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eBay Restricting use of outdated Internet Security Protocol
Hi eBay Members, eBay has decided to restrict the use of outdated Internet Security Protocol, SSL 3.0, because we have determined that it does not meet our standards.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...
When is FEEDBACK offensive? (NOT FOR THOSE EASILY OFFENDED.)
I have a question as to when using ascii art crosses the line between acceptable, and unacceptable. We've likely all seen the following, or variations thereof: º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º FIVE STAR EBAYER º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º (¯`'·.¸(¯`'·.¸ SEW MANY THANKS! ¸.·'´¯)¸. //(*_*)\\...
Guess we need to keep up scores up LOL!
Since launch, we’ve been monitoring and making adjustments. Some of our adjustments will result in a larger number of sellers with below average performance scores being lowered in Best Match search results. If either of the following conditions appl...
Recent Feedback Changes
I am writing this post as I and my employees are severely concerned about the new feedback system changes. Here is a brief summary of our past. We have been on eBay since June 6th, 2004. We have maintained 100% positive feedback with ZERO negatives f...
Seeing as FB is no longer relevant....
- seller's can not leave an accurate assessment of the transaction - we can not even leave a fb with a truthful comment if it isn't glowing positive - neutrals = negs...but ebay isn't telling buyers that as loudly as they are informing them of their ...
Canadian Buyer No Good, but so are the sellers
It's been said that Canadian buyers are not as good as buyer as the people from down south. But so is the Canadian sellers, at least that's my personal experiences; one of every two Canadian buyers i bought stuff from do not represent themselves prop...
AND SO IT BEGINS!!! It's a Brave New (feedback) World
Just ranting to blow off steam....... Is it time to run for the hills? Not bad enough my 99.6 % drops to 98.4% but this new ebayer (4 + feedback) gives me 4 negs.... he didn't know I sold used clothing???? Not even a word to let me refund him or some...
eBay Needs to Change This Page, as it is Now WRONG, WRONG, WRONG....
Quote from http://pages.ebay.com/help/feedback/feedback-scores.html For each transaction, buyers and sellers can choose to rate each other by leaving Feedback. Feedback from buyers can consist of a positive, negative or neutral rating, and a short co...
More Canada Post
Okay I stupidly signed up for the great powerseller deal from our friends at CP. Now what? Can I get out of it? Not likely I think. Any alternatives.suggestions/scoldings/rants?
Why neutral is counting as a negative..?
From a dictionary: "neutral - not causing or reflecting a change in something" How funny is that! buyer will leave "negative" thinking he leaves a "neutral". I have a story to tell you: some people just think, Ebay big bosses are smart and doing that...
How strict are the PowerSeller program requirements?
First off, I'm not in any danger of losing my PS status. Just wanted to clear that up I just want to know, how strict are the requirements, in terms of current PowerSellers being kicked out of the program? I read the user agreement, and the three req...
JUST WANT TO INTRODUCE MYSELF AND SAY HI! :>) I'M A NEW POWERSELLER!
Hello fellow powersellers! I'm a new powerseller as of yesterday May 18 and just thought I should introduce myself to all of you. My name is Gloria. I'm pleased to meet all of you! I'm very excited to start my venture as a powerseller although at the...
New Feedback system is shXt !!!
The new feedback sucks. Maybe you have heared many times, but I have to say it agian. Now seller cannot leave negative feedback to buyer? What's taht deal? only be beaten and cannot fight back?
Oh the Passion!! A little late perhaps.....
Well it sure seems by the look of this board that many powersellers have finally woken up and smelled the coffee. Good Morning!! Wakey Wakey!! Ebay has made some awful changes to the site. So many new and seldom seen ID's posting on the board this we...
ANYONE KNOW WHY MY NEUTRAL DISAPPEARED?
