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Does eBay still give us the ability to create shipping labels for pick-up?

Been a long time since I've sold on ebay and I see a few changes so had a seller shipping question...Does eBay still give the sellers the ability to print labels for pickup from our doorstep? Thanks in advance!

Item still "in transit" when it was supposed to be delivered friday the 24th

I shipped a box Priority Mail on Jan 21 and the estimated delivery date was Jan 24. But the 24th came and it wasn't delivered that day. Then on Jan 25 at 12 midnight, was the last update "in transit to next facility, running late", and no new update ...

Ebay standard envelope

I'm trying to list some postage stamps in the stamps category, and trading cards in that category, with the Ebay Standard Envelope for shipping, and it won't let me. The price is below $20, I try to make the thickness .25 inch or .2 inch, but it won'...

Can't open USPS Missing Mail Search, says it is too soon but cutoff date given is already past!

On USPS.com there is a Contact Us / Missing Mail Search. Both lead to the same starting point where you enter the tracking number to start the Mail Search. This is NOT working, the date they give when an inquiry can be first opened is already 5 days ...

Buyer opened a return before expected delivery date

The expected delivery date of the item was (Jan 28, 2025 - Feb 4, 2025) and somehow the buyer was able to opened a return order today (January 29) what can I do (no shipping label for item unfortunately)

USPS Chargebacks on Packages? Anyone else getting these?

All of a sudden, USPS is charging me back on insufficient postage? I sold a writing pen in a 7x4x2" package as I normally do, weighed out at 2oz., even upped the package to 3oz. to be sure of this. They came back and charged me 2lbs, 6oz for the pack...

Issue with Fedex Ground Economy - Don't use it anymore!

I shipped one order in Oct using Fedex Ground Eco eBay offered on the platform. However the package got seized by USPS in the middle. As you know, USPS is the actual carrier to deliver this type of packages for Fedex. So I called USPS. They said beca...

My local USPS office no longer doing local origin scans. Now what?

I have two local USPS offices near me. Not sure if it's a nationwide or local policy change but the two offices near me are now only doing regional scans moving forward. I'm currently Top Rated and have been for quite some time. Since this change, I'...

Resolved! Shipping costs

I used to sell awhile back and would measure and put the package dimensions in the item and was never more than a few cents off...now I recently sold some stuff with shipping through USPS and the buyer paid $6.29 for Ground Advantage and when I broug...

Why is there a mail icon if you cannot email Ebay????

I already posted my concern in the subject area!!!!

is shipping still possible after an account is banned?

I ordered a product the other day and now the seller's account seems to be banned, and it says they haven't printed the shipping label yet. Is it still possible for the item to be sent?

Shipping and shipping options

No question, just venting. I'm in a rural area and really have no choice but to ship USPS. I'd have to travel 35 minutes or up to 1 1/2 hours to a place to ship UPS or FedEx. There are a few packages that would have cheaper shipping if I could. I did...

USPS URI Too Long?

I shipped a package mid December and on December 16th the last tracking info shows "no access to delivery location". I tried to file a claim on USPS and I continue to get the same error code "URI too long". I asked my local PO and she took the tracki...

Shipping delays blamed on weather

Both as a buyer and a seller, I'm seeing a pattern. Within minutes of my packages getting acceptance scans, they are followed by a weather-related delivery exceptions. My purchase shipped January 27 - accepted January 27, 2025, 6:03 pmProcessing Exce...

Resolved! FILING A CLAIM WITH UPS WHEN ONLINE DOESN'T WORK & YOU CAN'T REACH A HUMAN ON PHONE

As a seller I take pride in my packaging when shipping. I usually use USPS Priority mail and have very few problems but when an item is too large or too heavy I ship UPS. I make sure now that I have insurance. I printed a shipping label with Ebay the...