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Canada Post 2022 Rate Chart as of June 6th

I have updated my chart because there have been so many changes since Jan. Perhaps jasmen@ebay could remove the Jan chart which is pinned and put this one in its place.

Resolved! Repercussions on tax

Had a buyer send a message this morning about a cup and saucer set costing $8.99, postage set at $9.99 to US. She wants to know if I will do free shipping because eBay is charging her tax!For one thing, it is not eBay that is charging tax. If I did t...

FYI "Sale Confirmed" email messages are MIA today....

I've received none since last night, 4 sales so far today first one at 9:42 ET, so it looks like something broke when the year flipped! Mostly just an annoyance but I thought it worth posting.... (PS paypal payment messages are fine.....and arriving)

PAYPAL Monthly Sales Summary (NOVEMBER) includes US SALES TAX!

I just printed off my Monthly Sales Summary for November and the Payments Received Total includes the US Sales Tax. There is also no separate US Sales Tax Section included in any of PayPal's Monthly Sales summaries. I'm going to have to separate the ...

Resolved! Shipping cost cannot be calculated. Please enter a valid Postal Code.

One of my listed items will show the shipping amount if purchasing a single item, but when a quantity greater than two is put in it says "Shipping cost cannot be calculated. Please enter a valid Postal Code." How can I fix this. It's also very strang...

Resolved! Best method to ship video game using Canada Post?

When selling oldschool nintendo games, Canada post keeps claiming my envelopes (even non-bubble padded ones ) cannot be sent by small packet or with stamps because they are too thick in height "for the slot". The slot meaning this plexi-glass cutout ...

My customer wants to cancel because I can't ship on a holiday

I told the buyer I wouldn't be able to ship the product they purchased because of the holidays, It turns out that the post office is officially closed for new years day and the buyer wants to cancel because they needs the product sooner. Should I tel...

Details on shipping and handling fees

Hello, I need some help or advice. I am trying really hard to reconcile the shipping and handling costs from the eBay calculated costs (Canada Post) and what I really end up paying. It also appears that the 'handling' cost is not added. Is there a wa...

Resolved! About Flat Rate Shipping Boxes

Further to a thread that I now can't find.I was in the PO today and asked about the shipping boxes.These are the prepaid ones, not the pricey boxes available for customers who bring their stuff to the PO without any clue about how to package it. The ...

Cancelling an order

I sold an item but when it came to package it, I found that I no longer had it. I don't remember selling it, but must have sold it back sometime ago and failed to remove it from my Turbo Lister File. I contacted the buyer and explained to them what h...

Domestic parcel rate from Vancouver to Winnipeg?

Soooo, I very rarely send anything via parcel domestically. I have heard before that selling parcels domestically is more expensive than selling small packets to the USA. I listed a stuffed animal and it just so happened to be sold to a Canadian buye...

"Sell To Buy" promo ($50 value) until 11/17

Not sure if anyone posted this and I just missed it, but it's still good for another week... https://pages.ebay.ca/sell-to-buy/index.html

Resolved! Can you add "Calculated International Shipping" to listings with "Free Domestic &Free USA" shipping?

Happy New Year Sellers! I recently added free domestic and USA shipping to some of my listings. When I configure my store shipping policy for Domestic buyers I switched my choice from Calculated to "Flat Rate". I get a check box for "Free shipping". ...

Shipping a gift card?

I'm new to selling - so far I've printed labels and sent items with tracking ID. ebay releases my funds once the item is delivered. I was wondering could I send an item without tracking ID? I just sold a gift card and I'd like to just send it in a re...

several weeks and numerous phone calls trying to list a few items...................beyond furious,

Since October I have made $4000 + in purchases to build up a good reputation and positive feedback. I have spent weeks scanning hundreds of vintage sports cards and preparing listings. I have also spent weeks preparing a 25 year coin collection to pr...

Resolved! Anyone else have bidders/ buyers blocked erroneously for not meeting Buyer Requirements?

