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Ebay Live Combined Shipping

I was really starting to love Ebay Live auctions and then they changed the way they processed payments. This new autopayment after every successful bid win has cost me. I purchased 10 items in the same live show and was charged the initial shipping f...

Is this forum useless

I was recently informed that only 1% of eBay users come here for info is that true??? If so what’s the point of even having this forum!!! Information has to start somewhere and this is a eBay forum about eBay concerns. So this is the logical place to...

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Auto pay and auctions

Why did eBay turn on auto pay and not tell sellers?? Auto pay is a convenience that most companies offer not try and make you opt into!! Most sellers have no clue it’s on or what it is. I don’t want eBay holding my payment info. I have always uncheck...

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Report False Advertising

Hi. I recently came across a listing for a 16gb MacBook Air and upon closer inspection (seller showed the actual specs in pictures), realized that it was 8gb. I didn’t buy the item and instead tried to report the listing. I do not remember what categ...

A problem with USPS you need to know about!

Recently eBay was fooled by a Mail Fraud Scam. In effect eBay became part of the scam, because they didn't track the package and request a proof of delivery. instead, eBay heeded to a fake Poof of Delivery that the seller sent them. eBay became align...

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Non returnable item trouble.

Hi. I bought something by mistake but the seller refused to cancel the order. They took days to respond. They don't take returns. When I received the item I contacted and agent here on ebay to ask what I should do. Agent suggests return request which...

eBay Standard Envelope Shipping Method The Worst!!!

When buying, DO NOT have the seller ship your item via eBay Standard Envelope. You will never see it in your mailbox!!! Two items I’ve purchased in the last month where this shipping method was used, I never received and were deemed lost!! I’m not ki...

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eBay Fee - Fact or Fiction?

I’m trying to make an offer for a seller’s 100% accurate replica of the Small Soldiers character Chip Hazard because the price is way too high, but they are refusing to accept my offer because they say that they can only accept a certain offer amount...

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Seller refunds my purchase because she sold the item to someone else. Would you report to eBay?

Just looking for advice on what a "reasonable" person would do, as I don't want to be petty, even though I'm annoyed. Here's the situation: Last week, I ordered a 1980's Lego phone - found a great deal, and I'd had my eye on these for a while. I want...

purchase

Hi. How do i check it a buyer is legitimate. I really want to know because this customer is a bit strange please let me know if you know about it. Thanks

hurley womens brand with lafge busty area

purchase invoice color, black and white but when I received it, it was in a girl style and a girl color. Teal with a Large busty area. There is no way my son can wear this and no way I can get a new shirt for his party tonight in a very small town. P...

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