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FedEx and UPS Shipping Updates

UPS is updating its Domestic Large Package Surcharges (LPS) and Domestic Additional Handling Charges (AHC) fees starting August 17.Domestic Large Package Surcharges LPS will no longer be applied to Domestic Packages based on length plus girth Domesti...

Ebay HIDES FIRST CLASS SHIPPING OPTION-USE PAYPAL LABELS INSTEAD!

I sold item right before bed, so wanted to do quick packaging and take it to drop tomorrow. Item was sold for $20, free shipping. I tried to print a label for over an HOUR, and couldn't find First Class Package Option! No matter what I tried, I kept ...

Post Office rates for 2020

https://blog.stamps.com/2019/10/15/usps-announces-2020-postage-rate-increase/

Fedex smartpost

In the past few days I have had buyers contact me about damaged shipments. They sent pictures. I have never used smart post before. Ebay is really pushing this service. I will never use fedex again. The smart post is only pennies different than USPS....

Paid with Vanilla Visa gift card, where is my refund?

I paid with a $50 Vanilla Visa gift card for a gtx 770 that cost me $50. I refunded the item and shipped it back. The seller received the item and I got this email regarding my refund:------------------------------------------------------------------...

Free Returns - Another way for ebay to profit on your dime

Most of us here work on razor thin margins. With constant pressure to keep prices low, there is barely any profit left after paying for packaging and shipping.Then eBay applies pressure to offer free returns by favoring those sellers / listings that ...

Resolved! How does a return work if they sent you the wrong item?

I want the item I paid for not a refund and I don't understand why I am having to pay for shipping if it's the sellers mistake?

Resolved! Triangular tube. Irregular? How to calculate postage?

To clarify up front, I am not talking about USPS Priority triangular boxes. I have my own triangular shaped box that I bought a UV light bulb in. I wanted to re-use the box since it's such a protective/sturdy box. It's approximately 15" long, with ea...

Wrong item sent return address is different

Hi,The item I got was not what was pictured, I accidently hit the refund button and asked where to send it back but when I saw what the address was it was based in China when it was described being shipped in the states. I don't know if Ebay will get...

Help! Unauthorized return / Item damaged during return / Buyer now falsely claiming Incorrect Item

Hey all. Hoping for some feedback and suggestions. BLUF: A buyer conducted an unauthorized return, and the item was damaged during this unathorized return (the buyer repacked the item in a different box, which arrived crushed). The buyer has now, aft...

Freight tracking

I remeber some months ago Ebay would track freight if one was using a company like freightquote. Recently I have noticed this does not happen anymore, the tracking info stays on Tracking Info Provided. Does anybody know what happened to this feature?

FEDEX FYI issues in Georgia

Just a FYI for all you sellers:Not sure about other areas but it looks as If Fedex is marking packages delivered when they are not. This is I am guessing to cover the drivers that do not get all delivered.Twice this week we have seen 2 items that cla...

Sellers are Being Robbed

3/21/19 Ebay is losing sellers because they make it impossible to run a business on ebay. Buyers can get their money back AND keep the products - it happened to me to the tune of over $3,000.00 in ebay giving buyers their money back over the 2018 Chr...

eBay displays unrealistic delivery time to buyer in Mauritius

I shipped out a package within my handling time of 2 days using buyer selected class of mail - USPS Priority Mail Parcel International to his country Mauritius. Idiot buyer opened a INR case 14 days later when tracking shows the item is in London. It...

Return

I want to return for a refund. The seller does not help me and the eBay center

Resolved! Buyer request return or exchange after modifying internal circuits and using an item for 20 days

I sold a piece of equipment to a buyer based on an offer he made through Ebay on November 13th, Payment was received through PayPal on November 14th. The unit was confirmed delivered on the 20th. On the 20th the buyer sent me a message saying that a ...