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Higher than expected bids on iPhone - should I be worried?

I'm auctioning my iPhone SE 16GB phone which is based on the iPhone 6/6S (i.e. has a fingerprint sensor). It's in good used condition, with a hairline scratch on the back and a small hairline scratch at the top of the screen. The garunteed price by e...

Stuffed animal, not suitable for children

I'm in the process of listing a stuffed horse under the toy category. This is a handmade item decorated with individual fabric rosebuds that would be a choking hazard. I've put a warning in the listing, but is there a better place to list a stuffed h...

Wenig on the Today Show this morning

Touting Ebay for "Small Business Saturday". Oh the hypocrisy!

auction cessation this next month?

Are you planning to stop auctions for the next month and list fixed price instead in case the items might be bought for the holidays? I sell used books and DVDs and find it hard to know what are gift material. Always have found it hard. I start many ...

Shipping to another address

What to do if someone has paid and wants it shipped to another address?

Any advice for an infrequent EBay electronics seller?

I very rarely (like, once or twice in the past few years) have sold on eBay and always have started with the auction starting at a very low price, with the thinking that hopefully that might help get bidders to view my auction and bid. I've always se...

Help With Notifications

Hi All,Just wondering if anyone else is experiencing issues with gmail notifications. I only receive store listing end notifications but not "you're item has sold" or "you've received a payment". I only discover I have sold an item or received a paym...

Selling Statistics?

Hello, It has been a while since I listed auctions and I can't seem to find the statistics regarding the total number of bids received and the total sales if all items sold today? Thanks,Mike

"condition" isn't shown correctly

I listed some items with "new" condition. But ebay system don't show "new" , only space (plaese see pict.jpg) I think ebay system is out of order , I mailed to customerhelp, but only the automatic response of calling is returned. How can we solve wit...

Ebay Customer Service Leaves Me Unsatisfied

I have been a seller with Ebay for almost 8 years and I have never been do unsatisfied with their customer service. They literally are unable to resolve any issues of any kind. They do not bend over backwards to appease at all. I hang up all the time...

Is Buyer Lying or Did Theft Occur or Did Hard-to-Remove Parts I'm Sure I Shipped Just "Disappear"?

Hi all. I don't know why, but suddenly, after 100 nice, reasonable sales and many different and vastly positive experiences with ebay customers, I've had my first 3 run ins with totally unreasonable, scammer and/or incredibly petty buyers, all for it...

Asian competition this time of year?

I ordered a gift from Japan and noticed the delivery date was 12/24 at the latest. Will people just keep ordering from Japan and China, hoping items will be delivered sooner? I personally do not want to risk that.

Packaging comensurate with the value or type of item

I just sold a beautiful wool scarf (found I could not wear wool up near my face) for $36. I wrapped it in tissue paper, slipped it inside a gallon zip lock bag, and slipped that inside a non-tear envelope. Then I sat and stared at it before printing ...

Would you send this item to this buyer?

I know I know. Everyone is new at one time. I get it. I just sold a 159.00 item to a username with zero feedback and they just joined today. Their Paypal is unverified. Transaction details - PayPal The sender of this payment is Unverified This sale j...

Quick Question RE: USPS Flats/Large Envelopes

Are cardboard photo mailers like this TOO stiff for flats/large envelopes? Or are they stiff enough for FC package? I usually use very thin, flexible cardboard to back my booklets on my white envelope account, but I'm getting tired of cutting cardboa...