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Central US Tornadoes

Seller Protections are in place for sellers impacted by recent tornadoes and severe weather. Our thoughts are with the communities across the country that have been impacted by recent natural disasters. Many states in the central region of the countr...

Resolved! EIS - Question about the calculation of fees

I am considering using eBay International Shipping. I am unclear, though, on the calculation of FVF: Is it calculated based on the cost of shipping only to the domestic hub or is the calculation based on the entire (domestic and international) shippi...

USPS Price Changes effective July 14, 2024 (Media Mail, ESE, Stamps)

USPS price changes, effective July 14, 2024 if approved. Submitted to the PRC yesterday (PRC link, USPS link). Reminder: Per the linked files, these are just the "market dominant" price changes (first class, etc). This does not include any potential ...

First class large envelope cost

Listed an item and it qualified to ship based on weight and size for first class large envelope @ $1.83. Item sold and buyer paid $1.83 for shipping. When I go to print the shipping label the cheapest rate to ship is usps ground advantage @ $3.90. Th...

USPS July Rate Increases

Just a heads up, I received this notice from Pirateship today; Weight-Based Ground Advantage for shipments that weigh more than 1 pound are increasing by up to $2.11, mostly in 1-5 pounds.Weight-Based Ground Advantage for shipments less than 1 pound ...

USPS NOTICE: NEVER EVER USE THE PARCEL DROP BOXES FOR SHIPPING (NEVER SCANNED ACCEPTED)

I Had an interesting conversation with several postmasters about this. (4 at the moment from different post offices. All confirm...no scans from drop box. clerks are too busy to do it.) I drop my items with prepaid USPS GA labels in the parcel drop b...

Seller advertised Priority but sent as Ground Advantage

I recently ordered an item and seller advertised as Priority Mail for $3 and yes I know they can't ship by Priority for $3 so should I point out to them that they shipped by a different method or just let it go?

Resolved! Item Delivered to Buyer's Old Address

I sold an item a few days ago and it was delivered yesterday. The buyer just messaged me and stated it was delivered to their old address and they are asking me to forward it to their new address. I'm familiar with the whole "wrong address scam", but...

Changing Shipping Label

I am a seller and when I chose shipping I was only offered USPS Priority Mail. It did not have where I could pick a box size. When I ship this item am I going to be charged a different fee because I am using a Priority Box?

Resolved! Underpaid adjustment from USPS - WTHeck!

I shipped 6 comedy CD's via media mail and it was in a plain cardboard box 8 x 6 x 4" . I shipped it Media Mail and it was $5.50 Today I get a notice of underpaid adjustment and they claim I sent it in a Large Priority flat rate box measuring 12.25" ...

Bluecare Express delivery service is a SCAM

I have been a top buyer on here for years. I like to think I am a top Ebay shopper because this is literally the only place I will shop at. Those who shop on Ebay need to be warned about the bluecare express delivery services buyers are using. It doe...

Sneaker Authentication

Just bought a pair of sneakers that needed authenticating and they were shipped from Georgia. Where is the closest authentication center and what has been your experience with the center that mine might be headed to? Thank you!

shipping charges

Warrning. Avoid shipping anything heavy via fedex. Their website shipping estimate is about 1/3 the actual cost.

Shipping from NZ to Worldwide

Hi I've just listed 12 items that I'm looking to offer worldwide for bidders. I was having issues with the shipping options only allowing USPS or UPS but I'll be looking to use our local carrier NZ Post. I emailed ebay and they said just do freight s...

USPS Rates are changing in July

According to Pirate ship, USPS pricing in increasing next month. Details here: https://support.pirateship.com/en/articles/9483587-july-2024-usps-rate-increase?utm_campaign=uspsjuly2024rates1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=intercom I would expect a post ...

EBay International shipping item not received case

Hopefully I can get some clarity here. I may be missing something but not sure. I sold an item to a buyer in Spain. Since I used EBay international shipping, it provides a domestic label to a US hub. It gets to Spain customs and sits for a while. I d...