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Do I really need a plastic envelope on my parcels

Just printed my first Expedited label from PayPal. I note on the instructions that I am supposed to "attach a plastic envelope to the largest side of the box" Problem is that Canada Post won't sell me these without a VentureOne card. At least online,...

To invoice or not?

So I recently sold an item at auction. This is my first time having sold something here. Everything has been straight forward up to now. When I look at the item, it says to invoice the buyer now. Does the buyer not have the option to "Pay now". Every...

E-check issue any advice

Buyer paid echeck it has not been 35 days and it has not cleared and buyer is not responding and I have no option to send cancellation .... Anybody have anything as to how I can get this cancelled

eBay Entices Sellers to Opt In to Managed Returns

By Ina Steiner EcommerceBytes.com April 05, 2013 eBay is running an invitation-only promotion to entice sellers to use Managed Returns. The program lets buyers initiate returns directly from their My eBay account pages rather than having to contact t...

New Fees for Stores

I'm almost certainly going to upgrade to an Anchor Store on May 1st, as it'll save me money, but can anyone tell me if there are other real advantages with regard to search hits, promotions etc.

[Question] Shipping SOOO expensive

Hey guys well I have a quick question. I'm just wondering does anyone know of any cheap shipping places in Winnipeg Manitoba? besides Canada Post?. This morning I went to canada post to get a quote to see how much they charge to ship an IPHONE 4S cha...

Shipping options for small items?

I'm new to selling on eBay, and one thing that I'm having trouble with is shipping. I'm trying to sell some small items, mainly Xbox games and some valuable Magic card singles, and would like to offer international shipping. Magic cards are basically...

from auction style to Fixed price

How do I change from auction style to Fixed price..... have not listed item as yet

How to respond to a blocked buyer?

Hi all, I recently received an offer on one of my item. The offer price was about 50% (which isn't too bad - many buyers choose that as a starting point), but when I looked up the buyer's feedback history, I noticed that they left 15 negative/neutral...

Anyone else loosing Dashboard info

I just lost all my Dashboard info which I am assuming Maintenance of some sort but one thing I have never lost before that I just lost is all my subsribers not that I have ever bothered to look but I has 22 now I have 0 Just lost all of this about 2h...

What Is The Process?

Hi all, I have a situation that I haven't had to deal with until now. If a seller lists a 'widget' for $70.00, lots of photos clearly show what is included and the description is exact. A buyer bids and wins the lot, cuts up all the jewelry and acid ...

picture sizes and if it makes any perceivable difference - help for info

I need a favor from fellow board members. I put 4 items for sale as a test using different dpi. Could people have a look at the 4 pictures and tell me if you notice any difference that is worth mentioning.. The test items tell the dpi for each image ...

how to respnd to a buyer who complaint because got charge on duty.

A UK buyer got charge on duty for items bought from me 11.50 pound. How should I respond her?

Feedback by buyer after UIC is closed & buyer pays?

I knew the answer to this at one point, but can't find the reference now, and need to decide fairly quickly. If a seller opens an UIC and the buyer does finally pay, is the buyer able to leave FB & DSRs for that transaction? I'm concerned because I w...

Need help with shipping company...

I am not advertising for anyone, I just keep forgetting the name of this shipping company. I need to go ship something after I realized Canada post was charging alot... I know it is somewhere in these forums but can't find their info.... I know it is...

eBay Sellers in Australia Deal with Sudden Fee Hike

By Ina Steiner EcommerceBytes.com April 03, 2013 eBay is giving sellers in Australia only 4 weeks notice before changing its fee structure, and for many sellers, it's a significant fee increase. For example, casual sellers will be eligible to receive...

Item Not Received Dispute - Question

In late February I had a buyer from Poland purchase one of my items which came to around $70. I did offer international shipping via Canada Post Small Packets - International - Ground in the listing. Canada Post had given me a estimate of four to six...

No Free media subtitle

I must have missed the elimination of free subtitle for media catalog items that has been there for years. Luckily I did some new ones and didnt bulk relist a bunch as I never would have noticed the .50 each for subtitle. Bet some people get caught s...

background color for pictures

I keep reading that backgrounds should be white but I can find nothing in the actual policy other than a neutral color. I and many others use a darker background so the edges of items like notes show clearly. Stamp and card people do similar. Will th...

Feedback from cancelled transactions

Hi, Can you experts advise me on this? I seem to get a lot of new eBayers who end up making multiple purchases but only paying for one. They are fine with cancelling but then I find all these transactions on my feedback page. I don't want to give the...

PayPal Starting to Finance Merchants !

Following UK merchant financing program, PayPal plans U.S. test SAN FRANCISCO, April 3 (Reuters) - EBay Inc's payments business, PayPal, already lends money to online shoppers, but it is now starting to finance the merchants who sell on the company's...

Light Packet Air to U.S. - Is it gone too?

I may be missing something, but on checking a parcel rate today I could not find Light Packet Air listed with the other services to the U.S. I thought it was only the Small Packet surface services that were being discontinued. I use (used!!) Light Pa...

GTC - Good Til Canceled - Advantages & Disadvantages

I am thinking of trying the GTC option in my my Ebay store. I have just over 5,000 items that I sell. I have been trying to glean the advantages and disadvantages in doing so. One big advantage that is forcing my hand is the new watermark rule for ph...

A Question About # of Free Listings with a Store

Currently, without a store, I get 50 free listings on each of .ca and .com. Starting May 1st, If I open a store, I'll be able to get 150 free listings, so I'm only gaining 50 free listings. But, of course, each BIN listing can be for 30 days which is...

Should I step up to Expedited

Another newbie query. I realize this topic has been discussed elsewhere. But, the threads I have read seem to get long winded and at times somewhat hostile. So I will try to be succinct and go for simple yes or no answers This specific item applies p...

eBay Looks to Large Retailers and Consumers for Added Selection

MUST READ By Ina Steiner EcommerceBytes.com April 02, 2013 eBay presented its strategy for its three main operating units to analysts and investors at last week's Analyst Day. Christopher Payne's presentation on eBay Marketplaces was of particular in...

HAPPY EASTER WEEKEND FELLOW CANADIANS

What Would You Do?

Help! lol Hi All, I had an item that I listed that was comprised of clearly marked sterling and gold jewelry bits and pieces and listed it as such. It was not really a "scrap" lot as most pieces could be worn or used. I listed it not for content as s...

2 items grouped into 1 shipment

I sold a buyer 2 items that must ship in separate boxes, but I have no options - it allows me to ship with one label. Am I missing something? How do I break them up into separate shipping labels? Thanks

What Would You Do?

Help! lol Hi All, I had an item that I listed that was comprised of clearly marked sterling and gold jewelry bits and pieces and listed it as such. It was not really a "scrap" lot as most pieces could be worn or used. I listed it not for content as s...