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USPS fails to deliver I get bad feedback

I have 9 negative feedback. The USPS failed to deliver, tells the buyer it was delivered. The buyer wants a refund and posts negative feedback. eBay representative says they will forward my request to remove the negative and it never happens. Every t...

Somewhat suspicious buyer

Hi! Long story short, I made a sale for an item (a somewhat high ticket collectible item) and while the buyer paid, I noticed that the account was created the day of the sale and of course has no feedback. Should I be concerned? I really don’t want t...

1099, Deductions and Tax Reporting

This is the first year i have ever sold on ebay, so filing my taxes is a bit different for me this year. As i typically only have a w-2, i work a full time job as well. However, I didn't gross enough for ebay to send me a 1099; i know i still need to...

Buyer Made Offer, I accepted Offer, Buyer Ghosted

Hi all! We're new here but loving the ebay experience so far. We had a buyer make offers on two listings. We accepted both offers immediately. That was 4 days ago. ebay has sent them reminders as have we. How long should we wait until we cancel those...

Private to Business account buyer protection fee

Hi everyone,I've just change my account from private to business seller (UK). I know there is added buyer protection fee for private sellers, my items still show prices with these BP fee how long it's gonna take to show my items without this buyer pr...

Experienced my first month with zero sales on eBay, after 26 years of mostly consistent selling

I knew it was coming due to monthly sales declining steadily for the past 4 years until there was just 1 sell last month and this September 2024 was the final nail in the proverbial coffin for my stores. Not closing them, just not working them any lo...

How to start a group for Central Florida.

I am interested in starting a group for Central Florida: Orlando, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, etc.. How does one get this group started? Thank you, FredMelbourne FLUSMC Retired

Is this for real?

Hmmm. Got a second email in my' inbox of emails' for this survey.One yesterday and one today.Is it fake?Has anyone else got one?This was not in my eBay.And, further...is eBay giving out our information to others?

Trading Assistant - is it possible to post somewhere I am available

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...

Feedback Received Kinda...

I sold one stamp...in an envelope with a piece of tape on the outside flap...in two not taped see through envelopes for stamp(s)...and free shipping for a 2 buck stamp.Average packaging?....should I have gift-wrapped it?'Unnecessary scotch tape...whi...

Listings taken down

Anyone else get there Estee Lauder listings taken down due to fraud? Everything i had listed is 100% authentic.

Resolved! Promotion ad rate

Does it matter if I change the ad rate to a minimum and still have an efficient promoted listing? For an example: Would a promoted listing with a suggested ad rate of 12.3% have more viewings and more visibility than a promoted listing with the minim...

My purchases for my store. How do I itemize for tax purposes?

Tax time! Sweet! Not! Anywho, is there a way to itemize my purchases that I then resold on the Bay? I'm seeing that I would have to go through my purchases and write them down by hand. There has to be a compiled list with total amount spent. Thank yo...

Selling rare video game for 70 euros new account messaging me to buy

The account was only created yesterday so obviously 0 feedback. I will obviously send it tracked post for this price. Regardless of tracked or not there are red flags going off from the questions he is asking. he asked Am I in Ireland (I am and he is...

"Blackout' on Feb. 28th..."

Just reporting what I saw and not telling what others to do."Consumers are encouraged to not spend money in stores or online for the day...they are encouraged to support a local small business. Numerous social media accounts are sharing the message o...