Buyer Central

Complaints about Intelcom

The Globe and Mail in an article about the mail strike mentioned in passing that Intelcom not only gigs out delivery, but also subcontracts their local management .Which may explain a lot.I got a book delivered by them today and they have changed the...

How to Return from Canada using USPS return label ? Third party return service?

We pick up a lof of packages from US and the bring them to Canada (Markham, Ontario). Sometimes we have to return them but the seller always provides a US return label. The reason being that the item was originally shipped to a US address. We are not...

EBay delivery time !!!

I bought an Item yesterday from BC value over $ 500 The Seller choosed CP to ship . Ebay shows delivery time February 12/25 How ebay knows when Item will be delivered ? Almost 2 months waiting from Province to Province . Wish I can cancel order , but...

Strange ebay return situation, scam?

Recently I ordered something sold as new condition, but came heavily used. It sounded like maybe an honest mistake on the seller's part, but it's always hard to tell. Seller accepted the return but didn't give me a return label within the allotted ti...

Re: Tax Relief holiday announcement

For anyone that hadn't seen. https://community.ebay.ca/t5/Announcements/Upcoming-sales-tax-holiday-relief-in-Canada/ba-p/514777 As per a google search for the subject. Pre Announcement eBay doesn't support a buyer exemption system for Canada-based bu...

Finding the Canadian sellers

Anyone else ever wish they could see ALL of the Canadian sellers on Ebay.ca? I've bought hundreds of laptops, mostly from U.S sellers but with our dollar in the toilet and the international shipping I've decided to just buy from sellers in Canada. Li...

Speedpak, great, but who actually delivers it in Canada..?

I see all these post about delivery standards, and the complaints in regards to it.. ..but I see nothing in regards to which company(s) actually takes care of the shipping once it gets to Canada. So who actually delivers it in Canada..? And why isn't...

Bullying from a seller after a purchase goes wrong

This is 6th December 2024. I ordered a vintage gambling chip. The seller sent me a fully packaged envelope via the eBay shipping. However, the chip wasn't there. In an attempt to straighten out the issue, the seller became insulting, belligerent, cal...

Resolved! Something weird with eMile Express

I ordered something from China. It now says both "Out for delivery" and "claim order" at the same time and date. I'm confused as to what is happening here. Is claim order meaning they came here and left a notice card? I checked everywhere and there i...

Resolved! The math ain't mathing

So I want to import a jacket from the USA into Canada. Jacket is listed as:- Item = $149.99 USD ($210.08 CAD)- Shipping = $28.49 USD ($39.90 CAD). So far, $249.98 CAD Go to shopping cart, an additional $30 CAD import tax is listed (ONLY on this shopp...

Does Ebay International Shipping use Canada Post to deliver items shipped from US?

I live in the GTA if that makes a difference, which it might....

Help Needed with Stuck Packages in LOCKPORT, ILLINOIS 60491

I am an international buyer, and several items I purchased seem to be stuck in Lockport, Illinois 60491 for a long time.Could anyone please assist in resolving this issue and provide an update on the status of these packages?Thank you for your help.

Seller shipped via EIS with no tracking. Will I still get my item?

I purchased an item on November 4th from a seller in New York. The seller shipped it through the International Shipping Program but did not use tracking to ship it to the hub. Will eBay still be able to forward my item to me in Canada? How will they ...

ebay international shipping is putting CN as country of origin for all items

ebay international shipping is putting CN as country of origin for all items now. Every item so far has had CN as country of origin. All of the items were made in usa and clearly stated in the auctions. For the small value items it doesnt trigger tax...

Shipping delayed for over a month...

So as a Canadian buyer, I brought an item over $1K from a trusted USA seller that I'm a freq buyer off. Item was shipped out accordingly at beginning of month. Normally it takes 1 and half week to reach me as I'm a regular buyer or repeat buyer so I ...

Why are computer purchases in Canada from the US now being charged "duties"?

Computer electronics are exempt from "duties" according to the Canada Border Services Agency: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/dte-acl/est-cal-eng.html This is a recent change (last 6 months or so?). Taxes / customs are still required of cou...

Buyers returning non-defective items as defective

I primarily sell electronic components. Most of what I sell is pre-tested and functioning. If anything wasn't tested, it's described as such, or for parts/not working. As such, I don't anticipate many returns. Legitimate ones have been due to the buy...

My first time buying on ebay, so looking for some advice

I want to buy 2024 Starbucks Korea mug white and blue gradient SS Tumbler 591ml W/ Topper gift and find a really good deal, but not sure if it's legit... the price is US 29.99, but it's cheaper now US 20.99 (I don't knwo when this ends tho), and on s...

Resolved! Order from United States stuck at international hub in the US

I live in Saskatchewan and made an order on March 30th, 2024. It was shipped on April 2nd with the expected delivery date to be April 14th - April 18th, on the order details page it says expected by April 19th (today). The last update on the tracking...

Chitchats charging existing customers higher rates than new sign-ups?

Any sellers here shipping with Chitchats? I was just browsing through their website and found out that existing customers are being charged with higher rates than people signing up now. That is absolutely ridiculous and they are being so sneaky about...

Paypal refund from seller less than what i paid because of currency exchange rate change

i made a largeish payment to a seller in Euro via Paypal a few weeks ago. Seller was not able to get the items i paid for and refunded me. But the amount i am getting back is about $20 less in Canadian dollars than what i paid due to the fact the Eur...

Canada Post delivery failure

Sorry this is a bit of a saga. I purchased an item Sep 14. It was sent by Canada Post and tracking showed delivery, but I didn't find the item at my address. Checking the delivery photo, it had clearly been left at the wrong address, so I contacted t...

ebay hub

how long does it usually take to leave the HUB after you get the tracking number and inspections completed (passed)

Cant get this highjacking piece of garbage off my screen!

WHATS UP WITH THIS?GET RID OF IT

Worried about preorder what do I do?

Hello, I don’t know what to do and would appreciate some feedback: I purchased a pre order for something in 2023 and it’s starting to ship from the manufacturer now Nov 2024 . So I contacted the seller to touch base it’s been a month and a half now a...

eBay's International Shipping is killing my purchases of Postcards

eBay International Shipping is intended to save Sellers (and Buyers to some extent) the headaches and costs of clearing Customs. Great idea. Except, for some products, it not only makes no sense, but it's a barrier to sales. If you're buying a $120 i...

Where do I find the CBSA import receipt number for my ebay order?

I recently purchased a commercial good from ebay that was shipped from the USA to me in Canada. I wanted to fill out the import duties form from CBSA for a refund and needed the import receipt number. Where can I find this? I never got any attached d...

Comic books - buying on ebay my thoughts

So, I am a comic book collector to some degree although these days I tend to buy omnibus instead of individual comics books but I've been collecting for a long time now. One of the interesting things about buying comincs on ebay that I have seen so f...

Potential Mail Strike in Canada

Hi So I was wondering what happens to sellers sending things if there is a potential strike at Canada Post in Novemeber? And what happens to the things that are in transit? For me the items that I have ordered are in transit so I am also wondering if...

Exchange/Return??

Purchased a T-shirt from the USA for $20 however it was undersized & didn't fit. Seller offered to exchange it so I agreed but just found out the return shipping is equal to the cost of the item. Am I on the hook for shipping whether I return it or e...