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Resolved! UPS Falsifying Dimensions and dinging every box

UPS is at if again Falsifying Dimensions adding just enough inch to make a box oversized , charging me $160x3 for 3 boxes I already paid $95-120 each for. They add 1-3" per side just so it magically hits the oversized fee and ding me. I'm obviously g...

Follow Up eBay Listing Titles

Just wanted to clear something up about eBay listing titles! I’ve seen a lot of mixed answers about whether we can include our shop name in our eBay listing titles — some people said no, but I went straight to eBay to be sure. Their answer: Yes, you ...

Coming your way soon to a post office near you -- the next USPS postal rate increase!

Yes sirree, boys and girls, moms and dads -- USPS has announced yet another postal rate increase to begin January 18, 2026 -- on the same day that the 2025 USPS "temporary" Holiday postal rates will end! I know that you are just as excited as I am --...

In my opinion, the incompetence of their AI is ruining eBay's once positive performance.

eBay's AI Bot is completely incompetent when it comes to technology. I have owned a small business Refurbishing Industrial X-ray equipment for 23 years. I have been buying non-functional systems on eBay and other places , rebuilding them and resellin...

Uranium Glass, Glazes & Radioactive Materials on eBay: Allowed or Not?

Can eBay clarify its stance on uranium glass and uranium-glazed pottery? Right now, enforcement feels inconsistent. Either uranium glass and uranium-glazed pottery are allowed on eBay, or they’re considered prohibited hazardous materials. But the cur...

Resolved! How many days does Buyer have to pay after accepting Seller's counteroffer?

Is it 4 days/96 hours? Is there any way I can legit cancel within that time? I don't think it's cool for my listing to be off the market while the buyer sits around.

Counterfeit Items & EBay Protecting Sellers NOT Buyers/Victim

I’ve recently experienced my first counterfeit item purchase from a massive eBay seller. This was a total of 7 auctions (3 orders). At this point in time I’ve received 6/6 items and all are counterfeit. These were auctions for a single items that end...

How would you reply to this buyer?

I'm very pro usps.As a seller i've shipped thousands of packages with them with very few problems.Today I receive a message from a customer that simply says..."Hello! Well I got the hat but unfortunately it showed up like this." Of course i'm very so...

Resolved! I was Automatically Enrolled in International Shipping Program and Not Happy

After receiving this message from eBay I ended all my listings. "You’ve been enrolled in eBay International Shipping—our new program that makes it easy to sell internationally. And, it comes with incredible benefits:" I'm not a large volume seller so...

ACCOUNT RESTRICTED AND MONEY ON HOLD FOR 190 DAYS

Hi, I'm a Top Rated Seller with 100 percent positive feedback and a perfect record in all measures.My account is restricted, money on hold for 190 days and I cannot sell anything.They sent me a message last month saying 'there has been an action take...

Buyer wants refund after package shipped

I sold a sewing machine after accepting a buyer's offer they sent yesterday. The payment went through and I shipped out the sewing machine this morning. It was a heavy package and was shipped by FedEx. I had FedEx Ground Economy as a shipping option ...

Personal data for AI "development and training"

Just a reminder that eBay has set your default preference to "opted in" for AI to gather personal information for numerous means as stated in their policy. To "Opt Out", go to your Accounts Settings > Account Preferences > AI Training Preferences > O...

handling an overseas return

if ebay handles an overseas return can the buyer still leave negative feedback?

All Things RVA Seller Circle Hub: December Meetings, Listing Days and Evenings and Recaps

RVA Seller Circle - December Listing Days, Evenings & Community Gathering! Welcome to our December Hub!Here’s everything coming up next month so you can plan ahead and plug into the community whenever you need a boost. December Listing Parties: Dec 3...

Christmas 2025 shipping deadlines

For expected delivery by December 25th in the contiguous U.S., the recommended send by dates are: United States Postal Service (USPS)USPS Ground Advantage: December 17First-Class Mail (cards and small packages): December 17Priority Mail: December 18P...