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Great start in sales for 2023

We normally hear about slow sales well here is a post to say I have been thrilled with the fast sales I got since the start of this year. Of course I know this is the US board and I am Oz but I prefer this board to the Aussie one. In any case my stuf...

To Mods: I know its a moot point....but when will offers be 100% prepayment verified?

This is getting ridiculous. Going on 3 years now ebay has told us that buyers will have to set a pre-payment before sending offers. I have had 4 offers non-paid just this week and god only knows how many over the past years. They keep telling us "it'...

Winter 2023 Seller Update is here!

Hello Community! The Winter Seller Update board is now live. Got questions about the update? Our Seller Update team is available answer questions about the update from 8-4 PM PST today and tomorrow. Seller Update Community board Seller News announcem...

Double amount on 1099k

Hi Everyone, I sold an item for ~1300 and my 1099k says ~2600. I think it might be including a cancelled sale on the buyer’s side. How do I get a corrected 1099k. I only sold 1 item, how do I submit a complaint to the IRS. thanks,Ben

Time Left When Listing An Item

Does anyone else have this after immediately listing an item? I just noticed this happening today where after I list an item, I go into my Active Listings. Instead of finding the newly listed item on page one of my Active Listing form which is custom...

Selling for parts or not working

Hi all, I'm a fairly new seller on another account. I've read a number of posts re confusion over selling/buying "for parts or not working" category and I'd like to set out on the right foot to avoid problems: I've found some very old audio equip. fr...

eBay Winter Seller Update 2023 Is Live!

The Winter 2023 Update is finally live - https://www.ebay.com/sellercenter/resources/seller-updates/2023-winter Not sure why they didn't just announce it as a fee increase and call it a day?

Are freight-forwarders allowed for buyers to use on eBay?

I’ve been scammed before of a item of high value by a buyer that used a freight forwarding service. I researched and realized the buyer loses their protection if they used the service. I more than proved the address was in fact a freight forwarding s...

New seller

Hello! who sells handmade goods? Please tell me do they sell well here? I exhibited handmade jewelry, I set the minimum price, but there are no views and no sales

Resolved! 1099k Showing Double for Everything.

Anyone else? My transactions are doubled. My sales are doubled. Everything on it is 2x.

Bots winning items?

In the last few months I've had experiences with old, resurrected eBay accounts winning items from me, and not communicating or paying.These accounts feature incomplete or invalid addresses and often belong to people who are now deceased.Has anyone e...

Resolved! USPS tracking says packages will be returned to me, but customer says she isn't returning anything!

Has this ever happened to anyone else? I sent two packages USPS to the same customer. First the tracking stated they were Out for Delivery. Then they were Held at Post Office, available for pickup. Next it stated Reminder to Schedule Redelivery. And ...

Listing is too time consuming!!

I absolutely have no idea why I can't utilize the easy listing tool anymore!!!I was told I would have to open a new account to utilize it. They said it was no longer available for veteran seller accounts!! WHY????Guess I will no longer be selling on ...

Resolved! TAKE SOME PRIDE IN WHAT YOU DO!!

I just wanted to share some thoughts for small and casual sellers: TAKE SOME PRIDE IN WHAT YOU DO! Look, I understand that proper packing materials are expensive. The costs can be burdensome at times. But seriously, before you ship off an item you so...

Buyer wants me to call them because they gave the wrong address?

I just sold my old graphics card, the auction ended on Saturday the 28th, printed the label through eBay yesterday the 30th, and shipped it this afternoon (Tuesday the 31st), so it came as a bit of a surprise that the buyer claims their address was w...