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Update on Current Good 'Til Cancelled (GTC) Renewal Issue

Dear Sellers, We are currently experiencing a technical data processing delay that has temporarily impacted the timely processing of some Good 'Til Cancelled (GTC) renewals, affecting the visibility of certain seller listings and listing count on Act...

30-day hold on my funds

eBay continues to place 30-day holds on items that are valued over a certain amount. Even though the customer has received the item, messaged me back confirming that it is as described and the item was new to begin with. The customer has also left po...

how to accept a offer and end auction?

I accepted a offer and I had the buyer bid. Now I can't revise and change to MAKE A OFFER. how can I sell to the bidder?

Where are the Promoted Listing Fees in Payments, All TRansactions Tab?

During this weekend More than 10+ Promoted Listing Fees are not showing in the Payments, All Tansactions TAB over the past few days. Others having this issue? Hard to keep the books straight when you don't have the data.Nancy

Resolved! Buyer returned materally different item. Ebay refunded. Case appealed

First time posting-I've been selling on ebay for 7 years now. The appeals and buyer refunds have gotten progressively worse. I had a buyer buy one of my more expensive (over $100) items. Buyer was recently registered and 0 feedback. Well, guess what,...

Please stop using AI generated descriptions!

Why are people using only AI generated descriptions for the items they are selling? They are a totally generic and many times inaccurate description of an item that doesn't give any details of the actual item for sale. Many times I have been interest...

Cheapest way to ship media

I just listed a book that will cost $6.88 just for the shipping with media mail. I seen other sellers offering this same title for $4 with free shipping, one for $6 free shipping. What is their secret?. As far as I know media mail is the cheapest shi...

Resolved! Fees

Why do I pay monthly store charges to post and pay fees on all books I try to auction? And when I find a problem with my post and can't fix it because it is in auction you charge selling fees when I have to cancel and repost item. This is just way to...

Seller has no protection

Reopening a thread from years ago. Still, there seems to be no protection for sellers. I guess ebay sticks to 'the customer is always right when they lie and manipulate to get things for free. It's always in favor of the customer.

New account making large purchase same day

Not a new seller, but have a new possible issue, and wanted opinions. I just sold a $1500 item, a rare book. The buyer created their account today and bought the item. eBay is showing paid (waiting for cleared payment still). I am a bit apprehensive ...

Ebay, you're "enhancing" us to death!

Every time ebay implements a fee increase they pitch it under the guise of "enhancing" our experience. What an absolute load. I can't think of a single "enhancement" they've made in the last 10 years that resulted in any measurable benefit to my sell...

I have been having Items ordered and unpaid with Positive Feedback left before paid or shipped

I have been having Items ordered and unpaid with Positive Feedback left before the item was even paid or shipped, is this a "I didn't receive the item" scam? I didn't know buyers could leave feedback before they even paid or the item was shipped, it ...

I love the math! lol

A buyer decided he did not want an item he bought. I do not accept returns for a 'change of heart.' I decline & that is that. Later, I receive a notice from the PO that I have a package to pick up that will cost me $28.70. What?! I did not order anyt...

Packages received after refund for lost package

I had a package that was considered lost because there were no updates for almost a month, so i had to refund seller now it shows delivered a few days ago. The buyer is saying they haven't received it though. What can I do? It's over 800$ I can't aff...

Just a reminder Feb. 17th 2025 is a federal holiday therefore USPS is closed.

USPS will be shut down for Monday, Feb. 17th 2025 in observance of Presidents Day. Happy selling.

I am selling only my own personal items without any reciepts why the 1099? So unfair

I am selling only my own personal items from up to 50 years ago without any old receipts why did i get a 1099? This is so unfair..My wife of 40 years passed away and i have been selling her old jewelry and my collectibles from decades ago. How am I s...