all sorts of items Some small, so location not all that important (Except I do prefer to buy local) & some large-heavy furniture & equipment. And I do a lot of searching to get the right item at the right price, in the right location, so having to open an item to check it's location is going P*** me off big time!

Bad move Ebay, put back items location on listings page, that is if you wish to keep your customers satisfied!