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eBay Restricting use of outdated Internet Security Protocol
Hi eBay Members, eBay has decided to restrict the use of outdated Internet Security Protocol, SSL 3.0, because we have determined that it does not meet our standards.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...
Unrealistic delivery estimate
I have a buyer that just purchased an item from me. I'm just getting it ready to ship to a small town in Australia in the dead centre of Australia right next to the Simpson Desert and I noticed that they have a delivery date by Dec 11/16? Are you kid...
2017 Canada Post parcel rates effective Jan 16, 2017
Here is a document on 2017 Canada Post rates for parcels - it is called commercial rates and I believe it reflects the 5% discounted Venture One rates - that is,how saving on the Find a Rate page. https://www.canadapost.ca/tools/pg/prices/SBParcels_2...
Shipping Estimate to Australia
I've been trying to get a shipping cost estimate via small packet to Australia for the past few days. The Canada Post website doesn't have quotes for small packets. Does anyone know of a way to get that cost any other way, or know the cost for small ...
If you have multiples of items is it better?
If you have multiples of items that are exactly the same, it is better to just use one listing with say 3 quantity, or just use sell similar when one sells?
Christmas gingerbread houses
For those who like to admire the goodies in bake shop windows, these gingerbread houses are amazing. To me, at least, I couldn't make one. Sure would like to eat one. http://www.cakewrecks.com/home/2016/12/11/sunday-sweets-a-gingerbread-jam.html
Opened resolution request
I opened a resolution request and now need ebay to step in, it says to go to my ebay and ask them to step in, but I don't see it
Resolved! Problems opening a resolution request for outstanding dispute
Hello, How can I open a resolution request when the item that was ordered is not listed anymore in the resolution center's listI received 2 out of 4 items ordered on July 17. It's Dec 18 and the seller is still giving me the run around. Perhaps on pu...
Sellers check your Dec monthly invoice cause Ebay screws up again
Sellers check your Dec monthly invoice cause Ebay screws up again Yes as usual Ebay screws up again for an other month on ther invoicesI get a 20 percent discount on my billingSo this is the second invoice in a row where its screwed up as it was in O...
seller account has been restricted due to some reasons
I and my friends have auto parts business in local market. Some friends suggested me to make sales in eBay. I tried to run a store in eBay 4 years ago, and spent much time and money to take care of this store, and sales grew up rapidly, the site perf...
Hello I ordered items through guest and I haven't received the items yet. how do I contact seller
I ordered item through the guest sign in and haven't received the items yet. I was supposed to have the items by November 24. Every time I click on track my order it say error you are not the seller. no info is given. I cant contacted seller cause of...
Never allows combined shipping when I go through checkout
The seller does not offer combined shipping discounts.The seller has disallowed combined payments and shipping discounts. Please proceed to checkout to complete your purchase. I keep getting this message even though it is stated on the auctions that ...
Trouble with purchase history
I can't access my purchase history. There are no listings and I have just received some of the things I have ordered. How am I supposed to leave feedback and keep track. I tried changing the period of time that is listed and that did nothing. I've ca...
why is the website so slow now?
Terrible experience shopping now. I'm worried the website will ruin my computer sooner or later.
Transaction is pending, the seller refuses to give shipping status
Hi,On Nov 27 I've bought a product from a seller with100% feedback, I paid through Paypal with my visa, the transaction is still shown as pending on Paypal and eBay without estimated delivery dates. I buy quite often on eBay and never had any problem...
How do I list multi-variation on ebay.ca?
I have been battling with this for weeks now! I've made multiple calls to ebay with no success. I've had tickets opened and escalated, only to not hear anything back. This is extremely frustrating!!! All I want to do is create a multi-variation, or b...
no I didn't get the answer
no I didn't get the answer and someone tried to put a payment through and wouldn't identify who they were or what they payment was for but it almost matched the figure of the item I wanted and when I asked them to identify themselves they wouldn't I ...
i buy maranzt cd 5400 on ebay,good, when i have not working ...?
i have maranzt cd 5400 but not working...
Problem with Feedback policy...
As it stands now, you only have 60 days from the estimated delivery date to leave feedback. This is a hard rule with no exceptions. Here is the problem; you buy something that takes 35 days to arrive. It's missing a part. You contact the vendor and t...
CPC Note: Packages Delayed due to Record Volumes Warning
https://www.canadapost.ca/cpotools/apps/track/personal/findByTrackNumber?execution=e1s1
Resolved! Priority Worldwide Pack USA: Why can I not find a delivery standard for this?
I have an American buyer who has requested and paid for the fastest shipping possible to Florida. The Canada Post website tells me this is Priority Worldwide Pack USA but it doesn't give me a delivery standard. Can anyone tell me the reason for this ...
Listing on Ebay.ca. Canada I want to revise bulk listings to "hide" Visitor Counter. How do I do it?
I want to hide "visitor Counter" on existing Listings in bulk rather than One at a Time. Cant find the correct Item to change when trying to do it in Bulk. .Thats on Ebay.ca. I also list on Ebay.com and I dont even see the "Visitor Counter" when maki...
Warning about dishonest seller
This vendor goes by the ID of . Item was purchased but it took 35 days to arrive and was missing a part. Vendor promised to send replacement part, necessitating another 35 day wait. The part never arrived. After several weeks of emailing back and for...
I can's sign in to the ebay guest account to see my tracking information..
I purchased 3 items as a guest, 1 has come in already but I want to see where the other 2 are currently. I received emails about them being shipped and it tells me to sign in using the guest account and gives me an access code, but everytime i click ...
Resolved! unable to open case refund
Hi, I tried for 2 days to open a request on 15 of the 46 i tems i bought from the same seller i always receive the same message. Oops, we had a technical hiccup. and it doesn't work. Can you please open a request on those 15 items left for a refund? ...
'It's a trap! The economic argument against blowing up the Death Star'
Rogue One opens Dec. 20. http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/business/star-wars-economy-peter-armstrong-1.3897874 A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, a bunch of rebels blew up a giant space station and set the course for one of the biggest, most succ...
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN A SELLER WILL NOT REFUND A BUYER AND CALLS THE BUYER A LIAR.
SELLER CALLED A CUSTOMER A LIAR. THE CUSTOMER GAVE SELLER OVER 50 DAYS FOR THE ITEM WHICH NEVER ARRIVED. SELLER KEPT ASKING FOORRR 10 MORE DAYS AND THE CUSTOMER GAVE THIS NOT REALIZING THEY HAD A LIMITED AMOUNT OF TIME TO RESOLVE THIS THROUGH EBAY SU...
Buyer buy incompatible charger - leave neutral feedback
Hey guys! So this girl bought a charger from me and it turns out in incompatible with her laptop. She leaves neutral feedback stating the charger was not compatible with her laptop. Can we get such a feedback removed? Thanks!
Why do the ebay pages keep spinning/refreshing?
If I am doing a search or I am looking at an item on ebay the page keep spinning, like refreshing. Is that normal?
Why do some sellers use the Best Offer option if they don't even want to lower more than a dollar??
Okay this is more of a rant than an actual question but I'm kind of tired of this because it's the second time this happens to me. A seller lists an item with a Best Offer option. Let's say the item is $20. I offer $15, then they offer $19. So I offe...
