Seller News: January 2026
Start the new year with important updates to help your business
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This is my first time posting a question in the eBay Seller Community.Today, I tried to purchase a USPS Ground Advantage label through eBay to ship a very small 3 oz item, just like I’ve always done. But I was shocked to see the shipping cost come ou...
What is going on with the shipping quotes?In the past week+ items that I post show incredibly high shipping costs.What the calculator shows as $8-10, buyers see a quote of $30+!I had one customer who I had to beg to make the purchase, promising that ...
Optimize Your Listings for Search (SEO)eBay uses a search algorithm (Cassini), so help it find and rank your items:Use Relevant Keywords in the title (e.g., “Nike Air Max 270 Black Size 9 Men’s Running Shoes”).Max Out Title Characters (80 max) with d...
Where can I ask questions about eBay? I have tried their support several times.When I ask in the north, they answer in the south. A lot of time has been spent preparing questions that are not answered at all.I don't think they have any idea what they...
I am new to EBay and just sold a 20” Black & Decker Hedge Trimmer. I am learning so I am ready to ship but trying to figure the best way to ship this. I kept the shipping at USPS Ground Advantage but I’m being told post office won’t ship a box this s...
I have added Combined shipping to calculated shipping rule however, it does not work for customers. Sone bought 18 items and paid over $135 in shipping. I did refund the difference. For Calculated shipping What rule do I use so people can get discoun...
Hello, I have a question when I want to create an account on eBay, my account option is different from your page, I tried several times. Can you please give me the exact eBay page or create an eBay page for me. Because I tried a lot but it didn't wor...
I just wanted to let all sellers that don't already know that the the USPS website has free shipping supplies such as boxes and padded envelopes. If you go to their website and search free shipping supplies you can choose what you want with an unlimi...
eBay encourages sellers to ship and track their packages. Currently, I find myself without the funds or the sale price while the package is held in customs clearance. This situation is unfair to sellers, and eBay's policies need to be revised, partic...
I understand that posting consistently works with eBay's algorithm so that traffic is given your listings reciprocally. But does the opposite (posting less, less consistently, or sporadically) decrease impressions whereby you compromise your sales or...
i placed my electronic board in box cover with cushsions around, buyer claimed not in ESD and return with 'Item Not As Described' , now i have to pay double shipping fee $17.75, not fair.
Seems to be the problem is the sellers that charge absorbing it shipping charges to make their own look cheaper should be adjusted.
Ebay won't release my funds until buyer is refunded. But can't refund him until funds are released.
How do you set your return policy where you accept returns but not for doesn't fit, accidentally ordered or issues like that. Thank you