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10 Common eBay Scams and What You Can Do About Them

An interesting read of the basics... eBay is a legitimate shopping resource, and most people have good experiences while using the site. However, there are many eBay scams that you need to watch out for to protect yourself. Whether you buy or sell on...

Why is my Post Office closed?

I had put most of my shipments into the postbox. Will those be picked up today?

Ebay Could Owe $1.9 Billion in Fines for Allowing Sale of 343,000 Emissions Defeat Devices

The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued eBay for allowing the sale of 343,011 aftermarket emissions defeat devices and other products that violate the Clean Air Act. The online sales giant faces billions in fines, including up to $5,580 for each Clean A...

class action suit in usa

at least ebay our beloved mother does not have a large class action suit like amazon in the usa-- it seems now to be moving through the courts -- and on the news today(pbs national news) they say its going to shake things up -- all things that go wro...

US Justice Department sued eBay on Wednesday for allegedly selling restricted pesticide products and

The US Justice Department sued eBay on Wednesday for allegedly selling restricted pesticide products and devices that defeat motor vehicle emission controls. The complaint against the online marketplace was filed on behalf of the US Environmental Pro...

Ipad 1 2 3 4

Does anyone know if facebook Twitter can be used still on Gen 1 2 3 4 ? Thanks I don't care if Up dates no longer available or if will it not work if no longer updated. the 4 Gen is 2017 units.

Off Topic: Amazon's shipping has become REALLY slow

i'm referring to the time it takes them to actually ship the item, not the time the item is in transit with whatever carrier once it's been shipped. I've got a purchase that was an in stock item with Amz and sold and shipped by Amz that has been sitt...

Proud to be Canadian

Happy Canada Day!

July newsletter

Congrats and 3 cheers are in order for @mandicrafts for recognition in the belated eBay July Newsletter!!!!! WTG!!!! https://pages.ebay.ca/sellernewsletter/index.html?mkevt=1&mkpid=2&emsid=0&mkcid=8&bu=43100437243&osub=2f0ecc7fc2371b71647d01dd0dade24...

Chit Chats sponsoring Tour de France Team Israel-Premier Tech

Premier Tech is a Canadian team and has Mike Woods, the top Canadian rider. Logo on the jersey.

40 Things You Didn't Know You Could Sell on eBay

40 Things You Didn't Know You Could Sell on eBayMost of it is junk you were going to recycle anyway!https://www.countryliving.com/shopping/antiques/g4437/junk-things-you-can-sell-on-ebay/ ...not sure what to think about some of these.

How do I cancel a bid by a buyer who made it my mistake

The buyer did not mean to enter a bid and it ended up winning. Buyer wants to cancel the bid. How do I do this for him (he has been a good buyer to this point.

The Road to the GSP, etc. Started Here?

This old .com discussion board thread started by a "pink" (when "pinks" were pink) in 2004 may be of some interest to those with a bit of holiday time on their hands. I stopped reading after five pages or so, and there probably isn't much reason to g...

...the never-ending story. CBS 60 Mins

The eBay stalking scandal: How a couple became the target of harassment | 60 Minutes https://www.cbsnews.com/video/silicon-valley-ebay-stalking-scandal-60-minutes-video-2023-03-26/

The End of "Free" (Never was, Never will be again) Shipping...

https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/amazon-other-retailers-revamp-free-shipping-costs-soar-2023-03-24/ LOS ANGELES, March 24 (Reuters) - There is no such thing as free shipping.Even so, Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) and other online retailers ...

Anyone Else Finding Cdn. Postal Rates Creating Sales Downturn?

I've been selling on ebay over the years, and due to some past problems now only ship with tracking (provides recourse when dealing with ebay) which is more expensive. However I've noticed a downturn in sales which have become stagnant this past year...

eBay news of the week...

Latto Claps Back at Internet 'Panty Police' by Listing Her Underwear on eBay – Amassing Nearly 100k Bidhttps://people.com/style/latto-claps-back-at-style-troll-by-listing-underwear-on-ebay/ There Is an Abundance of NSFW Box Art on eBay For Your Disc ...

eBay making the news...

Managers Are Already Trying to Bust eBay's First Union, Organizers Say Workers at the company’s subsidiary TCGPlayer claim management is unlawfully surveilling union activity... https://www.vice.com/en/article/4axz4g/managers-are-already-trying-to-bu...

Including a business card for non-eBay services

I sell model trains (I know, you'd never guess from my name) but I also service certain vintage model trains, including re-magnetising the motor magnet. This servicing is obviously something I can't possibly offer through eBay, so, is it considered a...

Canadian Credit Card Class Action Lawsuit

I saw an ad for this on TV today. Apparently there's a class action lawsuit in Canada against the banks and credit card companies who engaged in poor practices betwen March and September of last year. For small sellers, you can apparently claim $30 w...

wishing a joyous new year and painfree entrance into 2023 to one and all sellers

may your selling get easier in the new year and may you get higher profits than the ones we got in 2022 and keep up the good work posting to this forum as its the best thing i read in the ebay empire

Favorite Album Covers (To Love or Hate)

We all love music (or hate it) but do any stop and say to yourself "Hey, that's a really good album cover" or "This album cover stinks like yesterday's diaper." Here's one of my favourites, the album Passengers by the group Beau Dommage.

''Canada post worker keeps 500 packages''

If you lost lettermail packages recently moving to/from/into alberta, they just found out a worker was heavily stealing packagesThey say ''all packages'' have been returned but untracked they just can't knowhttps://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/mail-theft-char...

Resolved! 25 years

Wow, been "doin' that" for just over 25 years. been interesting to say the least

I dreamt that "Once Upon A Time Ebay Showed Everyone's Listings, Equally...At No Extra Charge..."

Then I woke up... My very 1st listing. No white background, No "sell similar" rigaramarole, no "item horrifics", no "pay to play". THOSE were the days!

eBay Will No Longer Tolerate Off Topic Discussion Posts ~ eBay Soapbox

Posted on ecommercebytes Nov 8, 2022. Something to ponderhttps://www.ecommercebytes.com/C/blog/blog.pl?/pl/2022/11/1667918175.htmleBay Will No Longer Tolerate Off Topic Discussion Posts. Mentions by invite only to forum.According to the announcement ...

Canada Post eliminating denomination stamps?

My local Post Office in Northwestern Ontario says Canada Post is no longer printing demonination stamps.Any truth to this and how does one go forward? I use these to make $3.19 and $4.44 postage which happens fairly regular..They suggest lining up th...

A message from Adam Ireland, VP and GM, (((((eBay US)))))

Recent announcement on dot com directed at the US marketplace. As far as I can find this was never posted on ca.https://community.ebay.com/t5/Announcements/A-message-from-Adam-Ireland-VP-and-GM-eBay-US/ba-p/33305147Of note the following:Which brings ...

Best supplier of small rigid mailers?

Hi-I have recently started to sell on ebay and am looking for a consistent, reliable, and best value for cost supplier of small rigid carboard mailers. I would have to purchase online and have them delivered by mail. Amazon does not seem to have any ...

USA Thanks giving nightmare coming soon

Just a reminder if you are selling on E-BAY and you want to do some black friday promos. Please remember that Millions of others will be doing the same. In which the world wide shipping system will come to a slow time in Transit. Ebay really dose not...