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Can Someone explain how can you make profit on items like these?

Hi all So basically I'm a seller on eBay and I have been selling items for the last 15 years, I have a warehouse in China and due to cheap shipping / labor most items are shipped from there, back in February 2020 I came across a trusted agent and he ...

Sales Taxes remitted - How can I deduct them in Turbo Tax?

I compared my 2019 Paypal transactions report to my 1099k and I can clearly see that the sales taxes that ebay remitted are included in my 1099k. I can't figure out a way to deduct them in my taxes using Turbo Tax.Does anybody know what is the proper...

Accused of Price Gouging

Hi All, I am hoping to get some incite with a certain situation.I received a message today (6/25) from a buyer that purchased a Wooden puzzle set that has 5 different puzzles(Frozen II) back in May. In the e-mail she has accused me of price gouging t...

How does sales tax work on local pickup for cash sales?

If they paid with Paypal, they would have been charged sales tax through Ebay, but since they are paying with cash on pickup, they won't. How has Ebay addressed this if at all? I'm not asking them for the extra $3.60 on a $60 item I just sold nor am ...

Resolved! Can negative feedback due to user negligence be disputed?

hello. i sell computer parts. on most things i don't take returns due to paypal withholding fees and shipping rates going up. someone bought a computer part without checking or even understanding compatibility with their system. they admitted this in...

How to remove voided USPS tracking number from order?

I shipped an order yesterday, and was confused at why the tracking information isn't updating in eBay. I then looked back at the USPS labels I had created, and noticed that the tracking number displayed by eBay is the one I voided! Not the second tra...

local pick up after the fact?

I have a sold lot that hasn't been paid for yet. It's heavy and expensive even with media mail. Turns out the buyer is right in town. Would I be allowed to change the shipping to free and mark as shipped when paid for, but have no tracking number?

I am new to selling, and I wonder what is the "scammers" & tricks to watch for from buyers?

I am new to selling on ebay, and am curious what kind of tricks and scams buyers try to pull? I realize i am an easy target, but i dont know what to watch for? I have had a couple sells that they immediately requested to cancel, as soon as they click...

Buyer requested return - "On Hold" funds already removed from paypal

Hi everyone, someone bought my CPU (which was in perfectly working condition and shipped in the safest way possible), then claimed it was not working and decided to ask for a return. After they ignored my messages to try and troubleshoot the CPU, I d...

How to calculate shipping for an active auction?

I received a request to calculate shipping charges from a buyer. This is not an uncommon request, even on listings that will display shipping charges to the buyer's location. In this case the buyer is asking about a service which I haven't enabled on...

Global Shipping issue

I sold a small bundle, and forgot to add a small item when I shipped it. Normally I'd just ship it out of pocket, but this was an international sale. How do I send the missing item? Just create a new listing and have the buyer buy it now, and refund ...

DEFRAUDED again by a buyer!

I sold an item for $1400, 2 days after the buyer received it he claims the touch display didn’t work. The item is a HMI screen for a plastics press. I have 35 years as an electrical engineer and perfect selling rating. I test and video tape EVERYTHIN...

Need help how to protect ourselves for the damaged item return

We sold one engine to one customer and then customer want to return. We accepted the return and bought the Ebay return Label and we also set up our own shipping for the return request. However, the item we received is used, damaged and modified. Ebay...

quick question on second chance offers

Hi,If a buyer backs out after winning an auction, do I have to wait to offer it to the next bidder? Thanks!

A digital gift for you!

Hi everyone, The Seller Engagement team is excited to share a virtual gift we’re giving to sellers! We’ve collaborated with illustrator Amy Martin (www.amymartinillustration.com), who has done work for The New York Times and Wall Street Journal, to c...