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Resolved! Ways to block Buyers?

I have a member that bid on an item that was "local pickup only" and then wanted me to give him a shipping quote. I canceled the item and relisted it. He has now gone on the new auction for the relisted item and sent me a message harassing me more. I...

bidder retracts their bid

Hi , I had a bidder bid on an item several times and drove the price up . Then they retracted their bid. Before they bid they contacted me and asked several questions about the item. They told me that they also sell this type item on Ebay and do it o...

Stock photos

How do you get stock photos with brand new things with tags.I have tried putting in the stock photo.

ebay supply choices has went to bleep come off it ebay

You AMAZE me ebay.. you sure do like us selling big items for big bucks, but have cut your boxes down to 5 litle choices.. then tell me its because no one uses them anymore speaking of the 12x10x8 yet I now see your telling everyone the samething.. i...

Shipping as a first time seller

Hello!I am trying to get a video card shipped but the highest bidder for my auction is located in Russia. I'm shipping my item with Canada Post with my international shipping option ticked off on my listing as "Canada Post Tracked Packet - USA". I've...

One person's trash... Film Negatives

Cliff NEVER throws anything away. For years when I simply can't stand the clutter on his desk, I pull stuff out from beneath the top piles, review to make sure it is indeed trash, then toss it when he's out throwing some of my own trash on top so he'...

Viewing Purchase History of active fixed price listings

You guys ever notice this? In a fixed price listings that's sold hundreds of units, if you click to see their purchase/sales history eBay will show you the sales that listing has made along with price and date. Generally the list will only show the m...

Best offers? 1st time I've actually said offers over 25% off are not taken seriously

$99 item, worth it trending for more, was offered $50, seasoned sellers, buy has less than 20 feedbacks, I have in my listings in the middle of a yes I take best offers in my description "please do not be offended if you make an offer and it immediat...

The aftermath of the "latest hot toy"

173172715858 "played with a handful of times"

Need Some Japanese Translation Help with Sticker on Buddha Plaque

Found this really old 7" Buddha plaque in Hong Kong but the sticker on the back is in Japanese, so would like to have some general info on what it says. I can make out the year 1912, so wondering if this is a reference to the year that Japan changed ...

Do those packing pillow air cushions deflate/inflate shipped by air?

I just happen to have some air pillows left from some office supplies I bought recently that are approx 4"x7" and fit perfectly as the top and bottom layer in a box I'm about to pack. One of my first eBay purchases in 2000 or so used these pillows, a...

ITEM SOLD THEN REQ FOR CXL

THE BUYER BID WITHIN THE FIRST 24HRS, ON A 7-DAY AUCTION, THEN BID AGAIN IN LESS THAN 15 MIN BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDED. THEN, HE WON, & IMMEDIATELY SENT A CXLN REQ. I DENIED IT BECAUSE IT'S EADY TO SHIP (& I HAVE NEVER BEEN PUT IN THIS SITUATION BEFOR...

When I try to create a listing and strt typing in the item, the screen goes blank

Everytime I try to create a listing I am having an issue. When I start to type in the item name to find categories the screen goes blank. Is anyone else having this issue?

Assurant 1 Year Protection?

Anyone know what ASSURANT 1 Year Protection is? It appears to be some kind of insurance that can be purchased. I noticed this option on a few of my listings. What is the criterior for the selection of this service on CERTAIN items? and how long has t...

Q For Boards Veterans: Has eBay Ever Tried An "Authentication Center" concept?

Seems that a huge percentage of posts from Sellers revolve around being scammed on sales of hi-dollar, hi-scam items. Just asking the eBay veteran Sellers here whether eBay has ever floated the idea of an "Authentication Center" (or whatever the eBay...