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Can't purchase shipping label

I get the msg: It was not possible to generate the label. Something is wrong. Please try again later. when trying to purchase a Canada Post Tracked Packet USA label My item was listed on ebay.com and my addres was a USA address. It asked me to change...

Canada Post's service just continues to go downhill

Took a US bound package over to a GTA PO on Monday. I made extra effort to get it out on that day so it would get to the US and into Cusomts before May 2, which it should have easily since it just needs to be put on a plane bound for the US (at Pears...

Possible canada post strike on may 22

These negotiations are resuming after discussions broke off in March when the parties had been unable to come to a resolution. The existing collective agreements between Canada Post and CUPW will continue to remain in effect until May 22, 2025. I'm s...

Resolved! To: seller_news_team re your Jan 30 '25 announcement to continue Canadian shipping supplies coupon

On Jan 30, you announced that you would continue the free shipping supplies coupon for Canadian sellers after receiving much feedback from sellers. See one of your paragraphs below:The eBay Canada Community > News & Updates > Announcements > An updat...

Stallion no longer allowing untracked shipments

So I got a notification today that untracked shipments do not fall under "Global Entry Direct" which is what Stallion has to adhere to, in order to get our shipments across. Apparently the postage labels printed on Stallion (and likely any other serv...

Ebay should get rid of ebay.ca and just use .com for Canada and the U.S.

The Canadian market in itself is near worthless, compared to the American market. Even though the population of Canada is 10% of the U.S. or so, Canada's Ebay market is maybe 1/50th the size of the U.S. market mostly because of lack of disposible inc...

Chit Chats Updated Blog on Tariffs

You can read it here:https://chitchats.com/blog/what-if-the-tariffs-go-into-effect-apr-2 Basically they're going back to the "need manufacture info" to unlock "duties paid postage". Thing is the tariffs apply to Chinese goods, so why do we need the m...

Hmm what does: "Delivery may be delayed due to public authority" mean??

When I'm shipping, I always check the tracking number against CP to make sure I typed it in ok. Today when I got to the CP main tracking page, I happened to notice that all the showing previously checked tracked packets have this statement on them: "...

Resolved! Cominbed shipping discounts on eBay.ca?

On the dot com site I can create a shipping discount that if you buy 3 or more items there is a flat shipping rate. Is there something I can do for this on eBay.ca? Customers are telling me they have to pay shipping on each one. I have it set up in b...

Don't any buyers leave feedback anymore?

Out of 63 sales in the past 90 days, only 21 have left feedback. The buyers are not leaving feedback for anyone. For a total of 5834 sales/purchases, I have only received 3133 from buyers, that is 2701 less than I gave out. It is getting less and les...

Help with response to sellers INR claim and other peculiarity

I sold a cell phone 2 weeks ago on ebay. I am located in Canada and buyer is Miami. When he purchased he requested I use a specific carrier of which I declined and told him because I am in a small town in Canada that is not an option, that I will shi...

Traffic down since switching from .com to .ca + tariff nonsense

My ebay traffic and sales have been down significantly since the February tariff threats and me switching from listing on .com to .ca in March. On avg. about 25% less than I was getting. I am usually slow during late winter - early summer ( Late Janu...

Reasons behind blocking buyers

This came up in a different thread so I thought I'd put it in its own thread if there's to be any more discussion. Generally my own reasons for blocking are related to time and cost/risk factors. The majority of the time once I've permanently blocked...

Why doesnt ebay canada have GSP, or whatever the new shipping program is?

Like title says. Why doesnt ebay canada or Canadian sellers get access to the global shipping program, or whatever it's called now? Why do they make these things american only?

Resolved! is there any possible way to reinstate my account after permanent restricted

Dear eBay Community eBay Support Team,I recently received a notice that my eBay account has been permanently restricted. I respect eBay’s policies, but I believe this may have been a misunderstanding or related to an issue that I am now ready to reso...

Resolved! Will there be a tariff owing if I send a $20 item to the US before May 2nd?

Buyer wants to know but am confused now since so many changes made to tariffs recently. I think will be okay since deminimus still on until May 2 but not sure. Have actual tariffs started yet?

EASTER SLUMP -

Every year at this time it seems to a be a slump time I have gone 6 days without a sale first time in 4 months that has happened - last year it went 4 days, at this time, year before that 2 days which is pretty common for me -- I just can't seem to b...

Resolved! Shipping a record made in both canada and us to US

A buyer in us bought a vintage record. The jacket is made in usa, but the disc is made in canada. Many vintage records sold in us and canada produced like this. My questions are, 1. How tariff will affect on this item?2. How to input HS tariff code o...

New Canada Post Discount for SfSB Members Feb 17 - Apr 27, 2025 | PARCEL Rates As Low As $3.50?

Here's an interesting tidbit of info that was sent to post offices on Feb 14. I've posted the relevant text below: ----------------------------Solutions for Small Business™ (SfSB) reduced rates on Expedited Parcel and Tracked Packet USA starting Febr...

Price Increase on Select Canada Post Flat Rate Boxes - Effective May 5, 2025

Recent communication from Canada Post to post offices: Small and Extra Small flat rate boxes will be increasing in price effective May 5, 2025. Extra Small: $17.99 --> $18.99 ($1 increase, or 5.27%)Small: $19.99 --> $21.99 ($2 increase, or 10.01% [ou...

Tax Return GST Input for Form T2125

Hi all, This is my first time filling out Form T2125. I've registered with the CRA for a GST/HST number. Since eBay collects and remits GST on the sellers behalf, what would I input for GST collected? $0? Thanks in advance.

Coupons LIVE!

coupons are live on .ca FINALLY!!!!!!! I just set up a 5% off one for the rest of March to test it out!

Shipment requirements according to USPS as of 2023

devon@ebay This was posted to the USPS website in 2023. Please pass to the correct department for urgent attention. It appears this was never fully complied with by eBay and eBay Labels (see note below). Applicable for both US and Canadian shipping t...

Resolved! Buyer has purchased through brand new account and messaged on another, older account to arrange...

Buyer has purchased through brand new account and messaged on another, older account to try to arrange shipping to different address. Obviouisly, I will not ship to any address not directly attached to the sale. There's also no feedback on either acc...

RICARMICs Self insurance cookie jar statistics to end of 2024

A little later than usual, but better late then never! Overall Notes:-I live in the stamp collectors world, so these results are all from postage stamp selling categories-prior to 2018 I sold only on .COM. Since then new stuff is about equally divide...

Cancel Request after 3 days

I had the ebay set to time away for the long weekend and someone placed an order on an item while i was gone and requested it be cancelled but since 3 days have passed since the request I am no longer able to respond to the request and i am unable to...

For Buyers and Sellers of Collectible Trading Cards and the Tariff Situation

Leading trading card grader pausing submissions from Canada, China, Mexico due to tariffs The New York Times - Athletic - March 4, 2025https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6175486/2025/03/04/psa-grading-submissions-tariffs/ City TV - Calgary - April 21, ...

FYI Notifications are down, both email and "the bell"...

Whilst working on stuff this morning an hour ago, I noticed my ready to ship count had gone up by two from what it was earlier in the morning, however no email notifiations, nor "red bell" notification. There were two sales to same customer, one from...

Message from Canada Post. Unable to deliver package, tracking not working

I just have a message supposedly from Canada Post.The delivery address provided for this parcel is incomplete and is required further details.If you cannot provide a response to this action within three days, the parcel will be returned.There is a tr...