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Hi eBay Members, eBay has decided to restrict the use of outdated Internet Security Protocol, SSL 3.0, because we have determined that it does not meet our standards.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...
A ham sandwich walks into a bar. The bartender says: "sorry, we don't serve food here."
Spaghetti slingers take note: You may be welcome in Quebec, after all. Quebec's language watchdog is retreating from a battle against an Italian restaurant over the number of Italian words in their menu. Those tricky Italians. Always trying to slip t...
All options under shipping assume shipping from the US. I am in Canada. How do I offer appropriate shipping options?
"At the end of World War II on August 6, 1945 an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima by the Americans. The plants and trees in the area around the epicentre were examined in September 1945. Among the survivors were the six Ginkgo biloba trees shown ...
Just wondering what everyone else thinks about this new service from eBaY and CP. Anyone using it instead of Expediate Parcel - USA service? Price wise there is not that much of a price savings - really depends on where you ship to (ie:California and...
Hi, I wanted to buy something that was $60.00USD. I asked the seller if he would sell this for $50.00USD. He somewhat agreed and sent me this message. "Sure just check out and pay the $60.00 if you can and I'll just send you $10.00 dollars back.... B...
Hi. I would like to know about duty I have to pay if I buy golf clubs from USA to Canada by bidding. Thank you.
Are sellers allowed to post that item is shipped when they haven't shipped it yet? I purchased an item saw it was marked shipped on my page, then I get an email from them saying they are out of stock and cannot mail to me...said I should look for rep...
How does a successful bidder make only 1 bid ( no hidden bids show as being made ) of $10.01 and beat the last bidder of $10.00, 13 minutes later by 1 cent,and 13 seconds before the closing of the auction
While the debate continues over whether the United States will approve a proposed oil conduit from Canada to the Gulf Coast, the segment from Cushing, Okla., to the Texas Gulf Coast is halfway toward completion and could be transporting oil by the en...
Tax hikes are making a comeback as provinces face up to high debt, challenging demographics and a sluggish economy that refuses to kick into high gear. Tuesday’s budget in British Columbia – which announced higher personal, corporate and tobacco taxe...
Andrew Bennett will be the first Canadian ambassador posted to Canadians. The Harper Conservatives’ latest brainchild, an ambassador for religious freedom, is supposed to criticize other countries’ lack of protection for religious minorities. These c...
Let's say for example I want to sell a top. How can I find out the shipping fee for that item before posting it on eBay to sell? I usually ship using standard economy shipping/standard international shipping. I only ship to Canada and the U.S. Side n...
I am completely new to selling and shipping and I'm finding shipping to be it very intimidating. And I'm finding that most internet searches are only really helpful for shipping from the states. If I'm selling a pair of heels with they're original bo...
The Pentagon's most expensive weapons system is going to spend some time on the bench. The U.S. military on Friday grounded the F-35 fighter jet due to a crack in an engine component that was discovered during a routine inspection in California. The ...
Rome (CNN) -- The Vatican sought Saturday to tamp down rumors involving sex, money and gay priests that have been swirling in the Italian media and have been linked by some to Pope Benedict XVI's decision to resign. The strongly-worded denial came on...
DH and my son-in-law, a former U.S. ranger, attended a hockey game today at our local arena. During the singing of the national anthem they remove their hats along with about 98% of the crowd. There are always a few morons who fail to do so including...
One night last summer at her home near Stamford, Conn., a 64-year-old former sales clerk whom I’ll call Janice S. felt chest pains. She was taken four miles by ambulance to the emergency room at Stamford Hospital, officially a nonprofit institution. ...
Column by Andrew Coyne re. The new heir apparent to the Liberal Throne: Andrew Coyne: Liberal Party woujld rather be a personality cult than transform itself Chris Young/The Canadian Press The federal Liberal party seems determined to give itself to ...
I don't know how many sellers are aware of this, but I was recently informed by a buyer (after he left neutral FB due to Customs charges!) that items over $30 going into the UK and Europe are subject to outrageous Customs duties. The item in question...
A bear walks into a bar. He says to the bartender, ‘I’ll have a whisky and ……..............… soda.’ The bartender says, ‘Why the big pause?’ ‘Dunno,’ says the bear. ‘I’ve always had them.’
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWJPTuhNI80 This is hilarious - Mercer really outdoes himself ripping Telus for telling CRTC that Canadians don't want their cell phone bills capped. I don't know what's worse, this or paying 1.47 at the pump yesterday ...
I received an email saying that I won my first purchase on eBay, where do I verify if it's true. I bought for the first on eBay a Kobo Arc tablet. It would be great if it's true.
PowerSeller templates for marketing - I can't seem to find these?
Hello sold a model soldier to a guy in England in January the sale price and ostage was $16.99 USD Package never arrived. The purchaser should have had the package a month ago. I sent it by airmail I have refunded the $16.99.Insurance at a reasonable...
Hi, i just ordered some electronic components (Resistors) from a seller located in china. I am wondering what kind of fees should i expect when the parcel actually arrives. The item Costs C $1.88 and the shipping was Free - Economy Int'l Shipping. i ...
I bought an item located in USA. Right away I noticed the shipping address was not updated. I contacted the seller and they told me that by using Global Shipping Program with ebay they only ship to ebay warehouse, and ebay will ship to me from then o...
Im new to Ebay..I live in Canada if I buy from the states how do I pay for the customs tax?? is it included in the shipping fee?
I am looking for a time limit on how long I have to post feedback on a purchase before I can no longer post for that item.
I started out listing my ads on ebay.ca but it seems as of late some of my ads have been listed through ebay.com. I have 150 active ads now showing on .com but I would like them all moved and listed under .ca for reasons such as pricing and shipping ...