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1099k for $599.95 with Free Shipping?

Hello,If something is listed and sold for $599.95 with Free Shipping, will eBay send a 1099k to the seller and the IRS if that is the only item the seller sold during 2023?Does a buyers sales tax from their state effect this?

Resolved! choosing correct category

How do we choose the right category for our product on e-bay?

Resolved! First week in 23 years with no sales, AND - I offered free shipping.

This is not a question, but I have to get it off my chest. I started ebay 23 years ago when I was downsized from my job and did great. Then I was off for a long time because I started my own business. I've been back several years now and did great wh...

Does auctions work for Black Friday?

Hello everyone , i am planning my Black Friday strategies . I will have a 30% mardown in most of my items and i was thinking about a 7 day auction starting next friday. Do you think an auction is a good strategy for Black Friday? or buyers are most l...

Buyer asked to cancel and left negative

I sold an item, buyer asked to cancel right away and he left me a negative as soon as he could saying "Tried to fool myself." What can I do?

New app format

Good morning has anyone noticed recently that the app version of eBay has completely changed again? It may have changed a bit ago but this morning I was prompted to sign out and sign back in and Bam I’m in a world of confusion! It appears as though t...

Item Bought After Listing Expired?

An item I had listed for a basic auction expired back on November 2nd. I was going to wait a bit and relist, but today I got what looks to be an authentic message from ebay saying my item sold for the minimum amount listed on November 12th.I had no B...

Cancellations

I just purchased the basic store subscription yesterday and of course, I have a buyer make a purchase, then ask me to cancel the order, saying. the purchase "won't make it in time." Buyer is from Los Angeles, I'm in Wyoming. The method of delivery is...

Account suspended, reinstated... now auctions say relisted but not actually relisted

Made the mistake of changing my user name today and that triggered an account suspension. After ID verification CS was able to get the account restored. I was told my auctions would get restored with the bids I had received on them and it would likel...

what happened to "VISIT SELLERS STORE'????

I've been selling on ebay for over 30 years I have an ebay store and 1 of the 3 choices on the right side of any listing has always been: "view sellers store" It doesn't show up any more on any of my listings! I hope ebay hasn't changed that! If so t...

I'm seeing a trend.

According to eBay's metric pages my sales for the last 30 days are up 24% over the previous 30. Impressions are up, page views are up, conversion rates are up, my spirits are up. Hope springs eternal. Boogity Boogity Boogity

Buyer asking to agree to partial refund after Buy It Now since I can't lower the Buy It Now price

A buyer asked for a lower Buy It Now price ($300 instead of $325) and I said eBay requires the BIN at 30% above Opening Bid so that prevents me from lowering the BIN. Now buyer is asking if I'll refund $25 after she purchases for the $325 BIN. I've n...

Trouble researching items to sell on ebay

Is anyone else having trouble researching item's sell through rate? The last couple days when we search a brand and model on ebay, they bring up a more generic search that doesn't match our search criteria in both active and sold. This makes it very ...

Authentication Guarantee Glitch - won’t appear for shoes under $150.

Hey all, wierd issue here. I always sell using eBay authentication guarantee with no issues. I currently have shoes listed from $85-$300 with the authentication guarantee badge. I tried making some more listings tonight, and anything under $150 take...

Buyer complains of missing component even though photos show it as missing

I was a Top Rated seller 100% FB until today! I recently sold a countertop knife sharpener and included detailed photos which clearly shows 1 of the 4 Rubber feet was missing. The photos also clearly show that the cosmetic condition is superb with no...