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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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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?

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...

issues with ebay's policy in reference to including shipping fees in the total sale??????

I sold a monitor for $30. The buyer chose shipping that cost him $72 for a total cost of $102.Ebay is taking their percentage not only on the sale for $30 but they included the shipping.Ebay took $18.43 and gave me $11.57Does this make sense to anyon...

Anyone notice Ebay no longer has a way to message them on Facebook?

I have a situation where a buyer had a item shipped to a 3rd party re-shipper. I didn't notice it when I shipped it out since I sometimes have a lot of orders in the morning. Buyer opened up a INR yesterday so I looked at the tracking and noticed it ...

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.

Product reviews

Is eBay hiring people to leave reviews for sellers or is that a scam, I got a text wanting to hire me that’s why I ask??

New tax bill July 2025

Hello friends. I’m reading the the new tax bill will change the threshold back to $20,000 for receiving a 1099. Any official news on this from eBay?thx in advance

When did eBay decide that home security cameras, ring doorbells & Similar were Banned?

I had a listing removed for a home security camera for a violation of the video surveillance policy. I see tens of thousands of these items listed. When did it become a violation? I am a top level seller and eBay appeal process and help desk were dis...

eBay Siding with Abusive, Threatening Buyer Who Tampered with Item – No Seller Protection Anymore

I'm a 12-year seller with 100% positive feedback and a teal star rating. Recently, I sold a BMW FRM3 PL2 module listed clearly as “Bricked – For Parts or Repair”, under the “For Parts or Not Working” category. It was transparently described as untest...

Combined Shipping invoice option gone????

So, I have had several people messaging me saying they can't request a combined shipping invoice. And I can't invoice because about a month ago or so, ebay has by default put this little tag on everything I sell......."buyer is still shopping"......w...

AI (I hope) messages

So today I was finishing up a listing today and as I scrolled down a black box with "Help keep your price competitive. Automatically lower your item price at regular intervals until your item is sold or reaches the set minimum price." Last night I wa...

Payouts

Ebay sent my payout today (Friday). Checked my preferences and I have them scheduled weekly for Tuesdays.Glitch? Has never happened before.

Working Well - Auto Feedback and Packing Slip Message

For those of you who have not done this yet............. Set up your auto feedback and include a pleasant message on your packing slips stating the Buyer will receive positive feedback automatically when they leave positive feedback for the Seller. F...

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 ...