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eBay Restricting use of outdated Internet Security Protocol
Hi eBay Members, eBay has decided to restrict the use of outdated Internet Security Protocol, SSL 3.0, because we have determined that it does not meet our standards.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...
Battery compatibility
Will our batteries in north america, specifically AA, work with an electronic gadget purchased from china?
eBay should display Cancelled Auction / Item Stats on Sellers
eBay properly maintains transparency by displaying Buyers who withdraw bids. But it is keeping secret Sellers who withdraw items in the middle of an auction. The explanation provided is that the item runs out of stock. This is not a valid explanation...
Can we still print blank labels from Paypal
I know I saw a post about this earlier but could not remember the answer. Can we still print blank labels for postage off Paypal or only for when we sell an eBay item. If we can would appreciate if someone could advise how we go about it. thanks for ...
Resolved! what if my item sells for more than my listing limit
don't understand selling limit , if my item sells for more than my limit or exceeds my limit do you stop the auction?
Resolved! What means ASIN #? Should I include it in my listings and where if so?
Hi, When I list the item and transfer the technical information from Amazon, there is always ASIN # assigned.I just wonder if I should include it in my listing on eBay and where it should go. What it stands for, do you know? Please help. Anna
Invalid zip code Canadian seller
I am a Canadian ebay member. Over the last month I have had three different US buyers send messages that they cannot obtain a shipping cost because the site does not accept their zip code (three different listings). I talked to ebay and they assured ...
selling on .ca - listing in USAD
I have had two informatin notices about Canadian sellers listing in USAD versus CAD. Ebay states that historically sales are greater for us Canadians if we indeed sell in Canadian dollars, which is the opposite of what they have always advocated. I s...
CO2 debunked
A MATHEMATICAL discovery by Perth-based electrical engineer Dr David Evans may change everything about the climate debate, on the eve of the UN climate change conference in Paris next month. A former climate modeller for the Government’s Australian G...
How do I update an invoice?
A buyer has bought more items after I sent an earlier invoice. How do I combine all the transactions? Thanks.
ebay same store sales report tanks stock
This is channel advisor clients only "http://www.channeladvisor.com/blog/?pn=scot/september-2015-channeladvisor-same-store-sales-sss-for-ebay-amazon-google-shoppingpla-cse-search-and-other-e-commerce-channels eBay - eBay’s September SSS came in at 1....
Someone just offer a reasonable price for a auction item listed, he wants it now, I tried to add buy
Someone just offer a reasonable price for a auction item listed, he wants it now (ASAP), I tried to add "buy it now", but can't. Can I end early and sell it for the price he offered?
Resolved! I'm in Canada, seller in California. My parcel is now in Malaysia according to USPS. What do?
Like the title says, I'm in Canada, and I bought an item from a reputable seller in California. Tracking on USPS now has it in Malaysian customs, for reasons unbeknownst to mere mortals such as me. Should I panic now? Or wait a week or so to see wher...
Order says Paid and Awaiting Shipment. No sign of funds in paypal account
Is there a paypal issue right now? One order came in and went fine, the next is behaving oddly. Says it's Paid and Awaiting Shipment but I've no confirmation email from paypal to say money has been received and when I go to the Transaction Details on...
Resolved! How Long ?
Guess I'm out of the loop . How long has PayPal been withholding funds ? Haven't sold or bought anything for a while then sold an item a week ago and noticed a 3 week hold on payment? I've been a member here since 2002 with a 100% positive feedback r...
anybody else find that ebay PHOTOS are wrecked?
Yesterday, a seller sent me some pics of him packing my item.At least thats what I see in the tiny thumbnails in the EBAY SYSTEM email. Clicking them gives dead links! Now today I am the one attaching pics to a (different) seller... they apparently u...
new allotments of listings different answer on .ca than .com
I asked the question on .com how the allotments work with the new system and got the following reply and then looked on the .com boards and found a totally different answer from the staff. answer on .ca - note the comments after EDIT @dutchman48 wrot...
October 7th 2015 Weekly Session
Hello everyone, Welcome to our weekly session. As usual, I'll be around for most of the day and possibly until tomorrow. Here are the issues I am currently tracking: UPC codes suddenly not recognized on live listings (mjwl2006) And the issues for whi...
at checkout the country of origin changed, has this happened to any one else?
I couldn't pay for an item because I'm from Canada and at the payment page my country changed to the United States resulting in me being unable to pay for the item and cancelling the order. Now I'm scared to buy other items fearing the same thing is ...
Unpaid Item
A buyer purchased and paid for an item I was selling last weekend. On Monday (I don't work on weekends) I read several emails from this buyer regarding the shipping, a couple trying to strike a deal with me, offering less for shipping, then eventuall...
Resolved! Dates change on transaction?
I have been selling on this account and another for a few years. This is the first time I've seen this happen and I am going to assume it is a glitch. Unless of course something has changed. A buyer bought two separate lots from me so I combined them...
Money back guarantee ??????????
When did this eBay Money Back Guarantee on .com start. I just noticed it - maybe it has been there for a while - it is to the right of the listing picture and at the bottom of a list. It is really scary - when I clicked on the "learn more" link and t...
Unjust policy AGAINST sellers with money back guarantee on eBay.ca
We are dealing with this policy right now, and it's all about the buyer and takes away any rights we as sellers had. We sold some very expensive vintage and rare stereo equipment to China, and the buyer is claiming one unit is damaged internally wher...
Resolved! I have a unique (to me) situation.
A customer made two separate purchases. Each had two items. I combined their invoice and sent it to them. After a week I resent the invoice and also messaged them telling them if they had changed their minds to let me know so that I could have the tr...
I just passed my 11th year.....
I will never forget the enthusiasm with which I started Gifts of Elegance. I already had 4 years of experience with eBay and I was its number ONE fan. How times change.....
Resolved! Item shipped from a different location, charged duty.
Hi, I bought an item that indicated it was being shipped from Toronto, Ontario to where I am in Vancouver, BC. The item instead shipped from Salt Lake City, Utah. I was charged a import fee from FedEx to pay CBSA on my behalf. I have contacted the se...
Payment for Adult Only magazines
I'm trying to list Adult Magazines on EBAY USA but it seems that I can only accept Money orders as payments and not use PAYPAL. Am I doing something wrong ? I thought PAYPAL was the only accepted form of payment...Furthermore, I see hundreds of ADULT...
Resolved! how send invoice to buyer NEED YOUR HELP
how do I send invoice to a buyer without a ad on ebay i have a ad for 15 but they email me they quatity 100 so i have made Price $ and buyer agree price how can i send them invoice
buyer is asking to pay cash
This buyer emailed me asking if i would take cash, because paypal is not accepting his credit card.How do i deal with this. What is the best thing to do?Any input or suggestion is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
How to List for Lowest Fees
I'm about to list a more expensive collectable item and it just occurred to me that FVFs might vary depending on the category I choose. Is that true, and if so which category would be most in my favour? I recall reading something about a ceiling on F...
Resolved! Is eBay Compatible with Windows 10 Yet?
Does anyone know (for certain) whether eBay -- and Paypal for that matter -- are completely up to speed yet with Windows 10? I have been postponing making the switch from W8.1 to 10 until I know I'll be able to carry on business normally. The last I ...
