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Media mail for jigsaw puzzles?

From what I read I'm not supposed to use Media Mail for shipping jigsaw puzzles, but eBay always recommends it (it's the default choice), even though other small items don't get this automatic recommendation, and I don't select it when setting up the...

My Pet Peeve for the New Year: I really hate Cheapskates!

I had a buyer this week ask me why my shipping was so expensive. This was for 4 ounce package going from California to Connecticut. I replied, Good question. Check with USPS and you will see that my shipping charge is exactly what they charge for you...

Resolved! Buyer used third party forwarder, claims item not as advertised, wants partial refund

Hello there, I'm a long-time eBay user but have only sold a few small items here and there, very new to this and apologies if this question has been asked before. I followed some advice from similar postings but now am not sure how to continue. I had...

How does ebay determine your "shipped on" date?

Does ebay determine this date by the date of acceptance on the tracking? Because, during the USPS Covid Holiday delay many of my packages just show label creation status and no acceptance... I have one that's been stuck like that since Dec 15. I open...

International shipping delays due to Covid19

This questions is for buyers and sellers. What are some of your experiences currently due to the new increase in Covid19 flare up in testing positive in deaths overseas. I am a seller on Ebay and would like to know current shipping experiences intern...

Resolved! Strange return situation

I've found a few scenarios similar to mine, but none that fully satisfy my anxiety. I'm new to selling here and have encountered what I believe to be yet another scam attempt. I sold a pair of slippers with the size clearly listed in the title and de...

If a buyers returned item never arrives do I still have to pay and why?

Due to the mass dysfunction at usps a buyer returned an item from florida to ohio on Dec 17th. I have not had any scans since acceptance at local branch. I've had a lot late and behind, but they have been getting scans in the last week. Ebay is messa...

posting global pandemic..delay in postings

Due to the present global pandemic,items sold on my eBay will be late in posting..the UK is in lockdown.My apologies,this is something beyond my control.

Resolved! How can I revise my shipping cost

I sent offers to buyers and now I can't revise my listing for a lower shipping cost. I have a buyer that is willing to purchase the items but needs a lower shipping cost.Thank you

What happens when a seller doesn't ship and puts the same item up for auction again?

I won an auction on eBay.co.uk and paid for the item and shipping. The seller wanted more money for shipping. I explained that I only transfer funds through eBay since there is a money back guarantee. I informed eBay.co.uk and they said they would ta...

Question about return

Hi,New to eBay! I did a return with a seller but I was having an issue with my PayPal account, so I checked with the seller and sent the item back via UPS. I sent the seller the tracking but eBay may close my return. Does that mean I won’t get my fun...

Resolved! Standard Envelope for shipping baseball cards

I was recently reading articles in Seller Central, and they had an article on the standard envelope shipping service. It's an easier way to ship sports cards at a cheaper rate with tracking. Has ebay implemented this service? I can't find it when I'm...

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what is the shipping rate table?

Managed Payments Refunds Taking over 3 weeks?

Why are refunds taking so long with the new managed payments? Through paypal a refund was instant, now I'm waiting 3 weeks for an item not received. On the other hand I sold an item I found had damage in storage so I offered the buyer a refund/cancel...

Today i've made request on my order

item should have been delivered on 2 january . the seller doesnot response at all , today i've made request ,but accidentely i chose a refund ,but if i get my item the problem will be solved for me. ? will i get the item ? or the order is closed ?wha...