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Resolved! I think I figured something important out concerning Promoted Listings...

If I promote my listing, I do it because I really want it to be seen.....I have fairly high price points so my commission to eBay will always be a higher price and with the promotion price listing, it will be a much much higher cost still. But I want...

Unfair practices against Sellers by Ebay

Nothing new, and my story is the same story experienced by multitudes of Sellers on Ebay. I am a small seller, super conscious about every sale no matter big or small. I package all items in a gifting fashion, candies, thank you note, and on most sal...

SOLVING SNAD ITEM NOT AS DESCRIBED: PLEASE READ SELLERS

After our conversation a week ago I have been thinking a lot of about the discussion. It seems from sellers standpoints they are upset buyers can open SNAD cases with what seems like the item was described perfectly, and ebays stance is that how coul...

A bright idea for buyers and sellers to enjoy selling and buying on eBay

... and cut down on calls from sellers regarding negative feedback, they would change the wording and process for leaving negative feedback. Currently, if a buyer clicks the "Negative" icon in Feedback, theyare provided with the following statement: ...

ceo leaving / sales tax coincidence...

I don't think its a coincidence. I think he left before the firestorm started. this is a huge deal. this is not going to go well with ebay buyers who are not used to paying sales tax. there will be a huge increase in cancelled transactions because of...

Sent a watcher an offer? NOT

Just got this message, HiYou just sent me an offer to buy and I cannot find it. I saw it earlier and went to look for it and it was gone???Thanks I did not send an offer, I never do and I was not home all day anyway. So eBay is sending offers now?

Anyone Ever List a Haines Criss Cross Directory?

I'm asking because I have last years edition and I've had issues with selling things on eBay from certain companies that don't want their items sold on eBay and had eBay remove my listings for no reason other than saying the company contacted eBay an...

Many Ways to Handle a Common Issue

I wanted to know how other people handle these situations. Here is the very common scenario. Buyer buys an item, in my case a $20 vintage action figure with accessories. Item is shipped on time and arrives well before the estimated delivery date. Sev...

Why r sales so bad? I need some advice - very frustrated

I have excellent feedback (whenever I can get it- because a lot of buyers don't leave positive feedback) - super fast shipping and only charge USPS rates - no gouging on shipping plus I offer combined shipping discount - I research sold listings to m...

Resolved! Ebay account one country PayPal account is a different country.

I canceled my first sales today. The buyer was listed in one country with one feedback but but shipping via PayPal was in a different country. Ruined my sale posting. Had 8 watchers now refunded, reposted and starting over. Buyer blocked. I thought e...

I need help with a question I have about a Paypal payment.

So I do the shipping and PayPal refunds etc. for my sister's eBay store. It's kind of a joint thing that I help her with so I have quite a bit of experience with PayPal. But my question is, I have some personal items that I am selling, and with the e...

ebay charging sales tax now?

I sold a book to Washington State (I am in Virginia) and got this message: "We collect sales tax in accordance with applicable state law. We will remit the tax directly to the tax authority." There is no charge shown on the sales record. I'm confused...

Understanding eBay's Collection of Sales Tax

I just wanted to share some perspective with some of the sellers that aren't understanding. This is not a question as much as an informational post and I apologize if it is in the wrong place. I just wanted to provide some valuable links for those th...

Taxable Income on the 1099K Form (minus 10%FVF, 10%FVFS, 5%PP,7%ST,20%SC)

Points to ponder on taxable income reported on the 1099K form. Pay Pal reports the total amount received from sales as income. eBay charges 10% FVF and 10% FVF on what you charge for shipping. Pay Pal charges 4% or 5% plus .30 for each transaction. T...

Switching items from Best Offer over to a Percentage Off

I have a number of items on Best Offer . Want to switch it up and place a number of those as a percentage off sale. Haven't done a percentage off for a long time. Didn't see that option and thought maybe it wouldn't allow it on the items set on best ...