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Resolved! We could not get a quote for this service. What now?

Sold a listing that ONLY offers USPS Ground Advantage but when I go to the label page even though it shows GA as 'buyer selected' the option is greyed out (as are many others) with the wording "cannot get a quote for this service" and it's trying to ...

Buyer gave wrong address forwarded one box of two

So I sold a $100 item that was very heavy and shipping was $30 in two packages. Hours after I dropped it off with FedEx, the buyer asked me why I sent it to her old address in CA. Uh, because that is the address that you have on file with Ebay.... Wa...

Why do so many sellers refuse to offer proper shipping options?

I'm sorry. Media Mail is no longer acceptable to me in the 21st century, and people should be well aware of how bad USPS is getting. Offer me Priority Mail, and I'll pay for it. Why is that so **bleep** difficult? It's like pulling teeth to get anyth...

Buyers being able to "rate" shipping cost on a "calculated shipping" listing, should they be able?

So I've been slowly building this store for this particular company, but I'm not new to Ebay. I've been selling here for 23 years actually. Since starting this store I've listed every listing with "calculated shipping". Some of the items are heavy an...

Resolved! How to Notify a Buyer when and how a Seller has shipped an item ???

I am a long-term E-Bay buyer/seller but still do not know how to notify a buyer when I have shipped an item.I felt by using this forum I might get the best results. Thanks for any helpful answers.

Puerto Rico

Over half the items that I send to Puerto Rico are returned apparently, according to my local post office, for no good reason!Also, Ebay shipping does not seem to be available to Puerto Rico.So, can I block sales to Puerto Rico?If not, how can I use ...

Packages stuck in Jacksonville, FL

I'm sure I'm not the only one in this situation, but I am a KISS fan in Puerto Rico and so I ordered the first half of their discography on CD at the end of May. After I ordered it, I waited a couple of weeks and so far only 2 CDs have arrived. I was...

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Shipping tape storage idea

Try using a paper towel holder to store you little use tape for shipping tape. Base is stable and can hold up to 6 to 7 rolls.

Be careful out there. FedEx is at it again (UPGRADES)

Got a notice today, Upgraded shipment, increased the cost $30.00 (According to FedEx my label says 251 ounces. Actual billable weight according to FedEx was 16 lbs...Their dimensions matched mine)...SO, they added $30 to the shipment cost and I have ...

When is UPS/FedEx going to start being paid immediately?

At the end of last month and the beginning of this month (September 2023), there was a banner and notice that starting in September that UPS and FedEx would start being paid immediately rather than some random time after the item was delivered. There...

USPS rates on ebay seem much higher than you can get elsewhere

We've been shopping our rates every order lately through paypals ship station program. USPS rates are often 15-25% cheaper than the same USPS service through ebay. We mainly ship 6lb-8lb packages.Feels like ebay's really dropping the ball here or jus...

Overcharged for shipping through Ebay

I sold a basic item a couple weeks ago and entered exact dimensions and weight which were accurate and not incorrect. I have the email saying "Your ebay label is ready" with a total amount of $19.70. $13.35 for Fedex Home and $6.35 for delivery confi...

Ebay seller gave wrong address and item has now been lost...help

Just wondering if anyone could help. My buyer gave an incorrect address when purchasing an item.This item was attempted delivery and refused by the homeowner (not the buyer), the item has since been lost by the delivery company. What is the best cour...

Shipping a banknote

I sold a banknote and want to ship it, but eBay suggests shipping as Media Mail. I thought eBay offers a way to ship banknotes, postcards and coins by a different way. I don't recall what it's called but I don't see it in the list of shipping methods...

Currently have EIS hoping Multiple options come sooner than later.

Have seen a dramatic decrease in my International Sales due to only having the EIS option (Extremely expensive). Anyone else hoping the added Shipping International options hit before Nov? I want to add First Class, Priority International, and Expres...