eBay for Business Podcast
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Hi eBay Members, eBay has decided to restrict the use of outdated Internet Security Protocol, SSL 3.0, because we have determined that it does not meet our standards.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...
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...
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...
Way back in 2000, eBay would have a listing promotion once a year. The number of listings would increase very substantially and many sellers would complain that their sales were negatively affected by the huge temporary influx of listings. Over the y...
Item 171029519755 Plastic pouch $0.99. USB Cable $14.95. When searching by price, item comes up with other $0.99 items. I reported this as browse manipulation. Amazon does this better (Ebay, hint hint), they search all variations as separate items an...
How do I send a revised voice?
I purchased a bunch of items from a very unhelpful seller lately and, once I have had a chance to check out the items since I have not yet receive them, I am considering leaving bad feedback for my shopping experience.I haven't really left much bad f...
Why do I have the Canadian flag at the top in my header section. I live in the United States. Although I do think team Canada has a good chance for the Gold in men's ice hockey at the Olympics.
I am a new seller on EBay and this is my first sale cancelation.i refunded the customer her payment and shipping in full, but EBay still charged me the fees on shipping and the payment, as well as the Paypal fee. Is there any way to get these fees cr...
What does the category "Watchers" mean?
I used to ship world wide. I now want to set my store for Canadian buyers only and display currency in Canadian dollars only.
I was quite amused to read your website's discussion of your GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM which states that it makes it easier for buyers to purchase items from USA sellers and at competivie rates!! In fact as a Canada buyer you are now preventing me from...
There is a Price Scanner that interrupts the windows of photos of items for sale. Many "bugs" that I have no idea how to keep away are stopping me from using the site. I need tech support.....otherwise the time to buy is over and I loose many chances...
I remember seeing some posts about this last summer but now it's happening to me on a regular basis... I post an ad and put in all item specifics that are pertinent to the item. Just like EB drilled into our heads that we should do....adding in a cou...
i was under the impression retractions were allowed only under very strict conditions otherwise people could just play games inflating prices.
Hi all.On January 13/2014 Canada Post increased the cost of shipping by "light packet USA" by 43.5% . It went from $2.99 to $4.28 cnd including taxes for weights up to 150 grams. Call Canada Post ands they claim increase was only 3.1%. PayPal has no ...
5 Buyers today, all international: France, Spain, France, Switzerland, Greece. This seems to be happening a lot where on a good day:-most are from Canadaor-most are from USAor-most are International My backwards (aka optimistic) view to the "restrict...
Been uploading pictures for 3 years but suddenly get non compliance with Ebay pictures. Picture size issue, does not comply with Ebay specifications.
.I cannot access anything in My eBay. I can't access anything under it. No list, saved sellers, purchase history, saved searches nothing. This has been going on for a couple weeks at least. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is there one? I would like to contact ebay.ca by email and, quite frankly, I am angered by the lack of an easily obtained address.
Hey guys so i recently sold an item worth a decent amount of money (to me) and a buyer with 0 feedback purchased it. Keep in mind he/shes account has been made yesterday
I purchased 3 items from a seller, went to buy it now, paid for them, received positive feedback from them and the item is marked shipped but when I went back on the next day it says this: This listing was removed by eBay. If you already paid for the...
Any advice for unhappy buyer? I ordered items from China. Seller has lots of sales and 99% positive feedback so I don't suspect he is dishonest. 45 days later items not received. Message sent. Response was "so sorry, I send again". I waited 45 more d...
It seems like in the old days few dealers were on the site. It was composed mostly of individuals and lots of great deals were there in abundance. There were lots of bidding wars and it was generally fun and somewhat unpredictable. A great deal could...
I recently registered for a GST/HST Business Number and I'm a bit confused as to what tax rates I charge to each individual province (I live in New Brunswick, by the way). Would I be correct in charging 13% HST to NB, ONTARIO, NFLD. 14% to PEI. 15% t...
eBay Highlights Benefits of Global Trade to Small Business By Ina SteinerEcommerceBytes.comJanuary 24, 2014 eBay has been promoting its role in fostering international trade and recently hosted a trade delegation from Australia at its headquarters in...
Seriously. I've been selling since 2004 and I understand natural lows and highs in sales. I check my category, magazine clippings, often, and the sell rate is usually somewhere around 20 percent. Now of 72000 llistings 950 sold, in that category. I h...
One of the most frustrating things about ebay is their 'standards' that they put in place that can punish sellers (unfairly and grossly over the top IMHO) but they don't feel the need to follow their own. I wouldn't mind so much if it was just constr...
changing 1 parcel to 2 .weight to high. already purchased as 1
How is it that these sellers from China can sell fake 925 sterling silver.They should be charged and punished