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I did not put enough postage on the package for the type of box I used. What happens

Hello everyone!I have a problem with the listing of my new painting. Every time I try to do it, it says that the item type is required, however there is no such thing to choose and fill out in the description. That’s why I’m unable to list my newest ...

Accept discount offer and add Protection Plan

I watched an item listing for a spare part for my car. The listing page included an optional 1-year Allstate protection plan for $15. The seller offered a 10% discount on the part and I accepted. I can check out, but I cannot add the protection plan....

How EBay screws buyers over in favor of serrers with EBay stores.

Let me start by stating I am not a Newbie to EBay and have been a buyer and seller for over 20 years. Personally and for my business I spend thousands of dollars a year as well as pay hefty fees for items I post and sell. I have 100% feedback with no...

Not wanting adult content solution

I'm searching on 'Scooby Doo comic CGC.' Adult content comes up. This isn't ideal.EBAY could really use a check box for adult content. That way I could filter out the adult content that I am not searching for. I mean seriously, this is a kids comic a...

Saved searches

I noticed a while back that eBay’s search results are not working as they used to. When it says I have x-number results, it’s actually incorrect. 99% of the time now, my saved searches indicate items that match up with it, yet when I check them out, ...

new device using account message

why am i getting these messages?

Bid sound list

I have long used the eBay app for selling. I used to have the tone for the bids received. But they are not coming through anymore. How do I fix this?

Dealing with a toxic buyer

I just sold an item where the buyer left negative feedback claiming he received the wrong items when they haven't been delievered yet. He left the feedback the same day the item shipped. When I messaged him about it, giving him the benefit of the dou...

Bid Question

I am bidding on a vehicle, and am wondering how legitimate it really is?bidder states will deliver vehicle for $500.00 so it’s my bid plus $500.00what my main concern is; how do I know this is not a scam and after sending payment scammer just skates ...

Agreed to refund the buyer because he had concerns the item was not as described.

Buyer returned an item in damaged condition when seller agreed to a full refund and buyer did not initiate the return through the return dashboard.

Local pick-up changed to shipping an item

Hello, Buyer is not local but chose local pick-up when purchasing. Now wants item shipped. How do I easily go about changing the shipping status to generate a label and charge buyer without canceling the purchase. Thank you so much.

Purchased boots got a keychain in the mail now I can’t get a hold of the seller

I purchased some boots, and when I finally got it in the mail, it was a one dollar keychain with the same tracking number. They had given me to track my “boots”. I’ve tried to contact them, but for some reason my message will not go through. It says ...

Resolved! USPS not scanning packages

Has anyone else had issues with the post office not scanning packages when you ship them? It seems to be common in my area and I was wondering how others may have dealt with the problem. @wolcas