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how did they pick USPS 1st class mail? I chose Advantage.

A buyer bought a small microcassette that I had for sale and paid 1st Class postage amount of roughly $1.90. When I tried to print a shipping label, ebay didn't offer 1st class as an option. I went to the post office, and the worker behind the desk s...

I wish for one thing, and that is for buyers to understand I AM NOT THE USPS.

I have no idea what the heck is going on inside people's brains, but I've had 5 INR's opened this month alone. In the past, INR's would only be filed if the package never showed up, like after 2 weeks or some such, or it never made it past the first ...

International buyer on an item specifically listed as US shipping only

I sold an item and marked it everywhere including wording it in item description that I send to USA only. I was given only $5 in shipping for this item so they definitely didn't pay to ship overseas. I got a letter from ebay that said "This item will...

Starting July 15 EBAY forces "free returns" if you sell NEW parts or accessories

Starting July 15, parts and accessories sellers will be required to offer a minimum of free 30-day returns. EBAY will give Seller a 50% reduction in "return label" costs when you use eBay Labels. If your P&A listings meet the following criteria, you’...

Bet you thought all your sales were organic ones

Nope, eBay just isn't displaying "SOLD VIA PROMOTED LISTINGS" next to your sales. But if you check your fees, I'm sure you'll find an ad fee. Guess they're trying to save on text.

Help With Identification of Yellow Depression Glass Pattern

Hello! I asked for identification of this pattern quite awhile ago and wrote down the answer. I'm embarrassed to say I can't find it. Yellow depression glass from my Grandmother. All the same pattern. Can anyone name it for me? Many thanks! All the s...

Received Wrong item...

I am wondering if the seller blocked me.I am trying to message seller and can't.I then tried to do 'received wrong item' with photos and was hoping to get correct item.And it wants me to do a 'quick refund' thing back to credit card.I order small pla...

Wife-beater behavior from Ebay? (1st Policy Violation cancels listing and cannot edit to re-list_

I've been a seller and buyer for years with a perfect record in both roles.The other day I listed a Nabu computer and put the link in the listing, which was clickable. It was innocent, but the system flagged the listing, canceled it, and flagged it N...

Please advise as to authenticity of this Anri set w/board

I have owned this chess set for about 10 years and now want to sell it. I believe it to be the Anri Montsalvat 10.5" king set. I inquired with an expert in Europe and sent two pieces to an expert restorer in Florida (small losses) and neither gentlem...