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eBay Restricting use of outdated Internet Security Protocol
Hi eBay Members, eBay has decided to restrict the use of outdated Internet Security Protocol, SSL 3.0, because we have determined that it does not meet our standards.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...
WARNING - another buyer scam on Ebay
We have just been the victim of a new scam - I say new scam, because I thought we'd been scamed every possible way by crooked buyers on ebay. This scam involves an oversea's buyer who wins an auction. Pays quickly via Paypal. We ship pursuant to Payp...
Resolved! item can't be purchased because the total purchase amount exceeds the limit set by the seller
I am unable to pay for an item because "One or more of the items below can't be purchased because the total purchase amount exceeds the limit set by the seller". I have emailed the seller to request an exception but he does not respond. Instead he ha...
Just beat my sales record
I am exstatic i broke my sales record for 1 month in 4 yrs not money wise but sales ,i have came close so many times but i did it ,35 sales minus one not payer and 1 cancellation but i still beat my record .Every month gets sooo close and no can do s...
Bidding with prepaid visa gift carda
Can i pay with my prepaid visa if i won the bid?
return shipping label for Canadian buyer, how?
Hi all. Got a return request from a Canadian buyer, buyer remorse but claims item was all bent up. We shipped by paypal expedited parcel from Manitoba to Ontario. Ebay wants us to upload a shipping label for the buyer to send the item back to us. Jus...
I am sorry to say that I have made 1 purchase order through eBay in my life: it was terrible quality
Dear eBay, I am sorry to say that I have made 1 purchase order through eBay in my life: a book and 2 pairs of ice cleats to wear over hiking boots in dangerous, icy conditions. The book came within days and was wonderful. The ice spikes we wore once ...
I used pick up items paid cash at door now I get EBay invoice to pay for item that I have
Item 182098195455, Mk III No 2 Power supply. I used pick up item and paid cash at meeting place, took delivery of same now I get EBay invoice that wants me to pay for item that I have paid for. A second item that I paid for and picked up at the same ...
Offering 2 shipping provider in my CDN listing ! How to do it !
Hello.I've been looking for months and I'm unable to find the answer.Somehow my shipping provider default to Canada Post but now I'm listing stuff that is too big for canada post and I'm unable to have UPS in my listing as a shipping provider.The bes...
Is it legal in Japan.
Is it legal in Japan to sell stuff on ebay as a temporary visitor. Thank you. - Tim
Is this new? Ordered and didn't ask me to log in to Paypal - just went through. Safe?
It's been so long since I've bought on ebay due to Cdn. Dollar. I did just place a small order and I was dumbfounded - it didn't ask me to log into Paypal.......but it did go through when I looked in my Paypal account. New......and importantly safe? ...
The Myth of 'Free' Shipping Hurts Smaller Sellers
The Myth of Free Shipping Hurts Small SellersBy Ina Steiner EcommerceBytes.com April 29, 2016 inShare1 It's obvious to small sellers that they are at a disadvantage when it comes to shipping costs, but the Wall Street Journal quantified the issue for...
Error on Combined Shipping Invoice
Hi there!During over a month, every time after I send combined shipping invoice to a buyer, I cannot see an order details page. It sais "ERROR - UNABLE_TO_GET_DATA_FROM_SERVICE". A buyer cannot see updated shipping cost as well.Every time I have to c...
You have one active item with questions from buyers
On my selling page I have a message stating I have an active item with questions from buyers, which is not unusual, yet the message does not appear in "my messages" nor did I get a copy of it sent to my email. When I click on the active item that the...
I have had a purchase taken from my credit card but it is new and you do not have access to it
I purchased two coins ( 282015898796 and 272222496580 ) and they were charged against my credit card. But I have a new credit card that is not registered with Ebay....... I suspect the charge will bounce and i do not want to have a black mark on my r...
How to sell video games?
Hi all, I'm looking to get into selling video games and I'm not sure if I did the right things. What's the best way to sell video games? Auction, BIN, Best offer? I have some listings if anyone would like to give some advice I'm all ears and I've had...
I think I was scammed
listing was for 10+ in stock so I went to buy two and the transaction failed it took $20 from my bank and now the listing has went away my cart goes from saying two items in my cart to none the item listing name was HTC ONE M8 GOLD 32GB UNLOCKED AMBE...
POSTAL CODE
I WANT TO LIST BUT WE DO NOT HAVE POSTAL CODE FOR THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Emails
Is Ebay Emails down can not get any today?
A funny thing happened this afternoon with a Returns Request for SNAD.....
I'll tell you upfront that the moral of the story is to ALWAYS GIVE BUYERS THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT before jumping to the worst kind of conclusions. I woke from a lovely afternoon nap with the kids to a cluster of emails from eBay about a buyer who h...
I have requested an invoice several times and not got an answer.
I have requested several times a new invoice that includes shipping costs to Canada and have not yet received an answer.
Resolved! How do you comment on the answer given to my question?
I asked a question about bidding being restricted with a few buyers for no good reason and received an answer that I wish to respond to and see no button to respond to the answer or leave further comments. I have none of the restriction criteria that...
buyer makes an offer then wont pay
for the life of me i just dont understand why a buyer would make an offer on an item.unpaid item assistant turns on after 4 days still no response ,that was 2 days ago,really makes me wonder why even make an offer if they do not plan on paying? Maybe...
Busiest I've Ever Been!
I used to be ambivalent towards being forced to sell in Canadian dollars come July, but now I'm not so sure. This month has, without a second's thought, been the most successful month ever for me on eBay (which isn't saying much as I just sell my use...
Buyer - Item not as described - not true
Buyer received item and filed a claim requesting refund for item not as described but gave no details and did not contact me. I str belive the item was as described. Total cost to refund is $37.00. Should I fight this or just give a refund and be don...
Less Visabilty On .CA....
Well...I decided to give the free 30-day listings promotion a shot with $CAN. I've been selling for years and there isn't much doubt...I'm going to sell a lot less items on .CA. For whatever reasons I'm not getting the watchers or the bids. Selling o...
Has anyone used the eBay branded envelopes that Canada Post has for sale?
Found in the Canada Post supply section: eBay sellers' flat-rate envelopes -- except they are not flat rate. When you find the detail page, they are envelopes to which you add postage. eBay Pack - Product # 533086682 The eBay Pack is a sturdy plastic...
Item number changes.
For over 9 years I have used the last 4 numbers of the item number to keep track of the earrings that I sell. This system has always worked well for me. Occasionally, more like rarely because I am very careful, I start with the 5th last number and om...
BUYERS WHO CANCEL A MINUTE AFTER THEY BUY
Just another annoyance to deal with as a seller. A buyer buys the item, pays for the item through paypal and a minute later request a refund. Ebay sends an email requesting a refund on the buyers behalf. I send the refund as requested. Then I get ano...
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