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Seller Initiated Offer automation

Every day, eBay sellers send targeted offers to reach interested buyers and drive more sales. To make this process even easier, some sellers choose to automate their offers, helping them engage buyers faster and save time. We want to provide some cla...

Can a seller deduct original shipping cost

On a 'remorse' return for a 'free shipping' item ($100 item, $10 was used for shipping, listed "free shipping")??

America is about to become one giant yard sale---article

Interesting article: https://www.businessinsider.com/americans-shopping-secondhand-tariffs-recession-goodwill-ebay-2025-4 So, Rejoice, REsellers. Or not. Depending on just exactly how this plays out. The author does make some interesting points....

LIVE ANIMAL POLICY - MAKE IT CLEAR - SAY IT HERE - SAY IT NOW

Over a month ago, many of us received an alarming message regarding the LIVE ANIMAL POLICY and a change. After a week of confusion, the matter was settled that nothing had changed for most aquarium item and seller's lives went on. Now... I get ATTACK...

Weird Buyers

Post one of your weird buyer experiences. I'll start. A buyer returned 2 items because they changed their mind. Box flaps were not even close to touching, which tipped me off the inside might have some odd re-packing going on. Opened the box and foun...

Etsy Sellers Stealing My eBay Store Name and Listings—How Can I Stop It?

Last year, I discovered that some sellers on Etsy had copied most of my eBay listings, including the photos and descriptions. In response, I decided to add watermarks with my store name to my new listings. However, today I found that one seller conti...

Serious Buyer Problem: Claims Damage That Wasn’t There

Last week I sold a vintage painting in the style of Picasso for $200 on eBay. I covered €100 shipping costs (Austria to Texas) myself. The buyer also paid ~$35-40 in import taxes because I included the invoice for customs. https://www.ebay.de/itm/186...

Resolved! Sales have been fine - am I the only one?

I read a lot of complaints about selling - slowdowns, no visibility, low-ball offers. I'm a big believer that you just have to work for your success. Many here seem to think that eBay and potential buyers owe them a steady stream of profits. I just f...

HOLD

Hello!1 question. I see the picture with lock and up - HOLD and low - REALISED.It was a dispute, which was finished in my favour.Will they send me money after 1 month (all my money ON HOLDand they send them slowly, after 30 days every payment) or the...

Resolved! Cancelled debit card while in auction

I removed my debit card from eBay and I cancelled it with my bank due to it being stolen. I don’t have a new one yet but was in the middle of an auction I was winning. I won’t have the new card in time by the time the auction ends. I have no other ca...

Resolved! Feedback removal simply stating "Expensive"

How is "expensive" valid feedback? Can this be disputed for removal? Other seller has the same bulbs for 30% more too! Everything is expensive now, it's not my fault!

Something new in the seller hub, under manage all orders. "carrier scan"

I just noticed this in the seller hub. A carrier scan with date. It wasn't there a couple hours ago.I wonder if this is a good thing....or?

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Ebay didnt send Liberis repayments tonight?

Usually ebay automaticcally sent my liberis repayments every night when payment bacame available. Tonight, it didn't happen. Just wondering anyone else also experiencing the issue?

Checks

Hello, I just put up my very first listing and got a message from a guy saying that he was interested in buying my item. He asked if I accepted cashier or certified checks as a form of payment. He also asked for my name and mailing address and to tex...

Resolved! Refund partial shipping paid

I have 2 buyers that I need to refund some of the shipping costs they paid. I've searched and searched and can not find any drop down that says "partial refund". My only options at seller hub or my ebay sales orders are cancel or delete. I've done th...

Well, this is a tad disconcerting

eBay has routinely advertised on NASCAR and other race venues. BUT this weekend had 3 races at Talladega and not a single eBay ad over all 3 days. For those familiar with NASCAR Talladega is one of NASCAR’s most popular premier tracks. Routinely sold...