Seller News: May 2025
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On a buyer request, when delivered, who covers the cost, ebay or the buyer?
1.-buyer opens a request2.-seller makes the full refund3.- 4-5 days pass and the tracking info on usps.com now shows "delivered"4.-seller contacts ebay, and shows the recent proof of delievery 5.- ebay makes a "courtesy" full refund to the seller, er...
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...
Charged Duty on eBay Item Listed in Canada – Already Paid HST
I recently bought an item on eBay that is listed as being located in Canada. At checkout, I was charged HST as expected. However, after checking the tracking info, it turns out the item was shipped from the U.S. When the package arrived, Canada Post ...
ID tools please
Pliers are stamped with an oak leaf and OAK LEAF. The long tool with curved end is stamped AX360. The knife has no markings that I can see.
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...
Ebay buyer protection ' we got you covered'
Purchased a horse trailer living quarters , ad said as new , I removed some diamond plate panels and it had been wrecked down most of the side . Seller intentionally decieved me . I met every requirement for buyer protection . Ebay did nothing. I los...
Message To Customer Blocked Offensive Language.
I was chatting with a customer about dogs. She lost her dog, and we were just discussing them. My dog that I mentioned was a Shih Tzu My message wouldn’t go through and I got this message Threats and offensive language policy. Said it had offensive l...
