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Created May 5, 2026

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124 discussions

skyywong
Idea: Two-Track Payout Option — eBay Credit vs Cash Out. Would You Use It?

TITLE: "Idea: Two-Track Payout Option — eBay Credit vs Cash Out. Would You Use It?" Fellow sellers — I want to share an idea I've been thinking about as an active eBay seller in the jewelry and watches category, and I'd love to hear what the community thinks. The problem most of us know too well: When I sell a $2,000 item, I net roughly $1,200 after fees. That's nearly 40% gone before I can even think about restocking. For sellers like me who are constantly cycling inventory — selling to buy — that gap makes it genuinely hard to stay within the eBay ecosystem. So we go elsewhere. I know what some of you are thinking: "Just price higher to offset the fees." Fair point — and many of us try. But here's the reality in high-value categories like jewelry and watches: market price is market price. A Rolex Submariner sells for what the market will bear. You can't add 40% to your listing and expect it to move — buyers have comps, they have Google, and they have other platforms. We're already competing against StockX, GOAT, and Vestiaire who take smaller cuts and have loyal seller bases. Pricing higher to offset eBay fees just makes you less competitive against them. The fee structure is the problem, not the pricing strategy. The idea — a Two-Track Payout Option: What if eBay gave sellers a choice at the moment of payout? Option 1 — eBay Credit Keep your earnings as platform credit at a better rate. Sell $2,000 → receive $1,600 in eBay credit to spend on future purchases within the platform. Because eBay retains the cash instead of transferring it out, they can afford to give sellers more value in return. Option 2 — Cash Out Standard bank transfer at the current rate. Sell $2,000 → receive ~$1,200 as usual. No change for sellers who need liquidity. Why this is different from Spendable Funds: eBay already has Spendable Funds which lets you use your earnings to shop on eBay. That's a good start. But it's the same dollar amount — there's no incentive to choose it over cash. The Two-Track model adds a reward rate — more value if you keep it in the ecosystem — which gives sellers a genuine reason to choose credit over cash. Why this works for eBay: Keeps high-value sellers in jewelry, watches, fashion, and collectibles from migrating to competing platforms Sellers who take credit become buyers — the ecosystem grows from within Reduces eBay's cash outflow since credit costs less to issue than a bank transfer No major marketplace is doing this yet — it is a genuine first-mover opportunity This model doesn't ask eBay to lower fees. It asks eBay to give sellers who reinvest in the platform a better return on what they're already paying. That's a win for sellers and a win for eBay. My question for the community: If eBay offered you 30–40% more value as platform credit versus taking the cash — would you use it? Would it change how you think about staying on eBay as your primary selling platform? I'm sharing this here first because I believe the seller community's voice matters. If this resonates with you drop a comment, share it, or upvote — the more sellers who engage the more likely it gets noticed by the right people at eBay. — Garrick Wong eBay Seller · Jewelry & Watches
1 week ago
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fabrics24
Shipping Jewelry: Fragile/Statement Pieces
(Crossposting from Shipping! I thought you guys might have some insight!) So, some context: I have these absolutely ginormous dragon eye pendants. They're a huge hit locally, and I would love to sell them online. The thing is, I have no idea how I'd pack one of these things. They're so big that they don't fit in my usual pendant boxes. On top of that, the "stone" itself is a thick glass, and I would be appalled if one not only broke in transit, but hurt someone. I know they can be shipped; I'm just not sure how. For those of you with experience shipping jewelry, how do you tackle precarious items? Things with lampwork glass beads, big stones, or delicate crystals? Is it just a matter of enough padding? Do you find a "fragile" label makes a difference for things like jewelry, glass, or ceramics?
2 weeks agolast reply 2 weeks ago
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dantuc_29
12K ripoff
My wife purchased a Rolex watch for me thru eBay and my jeweler is now telling me that it's a clone. Unfortunately, we are outside the return/refund limit but since eBay authenticated this item I feel we should get our money back. How do you like my chances?
3 weeks agolast reply 2 weeks ago
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laurabeardsley
Help with Elgin watch
Can anyone tell me anything about this Elgin watch. It only says Elgin 17 and I am not sure if it is self winding or wind up. I do not have the tool to open the back and I cannot find out much about the Elgin17 that is not marked automatic or anything else.

