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Usage of someone else's pictures

Hi, Does anyone know is it acceptable to use another seller's pictures for the same item you have on line? thoughts?? thank you

Partial refund

I found a cheaper way of shipping after the sale. How do I refund the customer the difference?

Resolved! Serious Buyer Problem: Claims Damage That Wasn’t There

Last week I sold a vintage painting in the style of Picasso for $200 on eBay. I covered €100 shipping costs (Austria to Texas) myself. The buyer also paid ~$35-40 in import taxes because I included the invoice for customs. https://www.ebay.de/itm/186...

how do you make a profit on items that are 5$ and you offer free shipping

I am trying to sell some books, most are selling for 4-5$. I see people are offering free shipping. How are you making a profit? Media Mail has gone up to 4.68.

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...

Weird Buyers

Post one of your weird buyer experiences. I'll start. A buyer returned 2 items because they changed their mind. Box flaps were not even close to touching, which tipped me off the inside might have some odd re-packing going on. Opened the box and foun...

America is about to become one giant yard sale---article

Interesting article: https://www.businessinsider.com/americans-shopping-secondhand-tariffs-recession-goodwill-ebay-2025-4 So, Rejoice, REsellers. Or not. Depending on just exactly how this plays out. The author does make some interesting points....