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eBay Restricting use of outdated Internet Security Protocol

Hi eBay Members, eBay has decided to restrict the use of outdated Internet Security Protocol, SSL 3.0, because we have determined that it does not meet our standards.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

Paypal Checks for your Ebay Drop off store customers it may be possible??

Ok I have been meaning to talk about this for a while. I think it's possible but no sure how too do it . To generate Paypal Check's I want to make it so I can had the customer a check that funds would come right out of my paypal account I am almost c...

What Do I Do - Lost Shipment

Helo Fellow PS, I recently sent a package to a customer in Germany she then told me that she has not received the package. I did some digging and found that she had recently moved and without telling me and thusly the package has been sent to the wro...

Got "Powerseller Programme Alert" email - legit?

I received a "Powerseller Programme Alert" email today. Is it legit because when I clicked the link I don't see any special notice for me (though I don't remember having to type username/password after signing in). The link to "powerseller portal" po...

Who's sells DVDs?

Hey fellow PowerSellers! Who is specialising in selling DVDs? Want to support Canadian business...

Paypal thank you rebate

I just received mine this morning. Very nice of them. Now I don't like to look a gift horse in the mouth, but I incurred $8.22 US in fees from entirely US payments, and I receive $9.04 Cdn from Paypal. That is $1.10 conversion rate. XE gives me $1.19...

Some guy just copied my auction format...

There are some differences yeah, but I recognize my own format and wording when I see it. Some of his explanations and terms are freakin' word for word... Took me a long time to develop a template that works well for me and it sort of pisses me off t...

Anything to be done about sellers who steal pics?

I remember a while back a discussion about sellers who steal pics. I thought some of the ideas were great, such as changing the pic on your server, so that the seller who stole the pic would have a message there instead of the pic. But lately, a PS'e...

Another new email scam

Upon your request, we will deactivate your account, contact information, billing information, shipping information, and financial information from our active databases. Such information will be deactivated as soon as reasonably possible based on your...

Interesting Site

This is interesting... Check out the photo gallery. http://72.3.131.10/ Jeff

eBay and PayPal Seeing Double Double Tonight

Tonight I have been receiving 2 emails for each transaction from eBay and PayPal. One lady purchases 2 violins in one purchase (multiple quantity auction) and I get 2 notices from eBay and then 2 notices from PayPal that she has paid. Then some guy u...

my Feedback Rating isn't accurate anymore

Anyone else's feedback rating not reflecting the actual numbers? I've been getting a ton of positive feedback lately, but my total stays at 2034. It should be around 2040 according to the numbers. I don't really care, but I just find it strange. Anyo...

Have an opinion of feedback?

Here's your chance to tell someone. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=3966705731 for a survey on ebay feedback.

Check This Out.... 1919 Original Babe Ruth Sale Contract

Interesting.... would make a nice Christmas present.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43353&item=5135174066 Jeff

1/2 price Fixed Price listing day on eBay.com WEDNESDAY

According to the announcement board, for those of us who list on the .com site, all Fixed Price auctions are half price today (Wednesday the 10th). I noticed it when I went to list an item under ten bucks and the listing fee was 17 cents. I'm going t...

Copy Paper Source

Looked at ebay site and nothing is available. Looking for 11x17 inch copy paper. Usually 2500 sheets to the case. Currently around 40.00 - 45.00 CAD per case. For photocopy use. Want cheap stuff - copying only. Card stock same size for future referen...

I'm gonna snap....feedback

Here is the deal. Once of my buyers left me a negative. They have invalid contact info...address, phone #, etc. I called the number twice and was told the person doesn't live there. They used to have that number but they don't any more. I've emailed ...

Bubble pack envelopes

I currently use a lot of bubble pack envelopes for mailing my ebay sales. #4, #5, and #6 mostly. I buy them at Staples. Does any one know of a place where I might get them cheaper. Store or online. Thanks. Bill

Canada Post Discounts

Someone in a previous thread (about the free CP envelopes) mentioned that they had a level 3 CP discount, and that you should never let CP know that you are a PowerSeller. Why? What happens if they find out, and how do you get a level 3 discount whic...

New Email Virus with a PayPal Title

Find the story on CNN.com here: http://money.cnn.com/2004/11/09/technology/mydoom/index.htm?cnn=yes Marty

Canadian DVD Wholesalers

Is anyone in this group a DVD wholesaler? I have been having a problem finding one in Canada. Thanks for any help.

October Sales

Is it just me or have your October sales dipped a bit this month? I was trying to blame it on the whole seasonal effect but not so sure. I just hope this is not a trend.

Shipping Dicounts - Do they exist!?

I have just got off the phone with CP and they were pretty much no help at all. They said that since i was sending only 150 oversized letters they could do nothing for me. Is there anyhelp for small businesses?

CP Undeliverables auctions

Hello My Fellow Powersellers, I was wondering if any body knew of the Canada Post undeliverabls auictions and if they knew canada posts ebay user name. I wanted to see if I could buy some of stuff back Thanks for any help in advance.

Streamlining the shipping process...and reducing cost.

My process now: I have a template which I use to print directly onto Expedited Parcel labels. Stick those on packages, wait in line at post office, weigh, pay posted rates, leave. I also use FedEx Ground online, and that lets me just drop off the pac...

receiving 2 emails for each completed item?

Whenever someone Buy-it-Nows an auction of mine, I get the regular (congratulatons) email but in the past couple days I've also been getting a "sorry, your item did not sell" at the same time. For me it's just an inconvenience, but for some sellers I...

PayPal Thank You Credit

Hello all. I just recevied an email from PayPal stating they are refunding some of my transaction fees for the PayPal outage that occurred a week or two ago. I did send a complaint to them and request they refund my fees for the business they may hav...

eBay On The Road in Toronto, November, 15 & 16, 2004

eBay On The Road will be held in Toronto in November, we hope you can join us! November 15, 2004 - Toronto, Ontario. eBay Explained: SOLD OUT, sorry no walk-in registrations November 16, 2004 - Toronto, Ontario. Super Selling Location: Glenn Gould St...

Canada Post, UPS, Canpar, and the end of the world

Been a fee posts regarding couriers and delivery fees. The rep from Canpar finally returned my call. I was asking about the diffrence in rates between Canpar and CP. Seems he feels CP is not the competition and he doesn't need to compete with them. I...

Canadian Dollar Doing well, but me...not so much...

Im sure Im not the only one making a LOT less money/item than I was a month ago! This dollar of ours is doing so well Im not making even near what I was per item just a month ago! Its getting so bad Im having to consider raising my prices a bit or ev...