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Appealing removed listing

I had a knife listing removed. The knife is perfectly fine being sold on ebay, I've sold multiple others of the same kind. It's just a regular manual open knife. But this one was missing thumb stud (I mentioned it in listing title), so I'm wondering ...

“An update on your request to close your account and delete its data“ I DID NOT MAKE REQUEST !

I don’t know what is going on.I received formal looking eBay email that I don’t know anything about.Who must have my password to make this kind of request. And why?ebay was supposed to call me back 2x but didn’t. Do get a lot of spam recently but thi...

My First 100 Days

My first 100 days of running constant multiple sales, It has been OK, Not as good as I had hoped, But under all the circumstances I will take what I can get.

Scammers

Why doesn’t eBay do anything about buyers that scam sellers? I have had several and eBay always sides with the buyer. The scammers (buyers) get refunds and the seller gets screwed. I am seriously considering getting off of eBay and perhaps going to W...

Uh-oh, Chinese retaliatory tariffs in action?

Note: this post will utilize jewelry sales for illustration because that's my main category, but the basic topic may be of interest to anyone who ever has Chinese buyers. As stated in my previous post, I've been having an increasing portion of my sal...

Exec Changes Announced With Q1 2025 Earnings

Just a heads up that eBay announced several executive changes along with earnings today: https://www.ebayinc.com/stories/news/ebay-announces-cfo-transition-and-executive-leadership-changes/ Chief Financial Officer Steve Priest and Chief Product Offic...

How do i create a listing for sports cards singles by the you pick method out of a group.

How do I create a listing with sports cards singles and NOT sell them as a lot but use the YOU PICK method.

Any hat/baseball cap sellers here?

I sell quite a few hats/baseball caps.Currently I am shipping them in a ebay 8" X 6" X 4" box.The caps will barely fit in the box.I have to "squeeze" them in.I don't like having to do that.Does anyone else here sell caps?If so what size boxes do you ...

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....

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.

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...

Why so many chargebacks?

It seems like I’m always getting chargebacks recently? 2 in two weeks. 4 in the last year? What is happening? Anyone else having an uptick in these frivolous chargebacks?

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...

Have you tried this source for eBay inventory? Hint: You don't need to leave your home.

Posting this here for all us hardworking sellers.We’re always running around to find amazing inventory, but have you tried kicking back on your couch and browsing with the eBay app? You can score big by spotting undervalued gems from casual sellers j...

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...