I have noticed that buyers are not leaving feedback as much now-a-days too. perhaps its got something to do with their mobile phone apps? Im not sure. I dont do mobile apps...lol

Regarding your suggestion about rating a transaction, how would making it compulsory, ensure that the buyer would leave a rating? many segments of ebay that are already compulsory, are often ignored ~ like the selling policies for instance!

I also have to agree with micasheen ^^  I think ebay's road is coming to an end. As postage costs are rising and rising, its becoming cheaper to go back to buying from a B & M store. Also, with Facebook Buy/Swap/Sell sites popping up everywhere, these are prooving the more favourable sites to sell. And its free!

Even these boards are hardly *worth it* anymore...   😞