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eBay Restricting use of outdated Internet Security Protocol

Hi eBay Members, eBay has decided to restrict the use of outdated Internet Security Protocol, SSL 3.0, because we have determined that it does not meet our standards.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...

Anyone know where to find eBay stats?

Hey everyone, I'm working on a school speech assignment about eBay and I was wondering if anyone knew of any current (07/08) and reputable (or semi-reputable :-)) links where I would be able to find ebay statistics. Just things like the number of use...

Update on Second Federal Court Ruling Involving Canada Revenue Agency

Dear Community, We have a further update on the Federal Court Decision involving Canada Revenue Agency and eBay Canada. "This past October, I posted a message here about a recent Federal Court of Canada decision that may require eBay to release certa...

Positive Feedback for eBay Customer Support

I just have to say that Telephone Customer Support is excellent. I dealt with a woman today by the name of London S. She went above and beyond to get an ongoing T&S issue straightened out for me. I have dealt with telephone support on a number of occ...

eBay.ca - This needs to be corrected!

Hi All, I just discovered a real problem that really needs to be addressed by eBay.ca and or Canada Post. This morning I received a common type email from a USA Customer wondering where his package is. In his email he states that Light packets take 4...

For real or not for real...that is the question!!??

I am sorry for the inconvience, it took me a week to get paypals mailing address and when I went to buy the money order I was beaten and robbed. I just got out of the hospital. I get a disability check only once a month. I really want this item, and ...

Shill bidding!!!

Get this....my account was cancelled today for "shill bidding". I only had about 30 items in auction, and about 270 fixed price in my store. I did not shill bid but have had a hell of a lot of people win items with 0 feedback and not pay....over twen...

Hmmmm wonder what those ebay execs have been up to?

http://moneycentral.msn.com/investor/invsub/insider/trans.asp?Symbol=EBAY Oh...I see...they have been busy selling off $100 million worth of personal stock over the past 4 months. But there is no reason to panic folks. LOL

Seller provided incorrect address... now what?

Hi everyone, after a long period without my powerseller status (courtesy of ebay!), I'm happy to be back up & running again! Well, it didn't take long until I've ran into the following situation & would love your advice: Buyer purchased an item but p...

Ebay seller fees increase?

This is my opinion regarding Power seller Strike Is going on power seller strike for a week really going to make a difference on Ebay's ridiculous decision? Realistically, I don't think so. We must find a permanent solution for Ebay to actually respe...

Problems viewing a seller's other listings

A seller has 22 auction running at the moment. One is 150214106451 However, when I click on the other item for sale link, I get the response that the seller has no other item for sale. First time I have come across this. Xena

Good Bye Everyone Good Luck!!

As I post here, for the last time, my Ebay store is closed, all listings ended. I have 16 auctions left the last of which ends in 3 days. Then that's it. I will sit out this current madness, thank you. If any of you are serious about having any kind ...

Got ripped off by a US powersellers.

Purchased couple shoes advertised as "worn once" by the seller, when received they are actually well worn on one and the other one is a wrong size. Seller charged $34 for shipping but actual fee was only $17. Seller send back a form letter saying she...

One More Silly Question

Hi Everyone, It is me again, I have one more silly question and I hope this one will not go MIA also mysteriously disappeared like the other one. I wanted read some posts about interesting things from the past and every post I click has 2 posts or le...

Please Help Why Are My Posts Removed??

Hello, My name is Catherine and I am new and and just became a PS and I posted a question, but it's gone? Did I do something wrong? It was not a bad question. Catherine

Transparency of DSR's and other concerns

I just got off the phone with a friend who is a fairly large Power Seller in the USA and he posed some interesting thoughts on the new system's lack of transparency for the seller. The first concern was since we are not privy to the actual buyers, it...

Getting a little sick of this!!!! Why are we doing it again???

Again, a buyer from Australia this time, buys items when it clearly states i only ship to Canada/ US. 1.5 kilos, big packet, but the guy seems nice. I ask for $45 and shipping cost me $49, so I'm already out $4.00 on a $60 sale. Then ebays 10%...then...

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Check out this guy's TOS http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140205210628

Know-U-C & Know You Don't - eBaY Magic Show - Come One Come All

Hmmmm - seems like eBaY does not like certain keywords/Topics lately to be used/discussed. I wonder if it has anything to due with all the "BAD PRESS" they have been getting lately. Know-u-see-it, POF, Know-you-don't Makes for an interesting day in t...

5 FREE Listings - For Those Who Have Never Sold an Item

Who is eligible? Any Canadian resident who lists on eBay.ca who has never listed any item for sale as well as those who have tried selling on eBay.ca and never been successful. "Old PS are baaaaa**d - so we will find new ones"

Question about listing rules

A few years back when I started to sell on ebay I had a few of my listings pulled because I wrote in my listing "Contact me about other speaker covers that I may sell" I just came across some listings from another seller who sells similar products as...

Canada Post cancelled my account !

About 2 years ago, they reduced my discount rates because "I wasn't shipping enough..." so I decided to start using air mail to ship my items. It has worked great, I only ship a couple of times a week using EST to either USA or Canada (usually more e...

Fair - unfair DSR. Who cares?

Introduction: Stalin (famous Russian tyrant) is calling to chief of secret police: "Tomorrow you must execute 1000 people and paint Red Square in green color. Do you have any questions?" Answer: "Mr.Stalin, why do you prefer a green color?" Stalin: "...

Quick response required!!!

How do i do the 10% ebay store items for my store...thx, Paul.

Good bye and good luck!!!

Im currently in the process of closing the 'store' and selling all my items off on auction. That means ebay get less than 4% of the fvf instead of 10% they would have gotten from the store. They're also losing out of the fact that I'll no longer be t...

SO HOW MANY OF YOU honestly FEEL YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PS STATUS?

...with the new upcoming changes?? do you still think you'll be able to maintain? i know i won't be around for awhile, but just due to not selling, it'll be real interesting to see how many of the current posters here will still be able to post here ...

DSR below 4.8 because of one buyer! How much money will I lose?

Just got a "positive" feedback" and my DSR changed from 4.8 to 4.7 for S/H and S time. I don't need to add, that I shipped the item immediately after I got the payment and I did't charge anything for handling. Welcome on NEW EBAY!!!! New era begins!!...

Is this ethical?

Here is a unique twist for you. Check out this seller's description and read the red lettering above the feedback ratings shown within their description. Then take a look at their actual feedback. Big difference. Very deceptive in my opinion. This is...

Incorrect free shipping in search results

An eBay announcement: Some sellers are reporting that their items are showing "Free" shipping costs in search results when they did not add free shipping. The correct shipping costs appear on the actual listing and in checkout; only search is showing...

Hypothetical situation & Feedback

I have been listening to all regarding New feedback system. To some feedback is more important than to others. My feelings are...that Feedback is critical especially for higher priced items. Customers want to feel comfort for the purchase they are ab...

HTML tags in reviews/guide

When trying to save a review (on the about me page), I continually get a message that I have included invalid HTML tags. I don't have any tags included. I am fairly HTML savvy but this on has me stumped! Any help? Xena