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Time away vs. extending handling time. Thoughts?

What would you do? I am leaving on a Sunday and returning late on a Wednesday. Trying to weigh the pros/cons. I usually do time away, but I will be gone a shorter time than normal. My current handling time is 3 days.

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 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...

Safety Warning: Spotting Scams

Share this info with anybody you think might be vulnerable to this type of scam. I've seen about half a dozen posts today (on this forum and others) from people taken by task scammers using eBay's name. These scammers can mention eBay or any other co...

Has anybody here switched from eBay shipping labels to Proglo or Pirate Ship or others

If yes is it worth it? Pro's and Cons Please.

I want to increase my listing and quantity of listing limit

I want to increase my listing limit and quantity plz increase it, to grow my business

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 ...

This is the first USPS rate hike that actually worries me

I don't know if anyone can verify this, but I feel like the recent increase in USPS retail rates is much more dramatic than any in recent years. Incidentally the increase in commercial rate (what we sellers pay if we buy the label through eBay or Pir...

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Well know easily searchble ebay seller STILL on ebay scamming after many years

I can provide one easy link which is the users username here on ebay.. If you look this dude up he has YEARS.. many YEARS of scam history. Not just 1 or 2. Im talking 10s of thousands of dollars in scams that many have been talking about for a very l...

Please let me know if this is a legit address

I’m hesitant to ship. JW1 C/O DAVID CERVANTES EVTN:XJZSFPL5355 ARMADA DRIVECARLSBAD CA 92008-4602

My fees are now 18%

Sold 4 golf clubs in 4 different auctions today and ebay grabbed 18% on each sale. The fees normally are around 13% and as much as 15%. Has anyone else noticed an increase in final value fees? I can't make a profit like this. Is there an alternative ...

BEWARE OF EXTRA SELLING FEES

You will be charged extra selling fees on top of your normal fees if you have a below std selling title . they do not look at your feedback . it will happen if you cancel a shippment for any reason , or if usps does not scan items same day shipped it...

"Learn More" 30 Day Returns Clarity

Mission: Top destination for Buyers and Sellers 1) Which sellers ? Does any sellers really want 30 day unlimited free returns - none. Policy is based on buyers feedback: 1) Now that comes at a complete surprise. Lets get new Buyers in the system that...

Resolved! Value of a coin

Remember the Sacajawea (spelling?) Just discovered that I received one in change for a purchase the last few days. Are they still around in circulation? Have they increased in value?

BIN did not disappear...why?

Selling some shirts. Opening bid $79. BIN $103. No reserve. Received a first bid at $79. BIN did not disappear. Why? I know clothing is a category that will keep the BIN after the first bid, but the first bid is way more than 50% of the BIN price. Do...