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Purchase History

Is there an eBay glitch that we cannot see our purchase history? It happened last night and today!!

Why is shipping to Canada so expensive. You want me to pay more for shipping than the items worth

I think its ridiculous to charge $22.00C to deliver a watch (about 5 oz.) from US to Canada. My shipping charges with couriers from US to Canada under 5lbs was $4.95 per pkg. Someone is getting rich on courier charges

Resolved! I can't leave Feedback

Somehow starting from last week, I can 't leave any Feedback This message (in red): " We ran into a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. " Shows up every single time, after I clicked the submit button.And after refresh the page, the same t...

Resolved! Wrong ave!!

No clue where I should post this, so I'm sorry if it's in the wrong place. My first post. But anyway. After ordering like 11 items, I realized I entered the wrong avenue (138ave instead of 139). I didn't realize my mistake because on my PayPal it's r...

difference in import charge

Hello, why is there such a difference in import charges when two items are similar. I'm in Canada. I like to buy a laptop from US. The two laptops in question is of similar configuration and price. Why is one item is charged an import charge of $ 24 ...

purchasing silver

I was looking at some silver from a seller in the US and noticed that they were only charging $6.50 for a ounce but the shipping charges were $35Cdn! Why on earth would anyone from Canada buy silver from the US and pay an outrageous shipping charge w...

mint never hinged stamps and discount postage

Was checking out stamp lots on eBay. Are "mint never hinged" stamps new unused stamps that can be legally used as postage? What are some other keywords I should look out for if I'm looking to buy discounted postage for mailing things legally? Is it c...

Is my seller trying to pull one over

I won a watch at auction a few days ago, and after several attempts to contact te seller he finally responded with this message (Hey sorry, I did not realize i chose the shipping that I chose for this watch. it may cost more to ship that was paid for...

Shipping from China takes longer than 60 days, should stay in my ebay with full details till item a

This is getting ridiculous

This is the second seller in a row that I have had problems with and I am seriously about to no longer use ebay as an option for my online shopping. This time I bid on a product and won...seller writes to me 2 days later and says, " we were on vacati...

Does not accept paypal?

I caught an auction about to end and won at 50 cents under my max bid of $121 US plus $4.50 shipping. I immediately paid.I then received an email:"Payment instructions:As you are in Canada, GST/HST is due and payable on this lot. The total due, GST a...

Resolved! Item not received

Alright, so my item is 2 business days past the delivery date with no word from the seller. We live in the same province and I received a shipping notification on the date of purchase. I checked the Canada Post website for any service alerts but ever...

Resolved! Re: USPS First Class Intl Services to Canada

I have been buying on Ebay for a few years and have never felt so frustrated. Some sellers are using the weight limit of 16 ounces as directed by Ebay for USPS First Class Intl services to Canada. Wrong it is up to 4 lbs with a value up to $400. This...

Postal rates from U.S.A. to Canada

As a buyer on Ebay for many years I have seen the postal rates increase at an alarming rate. I am unsure if it is the rates that are rising or simply a way for sellers to make more money. (Or a combination of the two) Items are quite often cheaper th...

Stateside Surcharge coming

Saw in some news that Canada will be implementing a surcharge on any shopper who returns from the US over the personal exemption. I don't travel much so I guess they used to be lax on the enforcement. I suspect this move will result in more scrutiny ...

Deceived/framed Bidding?

An item is for bidding by the owner/seller,and few people with highly positive feedback put their considered bidding numbers slowly.Suddenly,out of nowhere,few users with zero feedback come to play and put different higher bidding number as if they a...

Resolved! Ticked at Ebay feedback system

I am writing just to complain about feedback system.I hate the feedback system as 60 days to leave feedback is not enough time.When purchases are made it can take 90 days to get items from China or other countries by post.I think it is unfair to both...

Buyer Disappointment

This is to show my disappointment with eBay and PayPal who didn't helped me with my case, I am relatively a new buyer and I bought an item that came from China but it didn't worked as advertised and I had to return it, the return shipping cost was to...

Search Suggestion - Hide Listings

Like many users, I have specific items I'm looking for. It would be nice to have the option to hide specific listings that show up in a search so I don't see them again. Craigslist has an option like this and I'm not sure why ebay hasn't added a feat...

Recieved only partial refund and now I can’t open a case.

I purchased three like items in different sizes in April. The seller was in China and offered free shipping so of course it was going to take a few months to get to Canada. The estimated delivery date was July 11, so even though items from another Ch...

can I pay for my order later?

I'm trying to buy two different items from the same seller and combine the shipping. asked the seller to send them together, he agreed but wants me to not pay for the orders so he can change/adjust the shipping charge.well, I tried that , had to comm...

No Outbid notice and Sudden Change in Product

I had placed a bid on an item and was the leading bidder however I did not win and did not receive an outbid notice. I can understand this but my concern is that when I checked the listing in bids/win tab the listing for this item that I apparently l...

Confusing issue with seller and a broken item, and I can't find the help I need

(If I posted this in the wrong place please move it, or tell me how to move it, to the right one, thank you). A seller accepted a return on a broken item with missing parts, but would not send a label instead he contacts me and then tells me not to s...

I had to Verify it was me. What a pain

I was on ebay shopping for some cell phone stuff. I try to log in and am confronted with a demand to reset my password but no button or Link. Frustrating and humiliating that I am required to prove my identity and change my password. I spent 15 minut...

New and improved Money Back Guarantee, and still incomplete

Sellers may want to read the link below including opening up the blue+ 's. https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/ebay-money-back-guarantee-policy/ebay-money-back-guarantee-policy?id=4210

private listing - bidders' identities protected

Wow, what a coincidence... 2 auctions by the same seller, both about to end, price keeps going up.So far a total of 9 bids on each in 3 days.... all 'private listing - bidders' identities protected'.I was going to bid.Thanks but no thanks!Seeing far ...

15% off on purchases. Ends 2am ET

Some limitations...please read. How to redeem your Coupon:1.Shop for eligible items. (See below for exclusions).2.Pay for your item by 2:00 AM Eastern Time on July 12, 20183.Enter the Coupon code in the redemption code field: PRIMOSALE Terms & Condit...

Resolved! Did eBay remove item location from the search page?

Before, this is what could be done, you could narrow down your search to your area or country: Now as of July 2018, that option seems to be missing: This is simply unacceptable and hinders the eBay experience. I would rather shop on sites where they ...

Ebay Bucks Voucher

Not sure if this has been pointed out or observed recently but here is what I discovered using my eBay Bucks voucher. When you go to apply your voucher to a purchase it confirmed it was applied and then noted it on my Paypal email confirmation notice...

Global Shipping Program - Ebay's Achilles Heel.

Ebay used to be my go to place for anything electronic a few years back and I would frequently recommend it to others. Most of the items purchased came from the US (I'm in Canada), with some as far away as Texas and California. There was no GSP back ...