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31 days and a choice to have the listing end when stock is 0

I think I could make the new rules work with these two things. And if sales picked up just a bit, I might go with the starter store just so I can go on vacation. I usually (but don't always) just have one of something, and zeroing everything out for ...

why hasnt ebay been able to negotiate a shipping rate like posh* or Mer**

does anyone else wonder,, why does't ebay have an up to 5 pounds ships for $6.49 like posh**** negotiated for all of it's sellers and buyers.. Ebay has much more volume and marketshare ,,certainly the reason must be because they didn't even try! uggg...

ebay return escalated but buyer never sent item

I have a question regarding a buyer who opened a return case. They opened the return as "item not as described" but then realized their concerns were mistaken after I responded to them (they still wanted to return it though). They agreed to send it b...

What's up with all these buyers with ZERO feedback ratings?

So far, I have been ok with my sales but this seems fishy all of a sudden. I am reading these posts about big scams and it is concerning. What are some "red flags" to look for? I always wait for payment and ship my item right through Ebay label. Seem...

Sellers Beware on Current Free Auction Listings Promo....

Buried in the fine print of this promo: Qualifying listings that do not sell during their first listing duration may automatically renew/relist outside of the Promotion Period, and will be subject to standard insertion fees. I double checked that the...

Question about suspicious bid/bidder

Hey. Got a curious bid, 4 days left, current bid is $16.50.An account created on the same day of the bid, with zero feedback and no bid history, puts a bid of $100 on the listing. From $16.50 to $100, from an account created immediately before the bi...

Cut-off time for 1-day handling time?

Hi, I was wondering if it’s possible to create a cut-off time to comply with handling times. My work schedule has changed and I am out of the house by 10:30 am EST, and won’t get items ordered after 10:30 am scanned and shipped until the following bu...

Bids Changing After Items Started

I recently started eight items on Ebay. When I checked the bids the next morning I noticed four of them had the opening bids changed to a lower amount. Has anyone experienced this before?Art

Promote Listings Fees Vague and Woolly

I am looking to into doing Promoted Listings--How does Ebays Fee structure work? I see when I click the box a 24% fee PLUS a fixed % fee. Is the fixed % fee a function of the original listing price or the offer price from the punter? Also what is the...

eBay note: International sale thru Global Shipping Program. SAY WHAT?

Did I somehow miss when eBay decided to start selling our goods to international buyers despite having our settings specifically for contiguous US? IF I did, I will stand down, apologize for being a doofus, and be very very quiet and polite. Here's t...

Resolved! Top Rated - what does it do for me?

Searched for answer but didn't find it (I'm search challenged I guess). My Overview page now shows I am Top Rated. I don't see it on my listings anywhere. Do I have to opt in? AND guess what - my sales just died. I'm not a big seller but since I reac...

Can/will ebay transfer/alter prior sales numbers from listings?

I have a feeling the answer is NO but, can/will ebay transfer sales numbers from one listing to another? I had a RED widget listed by itself for a while. Let's say i sold 10 of them. I had a GREEN widget listed by itself for while. Let's say i sold 1...

Buyer wants refund/item sent back after eBay officially closed the case.

Buyer bought a gaming console from me, and said it didn't work. I accepted the return and bought a shipping label for him and also sent him a message saying that I had done so. Time passed and his deadline to ship it back was March 4th, but he never ...

There are eyes on your item! Go for the sale.

Ebay suggests that I lower the price by 5% as an incentive in sales. but I do not see that ebay offers me that they lower any percentage of the fees that they charge me for each sale as an incentive for sellers

Resolved! Top Rated -additional please

In February I asked how being Top Rated (not plus) benefited me. I received many quality answers and I appreciate that. There were also varying answers which was sometimes confusing - but I understand that happens.I really need to know where in eBay ...