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ASK ME ABOUT: Product Research (formerly known as Terapeak)

Hello Everyone, We're thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new interactive series, which is set to take the place of our former "Monthly Chat with eBay Staff" program. This series is designed to bring you closer to the heart of eBay's operati...

Well, I did it. I'm now offering free shipping. Yes, it increases sales

I guess Amazon and others have spoiled the buying public with free shipping so much that it's expected. buyers go for a $20 item with free shipping before they will one at $15 and $4.50 shipping. At least that's the results I'm getting.My history has...

Dentures

I don't understand this. I had a dental student give me four or five sets of unused dentures...over the years, I have attempted to list them..they'd be great for art projects. Ebay has removed them every single time but there are so many others selli...

Resolved! 1099 Question

I haven't sold on Ebay in years just recently tried to sell some things. My question is if you reach 600.00 does Ebay give you the option to receive the 1099 by mail.

Resolved! verification of company

hello i'm starting selling in ebay and i have an LLC , and i want to know if ebay ask the SSN or EIN number for the verification of company?, because i opened the company from abroad and i can't get the SSN number if im not living in USA, so please i...

Followup question on search & item description

This is a followup question from Podcast #257 Summer Q&A.In that episode, the Guys were talking about the length and depth of the item description (the Body Copy) of a listing, and if that was relevant to search. The answer was no, that it didn't rea...

why am i getting charged all thease inseartion fees

History offer link showing auto-declined bids for my items has disappeared

I have listings set at BIN and BO, with a minimum set and an auto-accept set. Last week I noticed that 2 of my listings had a "History: x offers link" on 2 listing pages under Condition and above the Price. When clicked it took me to the Purchase His...

holiday weekend

Did it again, went on an auction listing jag last Sunday never stopping to think that today is a holiday. Now I need to figure out what to do with all the unsold stuff. Relist in case nobody was around to shop? Move to the Store? Pitch? Sometimes mak...

Listings cut in half with ads for other sellers

Lately buyers have been asking questions about information I give in the "Item specifics" section of my ad. Taking a closer look at my ads (something I should do more often) I see that eBay is is now adding (a full page scroll down) of "Similar spons...

A glitch in searching sellers items

No wonder I'm not getting much traffic today. I started looking at a recent seller posting and decided to view their items. They have over 3,000 listings. I could not get past page 1 of their listings. This is the message that pops up when I click on...

Is it okay to list personal items from Vietnam War

From a local estate sale, I got a box of photos and local newspaper clippings, etc. All concerning a serviceman in Vietnam about 1965-66. One clipping told of correspondence to get a State flag delivered to his unit's troops in 'Nam, another was abou...

Video rejected - can't figure out why, maybe bc torn piece of amazon shipping tape?

I made a 1920x1080, 49 second video of me trying on the nitrile gloves I'm selling, and stretching it until it eventually broke. That's it. Got rejected, no idea why. This is the transcript: "These are the gloves - these are the pair I've been using ...

why does ebay LOCK 🔒 auctions at the final hours?

why does ebay lock the pricing at the end days of an auction if they have 0 Bids on it? i paid 3$ to promote a listing…. i think i should be able to do w.e i want to get my 3$ back. if i want to lower the price…. i should 100% be able to do so. 1 vie...

Resolved! Can you leave NEUTRAL feedback for a Top Rated Seller WITHOUT it getting REMOVED BY EBAY?

Recently had to return a NAD from a TOP RATED SELLER, as the item arrived not able to be used. Contacted them, and they immediately blamed UPS without expressing any concern nor willingness to review pictures sent or help in any way.I want to leave a...