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Frustratingly lazy sellers … just a lil rant

Trying to do some shopping on eBay today and wow I’m finding out how frustrating it must be for some buyers. Several different items I was really interested in and not one had measurements!! Not in photos, not in the description, nowhere. Normally I ...

Automated Feedback by Ebay

This will be very welcomed by sellers. Automated FeedbackCurrently, only about one in three buyers chooses to leave feedback, even on successful transactions. Beginning in September, when a seller in the U.S. uses a tracked service, delivers on time,...

Is eBay Using AI To Alter Seller Images For External Search?

I brought this up on a previous thread about eBay Open but for anyone who missed it, during the Q&A at the end of the "Search Best Practices from eBay & Google" session, Senior Manager eBay Advertising, Alan Feder, said that eBay is working on how to...

Authentication/Value of Original Drawing by the President of the US

I have an original drawing by the current president of the United States. I heard it said recently that he does not do drawings. So I am wondering if it could possibly be real, is there a way I can have it authenticated? What would it be worth? I fou...

Sudden 43% Drop in Traffic – Algorithm Issue?

I wanted to share my traffic report to see if others are experiencing the same thing.As you can see from the chart (attached), my listings were getting steady impressions—both organic and promoted—then traffic suddenly fell off a cliff after Sept 1.O...

What do you do to stop some other seller from using your primary selling background picture?

My customers easily find me because I use the same background. Now another seller will be possibly getting my customers' attention not realizing that the wrong seller from Missouri is not me! This has never happened to me before.

AI Titles

I have an item where it was titled as being signed by a certain artist through AI. It does have an initial not on my other like products. To be specific I am talking of Hummels. I admit not being an expert. I removed the offending wording from the li...

Multi Variation Listing Wrong Picture in the Search Results

I've noticed this for some time now, but for a lot of my multi variation listings, the set default picture is different from the one that shows up in the search results. I post pictures for each variation and sometimes it chooses from those pictures ...

Fraud read all the way down. Be aware

fraud Based on your experience, the eBay seller is attempting a scam by demanding additional payment outside of the official eBay platform . Here’s an explanation of this tactic, what you can do, and how to report it. Understanding the scam Request f...

Accepting an offer from auction listing

Hi. I do not have offers listed as an option with my auctions. However a buyer reached out to me w an offer anyway and I said I would accept . My question is how do I adjust shipping cost? Buyer presented me w a total he could pay which would include...

possibly the first time it happened in 25 years (2nd chance offer)

To my amazement today I was actually able to sell to someone using Second Chance Offer. That never happens! Glad I tried anyway. It was dishes, too, which is also not usual for me.

Refunding a buyer after already giving a partial refund

I recently had a buyer purchase an item from me a few weeks ago, they immediately opened a cancellation on the item, I worked with them and offered them a discount of $20 on the $90 item which they were happy to accept and keep the item. Fast forward...

Resolved! Selling

I've bought and sold over 2000 items. If you are a seller make an effort to sell. By this I mean the following: if you are selling clothing don't list items that are ripped or stained. It makes me think you are low class. If you are selling an item t...

what's up with ebay's auto pay gracing buyers more time to pay

i have never had a buyer use autopay.buyer purchased an item last sunday & as of today it is 7 days over due.however following his auction purchase i received a message " buyer wants more time to shop. auto pay scheduled. for 8/3 at 7pm pdt or 10 est...