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eBay Restricting use of outdated Internet Security Protocol

Hi eBay Members, eBay has decided to restrict the use of outdated Internet Security Protocol, SSL 3.0, because we have determined that it does not meet our standards. As such, some Turbo Lister users could see some connectivity issues. For more infor...

Holiday Returns available in Turbo Lister

Hi Turbo Lister Users, The option to apply Holiday Returns in Turbo Lister is now available in the Beta version of the program. When deciding whether or not to be a Beta user, please keep in mind that the beta versions aren't free of bugs, nor are th...

Recent Issues w/Turbo Lister Sign In

Hi Turbo Lister Users, A recent Windows update has caused some programs, including Turbo Lister, to crash. To sign-in to Turbo Lister before the improved Windows update is released, please follow these steps: Open Internet Explorer Open the Tools men...

Why am I penalized for Ebays screw-up ?

Here's my rant !! 2 months ago, a buyer from the USA tried to purchase an item from my store, and the system wouldn't let him - said I didn't ship outside of Canada. I actually ship world wide, and I checked my listing and it stated that. . He needed...

Resolved! What are the best wholesale sights? What sights should I avoid ?

I'm kinda liking this ebay thing and thought maybe I would start buying/reselling a little for the fun of it, but I am wondering which wholesale companies would be the best and I'm sure there are some I should avoid. Any advice on this would be great

Resolved! What is the policy for underbiddin G

I was wondering what the policy for under bidding

Using same PayPal account on two eBay accounts with two bank accounts on PayPal account

Is it possible to use the same PayPal account on two different eBay account and have the money for one eBay account use one bank account and the other eBay account use a different bank account all on one PayPal account? { eBay account#1: PayPal accou...

is an ebay store worth the 20 bucks

I am from Canada and have bought things on ebay for years. I have recently though about selling on ebay, but not sure if it's worth it or not? especially when shipping from Canada to the US.... Would anyone be so kind to share there. Canadian ebay ex...

My phone number ??

I change my phone number on my account but PayPal didn't.,.. so I can't have access....I forgot my password !!!

Resolved! When i want to buy something on ebay do i pay tax and/or a fee to eBay?

If I bid and win the bid, do i pay only the amount I bidded for? Or when i buy something at the listed price do i pay any other fees like tax or a fee to eBay?

Resolved! paying tax (GST/PST)

hellojust wondering how tax works with ebay?i've always avoided the listings with "you'll be charged your provincial tax rate" because i don't know how that will work? do i get a prompt after i order? will the total + tax be my quote on my paypal? or...

My package is sent aboard this to Canada

I packed them in and tried for 10 days what I can do to make sure that he arrived under a week

Need Help please

How can I contact customer service or the seller if I have no products in my purchase history? I ordered a product that was never received. The seller said they would deal with this quickly but never did. eBay thought the problem was resolved and clo...

'eBay sellers are concerned about PayPal's decision to withdraw protection for Credit Card payments'

https://www.ecommercebytes.com/C/abblog/blog.pl This affects those transactions where Paypal processes credit card payments for ebay sellers. I don't like the sound of this although this may be a knee-jerk reaction on my part, as I cannot think of th...

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Strike two: Paypal's fee on Instant Payment + no AVS

Before I get to this topic, I apply for preferred rate and was rejected by an automated reply - bcuz some vague criteria I must make 3000CAD per month in sales. Well, my 60-days sales right now total 12000+CAD. O_O. Why in blazes does Paypei, that is...

received broken item from USA now what ?

I'm not new to ebay but I'm not sure what to do. I bought a used item from the USA through the Global Shipping program. I received it today and one of the parts is broken rendering the item semi useless unless I repair the item myself (might be possi...

Error 70245

Why is it that I can't proceed to checkout from my cart without getting an error code 70245 ?

Unjust Chargeback- Buyer Got A Full Refund $269.18 & Will Not Return My Item - Help!

