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Why I no longer buy eIS items from US

This is a prime example of why I am sticking to what little purchasing I do these days on eBay to Canadian sellers. I was watching an item in San Antonio Tx. The seller put out an offer for $20 USD for the item that was listed for $28 USD. I turned d...

Seller sent item through DHL and incurred huge handling fees

So I recently purchased an item from a seller based in Japan. The item listing wrote that the item will be sent through EMS or registered air, which is the reason I bought from the seller as they are usually hassle-free. The seller however, chose to ...

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MAJOR problems with Ebay's GSP

1-eBay's GSP ads anywhere from 7-14 days when shipping to Canada since the package MUST go to the eBay Erlanger, Kentucky hub NO MATTER where the eBay seller/item is located in the US! THAT is total nonsense!2-eBay's GSP will NOT ship to a PO Box in ...

will i pay tax in canada for purchases from us through ebay ?

i want to by computer hardware from US sellers (shipped from the USA) to my address in alberta / Canada, its is probaby 500+ USD/CAD whatever... will I have to pay VAT in Canada once i receive the item ?.. thanks,

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What happens if I deny a partial refund? Packaged arrived, but nothing was sent.

I purchased 800+ trading cards from a newer seller and the package arrived yesterday. When I recieved it, it was really light and weighed only half of what it should of. I took photos and when I opened it, inside was a towel and a bunch of shipping b...

Partial refund for items arrived dead?

I ordered some composting worms for $71.84 CAD. The seller agreed to refund me for the shipment and eBay won't allow me to return the item as it states the seller already gave me a 'full' refund. However I only got $50.29 back? Why am I still being c...

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New interface on desktop?

I'm i alone or ebay updated the listings interface? Is that a bug? That is so unintuitive now... Clicking on photo zoom instead of making it large, tag about views will hide photos in some cases, seller details is weird left/right and on top of bids,...

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Item not received, Global Shipping Program Tracking not updated

I have not received an order I placed on Feb 4th, shipping from US to Canada using Global Shipping Program.The last Tracking Update displayed on eBay "Purchased History" page is as follows: Arrived at Global Shipping CenterFeb-08-17, 10:25 AM, ERLANG...

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IT LOOKS LIKE THE BUYER IS GETTING SCREWED AGAIN!!!!!

DHL eCommerce is at it again , Buyer beware . Dhl is now the exclusive to ebay international shipping and you will be charged duty on any amount 0.01 cents and up . Even though Canada Boarder Services allows 60.00 Canadian to come into Canada before ...

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Seller not providing tracking number on item already shipped saying it is a delay with the courier

So, I bought a phone from this company which was ebay Refurbished guaranteed and it arrived on time in like 2 business days. For the fathers day event there was a coupon so I bought the exact same phone and when I asked about why there is no tracking...

Can't list from app

Drafts on app do not work anymore for me. I list from uploading photos on my drafts from the app, cause i dont need to upload everything to computer. When i click it says: we're sorry, there was an error. Anyone else? Anyone figured how to fix it? Be...

eBay's International Shipping Program is *ABSURDLY* frustrating

I've been an ebay Buyer for 20+ flippin' years and never has it been *THIS* difficult to make a simple purchase. Why has this seemingly simple process become so daunting now? It's fine if I'm buying a single item, but generally, because of the type o...

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Sales Tax on Sales Tax on Sales Tax on Sales Tax

I'm closing both my eBay and Reverb accounts because I REFUSE to pay sale tax that was already paid on the item when it was originally posted.These companies will collect taxes EVERY time it's resold.So you think it's normal to tax an item every time...

EBay’s shipping service with other countries than canada

So I am wondering why shipping has skyrocketed for some people in the us or uk who use eBay to ship or eBay hub? This last purchase I made I was told and not the first time either that the shipping money was for them to keep and the were mad because ...

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Package stuck at Glendale Hights

Hi all, I've had a package stuck At the eBay international hob in Glendale Heights. The package Has been sitting at the hub since May 24 two weeks with no update to shipping. I've checked parcel app and the only tracking associated with the item is t...

Resolved! Need correct tracking code, Ascendia code doesn't work, eBay Intnat'l Shipping from US, held customs

I've got something coming from the US, sent via "eBay International Shipping". It's a small item, it doesn't seem to have been sent using the global shipping thing. Shipping seems to be USPS.Ebay tracking says it's "Held in Customs" in Toronto since ...

How long do Canada Customs last?

2 months ago I bought a camera from a seller in Ukraine. It was estimated to arrive sometime between May 6th- June 5th. It's June 5th and the package still has not arrived. I want to know how long customs take because when I track my package it says ...

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Item Stuck in Glendale Heights, IL

devon@ebay Hi, I saw your name on other posts. I placed an order on May 13th from US, I'm in Canada. The seller sent the item the same day and it was received in Glendale Heights on May 15th. It "arrived at hub" on May 20th and no update since. When ...

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Anyone know who does last mile delivery for Mailboxes Etc?

I'm contemplating a purchase from a seller in Spain who uses Mailboxes Etc for shipping. I've never dealt with this courier company and was wondering if anyone know who does last mile delivery in Canada for them? Do they hand off to Canada Post or us...

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vinyl record shipping costs from USA to Canada.

I am looking for a better understanding of the shipping costs for vinyl records from the US to Canada. I used to regularly purchase vinyl records, both 7" and 12", from US sellers. However, the current shipping costs listed seem incredibly high. The ...

Can't combine shipping with Global Shipping Program

After being passed around by people who assured me that you CAN combine items (as far as they could tell ---GAH!!! NOTE: that is not the word YES) and then cut off when transferred to an equally unqualified person who put me on hold. I wasted more ti...

Best payment method on eBay?

Haven't purchased anything from eBay in over 10 years. Is PayPal still the best method to use when purchasing items off eBay? Do you just get extra protections using PayPal as a payment method on eBay? Is it fine to use credit card on eBay as well?

Question about using spouse card as payment method

Hi. So I usually buy items (hockey cards) below $150, and always use paypal which uses my chequing account. But I have an offer from a seller, totalling over $600 and paypal will only do e cheque which the seller won't accept. So since i don't own a ...

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EBay International Shipping (EIS)

I refuse to buy from any seller that does not offer an alternative to EIS. As a Canadian, I have bought items (not necessarily on EBay) from all over the US. EIS is by far the slowest system I have ever dealt with. For example, I bought an item from ...

eBay International Shipping Illinois Hub

Does anyone have any recent experiences to share that could shed light on how quickly packages are being processed at the international hub in Illinois? I've read a bunch of horror stories, but was hoping to get some recent reports that show what the...

shipping

i have an order was ship on may 8 and it stuck at ebay international hub from that date somebody could help on this one ?

Expedited Lite question - is it going to stop soon?

I thought I saw an email (not on ebay) that said Expedited Lite was stopping sometime in May. Of course, I can't find the email now. Haven't used it yet but have a pkg to list that could make use of Exp Lite. Anyone know if it is continuing or ending...