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Personal data for AI "development and training"

Just a reminder that eBay has set your default preference to "opted in" for AI to gather personal information for numerous means as stated in their policy. To "Opt Out", go to your Accounts Settings > Account Preferences > AI Training Preferences > O...

September 2025 Almost no sales

My sales are down over 50% for the last 3 months compared to last year... worst off the two big tickets this month were never paid for after an offer was accepted. Am I alone in this? Now I'm looking for a "real" job considering I can't pay bills any...

My last name affected my sale

I’ve had orders canceled for all sorts of reasons but never because of my last name smh

Tis the season.

I woke up this morning to the following message..."Is it possible for this item to arrive before Christmas? If so I will order one."

Next Big Selling Day is Valentines Day

I am on pause for Christmas now as I figure with shipping times that ship has sailed. I have put my few Christmas items on sale for when I return on the 26th. Now will look at Valentines Day products for February. I learned a lot from you guys and lo...

Resolved! Account Restricted

Hello everyone,My account midnighttraders was suspended under an MC011 notice, and I’m trying to understand what went wrong. I’ve been genuinely trying to resolve this and clarify my situation, but so far, I haven’t been able to get clear guidance on...

I Think eBay Should Remove NEG Feedbacks when a Unhappy Buyer is Refunded

I think ebay should Remove NEG Feedbacks for sellers that REFUND a Unhappy Buyer. I had a Buyer Complain even before he received the purchased item because it was shipped a day late. I explained my Drop shipper took a extra Holiday day off. I was Com...

Answered advert where company/person wants to use my seller account.

I answered an online ad for passive income the sum of which the party concerned would like to use my seller account in return for commission. They have sent me a contract to sign but are unable to meet in person or do a video call. What do people thi...

How best to report and avoid buyer revenge via negative feedback

This is the message I got yesterday from a random buyer. I have no clue what tool he has. I have no clue what part he wants. What is the best way to report this and actually get eBay's attention enough to take action before it becomes a problem for m...

Buyer didn't wanna return expensive item

I have occurred a buyer who is totally ignore my message, she will only be willing to response directly to eBay team to return the item. or keep it. She has sent me THUMB UP to show her happy mode of keeping this expensive item instead of returning. ...

How Would You List This Item?

Hi folks, I've got a video conferencing camera that came from a larger kit. The camera has never been used and is in perfect condition, but it comes with no outside box (just a cardboard cubby from the larger box) and no accessories. I can't list it ...

eBay sent me a Christmas gift. Thank you.

Thank you so much for the thoughtful holiday gift! I was so surprised and delighted to receive the cozy eBay blanket. It was very kind of you to think of me.

VAT Tax on Foreign Countries...

Wow...I was surprised to see the high VAT on a buyer from Hungary.When that is added to the sale jumping it to $19.05 on a sale of $15.00 and it had free shipping.I wonder if this is the highest a buyer from a country pays.Are there any countries hig...

Listing for non-working children's cell phone toy without batteries falesly violated safety policy?

Hello everyone! I hope you all are having a wonderful Christmas season so far. My family and I are enjoying it. Remember the time when a third eBay listing on my eBay profile for the retail release of the Microsoft Windows ME Upgrade CD-ROM was false...

Anyone notice the ARRIVE BEFORE CHRISTMAS banners on items?

I was just browsing the Ebay front page and noticed banners under some of the items. It says "ARRIVE BEFORE CHRISTMAS" in red. That just seems like a bad idea to me. I know how long some of our packages are taking. Even shipping them out same day it'...