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eBay Restricting use of outdated Internet Security Protocol

Hi eBay Members, eBay has decided to restrict the use of outdated Internet Security Protocol, SSL 3.0, because we have determined that it does not meet our standards.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

Internal Error!

A while ago, under pressre from sellers, eBay made it so that when you file a NPB alert against a NARUd buyer, or file a NPB alert for the reason "mutually agreed not to complete the sale", you would automatically be taken to the "Request for Final V...

Is Ebay Store worth the price ?

I am considering signing up for an Ebay Store. ANyone out there have one already and find it a worthwhile venture. I. Judge PowerPages.ca

Canada Post Discounts BIG RIP-OFF!!!!!!!!!!!

-------------HELP---------------- Requesting responses from the sellers using the Canada Post discount program.I signed up and have been using for about one month now.They claimed that a level 6 was the same rate as the Government gets.I just receive...

"Avoid border fees"

I logged onto the Ebay.com site today and there was a big canadian flag with the words "avoid border fees" under it. It takes you to a link that is designed for Canadians and encourages them to buy locally within Canada. This is fine and Dandy but wh...

I hate that!

How come a guy that got 4 negs for non-paying is still registered? (tigeraggie9) That guy left a neutral feedback to me just because he was frustrated about the neg I left for non-paying... when will ebay do something about that? Each time we neg a n...

how to contact buyer who doesn't reply to emails

Hi, I've received 3 emails from a buyer asking when his item will arrive. I've replied to each one (to the hotmail account he sent them from), but he keeps saying I haven't replied, and sounds more anxious every time. I'm worried I'll get another neg...

Which policies DOES eBay enforce???

I've heard so many stories here of problems being reported, and users being NARU'd. I have never ever personally seen an eBay policy enforced that I have complained about. Here's the newest blatant violation that made me laugh and wonder at the same ...

New Level PowerSeller CP Question...

Hey everyone! Hope everyones doing well! We recently jumped from being Bronze Tier Powersellers to Silver Tier Powersellers and are wondering how we could apply the new savings that we get with CP? How do we change our CP account from bronze discount...

External Links

One of my competitors currently has items up for auction where the entire description is a link to his own website page upon which he is selling this same item. Is this allowed? If so, I think it's time to close my eBay store and open my own online s...

eBay on the road...Whos going to the Toronto Course?

Ive just signed myself for the super selling course in Toronto @ 9AM on March 28...anyone else going? Moez.

Gallery Photo Size

I have noticed that some seller's gallery photos are huge compared to others. These seller's do not have "gallery featured" items and their photos all appear to be external links (not eBay generated). I've tried sizing my pictures different sizes and...

Without sellers ,,,There are no Buyers!!

Well here's another story of item being pulled >>>Since i first signed up for ebay i have had 3 item removed in total ..the first 2 were as i new user ,not really aware of the ebay infringement!! they got pulled and i was suspended having no idea why...

How the heck would YOU answer this question from ebayer. SHEESH

Today I received an email from a fellow Canadian. I haven't answered it yet but it sure p*ssed me off. What would YOU answer, if you would answer at all? "What would the shipping cost be to Edmonton for this. I only deal with sellers that don't mark ...

Paypal debit/mastercard

Hi, I have a paypal account on USD, and a paypal debit/mastercard. I want to pay my ebay listing and final value fees through my paypal account. Here's where I am confussed: -> when I list items on ebay they convert the US listing fee into canadian f...

Fugly Item Contest

the PowerChicks are at it again with their Fuglies. search PCUIAC (in description) if you need a chuckle.

my Invoices offer buyers chance to mail payment

I only accept PayPal, always have done it this way, always will. My auctions are VERY clear. In the "payment info" box at the bottom of each auction, it says "seller prefers PayPal" and lists PayPal as the only method of payment. All my auctions are ...

Removing The "ABOUT ME" Page ??!

Hello, how can I remove my "About Me" page ? I can start a new one, but I can't find the link to delete it. Anyone can help ? Matt

Anyone using Online Superseller ?

I'm trying to find a good auction listing /management tool , and the only one I can find that doesn't charge another monthly fee is Data Becker's Online Superseller. Anyone have any suggestions ?

One category or two? Is it worth the double fees?

For months (years?) I have doubled up on the categories (since I mostly start my auctions at $1, the fees were not too bad, I thought). But I wonder if it is worth it. I have not seen anything from eBay claiming 30, or 50 % more bids through double c...

HOW DO I GET 10-15% OFF CANADA POST?

Being a power seller how do I get 10-15% discounts on postage rates?

Bid Retractions, Another Feedback Vehicle

I get a couple of these a week. They come from newbies who dont even bid the reserve but are frightened that they might win a $600 set of drums for $4.50 so they put in a retraction. That doesnt bother me. What bothers me is when they make a false st...

I have an amazing idea !!!

The idea is this , everyone thinks the Ebay Pinks do not listen . Let see how many does this thread will go without a comment within the thread from a pink ..Each day I will come back in a bump it till an pick answers this thread

Canadian taxes on checkout using dot com??

Has anyone found a way that works? It seems that no-one reads the paragraph where we can send an additional message - they just look at what eBay tells them is their invoice total! I send EOA emails within a few hours of the auctions ending but there...

The Short-Sightedness of Public Companies

Publicly Owned Companies An epidemic problem in corporate North America today is the short-sightedness of executives arising from economic pressures to increase earnings month after month, year after year, despite the physical laws that dictate that ...

Paypal not offered as payment option

I've been having trouble with linking my paypal to my ebay auctions. In step 4 my friend is able to select paypal - his paypal account. All I have is other visa,mastercard money orde and other online payment. I choose other online payment but it does...

Another US seller refuses to accept PayPal Payment from a Canadian Power Seller

Here it goes again, another dense US seller just refused to accept my Paypal payment for $15 US, citing the unconfirmed address. I tried to confirm my addres with PayPal but for some reason it wont work. After pointing out that i have a 3000+ feedbac...

Canadian based US Banks For PAYPAL

Hi all, I am finally going to get off my butt today and open a Canadian based US dollar account for Paypal transfers. Our business account is with Scotiabank and their US account does not allow electronic "withdrawl" transfers. I have to write a chec...

ABE Books

I have a collection of books that I will be selling shortly. Some of them have a solid market on ebay others don't. I was wondering if any sellers have had any experience selling on abebooks. If so I am looking for any comments, suggestions. Thanks M...

Any Ideas for Large Package Shipping to the US

As a Power Seller, I decided to volunteer my time to the local market as a Trading Assistant. A few times, it was nothing more than giving people some assistance over the telphone when they were getting started in selling on eBay. A few times people ...

my first neg in a year, should I leave neg to buyer?

I had a buyer who bought a multi function watch, I got an email from this buyer that one of the function of the watch doesn't work and want a refund, I told this buyer that I do not have refund policy and offered to exchange if the watch is not worki...