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Issue with new "send an offer" feature...

So I'm gone for six weeks from eBay selling platform... as we all know, things change, and I don't always have enough free time to read every publication about features and changes. Last night I go ahead and send out some offers, and I did not notice...

THE NEW NORMAL REALITY FOR SMALL SELLERS??

I am a 20-year eBayer, TRS, 16K 99% FB, Powerseller, Premium Store SELLER OF ONE-OFF ITEMS, mostly clothing, Here is a small accounting of my last 40 sales this month: 13 items sold at AUCTION13 items sold at random dates (not GTC, but possible)14 it...

Really? Didn't think I would notice?

LOL! I got an offer & accepted. 2 days later - cancelled. Very next day, I get a lowball offer from a 'different' buyer from the same city with the same zip code. I don't know if they think they could slip one by me? So, I countered with the same off...

questions about scams, protecting yourself and international shipping

Ive been selling on ebay for about a year and have started recently selling some high cost industrial items that I have ran into some questionable transactions that I would like some help for future reference. I have researched and read a lot about t...

Getting offers from buyers, then they want me to text them?

This has happened 4 times and I’ve only been a seller for about 4 weeks. I get offers, then a message of something like; text me and we can discuss payment. Umm no, I use PayPal for my payment. Today’s was text me and let me know if you have accepted...

buyer wants me to ship to different address

Have a buyer that won an auction. They email me and tell me they forgot to change the address and he wants it sent to his girlfriend at a different address. I also get an email from ebay customer support asking me to ship it to the changed address an...

Is there a influx of unpaid cases out there?

I would never dream of not paying for an item or bidding on an item I didn't intend to buy. I guess I am in the minority lately from my perspective.

Auctions - would you end them late Christmas evening?

I don't do many auctions, and when I do them, they are usually faaaar less than spectacular lol I have some old letters and WW2 correspondence (among other stuff) that I really don't know how to price, so if I put them up as a five day auction tonigh...

At least get English-fluent CSR's to field accounting glitches!

A couple months ago I made a post here where I praised how unusually good my experiences have been with contacting Ebay for help. I cited how quick and easy it was to get someone in the correct department on the line, how eager they were to help, and...

How do you report a scammer?

I sold a jewelry set to someone, they didn't like it so I issued a refund. But during that time, the didn't just let me know they weren't happy with the item but they continuously harassed me saying I was the scammer and fraud. They did not post that...

Buyer wants me to send them an invoice after 2 1/2 months

Someone purchased something out of my store on October 2nd. They immediately asked if they could wait until they got paid to pay. I usually say yes to these requests because they've always worked out ok. Payday came and he said he wanted to wait unti...

Monthy Insertion Fees?

Why have I been getting a insertion fee charge for all my listings the past 2 months? Most of these have been there for months and this just started in October. Thanks

WWYD Neutral FB

Just got a neutral. Not up in arms as if I got a neg, but you guys can see the listing. He bought a broken item that says for parts not working and left a neutral because it didn't work. Duh

eBay new policy screwing sellers

I have a 100% positive feedback, and 100% shipping on time, I’m a top rated seller. But today I get this eBay email threat:Name, You have higher “item not as described” return requests compared to your peers in one or more categories. Take action now...

ebay customer service

This was the first time i ever called ebay customer service NOT with a complant or complex problem, but for information/tutorial on how to change the handling time on all my listings at the the same time. They were fantastic! They should let the call...