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Chipped item while packing for shipping

Hello All,A buyer has purchased a ceramic piece from me. While preparing the item for shipping, it got chipped (a very small but noticeable chip). I'm fairly new to selling on eBay and not sure how to handle this. Should I notify the buyer about the ...

Resolved! lowball blocked Buyer created multiple account to leave negative feedback.

Hello I Had A lowball member messaging me sending random name your price offers, when item was non negotiable I simply reply no thanks and member keep lowballing me non stop offensively, so decided to block him/her . A new account made a purchase app...

Trading Assistant - how to let people know you do it?

Good morning, Years ago when Ebay had the Trading Assistant program I was registered with them and it worked out very well both for me and the owner of the items. All of a sudden Ebay discontinued the program without notice and has not since come bac...

Shipping cost doubled after delivery

I just received a message from eBay that the shipping cost for an item that was delivered more than doubled. Not only did the cost to ship the item again, which was delivered double, but the weight more than doubled. A glass centerpiece which weighed...

Why Puerto Rico?

I've posted about this before.I bought these things at the dollar store as a bet that I couldn't turn around and sell the for 3X or 4X the price.They are these cheap, plastic, ugly, remote control holders.I find them so ugly that I wouldn't even want...

What happens to shipping when I sell multiples?

I have a listing where the shipping on the offer is calculated based on the box and weight for one item. The listing gives the option to buy multiple units with a discount. But if they buy multiples I will have to use a bigger box that weighs more. W...

I dislike eBay

I just sold an item and I'd like to withdraw the money. I've grown up using computers my entire life. Yet eBay has masterfully hidden the option to withdraw my funds... Now I'm wasting my time looking for it and I will take my business elsewhereIf yo...

Abusive buyer issue

*RANT* ahead:I am a backyard seller, mostly selling stuff from my and my family's garage, attic and basement. I sold a bunch of vintage handkerchiefs to a guy. They are OLD and had been in storage at my sister-in-law's in a box for many decades. They...

I can't edit the Used condition or discription in serveral of my items.

When I revise my listings, It states "USED" but the description I want to edit is not showing up. Plus I can't list from the main page. I go to my listings and click list similar. I believe this is how I got the wrong description on a couple of my ot...

Urgent Assistance Required

My perfumes were delivered on January 24, but even after 20 days the payment was not transferred. I mistakenly used a non-integrated shipping service. I filed a complaint to IndiaPost and received confirmation via email that the parcel was delivered ...

What is an: Ad Fee General?

Resolved! buyer sent offer, entered payment info , but also sent not, 'including shipping'

I have a pan listed for $60, on sale at 27% off, so $44.16. Buyer sent offer for $40, and typed 'including shipping' on the offer. Buyer had to enter payment info before submitting offer (recent change due to non paying accepted offers). Only after I...

Heads Up : Clothing/Fashion Sellers New Condition Rules in 2025

https://www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-pre-loved-fashion-conditions-2025-updates/ "pre-owned" will not longer suffice as a "condition" category. See the blog post for details. This is launching in Australia in late January, but appears headed to the...

Resolved! When eBay notifies you about a return coming your way why do they refer to it as "Return Requested"

There is no request about it because eBay lets you know that the return has already been approved by them per the eBay returns policy (I have a 14 day returns policy). Where was the request part? I rarely get returns but this one will cost me because...

How to deal with income taxes in Canada and CRA

Sold $3.7k on eBay, after hitting crossing from $3.3k I since got a message saying I needa give eBay my SSN, and if I don't I can't get paid, and might get a $500 fee from the CRA. So, question is, how do yall deal with the CRA and do all big sellers...