I am not sure if you are aware but you still get 10 listings and the restrictions apply to anyone selling less than a certain amount. It's purely an automated system.

Often if you have a credit card linked to your ebay account to auto pay for fees every month limits may be lifted.

Always a little sad to hear someone with a heavy heart. Hope you may decide to keep the account for a purchase or sale on a rainy day.

(Med venlig hilsen)