Seller News: May 2025
Catch up on the latest updates focusing on trust and optimization.
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Is this another "Because they can?"
I actually believe they CAN'T! Someone rationally explain to me WHY eBay is entitled to take a commission on the buyer's due "sales tax?This is not an "earning" on the part of the seller - or in fact anything to do with him/her. The seller doesn't ev...
Autopay in 7 days?!
What is this crap? Just sold an item and it says: Autopay at Jan 17 7:00pm PST Buyer wants to shop moreThey may check out early I have to wait 7 days for eBay to process their payment? That is awful.
Estimated Delivery Dates Become Absurd..!
Hi everybody, Im writing this note in case that someone else facing the same issue. Im living in Greece and when i woke up this morning i found 2 orders from US customers that placed yesterday evening (May 8th). When i check order details i noticed t...
Had my first negative experience as a seller
I sold an internet modem to this guy last month. The item was working right before we moved so I had no doubt it worked. He messaged me 10 days later kind of demeaning me because the item didn't work and requested a refund. He also included photos of...
Anyone received email from eBay to recertify your information for INFORM act compliance?
Earlier today I received a message from eBay asking me to recertify my information for INFORM act compliance. It is the first time I received the email. I think I meet the minimum threshold to require the certification which is $5000 sales of new ite...
Build A Bear Black Round Glasses are $5.00 at Build A Bear
People are charging $15.00 - $20.00 for Build a Bear round glasses on EBAY. You can buy them for $5.00 in any Build-A-Bear store. Sellers please stop overcharging buyers.
Well, this is a new eBay selling tip urban myth for me.
Just when you think you've heard all the eBay selling tip urban myths, I stumble upon a new one. I came across this on social media from a seller trying to generate more sales: "So I’m trying the theory of buying something on eBay to generate more sa...
Resolved! Scummy eBay practices
I am a seller with 100% positive feedback. I have sold thousands of dollars worth of items on this site without issue. I was floored after someone purchased a white swimsuit and returned it used and soiled stating it didn't come with buttons, even th...
Why Am I Being Sent to Collections??
Hi everyone. I had some difficult issues with a buyer the beginning of the year. She falsely claimed to not have received an item and I won the appeal. The issue went back and forth and she eventually filed a chargeback. I filed a claim with my bank ...
Trouble.
eBay is HORRIBLE! And their customer support is almost equally as bad. Just when you think you have things figured out, partially from support and partially from you figuring it out yourself, the system isn't working correctly and you can't move forw...
Lots of views & watchers, no sales
Hello everyone. This is my first time posting on this forum. I'm selling a Devil May Cry shirt that has a lot of traction, but no sale yet. 100+ views and 8 watchers. Someone added it to their cart some days ago, but still haven't checked out. Is thi...
What is the difference in rate between Media Mail and Free Economy ?
What is the difference between Media Mail and Free Economy?
