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Do Positively Resolved Replacement Cases Reduce eBay Searches For Your Item?

Would a replacement case resolved to the satisfaction of a customer reduce how well my item is searched for on eBay? I have a case open where they want a replacement, and in order to create them a return UPS label with the discount, I need to do it t...

Resolved! How to leave negative feedback on a buyer who didn't pay?

I just had my first buyer who didn't pay. Person bid on item 8 minutes before it ended and it has been 4 days. I gave 3 reminders. I finally cancel the order due to non payment. I was going to write negative feedback but found out I can't? Because it...

eBay ending Adult Items Categories - Updated Adult Items policy

As you may be aware, eBay has announced that they are ending the adult DVD, Magazine and several other categories on June 15, 2021. Many sellers, including myself have worked very hard to build our businesses in these categories just to have them rip...

Sneaker authentication fails.

I just baught a pair of authentic vintage big Nikes from 2009 off of another seller and to my shock they didn't pass authentication. I know for a fact that these are authentic, I know of no fake Big Nikes and have owned the spike Lee Chicago's befor...

Best POS solution for my B&M computer store with 3bay integration

I am looking for a new POS system at my retail location that has built in eBay integration so if I sell an item in Store it automatically ends eBay listing and vise versa every so often something sells in store and then sells on eBay before I can del...

Ebay is charging tax on import tax

I know this topic has been discussed before but I couldn't reply to that post for some reason so I am starting new message.So, why the seller has to pay a fee on the money he/she is not going to get? I just got off of the phone with EBay CR and she s...

Paying percentage fees on taxes and shipping

I'm sure that this has been discussed to death but I'm a new seller. Can someone explain to me the logic behind paying %12.9 on taxes and shipping? This is income that we do not receive. If taxes and shipping come to say $17.00 why is the seller payi...

Bogus Return

I sold this:https://www.ebay.com/itm/275358207142 Buyer is now sending it back stating:Comments from buyer:"Was not disclosed that item was covered in thick adhesive" ===> Unless the mailman covered it in adhesive, it wasn't covered when I sent it ou...

Buyer won’t close request

Over two weeks ago a buyer opened a request for an item saying it had not arrived. The funds for this items have been put on hold. I have the proof of delivery and a Royal Mail reference number. After showing proof of delivery to the buyer, they went...

Resolved! Selling different items from different categories on eBay

Hey guys,so I've been wondering whether any of you guys have sold totally 2 different categories on your same eBay account for example : You are selling both Men's clothing and Musical Instruments So is this a good thing to do, like does eBay lower o...

Resolved! Need help

i have a lot of silicon phone cases...I want to sell those cases...Can I sell them on ebay ... would it be a problem to enter the phone name in its name?

Fraudulent???

Why are there so many buyers who ask me to message them on their number? Im a new seller and this seems fraudulent. I accepted their requests but have canceled both of them.

Cant get past $25,000, 2500 listing limit

Have had my account for 7 years, been selling here and there for the first 4 years but been fully active for the last 3 years. I'm at that point where I need to list more than 2500 Listing but can't. Have requested a high limit for the past 3 months ...

International Scammer Payment Dispute

Another international scam to be aware of that bypasses seller rights, Ebay and seller protection. Sold a vintage 1950s light up Viewmaster optical toy through Ebay Global Shipping, June 2022, Excellent Working condition with video, full pictures. Bu...

Resolved! Do shipping costs count toward the $600 limit to avoid 1099 tax form?

I am a very casual seller and I do not want to complicate my taxes so I do not want to deal with the 1099 at all. I am only selling items up to the $600 limit. Let's say I sell $500 in goods and $101 in shipping costs ($601 total). Will ebay send me ...