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eBay Restricting use of outdated Internet Security Protocol
Hi eBay Members, eBay has decided to restrict the use of outdated Internet Security Protocol, SSL 3.0, because we have determined that it does not meet our standards.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...
Fontana - time to resign
Nearly $8 million raised for hungry school kids and to fight HIV/AIDs went into the pockets of Joe Fontana and fellow directors of his charity, the tax man says. A government audit found with so much money going to benefit its directors and their bus...
Too much for shipping?
Hi need some advice as I just purchased 5 pairs of shoes from a guy in the US (Alabama to be exact). Total amount is $43.40 canadian I ask for combined shipping and this is what he tells me: The shoes weigh over 9lbs and can only be sent via USPS pri...
Bidding
Are snipe bids allowed on Ebay?Can you use a snipe bidding program to bid for you.I am just wondering because I watched an auction where a winning bid was placed 1 second before the end of the auction.I know this because I check the bidding results.
feel frustrated, no sales over 5 days
I'm feel really frustrated, no any sales over 5 days.... What should I do!?:|
Canada plummets to 21st on World Press Freedom index
It should come as no surprise that Canada under the Harper dict-er-government has fallen to 21st on the World Press Freedom index, after being in the top five as recently as 2002. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/adam-kingsmith/canada-freedom-of-press_b_...
paypal sending limits
Hi everyone! I have been buying items on ebay for 2 years and this morning I went to purchase an item and in the middle of the transaction ebay sends me a message that I have reached my sending limits and the transaction can not be put through. There...
DSR ratings
How is it possible that when I sell an item I charge precisely what the Postal charge is, if I am over a penny I return it to the buyer, I have no packaging fee, so I lose money on the shipping(ebay%), and the customer without ACCOUNTABILITY is able ...
Resolved! winning a bid and no contact thereafter with seller
Hi there...I won a bid a few days ago...I have contacted the seller twice now...Nicely...Asking if Package was mailed out or if not when can I expect it to be mailed out? I have not heard a word as yet? I am wondering at what point do i go through e-...
Ebay Bug Blocks Canadain Top Rated Sellers from Being Top Rated in US
About a month a ago, I noticed a BUG in the Ebay software which prohibits Canadain Top Rated Sellers (those registered on ebay.ca) from being top rated sellers in the US (on ebay.com). If you are a top rated seller on ebay.ca (the Canadian Site), you...
Problem with Canadian Sellers not being exempt from tracking upload time
I'm a top rated seller on ebay global. However I don't qualify for ebay top rated status on ebay.com (US). The reason given is because I didn't upload 90% of my tracking info within our 2 day handling time. Right next to that reason, is the statement...
keep getting message"FE Build-A-Pool PROD Auth"
As anyone else seen this before.When I am making a new listing. There is dialog box that keeps opening up that ask me to enter user ID and password. I have ignored this message and it let continue my sitting. A username and password are being request...
Spending limit
Used e-bay for 4 years - set up initially with a credit card. when to pay for an item I bought and a screen came up on PayPal saying my sending limit has been reached and now to continue they want my bank account number (all the details) - I have bee...
Upgraded my store yesterday and already the first surprise!
It turns out the 2,500 free listings is only for the FIRST category. I always have listed in two categories, apparently the 2nd category doesn't count, so I'm paying the 5c for all the 2nd categories.....hopefully no more surprises (of the negative k...
Ebay has me on echeck,prob cause I complained about a potential scammer,paypal will let me do instant transfer outside of ebay. Why??
Would be nice if someone would email before they decide to limit someone to a stupid echeck which I refuse to do as I would not of bid on items. Now people want paid and ebay has done this. I was under the impression that paypal is the collector/payo...
What does a gold lock mean after a bid
While bidding on ebay ,somtimes someone will bid with a gold shiny lock after the bid
Buyer nonpayment
I have, YET AGAIN, had two items sell with "Buy it Now" and the buter has no intention to pay. Once case has now closed with a "NonPayment" filed on the buyers account. Obviously this is less then a slap on the wrist because it happens so often! Same...
Recently bought a tripod and it arrived broken . What are my options ??
recently bought a tripod and it arrived broken ! Options ??
Resolved! How do I get back a refund I sent in error?
I sent a full refund back to a buyer. I intended to send them only the difference they had overpaid me for shipping but I messed up on the form. I have contacted them twice to try to get my money sent back. They have ignored both of my emails. I gave...
do have you an agent in mauritania?
i like to buy your things in mauritania
How do you delete a bid?
How do I remove a bid?
How can I calculate the exact amount of duty applicable to my purchase before I make it? two patio umbrellas total$535. from US to Canada
I know I will be charged taxes but wanted to know the $$ amount of duty before I make the purchase...want to avoid bad surprises.
Resolved! Is it normal for a seller to request a statement of not leaving neutral or negative feedback before issuing a refund? Is this legal?
Item was received damaged and not as described. Seller said it was not damaged when shipped. Shipping box had no damage and item was well wrapped and protected! Item had to be damaged before shipment. I I kept it and repaired it as I was waiting two ...
Federal Government Appoints New Bank of Canada Governor
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has announced that Stephen Poloz will serve as the new Bank of Canada governor. Poloz, 57, the current head of Export Development Canada, will serve a seven-year term, beginning June 3. The appointment comes ahead of cur...
Via terror threat
Really!!!! You have to be pretty naive to believe this as real and not another us plot propaganda to get everyone to jump onto their bandwagon. Do you really think for a minute that Iran gives a hoot about kanada. Darn, north america and 100 million ...
Selling on .ca and .com and TRS discount
If you are a TRS on .ca but not on .com (due to tracking BS) and you list on both .ca and .com, do you only get the TRS discount on what is listed on .ca and not get the discount on .com listings or do you get the discount for all listings. If you ha...
How do I put a Private listing on my item?
I would like to start selling my items as Private listing. How do I do that and is there a specific charge for that?
Startling New Revelations in Hospital Chemo Drug Scandal
Startling new developments in the chemotherapy drug scandal at four Ontario hospitals, including London Health Sciences Centre. It turns out three hospital pharmacy workers in Peterborough discovered something was wrong with their supply of chemo dru...
fees with new rules coming in may ..
Are auction listing fees a flat rate as in no difference no matter what price you list it at ?
Question for Pierre - the resident expert
Hi Pierre Question for you regarding stamp albums and stamps. If an older album with stamps has a very musty smell on the album and pages from improper storage (usually high humidity) is there any way to salvage the stamps or pages? Thanks very much
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