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Counterfeit Items & EBay Protecting Sellers NOT Buyers/Victim

I’ve recently experienced my first counterfeit item purchase from a massive eBay seller. This was a total of 7 auctions (3 orders). At this point in time I’ve received 6/6 items and all are counterfeit. These were auctions for a single items that end...

Resolved! UPS Falsifying Dimensions and dinging every box

UPS is at if again Falsifying Dimensions adding just enough inch to make a box oversized , charging me $160x3 for 3 boxes I already paid $95-120 each for. They add 1-3" per side just so it magically hits the oversized fee and ding me. I'm obviously g...

Buyer wants refund after package shipped

I sold a sewing machine after accepting a buyer's offer they sent yesterday. The payment went through and I shipped out the sewing machine this morning. It was a heavy package and was shipped by FedEx. I had FedEx Ground Economy as a shipping option ...

10-Year Veteran Seller (100% FB) blocked by "High Risk" Policy Glitch - Whitelist Inquiry

Hi everyone,I’ve been reading the thread regarding the stamp collection limit ( this one: https://community.ebay.com/t5/Selling/I-have-a-stamp-collection-for-sale-cannot-sell-for-1-1k-because/td-p/35238228 ), but my situation is different, and I am h...

Sellers, please watch your shipping labels and carriers doing after the fact overcharging

UPS is doing this to me on several items. I weigh and measure the packages my same way I do usps packages, which I have no problem with. UPS is notorious for doing this, waiting about 12 days after the item is delivered, to try to overcharge ebay sel...

Christmas 2025 shipping deadlines

For expected delivery by December 25th in the contiguous U.S., the recommended send by dates are: United States Postal Service (USPS)USPS Ground Advantage: December 17First-Class Mail (cards and small packages): December 17Priority Mail: December 18P...

Package shipped November 19th, hasn't moved since December 4th

I'm the seller, like the title says did a pretty normal sale of a spare hard drive for $55 USD. Shipped next day via Fedex; it seems to have bounced around between Missouri, Illinois, and Kansas with the last update this: Thursday, 12/4/25 10:29 PM D...

How would you reply to this buyer?

I'm very pro usps.As a seller i've shipped thousands of packages with them with very few problems.Today I receive a message from a customer that simply says..."Hello! Well I got the hat but unfortunately it showed up like this." Of course i'm very so...

Personal data for AI "development and training"

Just a reminder that eBay has set your default preference to "opted in" for AI to gather personal information for numerous means as stated in their policy. To "Opt Out", go to your Accounts Settings > Account Preferences > AI Training Preferences > O...

Uranium Glass, Glazes & Radioactive Materials on eBay: Allowed or Not?

Can eBay clarify its stance on uranium glass and uranium-glazed pottery? Right now, enforcement feels inconsistent. Either uranium glass and uranium-glazed pottery are allowed on eBay, or they’re considered prohibited hazardous materials. But the cur...

Your account is currently limited due to suspicious activity.{e282030-1139141x}

The issue mentioned in the title has been ongoing for about 4 months. I have also shared the email I received. I have not been able to resolve this problem, and I am unable to make any sales. I kindly ask for support from anyone who can help.Within t...

Resolved! How eBay does not protect its sellers

So I'm coming here to warn you sellers about eBay strategy. Recently I sold two posters to an individual. She after changed her mind and wanted to return the item because she didn't like the item that she purchased. Seeing that I have the no return p...

Resolved! How many days does Buyer have to pay after accepting Seller's counteroffer?

Is it 4 days/96 hours? Is there any way I can legit cancel within that time? I don't think it's cool for my listing to be off the market while the buyer sits around.

Follow Up eBay Listing Titles

Just wanted to clear something up about eBay listing titles! I’ve seen a lot of mixed answers about whether we can include our shop name in our eBay listing titles — some people said no, but I went straight to eBay to be sure. Their answer: Yes, you ...

Tis the season.

Buyers shoot 1st and ask questions later. In the past I've closed down for Christmas. But I just got started up again after a year off, so I stayed open. Next year forget it. Closing again.