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robert1344robert
robert1344robert (544 ) View Listings
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Credits from paypal
I have a $40. credit returned to my Paypal account. How is this credit used by Paypal, and how do know they reduce the cost of my next purchase from EBay?
Updated May 22, 2013 05:53 PM
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collectablejeff
collectablejeff (233 ) View Listings
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I've stopped listing items because I can't get the shipping to United Stated calculator to work.
The shipping calculator for the existing selling items to the states was working for these items but they too are now only calculating for Canada. I have rechecked the "revise your listing" for all the proper check marks and still not working. I know about the measurements for expedited shipping... more…
Updated May 22, 2013 02:30 PM
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angelamercedes13
angelamercedes13 (3) View Listings
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I have place a max bid on item and am the highest bidder. Why am I getting from ebay asking to bid and not to miss out?
I am the highest bidder on an item and have also indicated a maximum bid.  I have just received an email from Ebay telling me not to miss and and to place a bid. It is my understanding that if someone places a higher bid than me, my bid will be raised automatically to my maximum bid.  Can someone... more…
Updated May 22, 2013 01:56 PM
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meg1966.902
meg1966.902 (18 ) View Listings
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I have a bid placed on two identical items from the same seller. I thought I was placing my bid on only one item. I would like to cancel one
I am not sure how it happened but I placed a bid on two identical items from the same seller. I was wondering if this has happened to anyone else? I do not require two of the same item and I am hoping the seller may be courteous enough to realize my error and if I win one of them, disregard the... more…
Updated May 22, 2013 02:01 PM
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pinetreecottage
pinetreecottage (766 ) View Listings
 
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How do I provide accurate shipping cost, when unable to enter measurements?
Just went to list an item, when I got to the shipping, I can no longer enter the package dimentions, only the weight. Has anyone else experienced this? I tried several times, same thing. Is this maybe just another "glitch", or is it ebays way to force sellers to quote same postage for all... more…
Updated May 22, 2013 03:45 PM
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smurfee999
smurfee999 (98 ) View Listings
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how do you clear the new suggestions tab or turn it off?
looking to remove or clear  the new suggestions tab.  there are suggestions posted there that i don't want
Updated May 22, 2013 10:34 AM
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rheolis
rheolis (0) View Listings
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What is the +$ under the Buy now price and above the shipping cost?
What is the extra +$ between the actual cost and shipping? 
Updated May 22, 2013 05:10 AM
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alfsg
alfsg (685 ) View Listings
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What to do about shipping to a country I stated I would not ship to but they won my auction?
I have a buyer who won 2 of my auctions.  It stated that I would only ship to the USA and Canada.  It also spelled out in the description that I will not send the item internationally because of the outrageous shipping costs.  I didn't give any shipping costs other than Canada and the US. Now... more…
Updated May 22, 2013 11:24 AM
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leftcoastleather
leftcoastleather (32 ) View Listings
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I want to open an ebay store but message saying credit card is not on file keeps popping up. What to do...
I am trying to open an ebay store. I have confirmed my bank account and my credit card with ebay. Now it says that my credit card is not on file. How do I get my credit "on file"?
Updated May 22, 2013 04:39 AM
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1rare56er
1rare56er (94 ) View Listings
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I want to Lower my maximum bid
I Placed a maximum bid. Now I would like to lower it. How do I do this?
Updated May 22, 2013 04:45 AM
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antiques*10
antiques*10 (278 ) View Listings
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When shipping to Canada can I use just a regular box.
When shipping to Canada can I use just a regular box, like a cardboard box with advertisement on it, or does it have to be a  special box for international shipping?
Updated May 22, 2013 01:15 AM
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suzie905
suzie905 (2) View Listings
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I bought a used electronic part from Florida, US and i need it to be shipped to me in Canada through UPS Standard. Will i be charged duty?
It is a very bulky item. It is a used bose subboffer. and i am already paying $70 extra for shipping.