Hi Folks, Okay 3 cheers for ebay's new feedback system...who's with me????..(crickets)....ok then.... I got a neutral from a guy yesterday who didn't pay for 3 weeks, I shipped his item immediately after payment was received, he got it quick and was ...
response to negative feedback
Greetings everyone As like most of you I'm preparing myself for the buyers who would prefer to leave a negative rather than try and communicate and work out the issue.I must say though I have had very few issues and sell in a pretty safe category,but...
Freaking Paypal, Again :(
Want to pay for a $25 purchase with my credit card, but paypal does not give me that option when i hit funding option, add and edit my credit card several times as asked on the screen, nothing happened. Called in to paypal and waited 20 minutes and s...
PayPal Site Down Issue
Hello Everyone! We are aware of the issues you are currently experiencing and will update you as soon as we have additional information. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thanks, Ashley
Canada Revenue Agency agrees to wait for PowerSeller appeal to be heard
Recently, I posted an update on the status of the Canada Revenue Agency’s request for customer information regarding Canadian PowerSellers during the years 2004 and 2005. As you know, eBay Canada is currently appealing the ruling that would force us ...
And then they wonder why their DSR's are down...
C & P from a sellers listing. For a 98 cent keychain... Shipping & Insurance Charge Information: Domestic Shipping: $6.16 International Shipping: $43.00 Alaska, Hawaii & Canada Shipping: $16.60 Domestic insurance: $1.00 International insurance: $2.00...
Removal of the Choice Policy
First, starting immediately, the Choice Policy, which has required sellers to list similar items in different sizes and colours in separate listings, has been removed. Sellers may now create listings that offer the buyer choices such as sizes, colour...
Removal of the Multiple Listings Policy
Starting early June, the Multiple Listings Limit Policy, which limits sellers to 15 identical listings at any one time, will be removed. Soon sellers will be allowed an unlimited number of identical listings. Have the eBay decision-makers actually jo...
THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT!!- NO EXEPTIONS ALLOWED
EBay has made a lot of changes to promote purchaser confidence of buying on eBay. I am not going to list them here as every Power Seller knows what those changes are and how its affecting their business, but I do have a question: Does eBay realize th...
Feedback Totals not consistant????
HI All, Just got back from a weekend of R&R and upon checking my feed back and DSR and something is not right. In my feed back profile I have 1186 positives for the year but when you drag your mouse of the "How is feed back calculated" link it shows ...
The Simple Solution......Never leave Feedback
Well, it seems as many have finally woken up and smelled the coffee in regards to Ebay's colossally bad feedback policy changes. About time too. Want to fix it. Well there is a way. Just don't leave feedback again. Buyers feedback scores will stay ri...
Buyers who leave "negs" now rewarded in Germany
If you haven't already read the US PS board this a.m., take a look at the topic "Reminder pop-up for buyers". One of the comments notes that buyers who leave a negative comment now receive a Paypal credit of 10/20 Euros and an apology for their havin...
And the Insanity Begins....
Well here I am this morning, basking is one of Ebay's glorious changes. A couple of weeks ago, someone thought it would be fun to bid on one of my items and then disappear. No email, no payment, no response to the nonpaying bidder notice. After filin...
Missing PayPal email Payment Notifications
In the last week, I am missing about ten PayPal email payment notifications. Anyone else? PayPal is aware of the problem: http://forums.ebay.ca/thread.jspa?threadID=500030334&tstart=0&mod=1211117980557 .
Has anyone received a discount on their eBay fees?
I understand this was the first month we should have received a discount on our eBay fees. Is this right? I checked my rating and found I only rated 4.7 on shipping time and 4.7 on shipping charge. That is funny because I ship within 24 hours and cha...
The I love Monique Thread....
I love Monique.:-x
Canada Post rates different from place to place The reason read this !!!
Ok it's very easy I have read over and over how sellers are ticked about being over charged by Canada Post The only truth I can find in this is . The outlets get a small % ( 4% of value )of each sale made with Canada Post . Over Charge Larger %
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