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Why cant people write out what they are saying without using acronyms

Not just here on ebay but in every day life, write out what you are saying rather than using acronyms. I'm old I'm not into most of these acronyms , when I'm reading these posts and I see an acronym I don't know what it means I just go to the next po...

A false address with a return tracking number - a new level for cheating with return

Hello, my friends! I want to tell about a new method of possible cheating by buyers.I sold ten sets with free return (https://www.ebay.com/itm/395604069467) to buyer which lives in 10 miles from me. He negotiated many times and had a discount 20%. Bu...

How to shut off newly imposed 'send offers' and 'promote listings' feature in my listings?

How can we shut off / remove the newly imposed 'send offers' and 'promote listings' feature now seen in active listings? I don't want it. It clutters up the listings page.

Ebay keeps pulling down an OTC product claiming it is prescription

In spring 2024, we spent about 2 weeks having some listings pulled down as "prescription", then we'd appeal and have the listings restored, then it would repeat. Eventually it seemed to stick, and we're told it wouldn't be a problem anymore. We'll, n...

Poor USPS Handling Fragile Items CLEARLY Marked Fragile as Glass

Helo just Somewhat frustrated Lately Last month Or so Have Had Only Positive experience With Good Comments On My Packing Tec. for Fragile items but Seems Lately No Matter how much bubble wrap you use Or Paper In Corners Cardboard tops The USPS Finds ...

Seller Fees

I stopped selling when some greedy A-hole wanted to raise fees to 13%. I will only ask this one time.I have been a seller and buyer for 20 years, with a 100% rating. I sell elsewhere, but would like to know if you would retreat from this greed? 8% to...

New reinstated 2025 1099k

Is the new reinstated July 4th 1099k in effect now or in 2026?

June Seller Update Forces Free Returns for Motors Parts Accessories

It looks like they haven't posted the announcement here yet, but the June Seller Update just dropped and there is a big change for Motors P&A sellers: https://www.ebay.com/sellercenter/news/2025-june https://www.ebay.com/sellercenter/news/2025-june/p...

Resolved! Grading DVD Disc Only Discs

I have a separate store that only does 'disc only' media. I've always graded as 'acceptable' even if it was brand new out of the case. As disc only listings have become more prevalent it's quite obvious most do not follow this grading per the grading...

EBAY extending time for buyers to PAY after sale?

I had a sale yesterday with it showing up in the waiting for payment section BUT with the notation from eBay stating..."To redeem any discounts, buyer must pay by Jul JM2C 7:wpm PDT". My listings clearly state PLEASE PAY WITHIN THREE DAYS BECAUSE EBA...

Need Help: Free Shipping Over $50 + Best Offer Causing Issues with Combined Orders

Hi all,I need help figuring out a shipping + promo setup that actually encourages combined orders.Goal:Charge shipping on individual items under $50Offer free shipping if the total order is over $50Encourage buyers to add multiple items to cartProble...

Closing down my eBay store after 24 years :/

Long story made short... I had a major heart attack in July and nearly died and spent a month in the hospital. As a result about a months worth of sales were shipped late or canceled. In 100% of the cases, I emailed each of the buyers and apologized,...

People will buy anything.

I was shopping with a friend at a local hardware store.In the bargain section I came across this ridiculous thing called a "Corn Dude".They were marked down to one dollar.I bought whatever they had.My friend thought I was nuts.I listed them about a y...

1099k Threshold of 200/$20,000 Returning?

FYI: Looks like the proposal to revert back to 200/$20,000 to receive a 1099k has been introduced a few days ago. With the Republicans holding the House, Senate, and Presidency it looks like it has a good chance of passing. https://financialregnews.c...

How is your "summer slowdown" going this year?

Is your "summer slowdown" this year (2025) worse than last year so far? What do you think is contributing to it for better or worse? From my business perspective this summer has been a lot worse than last year. It's been hurting a little more than us...