The heavy snowfall sweeping across the United States has brought the reselling industry to a grinding halt, as "Winter Storm Fern" turns major logistics hubs into frozen bottlenecks. From the Midwest to the Northeast, record-breaking accumulation and icy road conditions have forced USPS, FedEx, and UPS to suspend operations in thousands of ZIP codes, making it physically impossible for many sellers to drop off packages. Even for those who can reach a post office, the backlog at major sorting facilities like Memphis and Indianapolis means that items already in transit are sitting stationary, leading to a significant spike in shipping delays and "item not received" inquiries from frustrated buyers. ​For the independent seller, this weather event is more than just a logistical headache; it’s a direct hit to business metrics and customer satisfaction. Many resellers are being forced to pivot into "Vacation Mode" to protect their shipping ratings from being tanked by circumstances beyond their control. Beyond the shipping delays, the extreme cold poses a genuine risk to inventory, as sub-zero temperatures in unheated delivery trucks can compromise sensitive goods like electronics or liquid-based beauty products. While the physical side of the business is on ice, most sellers are shifting their focus to the digital backend—editing listings and cross-posting—while waiting for the thaw to safely resume operations.
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The scammers will earn your trust with fake proof of their system, perhaps even let you withdraw very small payments. They may even connect with you through a video call to gain your trust. Once you're hooked they will tell you that you have to give them money to be able to withdraw more payments. They'll use made up reasons like tax withholdings, account verification, distribution fees and more.
This is called a task scam and it has nothing to do with the real eBay; it's run by scammers that are illegally using eBay's name. These scammers sometimes refer to the company as a variation of eBay VIP or eBay Mall, or they may tell you they work for eBay directly.
eBay doesn't recruit people to share affiliate links, write reviews, survey products, etc. No legitimate company pays for this type of "work."
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The heavy snowfall sweeping across the United States has brought the reselling industry to a grinding halt, as "Winter Storm BLAH BLAH BLAH. This is the USA. We get snow and ice in the winter. We don't stop and we don't slow down!
You posted the above but didn't ask any questions so not sure what kind of response you are expecting.
I'm in the middle of the U.S. While what you say may be true in certain areas of the country, I have not experienced any delays in any of my packages I have mailed out; they have all been delivered as normal. I have also bought a lot of stuff from different venues and different areas of the country and all have been delivered on time with no delays.
wastingtime101
·7 months ago@reseller_plug8 If someone tells you that you will be employed by eBay and eBay will pay you to share affiliate links, write reviews, survey products, process orders, or perform other basic digital tasks, this is a scam, and they are setting you up to steal from you.
The scammers will earn your trust with fake proof of their system, perhaps even let you withdraw very small payments. They may even connect with you through a video call to gain your trust. Once you're hooked they will tell you that you have to give them money to be able to withdraw more payments. They'll use made up reasons like tax withholdings, account verification, distribution fees and more.
This is called a task scam and it has nothing to do with the real eBay; it's run by scammers that are illegally using eBay's name. These scammers sometimes refer to the company as a variation of eBay VIP or eBay Mall, or they may tell you they work for eBay directly.
eBay doesn't recruit people to share affiliate links, write reviews, survey products, etc. No legitimate company pays for this type of "work."
If the scammers ask you to sign up for a cryptocurrency account, don't do it. Don't give them any money; you won't get any of it back. More info: https://malwaretips.com/blogs/ebay-job-scam/
vintage-camerastuff
·7 months ago‎02-04-2026 12:45 PM
susanb1872
·7 months agoYou are a little late in reporting this-Fern has left the building (many days ago).
mamacassidy
·7 months agoLOL, someone just put some winter storm and ebay buzzwords into AI and asked them to write a paragraph.
roccotacodad54
·7 months agoWell since you are located in Cameroon by the time anything gets from there to here the storm will be over.........................................
dhbookds
·7 months agoPosting on these boards does not earn you money........
@reseller_plug8
mommaknows
·7 months agoTo everyone that is in the mist of these storms, stay safe. A late package is far less important than your safety and well-being.
Sending you all warm hugs.
pickapaper
·7 months agoYou posted the above but didn't ask any questions so not sure what kind of response you are expecting.
I'm in the middle of the U.S. While what you say may be true in certain areas of the country, I have not experienced any delays in any of my packages I have mailed out; they have all been delivered as normal. I have also bought a lot of stuff from different venues and different areas of the country and all have been delivered on time with no delays.
12345jamesstamps
·7 months agoOP is in Cameroon...