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Ship by Tuesday, Mar 13? Monday is not a holiday

Sold an item this morning, and ebay's note says to ship by Tuesday, March 13. Monday is not a holiday, unless you want to count "Girl Scout Day", "Commonwealth Day", and a few other obscure holidays. @Anonymousalan@ebay Can anyone tell me why it's sa...

Seller envy

...So, there...I said it. At least I'm honest!I came across a seller that is doing a great little business. I look at their items and pics, descriptions and sold prices with (moderate shipping costs). The descriptions usually say good or excellent co...

Typo? Refund without return if ebay steps in to help, according to new ebay help page.

When ebay is "asked to step in" to decide a SNAD return request, they'll decide and refund the buyer without requiring buyer to return the item.This according to ebay's help page,https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/managing-returns-refunds/ask-ebay-to-...

ebay's AI is as stupid as a box of rocks

During the 20% off sale I purchased a brand new Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus. I put a few in my watch list before purchasing. Just got an automated email from ebay to consider a phone that's $19.99 cheaper than what I paid after coupon. What is it - a used...

Resolved! Buyer opened INR. Item delivered. Does it matter who closes case? CS rep said buyer has to.

Last time this happened CS rep gave me different response. 1st time--A buyer opened an INR. I had shipped the item the day after he purchased, as stated. He selected Parcel Select when Priority was also available. He opened INR after 5 or 6 business ...

hitting the report button on a seller

After I hit the report button on a seller with a $1000+ fake handbag for sale ebay sent me the listing and suggested I make an offer. I guess that report button means NOTHING.

eBay uses the same tactics against us that others companies use against eBay

This statement made by eBay in their annual report filed this year says it all. They have been doing this garbage to it's own members for the past few years, knowing how it impacts us, yet they continue to engage in these practices. Their recent plan...

"Listing Tool Isn't Working Right This Second"

I'm getting crushed by this error msg when I try to create a new listing. I first saw it when I saved a listing I was working on and tried to re-open the draft later the same day. I couldn't get past it and eventually deleted the draft and moved on t...

How would you describe your selling business plan?

SO, how would you describe your selling or business plan or do you have one? Do you use the original Gillette model?Just throw everything up and hope it sells model?The everything is circling around the drain model?Loose Niche?Drop shippiing only? Mi...

Is ebay forcing minimum font size of 14?

For years on my other ebay store I have used a mix of 12 and 14 point fonts in my product descriptions. Yesterday I went to list a new product, used the "advanced editor" to set my font sizes, and after I created the listing I noticed the font was to...

Taking back returns

I've been just taking returns back lately - no questions asked - I have 3 stores - today I got yet another one - from a customer who purchased something in January. She's decided today that she really doesn't like the item now. I think it's starting ...

Selling music on eBay...what on Earth happened?

Consider this a rant but here goes... I have been an off-and-on music collector for the better part of two decades (hence my eBay handle!) I know that digital music has taken a big bite out of physical media sales but I am astonished by how much the ...

Why doesn't recent Promotional Offer appear in my Promotional Offers History?

Why doesn't this recent Promotional Offer appear in my Promotional Offers History? Here is a printscreen of the Promotional Offer, which I accepted. It ran February 12-16, 2018. Here is a printscreen of my Promotional Offers history:A similar offer (...

C'mon Ebay, get some new IT people already !!!

I just listed something not ten minutes ago, and looked in my selling to make sure it's there. It is !!! It has 68 views and 7 watchers? After 3 seconds? What are you guys tweaking now? This stuff is hilarious !!!And you're going to be the leaders in...

Did ebay fail math class??

Sold 2 like items at $7.25 flat rate shipping each. Ebay asked for $14.56 from the buyer. What is the extra 6 cents for?? Will be combining and refunding some shipping anyways since I sent an offer, buyer accepted, and they paid without realizing eba...