This week I have had 2 bidders on my eBay auctions contact me to say they were blocked from bidding on my auction listings.They received an error message like this Sorry, you are not allowed to purchase this itemThis item is only available to buyers ...

US Seller's Observation Re Drop in Sales

Regarding purchasing from US sellers that are now using Managed Payments. Are you getting checkout errors? https://community.ebay.com/t5/Payments/eBAY-Managed-Payments-or-How-to-Lose-International-Buyers/m-p/30511372#M66203 See explanations posts 3 &...

Check your mail - Another offer by Invite Only - Save 25% On Selling Fees.*

This showed up in my personal email. Offer is by invite only. It may or may not show up in one's regular eBay email. Fingers crossed for anyone that does qualify and can meet conditions everything works as planned. All applicable screenshots attached...

Shipping small flat item using Economy Shipping

Please advise what is the cheapest way to ship and how to display shipping cost in the Listing for following item. I wish to use shipping cost like $2 to $3 based on Buyer location. I see some other listing provide such shipping option and says "Econ...

Please Fix Promoted Listing On dotCA listlings

This one has got to be an easy fix but is so bothersome on our end. The 2 areas of concern are when I revise a listing and sell similar.At the end of the listing there is the option to select what promotion you want to use and for what percentage you...

Resolved! Ebay rates

Anyone else think that a 10% final value fee is ridiculously expensive?

Selling Giftcards as a new seller?

So I recently sold my 1st item on ebay. My funds are still pending on Paypal. I had a question about selling giftcards, regarding held funds. Since I won't physically ship the giftcard (just send the winner the code), how would this work in regards t...

ebay new promo, did anyone capture it this morning, it was list and sell 3 items for 0$$

saw it scroll by on my ebay homepage, list and sell 3 items, and pay 0 fees. i didn't click to activate it, because i didn't want something to end and relist, so when i got home, it is no where to be found.. did or does someone have the invite, or me...

What the (US) buyer sees-- internet sales tax related.

@ms.havisham has screenshots of the checkout and shopping cart billing on this thread,https://community.ebay.com/t5/Selling/Beware-Buyers/m-p/30514610#M1525119 As a technodolt, I am unable to move these.Perhaps someone who has better skills than me c...

eBay - PC vs Smart Device

Has anyone seen current stats for eBay/online shopping regarding PC vs a Smart Device? Does the overall experience vary? Was able to locate a discussion on dot com for 2015. At that time it was approximately 55% to 45% PC vs Smart Device. A good gues...

Do you accept Paypal for Local Pick Up?

I would like to offer local pick up as an option. Do you guys accept Paypal for these buyers who wish to pick up? I remember before you would lose the case if buyer claims not received (ie. need tracking number). Edit: Looks like policy has changed r...

This is getting spupid

Every time I send an Expedited Package I am notified that I underpaid - every time. What is bothering me is the amounts. They are always under a buck. These are big packages in the $30 to $45 dollar range. The amounts they claim I underpay are like t...

Canadian seller fees Overcharged and unfair

First and foremost, I have been a long time buyer and i have always loved to buy things on Ebay. I have been using Ebay even before this account was created. I have been buying all kinds of things for the past 12 years, these past few weeks I thought...

Canada shipping option

Hi there I am new to eBay and I'm trying to find info on how to select 'Canada Post'. I'm going to sell JBL Bluetooth Speaker.As you can see in the picture, I have no option for choosing Canada Post... How can I solve this problem?

I am a Canadian seller and when I sell on us ebay ebay charge my transaction (Tax collected by eBay)

I want to know why eBay collect tax from my transaction sells even though I am a Canadian seller?I don't collect taxes because I don't have tax number in Canada.but eBay collect tax from my money on some items that soled on US eBay??

You are paying the paypal fees on ebay's US sales tax!

As most will know, ebay is now required to collect sales tax in certain US states for items delivered to those states, regardless of where they are sent from. ie, if you live in NY, and buy from Canada, your Ebay invoice will include NY sales tax. Th...