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eBay Restricting use of outdated Internet Security Protocol

Hi eBay Members, eBay has decided to restrict the use of outdated Internet Security Protocol, SSL 3.0, because we have determined that it does not meet our standards.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

.49 cent bid

Last night a bidder had a bid of $19.51US on one of my items(7117627515).He was beat out by another bidder who bid and won with a $20.00US bid.He wants to know why he got beat by .49c when the increments are.50c. I dont have the answer,thought maybe ...

Re: Shipping to Europe

I think I have read on these boards about some who do a fair amount of business with Europe. I have some interested potential customers, but nine times out of ten they run away when I break the bad postage news to them. It's okay for smaller items, b...

Listing length and timing

Hello all, We've pretty much figured out what works for timing your auction end times. But we're very interested in finding out more about actual lengths. Does 7 or 10 days help or hurt? We're starting to lean toward shorter auctions, but are second ...

Re: Shill bidding

I just want to know your opinion about sellers doing shill bidding. Take a look at this links: http://offer.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=5939144440 Daniel

CP small packet surface vs. expedited parcel

For shipping items to USA, how long would take if I select Samll Packet Surface, anyone could give me some advice? Thanks in advance. Called CP today and was told that the delivery standards for Small Packets expectation similar to that of the equiva...

Re: Shill bidding

I just want to know your opinion about sellers doing shill bidding. Take a look at this links: http://offer.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewBids&item=5939144440 Daniel

PST / GST Questions

Hi I know that this is a big subject, just wondering if some of you sellers with experience in this could clear up a few questions: 1. I think that GST does not have to be charged if you don't have a GST # - which is allowed if your revenue is under ...

Multiple PayPal payments for the same auction

Hello, I have a very strange problem. I sold an item to a US girl. She paid immediately, I sent the item, got positive feedback. Since first payment I get a new one (from the same girl!) every 3, 4 days! Until today I got SEVEN! I return the payments...

Ebay promotions for people who offered free shipping

that's what they say in their email, by inserting code FS2004, they'll promote your items heavily. i inserted the code and it appears on the description as FS2004, it's meaningless for buyers. do i need to add any html to it??

Removal of feedback due to invalid contact info

I received a negative feedback today from an unstable buyer in Florida. They insisted on paying only $2.50 for international airmail, I refused as my shipping rates are clearly stated on the auction, and they left me a negative claiming I received pa...

Want it Now - New eBay U.S. feature

For those of you who don't monitor the eBay U.S. General Announcement board, here's an interesting new feature which may make it to eBay.ca soon: ======================= ***Introducing: Want It Now*** Date: 12/03/04 Time: 09:45:23 AM PST We are very ...

small claims...

Anyone ever file for a small claim action against another ebayer?? What is the process and cost behind it. I lost almost $300 in a bad cheque sale....long story. I have posted this story earlier, but ebay deleted it because it was "not permitted". An...

buyers email and phone not valid.?????

i had a buyer for a pop machine. 3 days now no contact his email is no good phone no good.he has been a member since 1999 and he has not purchased one item yet.?i thought if you dont buy anything that you will be canceled from ebay.? THIS IS MY 3RD T...

A Milestone and a compliment!

First the milestone - I just hit the 2000 mark for total positive feedback! Wheeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! Now the compliment - On Monday mistermum and I decided that we should probably give an eBay store a try. Seemed like a good place to park stuff that didn'...

Links being slipped into listings, how to fix?

Hi, I just found a listing of mine that had links to a Casino website built into my text. Item #5734685589. I was just wondering if any one else has experienced this, or maybe it is just a problem with my computer. I use turbo lister and when I opene...

OT - cibc, faxes, and privacy

Maybe OT but need to ask. With the recent stupidity by CIBC and the faxing of confidential info, I was wondering about the penalties about revealing private info. I have a privacy policy on my web site but non on ebay's me page. Is it required? What ...

Mailing Software

Hello fellow PS, I have been looking for a way to cut down preparing packages for mailing. Does anyone have a software that youc an use in conjunction with eBay or paypal that helps with creating address labels? Thanks Frank

ROYAL BANK CENTURA

For those of you looking at saving a few bucks with the exchange rate from Paypal on US Currency. Go directly to the Royal Bank. It took me about a week to get it set up. There US account for this is called Centura.Be prepared to give them lots of pe...

Ebay sellers Dream 26,000 square feet of stuff to sell Fastest program to populate an auction

Ok I had a meeting today and things went well . Starting January 3rd we are coming on board with a major purchaser of Costco old stock. We will be able to offer these items at 40% less then they sell at Costco. The two owners are setting up a room fo...

Just Another Rant about BIN Retractions

I have posted in reponse to others about this situation but I just needed to rant and rage about it as I am tired of what is becoming all too frequent an event (especially over the last 2-weeks). I have just had my 6th idiot over the last 10-days, cl...

canada post free month shipping and signup

I normally send 8x10 photos to the us within rigid envelopes and put stamps on it and deposit them on the mail box or on the nearest cp office. Also 24x5 poster tubes where I also use stamps . everything on normal airmail shipping. I'm getting good r...

First Christmas Concert on TV last night. How are yr Christmas Sales?

Last year we started promoting out items for Christmas in late October using a Christmas border around our listings and talking the Christmas talk and started seeing great things happening in early November. This year we started our Christmas theme t...

USD

Has anyone seen the current value? yahoo finance show 1.1793 / .8480 OUCH!

Recommendations for Listing Software program

Time to upgrade to a more flexible listing software, all recommendations fitting these two criteria are most welcome: 1) easy to use. 2) inexpensive, best with no monthly fee. thx

PICTURES ON E-BAY

Hello,I have a question for you guys. I see other seller's on e-bay which have multiple pictures which arn't hosted threw e-bay and was wondering how they get all those pictures in the desciption without having e-bay host them.They are not even hoste...

edit total ebay paypal

I should know this but for the life of me I can't remember how I go about allowing buyers to edit totals on ebay and paypal.I offer 10% discounts for repeat customers and it hasn't been a smooth week so far in this regard.Any help would be appreciate...

Jackie's PURPLE !!!!!!

Jackie luv! Congratulations!!!! Onward and upward -- EXCELSIOR !!!!!!!!!! Glenda

Canada Post - 1 free month of shipping

Good morning Has anyone else received the Canada Post/eBay email regarding a special offer to use Electronic Shipping Tools and getting one free month of shipping? And of course the common promise of extra shipping discounts. When I called CPC about ...

Suspicious Behavior

eBay Motors Members, We are always concerned to hear of fraud and other harmful behavior on our site, and will act swiftly to investigate and remove fraudulent listings. Members can help by referring suspicious listings at: http://pages.ebay.com/help...

Shipping Discussion

What is the cheapest way to obtain a tracking # for small packets? CP indicates that there is no tracking # but then how can we trace those parcels? I feel we need to keep the costs of shipping at a minimum so that buyers will shop with us but we als...