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Seller Initiated Offer automation

Every day, eBay sellers send targeted offers to reach interested buyers and drive more sales. To make this process even easier, some sellers choose to automate their offers, helping them engage buyers faster and save time. We want to provide some cla...

What if eBay's USPS postage is not sufficient?

I just sold an item and purchased eBay's recommended USPS postage for $8.00. But what happens if when I take my package to the post office, it is not sufficient (e.g. because the package weighs more than expected, the box is larger than estimated, et...

Where do I stand as a seller??

Hello everyone, This is the first time I've ever done this so bare with me. I had a pair of trainers in my wardrobe for a good year. I decided to sell them on eBay. Pair of Nike Air Max. The buyer I sold them to has had them 2 months. The buyer has n...

I'm tired of not getting feedback.

More often than not I do not receive any feedback. It doesn't help my credibility as a seller any. To that end I'd like to suggest that any sale where the buyer doesn't leave feedback after 90 days should automatically increase my feedback rating by ...

Resolved! Who collects and pays the sales tax for Pennsyvania and Washington? Ebay??

As most of us sellers know, Washington began requiring us to charge sales tax in January. Then, on April 1st, Pennsylvania was added to the list. I have a few questions: 1. Is eBay going to collect and remit the sales tax that is collected? 2. Is eBa...

Wisconsin Sales Tax Effective October 1, 2018. It is starting for sellers.

Received this message today from the Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue and I thought I would share it with all sellers as it WILL affect all sellers."Beginning October 1, 2018, Wisconsin will require out-of-state sellers with no physical presence in Wiscons...

Need a US Rep With PayPal...........................How to get a US Rep?

Item I sold was not eligible for returns. Buyer is asking for return. How do I deny it?

I sold a computer mouse. Auction was listed as 'seller does not accept returns'. Buyer claims it was defective and is asking for a return. I used the mouse and it was not defective and would like to close the return request. When I respond to the req...

Blocking unauthorized purchases and trying to avoid them

I've been getting an increase of these. Just wondering do any of you block the account of buyers who file a Paypal unauthorized purchase... regardless if you get protected or not? Any tips on how to avoid these?

Is there any need to reply to this buyer?

A buyer messaged me earlier today saying they bought a Black and received a Red. They sounded pretty upset and "lecture-y" saying how much of an outrage this was. They demanded a refund and free return postage. I checked and they did indeed purchase ...

Package Acceptance Pending?

What does this tracking status mean? https://tools.usps.com/go/TrackConfirmAction?tLabels=9400116901449700034439 It says shipment received, but not accepted. So is it just sitting on USPS' front stoop, not allowing it in their door?

How to find your eBay shipping supplies coupon......

Got to Seller Tools.....Manage Store......Subscriber Discounts......eBay Shipping Supplies. Coupon good until the end of March. By the way, they do not take PayPal.

Any Selling Resolutions for 2019?

Found this under Ebay for Business. It's from last year, but it may be have been missed then, so I thought of bringing it back. https://community.ebay.com/t5/eBay-for-Business/Start-the-New-Year-Right-with-These-7-Selling-Resolutions/ba-p/27881710

eBay Missing the Boat on "Big Data!" They should engineer buyers like China's social credit score!

Heard this on the radio the other day - the ultimate use of "Big Data!" Use the data to engineer, modify or steer behaviors and benefit all! Look how China is doing it with its "social credit score!" They are engineering a Happy Society, why not eBay...

Deleting Promotional Emails from my Account

EBay deleted the messages from my account and also from promotional page which i received on December 05, 2019 regarding final value fees cap of USD 10. I didn't realize this until i have been charged of 10% as usual on my listing that were sold in n...

Buyer has the address of a public business (a Pharmacy)

Hello,My item was purchased and paid by a new Ebay member (he just registered on 3rd Jan 2019 and has zero feedback). His Ebay address is the same as his Paypal address and it's the address of a Pharmacy location. Is there a risk to ship the item to ...