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Resolved! Buyer asked for illegal activity, refused to pay, then left negative feedback

I am appalled by what just happened. I sold computer memory via auction and the winning bidder after he won asked me to misstate the item value on the customs form. I politely informed him that I cannot do that as it is illegal in my country and also...

Oh no, not another user agreement coming?

Just got the new user agreement email. Oh no. When ever they want you to sign that, somethings up, and it's usually bad for us, and good for them. Anyone have the patience to read it and analyze it? I dont. I skim read it fast. Laughed when I saw the...

Paypal email address not valid

Im trying to revise some listings and getting a err saying "email address is not valid" when I try updating it. Anyone else seeing this. I figured maybe Ebay was doing some updates to the site and thats what is causing it. I know for a fact that the ...

SALES 1 YEAR COMPARISON

I REALIZE THAT A LOT OF EBAYER'S ARE EXPERIENCING SLOW OR NON EXISTANT SALES . I TOO AM EXPERIENCING A BIG SLOW DOWN. MY JANUARY 2017 SALES WERE $6015.09. MY JANUARY 2018 SALES WERE $2469.56. WE HAVE 7 DAYS LEFT IN FEBRUARY AND MY SALES ARE $1256.87....

NIB item that's not factory sealed?

I'm wondering about how to label an item. For reference, it is a nintendo 3ds. These do not come factory sealed. The item was opened to verify the correct item was in the box, but never used. The console has never been turned nor are any of codes/pla...

Why was buyer allowed to return item after almost 60 days?

hello,i had a customer return an item after almost 60 days after purchase. i have all my listings set for 30 day return? i have automatic returns set in ym settings (which i have now turned off) but i thought a 30 day return policy meant just that 30...

Info about Spring update on ecommercebytes

Go and read for yourslf. I know that it is early and we might be surprised if it turns out okay, but from EVERYHING one reads, it wil be a gigantic gain for the Bonanza marketplace and the downfall of Ebay. People want and can afford used items. Why ...

Resolved! Seller using same photos for multiple listings

Hello, I bought an item that is on the rare side, and the seller has multiples but is using the same listing, (without stating so.) I lost the bidding, but the seller sent me a second chance offer. I was not aware that the seller had multiples of the...

TV news story on counterfiets on ebay

channel 2 New York story on counterfiets sold on ebay Amazon etc. ebay says they have a zero tolerance policy on counterfiets!! I can hear the laughing everywhere!!

inquiry about authencity

It doesn't happen often, but occasionally I get inquiries from users asking me about the authenticity of an item. The most recent was for a Marc Jacobs wallet. I have family members who work at the local Outlet Mall. Therefore, when store items are o...

Resolved! nonsense Buyer ID's, usually 0 FB

I've had several buyers in the last few months with jumble Buyer ID's. For example,se_srxu_xud3tq35rilrg-xpux3mmqo3eveva.us.hxb1dsv5ku-kueje-pe70ddwy2hAll have Zero feedback, except the last one which also has some items for sale. Are these "guest" a...

OH WELL

Just checked my Paypal balance and then my Ebay statement. Pitiful is all I can say.

Resolved! Any help on getting reinstated...seller privileges taken after 18 years!

Just got the email today..After 18 years with Ebay...Any help or advice to get reinstated? I called customer serive and basically was told due : transaction deficit rate was 2.58 percent .... .58% percent over the allowable amount.. closed cases was ...

A buyer is attempting a "Bait and Switch" Scam on me for a $1,000 item

For a $1,000 computer graphics card. I've followed past eBay seller's advice here and reported the buyer to IC3.gov and with the USPS Postal Inspector division for fraud. Basically the buyer received the item, gave me positive feedback on eBay, then ...

What is about EU buyers who intitle in buyer remorse and full refund including shipping fees?

This month I had Germany buyer who opened return for the item didn't fit. As we know international shipping isn't very cheap, so she should be very careful and check measurement table before submitting her payment. Instead, she open return and becaus...