Updated May 21, 2013 10:22 PM
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jmbusiness
jmbusiness (4) View Listings
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eBay doesnt let me put a picture for my item
Dear eBay i have an issue with posting pictures for my items that i want to sell it doesn't let me put a picture i don't know why    please help sincerely    JMbusiness 
Updated May 21, 2013 05:54 PM
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catherinerigide
catherinerigide (87 ) View Listings
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What are the implications for my profile and rating if I transfer my membership from ebay.com to ebay.ca
I am finding it quite difficult to list my item. I am Canadian but I registered my name on ebay.com in 2005. I have not sold anything for years, but now I would like to start selling.  All the shipping information is based on shipping from the US to potential customers. I would ideally like to... more…
Updated May 21, 2013 04:11 PM
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pamelaandrandy2006
pamelaandrandy2006 (83 ) View Listings
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How much would it cost to list an airplane for 21 days?
We would like to list an airplane but are not sure how much it would cost for an extended period of time.  We are in Canada.
Updated May 21, 2013 10:27 PM
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donsstorfront
donsstorfront (0) View Listings
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I have about 200 Video discs that I want to list with photos of each one.

What is the easiest and quickest way to do this?
I have about 200 Video discs that I want to list with photos of each one.What is the easiest and quickest way to do this?
Updated May 21, 2013 10:31 PM
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astral*me
astral*me (53 ) View Listings
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Being charged in Bulk Listing but not in separate listing.
I have 150free listings a month with the basic store. The bulk lister charges me where as listing individual items does not. I have tried everything in the bulk program. I have no extras on there that would charge me extra. Its a problem with the bulk listing program that needs to be fixed!   My... more…
Updated May 21, 2013 01:54 PM
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eremurus0
eremurus0 (591 ) View Listings
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Saved Searches: Can I decide when my update emails will arrive?
My saved searches update emails are part of my daily routine and they used to be in my inbox in the morning, which I loved as it is much like a morning newspaper to me. Now they come mid afternoon, when it is inconvenient to read them. Is there a way for me to configure when they'll arrive? If not,... more…
Updated May 21, 2013 12:17 PM
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fille_canadienne
fille_canadienne (91 ) View Listings
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Global Shipping Program
I live in Canada and I have recently bought an item that costs exactly 20 dollars - when I was paying for it, an additional charge of 9 dollars popped up - for import duties from the US to Canada because the seller is using the Global Shipping Program. Initially it wasn't on the listing and I don't... more…
Updated May 21, 2013 03:22 PM
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shiba820
shiba820 (351 ) View Listings
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Watchers
How can several of my items go from 22, 18 etc. Watchers down to 0 overnight? I know watchers come and go but all of them all at once?  Has this happened to others? 
Updated May 21, 2013 10:27 AM
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reevejl
reevejl (35 ) View Listings
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how do I hide by buyer Id name when bidding for an item? - I see other people in the auction list as private listing.
I recently was outbid on an item and when I clecked to see who had won the information was "private listing" only my ID showed up on the list. How do I set my account so my ID name is only shown to the seller and not other bidders?
Updated May 21, 2013 09:19 AM
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corban_d
corban_d (107 ) View Listings
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item not delivered and past 45 days no answer from seller
I ordered struts from the states to be delivered to canada. After over a month (customs sometimes takes a while) I contacted the seller by email.  They replied by asking me to call them long distance at after a specific time(local to them) to talk. I was unable to do so  due to my work schedule... more…
Updated May 22, 2013 04:07 PM
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the_andean_condor
the_andean_condor (1283 ) View Listings
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Is there a VAT tax on selling fees when selling from Chile, South America?
Just wondering if sellers from Chile on here know about any VAT issues I should be aware of. Thanks.
Updated May 22, 2013 04:44 PM
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moonchild-3932
moonchild-3932 (2033 ) View Listings
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How do I access my shopping cart?
I used my shopping cart yesterday and entered about 20-30 items in it. Now I cannot find it. I need to access it right away as I have a problem with all the items were buy it now but the total shipping charges are huge - over 2 1/2 times the price of the items. I need to find out how to allow my... more…
Updated May 20, 2013 07:34 PM
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