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eBay Restricting use of outdated Internet Security Protocol
Hi eBay Members, eBay has decided to restrict the use of outdated Internet Security Protocol, SSL 3.0, because we have determined that it does not meet our standards.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...
New Promo Question
Hi All, I got the new "list 2000 items" promotion (thanks ebay!). As usual I read the entire fine print included. I was curious about one thing that I didn't see in the inclusions list or the exclusions list. The use of the best offer feature. Whenev...
One of my favorites sellers dissappeared from my list.How do I find them again?
One of my favorite sellers has dissappeared from my saved sellers.I don't know how.How can I find them again?I think they were called Bluegoose Antiques.I know they were from Nova Scotia.
2015 Spring Seller Update
Hello everyone, We've just released the details of the 2015 Spring Seller Update. You can read all the details here: http://pages.ebay.ca/sellerinformation/news/springupdate2015/index.html Feel free to post any questions, I'll do my best to come here...
Missing accessories - updated
I am posting this new message because my previous one was edited, removing information that was pertinent to my question. I have not been able to edit it.I recently purchased a HomCom BBQ Grill Barbecues Pit 2 Burners Offset Cooking Backyard, Free St...
why does my Canada account change currency to U.S. currency when I try to make a bid
Hi Guys,In viewing listings on the Canadian E Bay site I see the prices in Canadian funds but when I go to bid the price shows up in $US.Since I am based in Canada, E Bay asks me to change my address. I had a U.S. address as a gift address in my sett...
ebay.com, ebay.co.uk
I am trying to expand my reach, and with the new changes, I am forced to open a store. Would I be better off, in terms of visibility, to open the store on ebay.com? As far as the UK goes, I intensely dislike (ie hate) the "visibility" fee. Is it feas...
Why are E bay members who purchase an item but do not pay for it not penalized in any way?
Why are persons that bid on a item and win are not penalized when they do not pay? The item is in limbo for at least week and more and they can go on doing the same thing elsewhere without any penalty. They should at least get negative feedback so a ...
If you cancel a transaction will the buyer be refunded automatically or do you have to manually?
If someone sent a payment to the wrong paypal address. If I cancel the transaction will they be refunded automatically? It is an old account I have since closed. I linked my new account but it didn't work. Can anyone help me? Thank you!
I already have an account but do not have access to my old email
I have already have an account but forgot what email i use, I have no access to is, I locked myself out. I do not want to open a new account as everything was already set,,,thank you
I have come across a seller who is selling fake antiques. How do I report them to eBay?
I am a long-time antique collector in a variety of areas, and buyer on eBay. I sell occasionally here as well. While researching an item recently, I came across a seller who I am certain is selling fake reproductions of Tiffany, art glass, etc., and ...
do you have to pay import fees on free shiping from china?
I want to buy this very good deal on things from china and it says free shipping does this mean import taxes included?and how much would the import tax be?
URGENT : Error using File Exchange
Hey guys! It's my first time using File Exchange. I managed to solve quite a few errors in my upload file but this one seems to be beyond me. Is there a way for me to download my current listing in the format of the File Exchange template? That would...
Shake the ball... Win a Prize
New contest offered to sellers by eBay... by invitation only! (came in "my messages" This promotion is by invitation only and applies to pierrelebel. Sorry, no forwarding—the offer is not transferable. That sounded pretty good!... ...until I got to t...
Why does my full user name appear on a feedback I had left for a seller ?
Hi all,! I was wondering about how to disable my full name being shown on a feedback I leave for a seller? usually it says d**yh but It doesn't...Instead it show my entire user name which makes it easy for people to send me scam/spam messages. How do...
Anyone else having issues about getting eBay notifications?
Yesterday I sold an item & never received an email from eBay saying I had a sold item. Got my payment notification from Paypal.Last night I listed some items - no email confirmations. Same with items which ended. I have not changed any preferences & ...
Quick (hopefully easy) questions regarding filing taxes
Hey folks, I'm a hobby seller and am filing my taxes as a small business (sole proprietorship) for the first time this year. I'm fairly small beans - ~$4,000 gross, ~2,000 profit. I'm filing online through UFile as I'm a student and it's free. Just w...
eBay enhanced one of my pictures
On April 24th I received a message from ebay telling me that they enhanced one of my listings primary photos. They had cleaned up the background and I admit that the picture did look better. They still left up the main picture that I had done but now...
Weekly Board Hour: May Special Edition
Hello Canadian eBayers, My apologies for my radio silence yesterday. I'm currently on the road attending eCommMTL 2015, a conference on e-commerce in Montreal, and yesterday was the main show. Between many hours manning the eBay booth and connecting ...
Express Post and Insurance
I'm trying to ship a package valued at $2,800 to the States. I'm shipping via Express Post so that I have signature confirmation and I'd also like to insure. When I go to print the label it says that maximum allowed coverage is $5,000 but when I actu...
It is a good start...
After three months "on vacations" I re-opened my eBay store last night. This morning I already had a sale for $157.50 That is a good start!
New Promo 2000 Fixed Price 30 day, May 7 to 12, Invitation Only, Activation Required, No Relists
I just noticed this free Promo in my eBay Promotional Offers. http://pages.ebay.ca/promo/2015/0507/ListNow.html I assume again the Sell Similar will defeat the No Relists to list existing listings. I do not see the any of the usual ebay.ca typos in t...
seraching
is anyone else having problems with the search feature today. I am entering my request and all kinds of other **bleep** is being in the list.Most of it has nothing to do with the fields I have entered
What is the policy name under payment policy?
I don't understand what ebay is asking for as policy name under payment policy. It does not accept Paypal. That is my payment option
Resolved! why can you say anything in your feedback with the mention of ebay even if it is not negative
I am new to the eBay board and I made mention in my feedback about eBay that was not negative and it was remove. Why? we are positive at all times. Being negative doesn't get you anywhere.
Has anyone else been scammed by a Chinese art dealer on EBay?
I bought 3 "original" oil paintings from a Chinese seller on EBayYes they turned out to be "original copies" and not the ones they pictured in their ad.Nowhere in their ad did they indicate they were only selling copies of these paintings.Further inv...
I spend six months in Canada and six months in the US and would like to list in both places. Ideas?
Should I change info to reflect each location?
Just when I picked out my 20 to list , they tell me I can list 2,000.
You never win! LOL
Climate change fallicies
Ian Rutherford Plimer is an Australian geologist, professor emeritus of earth sciences at the University of Melbourne, professor of mining geology at the University of Adelaide, and the director of multiple mineral exploration and mining companies. H...
Thank you!
Just a quick thanks! I left Ebay for a while to try Aliexpress... Whomever is considering that move, from me to you, DONT DO IT! Besides that fact that they sell pure garbage, everything is basically from the orients and takes forever to recieve and ...