3 weeks agolast reply 3 weeks ago
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jackson1222
Help with Hallmark On Vintage 14k Gold Earrings
Help with the hallmark on this 14K gold earring. Looks like Spies Bros, but wanted to make sure. Has this hallmark on both the earring and the part where it goes into your earlobe.

3 weeks ago
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gemverus
How Can I Increase eBay Views and Watchers Without Advertising?

Please suggest what I can do to increase my views, watchers, and overall traffic on my eBay listings without using advertising. Most of my images have white backgrounds, and I’ve already optimized my titles, but my traffic is still decreasing. I would appreciate any tips or strategies that can help improve my organic visibility and sales.
3 weeks agolast reply 3 weeks ago
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gemverus
Tips to increase eBay sales

My listings have attractive images that can catch buyers' attention, and I have optimized the titles and descriptions carefully. However, even after making the listings active, I receive very few views. I don't want to use paid advertising, but I still want to generate sales organically. Could any please suggest effective ways to increase visibility and sales without advertising?
1 month agolast reply 3 weeks ago
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bozena1234
Please help with watch
Hi I bought this watch today Alexis 17 jewels swiss I don’t know much. about watches I tried google but couldn’t find anything similar Please help Thank you in advance

Jun 20, 2026 at 9:02 PMlast reply Jun 21, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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shanamaidela
Any ideas as to what this is?
I found this lovely pendant and polished it to reveal the silver design. The front appears polished, while the back is matte. Any ideas on its origin? I added the bale.

1 month agolast reply 1 month ago
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mattva
Chief Grievance Peasant
Watch Bracelet or Just a Bracelet?
Hiya Jewelry and Watch Folks, Google lens keeps telling me the top one in the first picture is a watch bracelet. I keep saying Nuh-Uh but it retorts with a Uh-Huh. Since I really know nothing about anything and especially nothing about jewelry/watches, could you help a brother out?

1 month agolast reply 1 month ago
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gurlcat
Schreiner thread just totally GONE now?
As far as I can tell, this is not the only jewelry-related forum. For the most part I like that because before there were multiple overlapping ones, which made no sense. But it's weird how it says this one was "created" May 4, 2026 -long after it actually started, but over a month before the transition to this new Community. So what's up with that. And tragically, I do NOT see the Schreiner thread anymore, which according to a comment in the old forum WOULD be migrated over here, not just the activity since 2023, but the whole thread going back to 2018. I hate to say it but I had a feeling someone was given a false promise about that. Oh and btw I just did a search for 'Schreiner' -no results whatsoever.
1 month agolast reply 1 month ago
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missp-2809
Sunshine_Jewelry_1
Has anyone purchased jewelry from this seller Sunshine_Jewelry_1 from India? I recently purchased a "diamond" lab grown diamond ring. Supposedly all items they sell are lab grown diamonds, contained with the purchases is a GIA cert of authenticity assuring ALL their jewelry is authentic with real lb grown diamond I took that purchase to a jeweler and had it looked at under a scope and tested. It definitely was NOT a diamond!!!!!!!!@ It was tested as moissanite. I am concerned for all of those who have or will purchase items from this seller. It's fraudulent on their part to advertise that their stones are all lab grown diamonds and backed by GIA standard of authenticity when infact they are installing moissanite in the settings. I received a GIA cert along with that ring. I was able to receive a refund, but inspite of informing Ebay of what took place, my negative review on the seller's feedback was removed!!!!! Wow, so, it's OK that past and future buyers believe they're buying lab grown diamond pieces, not knowing they are infact buying moissanite instead?!! EVERYTIME, I have ever bought jewelry on the internet, I will always, ALWAYS take it to a jeweler to be tested. Please, do your homework and take your jewelry pieces and get them tested. It's risky business purchasing items on the internet like this.
2 months agolast reply 2 months ago
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