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eBay Restricting use of outdated Internet Security Protocol

Hi eBay Members, eBay has decided to restrict the use of outdated Internet Security Protocol, SSL 3.0, because we have determined that it does not meet our standards.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

Protection for Ebay Sellers??

When is Ebay going to take more serious action to stop the HUGE problem of deadbeat bidders???? What is Ebay going to do to protect it's sellers from this problem??

The Taxman is Coming...

CRA won a court order to require eBay to hand over information on Powersellers. I wonder how many sellers they will catch not reporting their income. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20070927.REBAY27/TPStory/Business

KEEPING POWERSELLER STATUS QUESTION ??

How many Nutural / Negitive feedbacks can you get for sure b4 you lose your power seller status ? Im at Gold level right now should be at Platinum in a month er so selling more than gold a month . Anyone know how far you can go b4 loseing ? Really do...

Canadian Govt. Investigating Power Sellers?

Just heard a rumour that eBay has to inform Canadian federal goverenment of all the power sellers on ebay - names, addresses, etc. Apparently they want to check out those who have $1000 sales +. Would like to get more info.

eBay's security experts have determined that the 'fraudster' who posted...

eBay's security experts have determined that the 'fraudster' who posted personal data for 1,200 users acquired it through phishing and not hacking... http://www.infoworld.com/article/07/09/27/eBay-says-phishing-likely-to-blame-for-members-data-theft_...

Romanian Hacker Vladuz strikes again ....

Hundreds of User ID's, Names and CC numbers posted on the T&S board: http://www.auctionbytes.com/cab/abn/y07/m09/i25/s00

Canadian Tax Calculations - When will this be fixed!!!

Ebay and Paypal spend alot of money fixing the GUI's and introducing new features -- fine -- but how about fixing a simply thing like tax calculations. In Canada, Shipping/Handling Costs are taxable and therefore the current PAYPAL/EBAY invoicing sys...

Anybody know where the buyer referal credits have gone?

Once upon a time, I opened an ebay store. Within the first 3 days I had made enough in referral credits to cover the costs of my store's monthly fees. Life was good. within that month, I received quite a few referal credits, and kept my store open. 2...

Has Canada Post recently changed insurance limits on packages?

Hi! In the last week I've been unable to purchase additional insurance (more than $100) on parcels I've sent out via Expedited Parcel and Xpresspost. I first noticed it while doing quotes online at canadapost.ca, and though it was just a computer gli...

Can I direct a listing to one particular buyer??

I had a request on one of my listings for an item that I carry but don't usually list on ebay. I quoted this buyer a price and told him I'd send him a Paypal Money Request. He asked me if he could buy it through ebay in order to be able to exchange F...

Paypal USD to CAD dollar conversion rate

Here is an example of what it cost us to ship a 8oz parcel to the USA using CanadaPost shipping module in Paypal. Conversion From: $12.26 USD Conversion To: $11.95 CAD Exchange Rate: 1 U.S. Dollar = 0.975488 Canadian Dollars Used to be the other way ...

Ontario Sales Tax calculating incorrectly...

I had 2 different Ontario buyers that paid today and the invoice showed no sales tax on one and 8.025% on two others (same buyer who pd. for 2 items separately). I contacted Live Help and they said it is a problem they are aware of and are working on...

new fraud emails

Check this one out, they give a fax number to send all your information to! I sent this one of to eBay and the OPP. Never recieved one with a phone number in it before! ------------------------------------- Dear eBay Member, Your account will be susp...

Canadian dollar now worth more than US

It's official. I just exchanged some US dollars to Canadian & actually lost money.

1967 Canadian Proof-Like Coin Set "One Cent Error"

Hi there. I was just wondering if anyone has ever came across a 1967 PL Set with the 1 Cent coin placed opposite in the sealed packaging. All of the animals are facing one way, but the Queens head is facing the same way with the animals. When you fli...

Crazy, Liar Buyer!!!

I get this crazy buyer who never pays for an item and gives me excuse after excuse.Today i said enough with this deadbeat and neg her and the ***** negs me back for no reason! Where is seller protection??? I did nothing wrong and I get negged.She sai...

10cent listing Day on Sept. 17th, 2007

Just got wind of an upcoming promotion starting on Monday, Sept. 17th, 2007. 10C for both auction and fix price items. Just wanted to give all a heads-up and save you tons of cash -- lol. Cheers, TIM @ FTL

CanadaPost Light Packet on Paypal

I ship a lot of stuff light packet to the states and worldwide, I like using the paypal shipping option for my packages but since I use #000 envelopes I cant as I cant put the regular labels on them..... anyone know if paypal or CP plans to address t...

Anybody here ship with UPS? I've got a question

Hey! I am looking into shipping with UPS. If there's some people here who use UPS, I'd appreciated any input on the follwing question... Do your shipments to the US bypass duties? (IE. The $200 per day exemption) or do they get hit? At the same time,...

Where to complain in consumer protection?

I have a contract dispute with Pitney Bowes recently, the sales cheated me from very beginning, I want to cancel the service but the company refuse to negotiate any possible settlement, right now they threat to put me on collection list, I wonder if ...

problem paying seller fees

Hi, I haven't changed any info on my paypal account and have always paid my fees through the automatic withdraw from paypal. I double checked my paypal account and it all looks fine. This came through My Messages yesterday so I know it's not a spoof....

New Powerseller Qualifications

I just got my first Ebay Power Up Newsletter in the mail. There is an article about new Powerseller qualification in it. Just in case you did not recieve it states a new qualification will be on volume as well not just dollars sold. So, the people se...

Check your ebay Message Center before answering questions

Just received an email that really looked authentic. Here it is: From : eBay Member neartherocks Reply-To : UseTheYellowButton@e-bay.com Sent : September 3, 2007 6:01:10 PM To : harvk@hotmail.com Subject : Question for item #260154838935 - MACKIE SA1...

Invoice isnt updating? to post or not to post

Like walking the plank, I alway post a test one to check that its really 10 cent, then the rest but im not getting any updates after Sept 3rd...........anyone else have this problem?

10 Cent Listing Day - Tomorrow September 4th

Just a heads up in case anyone hasn't noticed yet. Renee

Paypal - Holds Payment Monies

I have an buyer that paid for an item through paypal, I pmail the item, got positive feedback, then paypal removes the monies and puts a hold on it putting my account in the negative. I contacted the buyer and asked why the dispute, he responds says ...

Billed over $3000 for turbo lister mistake

Freaking out here; during the last Canadian promotion I by error in 4 auctions added the category: Automotive > Powersports > Personal Watercraft > Other PWC What should have been 44 cents worth of promo auctions ended up over 3000 dollars. Oops woul...

Email from PayPal. Real Or Not???? Help!

I received this email from Paypal: From : PayPal Sent : August 30, 2007 2:51:06 PM To : harvk@hotmail.com Subject : Accept PayPal Policy Updates to Prevent Account Limitation | | | Inbox Dear harvk@hotmail.com PayPal's records indicate that you have ...

Lame e-bay promotion

I finding latest promotion is a quite used car saleman type. You have free listing, but ... ops you need to buy something here... and by the way there some pricing limitation too. I wonder who making up those things? Dilbert in action. Does anybody f...