eBay

Is there a connection between eBays Spring cleaning and the removal of Sponsored ads within listings

What's your take? I find it very interesting and timely that while eBay decides to purge all the sponsored ad links within all the listings that they made affiliate fees from, They launch the Spring cleaning campaign to rid the site of all the older ...

Why does listing a new item help to sell your other items?

I stopped using the Froo Cross Sell banner due to active content but I do have a store. I really didn't think anyone was viewing my store. I rarely look at a seller's store when I am searching for a specific item. However, when I list new items, othe...

Insertion fees?

Why must we have insertion fees? So eBay can grab a little more money from us. I've been with eBay since 1998, well over 10,000 sales, and I have to pay 30 cents insertion fees, or buy a store for an outrageous amount. I love their little hints, "you...

TRS status please explain

So can someone explain how the TRS status thing works and why it is worth it? I have been selling with 100% percent good feedback (274 count) and I think I've met all the other requirements, 30 day returns, 1 day handling. So what do I have to do to ...

Do I need permission to list an expensive item?

I am trying to list a banknote, which I would like to start at $19,999 plus make me an offer. However, when trying to list it, the system is getting stuck when I enter the above price, and remains in "Saving..." mode. My question is whether I need to...

Has anyone been experiencing a recent trend in buyers with 0 feedback winning and not paying?!

Non payer bidders

Just wanted to know if I am the only seller that is getting fed up with non payer bidders!! I get 3 or 4 a month. Most of the item I sell are in the $10 - $20 price range. My way of looking at it is if you can't afford $1 - $20 for something, DON'T B...

How to list Camcorder as Fixed Price w/Make Offer option? (Local pickup cash only)

I've been an eBay member as an occasional buyer. - I want to sell a $2k+ professional HD camecorder with accessories for local pickup, cash only.- Ditto for a full set of professional studio lights in the same price range. ( I tried to list both as a...

Local Pick up Question - does Buyer see full address when they purchase?

I was wondering when a Buyer purchases an item set for Local Pick Up only are they able to see the full address once they "purchase" the item? Also, my understanding is we have to have PayPal set to accept but can request cash at pick up but there is...

Buyer claiming I sold them something without any proof

Hi! I was contacted by a "customer" who asked why I didn't ship out 2 items they said they ordered. I have no record of the sale nor any PayPal records saying I received any money from them. I keep asking them to provide proof but they refuse. Is the...

Selling to New 0 feedback bidders

Hi, I had an item listed for sale at $3999.00 or best offer and had an offer from someone who started an account that day and had zero feedback make an offer of 3000 so i nervously declined. Then the same new account offered $3500.00 and i again decl...

should you list items at really high prices and put them on sale to normal prices

I called eBay one day and told the guy that answered my call, I wasnt selling much in my store for 2 months, it actulay felt like I wasnt even online at that time on eBay. although I was being billed. shortly after that I sold my first item in 2 mont...