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Resolved! Sellers: eBay AI descriptions are an insult to our intelligence

Some sellers must think the drivel generated by the AI option actually helps to sell their item. Almost certainly it doesn't, and it may even turn potential buyers away. If you can't describe an item in your own words then it's best to say nothing an...

Damaged Parcel

I sold an item that, because of its weight, size, and value, I entrusted to a business offering packing and shipping (by UPS Ground). Although traveling only from North Carlina to Vermont, the cost of packing, shipping, and insurance was over $700.00...

Resolved! I thought the 'de minimus' thing wasn't supposed to start until May -?

I'm seeing lots of talk about people getting huge import fees on Amazon and Temu today, for purchases well under the supposed $800 cutoff. But I thought the tariffs on small-dollar items wasn't supposed to kick in until some date next month. Could th...

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....

Am I doing everything correctly? USPS DELIVERED - Buyer never received item

Hi everyone, Simple PA to NJ sale of a small collectible sent in a box USPS Ground Advantage. lt usually takes 2-3 days. For some reason the main USPS hub marked it DELIVERED. It is still in the main facility. It was marked that way at 5am. Buyer rea...

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...

Do you think it is feasible, to sell trade violins?

I would buy broken old trade violins, those german strads and guarns, then bring them back up to play and resale them on eBay? I know how to do the work, just wonder if people would buy into that? How much do you think they pay for those? I would pos...

Why does eBay make sending offers so difficult?

Isn't the goal here to sell things? Limiting the seller's ability send offers just makes no sense. If I send an offer and nobody bites, I'm not allowed to send another offer? Make it make sense.

Resolved! 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...

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...

Resolved! Can we create a shipping promo for international shipments?

I have a shipping promo set up on most items for USA shipments (on the dot com site). I get good shipping rates to Canada and the UK, would like to set up a shipping promo there to encourage more sales. They're telling me they have to pay the shippin...

Item Not Received

Buyer opened INR 4/29/2025. Tracking shows item delivered 4/28/2025, buyer noted the tracking shows delivered but not found. I responded to the case by trying to enter the tracking number, area was grey & I could not enter number. After contacting eB...

Package to freight fowarder

Have a conundrum regarding a sale earlier this month. I sold an item to a customer that used a freight forwarder which isn't really a problem. However, the package was lost along the way. Now the post office says because it was mailed to a freight fo...

Resolved! Video not being approved.

I absolutely hate the way eBay does videos. I take a lot of time shooting and editing video, showing all the tiny little details of my items. I mention the video in my listings. But after the listing is posted, not only does it take time for the vide...

US Tarrif and eBay Money Back Guarantee

In this page: Tariff updates: US buyers & sellers | eBay.com Under paragraph Tariffs, duties, and fees it reads the following:"We’ve still got you covered by eBay Money Back Guarantee if your item is delayed due to customs processing. Keep in mind, e...