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Update to Image Issue

Hi all, Thank you for your patience and once again we apologize to everyone who experienced issues with being unable to view images in listings as the images are taking time to load or no images available.The Product team has informed us that the iss...

Updating Sales Tax Issue - ebay listing not mirroring sales tax table info.

Is anyone else having an issue with ebay charging sales tax to newly updated states? We recently added the State of Oklahoma to our sales tax table, but we are finding some of our listings were still just showing or collecting sales tax. I contacted ...

Speculation about US withdrawal from the UPU and the end of USPS subsidies for China?

It is my understanding that President Trump has called for a withdrawal of the United States from the Universal Postal Union, therefore ending the substantial subsidy for mailing packages.It was to be as of October/2018 and take about one year.I don'...

Resolved! Quarterly Coupon for Supplies for TRS

Do TRS still get a quarterly coupon to use for ebay shipping supplies as I haven't received a coupon since September, I believe.

Ebay cracking down on variation listings

Looks like Ebay is cracking down on variation listings and I'm hoping that includes sellers who have variation listings that include unrelated or inexpensive accessories added in the mix to get more click thrus - ex: shoe laces mixed in with sneakers...

reverting back to private seller

how do i revert back to private seller and do i keep my number of sales total

Promotional Banner Placement

Now that they have reduced our ability to have sales when we want, the placement of the promotional banner is even more important. I don't understand how they decide who will get to have the banner at the top of their listing while some, like mine, a...

Beware: Do not draft listings on a pc, then add photos from your smartphone

A heads up for those of you who might draft a listing on a pc, so you can format your text, then finish up and add photos from your smartphone. ebay for pc and the ebay mobile app are not compatible, and the mobile app will screw up ny listing you dr...

Why is Ebay's catalog stock photo showing in my listings even though I take my own photos?

When I view my listings (on another ID) they have an Ebay catalog stock photo as my first photo followed by my photos that I took of my items. When I go into revise the listings, none of the Ebay stock photos are showing within the listings, just my ...

Need opinions on suspicious bidding activity on my item

Hello all, I have an item that is pre-owned but in very good condition, I had this item originally listed as a BIN $38 with Best Offer as an option. I received one offer for $18 the first day it was listed but declined it and counter-offered $28. The...

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GREAT(ER) EXPECTATIONS~MESSAGES, OFFERS?

It seems that recently the verbiage that you would see after you send a message now read simply, your message has been sent. Previously if you sent a message to a seller, it stated that you can expect to hear from your seller in 24-48 hrs. While we a...

Disqualified for Sellers 30% Promo After the Fact

Called in to Ebay and was told many people have called in with this issue. so heres a heads up if you do not receive your 30% seller promo... Was offered an Ebay sellers promo for 30% for up to $30 and was able to activate it online and was accepted,...

Does Ebay care about the existing buyer base?

I read an article that said Ebay has experienced "stagnant growth" in the third quarter. It seems that the existing buyer base isn't at all happy with the changes Ebay has made. Mr CEO said in a statement to analysts "we're shifting our tactics to ba...

Possible new buyer scam???

So I recently sold a $150 dollar item to a buyer in North Carolina. I received word from usps that the buyer had returned my package to the post office claiming “Return to Sender-Refused”. I didn’t even think the buyer could do this, so I googled it....

Resolved! scammers

So I get billed by paypal for a $300 dog remote trainer on November 2 which I never authorized. I don't even have a dog. The seller is a top ebay seller. The item doesn’t even show up on My Ebay. I disputed the fraudulent charge 3 days later with pay...

Resolved! Time to Tip Your Postal Worker!

It's about time to tip your postal worker!Very few of them expect tips but they're always appreciative.We have the best letter carrier. He picks our stuff up every morning, scans it before putting it in the truck. Treats our items like they're made o...