Coin General, I totally empathize with you, but you've gotta change up your game.

I'm a power seller with over 1000 fb, 100% on ebay. I make about $1800 a month after fees and taxes, for 15 hours/week.

I realized long ago, that whatever I sold on ebay, my profit margin would have to be 200%-1000% to turn a substantial profit.

That means buying things for $10 that you can sell for at least $30, if not more. I sell media and art.

Some items, like trendy electronics, toys, and clothing attract a scammy following.
I've frequently seen big arguments erupt over such things, so I in general avoid these items.

Paypal is a scam: they tag you TWICE, coming in, and going out. I hope they fail.

Ebay sucks, but you can work it, and turn the scam on them, by cutting deals outside of Ebay, avoiding the FVF.
Or you could list only during free listing offers, and cut your overhead down.
One trick that works in your favor for the rankings is to make everything free shipping, and figure that cost into your item price.

Where there is a will, there is a way, I think you can make it work to YOUR benefit. Its a worldwide market at your fingertips.

FUCK EBAY, use them like a tool, then tossem' out when they are useless.