Unjust Chargeback - Buyer Won't Return Item - Any Suggestions? Sold a brand new book for $234.99. Item had a confirmed delivery date as August 14, 2017. Buyer emails me on August 24th, claiming she did not receive the book. I asked the buyer to check...

Item lost in mail, what's next?

Hello, I bought in mid-April a video game sent from Rochester NY. Seller sent me the tracking number and after a few days, I see that the shipment is stuck in transit in Mississauga ON and no update ever since (I live in Quebec), the item is marked a...

Will Ship to Canada and USA ONLY test

I`m baffled as to why I sell a bit more internationally to Europe and Australia rather than to the USA and CanadaI Just cancelled international shipping to everywhere except for Canada and USA, Hoping that my items will be better ranked on the .COM A...

Open letter to ebay - I can no longer in good conscience use you any longer.

I am Canadian and I think I am officially done with using ebay. The Global Shipping Program is a joke. Just another way to introduce another layer of profit. I am Canadian but have a US shipping address. Paypal REFUSES to allow me to use the US shipp...

What's wrong with ebay.ca, items not selling that should..............

So we got into selling stuffies- stuffed toys, since they sell really well on ebay USA.My wife did all the research and everything we were selling sold multiple times on ebay USA.We targeted US buyers, as I found most of my buyers for items I sell we...

Resolved! Avoid this Seller!

My dear friend, who is honest beyond reproach, had purchased an online World of Warcraft virtual item in the form of a code from a seller , who had a 100% rating. However the code was invalid and verified by an online Blizzard representative, who con...

Do featured listings work?

I mean have they worked as you had hoped or did you pay in vain?And how do they work? Are they like adwords or a one time payment?Thanks. Share your experiences with that.

Paypal Alternatives?

So Ebay and Paypal are parting ways soon and I would love to know if they have any suggestions for other options? I cannot wait to dump Paypal like an old girlfriend (one who stole my money and charged me outrageous conversion fees that didn't reflec...

Resolved! Ebay charging the buyer more for shipping than it is costing me.

Hey everyone, im a new seller on eBay selling for about 3 months now.Just had a quick question about the shipping fees.Whenever I print a shipping label the cost ends up being around $2 or more less than what ebay has charged my buyer.Is this normal?...

What is up with these import fees on used items?

I was very interested in some bose speakers and the price $375 $52.93 International Priority Shipping to Canada (reasonable) Import charges:$51.02 (unreasonable) Total=478.95 As long as ebay is putting the shaft up Canadians you know whats I will no ...

Shipping to B.C.?

What is going on with lettermail to B.C.? I now have the 5th buyer over a 2 month period not getting the item within 2 weeks, In fact I had one guy have the item arrive a month and a half later. Read a story there are problems with a new CP facility ...

Why does eBay and Paypal have different prices for their exchange rates?

Have you, being a Canadian eBay user buying from a US based seller ever wondered why the estimated price eBay provides is always short of the actual cost you pay through Paypal? Why has this not been addressed and why does eBay not get on the same pa...

Resolved! why is global shipping so slow

Tracking number doesn't work and I have been waiting for 29 days now for my item to arrive. A week after I purchased this item, I purchased and rec'd 2 items from a seller in California and these items shipped via USPS were rec'd within 10 days. If E...

Best Shipping Rates Around or How to Beat CanadaPost Price Hikes and Stay Competitive

This post includes several years of experience, may seem long, but if you are struggling with your shipping costs, it's worth it to read till end. Btw. ChinaPost lately increased prices by 40% (November) and USPS jacked-up Canada rates incredibly beg...

Resolved! How to do that for deaf user with no TTY phone and no support?

Hello! I have just noticed for some time when I shop on the internet, sellers withdraw money from both sides. He asks me to choose on my Bank TD account or my Paypal credits.In the end, he withdraws from both sides.Example: 154.82 Jan 18 2018eBay - P...

Resolved! seller hub on .ca

Where do I find the seller hub on .ca? I got an invitation a while back to do promoted listings on .ca, and now I can't find the page anymore... Thanks!