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mrmarksradio
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what to do if a seller adds aditional charges not mentioned in description

I have winning bid on an item of $32. Seller has invoiced me for this + $65 postage ( normally about $30 from his location) + an additional fee of $ 93 without explanation. I have emailed asking why, his reply was "this is the cost" I have contacted customer support but still don't have a reply... more…
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aastiller
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complaint from a buyer 2 months on

i have just received a complaint that the item a buyer purchased from me was not as described. They were doors and did not fit their house plus they say there was damage and they were unable to sell them. I listed no returns accepted and we delivered to them but I do not believe that there was any... more…
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liselpriceph
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Request payment from buyers.

Hi, Its my first time to sell items on ebay and i have few items listed. Few of them are auction and Buy it now. I would like to know, How do i request payment from the buyer. Is the invoice requesting total amount sent automatically by  ebay to the buyer? or do i have to sent them the invoice... more…
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reesan101
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Group Deals

I just "committed to buy" a Group Deal on eBay and can't make payment until after the deal runs out, could the deal still sell out without me having to pay?
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retirementplan2011
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Why wont my photos load - keep failing Can you help?

Can anyone help me, my photos keep failing to load?
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trentham-treasures
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Feed back

We all know that buyers are not all angels. Why does Ebay deny sellers the opportunity to leave negative feed back for a buyer? If one leaves a negative comment as "positive" feed back, Ebay will remove the comment BUT leave the "positive" feed back, giving a false impression as to the positive... more…
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jmlyndon
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Dispute resolution and feedback

I listed an item, it was bought and sent promptly.  Negative feedback from purchaser.  Went to dispute resolution - resolved in my favour - the item WAS as described. Then I requested that e-Bay remove the negative feedback, and despite the fact that the dispute was resolved in my favour, they... more…
2 Answers 3 Comments 85 Views
franch2
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Selling second hand earings on ebay

Hi , Im just wondering if you are able to list second hand earings on ebay ? thank you
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shadowchronix
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logging in

im using mozilla firefox and when i try to log in earlier it now asks me for my card details etc... and must match with my details here... dunno if thats with the site or is it a bug...   but now im using google chrome, i can log in as normal and no stupid questions... does dat mean that... more…
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family12080806
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I have been paid though Paypal but no payment showing in Paypal a/c?

Hi, I am hoping someone can help me. I have recently been paid through Paypal for some goods I recently sold on ebay, however when I log into my Paypal account there are no payments (received) showing. I made sure the 'to and from' dates were correct. The only thing I can think of that may pose a... more…
3 Answers 1 Comment 74 Views
padi.0409.0409
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different browsers show different listings

Hi all here's a really strange one. I decided to try using firefox instead of int explorer because of those ongoing problems with signing in to put items on the watch-list. Now, I bring up one of my saved searches [military comic postcards] and even though both searches appear to be the same,... more…
3 Answers 1 Comment 59 Views
taddiie
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unpiaded item

Hi hoe do i leave a strike for unpaid item. buyer said she was having problems with paypal could not pay buy i also offer M/O so i said send money have not heard anything back but i checked her feedback and she brought same item but it was cheaper price. i have already relisted item for sale more…
6 Answers 5 Comments 130 Views
tandetina
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can i cancell my bid if i change my mind

can i cancel my bid if i change my mind
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*raysofsunshine3*
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I need help - 2

Hi All,   Thanks for your answers to my first question for help.   How do I contact the seller? The seller is in the states. Do I use e-mail and how would I get their e-mail address?     more…
2 Answers 2 Comments 76 Views
lowagn
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Ask Seller a Question

Hi, What happened to the 'Ask Seller a Question' option? It seems to have dissappeared.
3 Answers 1 Comment 56 Views
*raysofsunshine3*
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I need help

Hi All,   I was browsing on the e-bay site and found an item that I might want to purchase. Accidentally, I hit the buy now button but all I wanted to do and enquire about was the cost of postage. Now the seller is wanting to be paid but I do not want the item. What do I do now? Please help.  ... more…
2 Answers 3 Comments 104 Views
thedon05
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Price Range Enquiry

Hi,   How can I set my price range when looking for stuff, I cannot set the price range at all. Can you help???
2 Answers No Comments 38 Views
my27fish
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Buyer claiming item was damaged when received.

Hi, I'm a new to selling on eBay and have a problem already. I sold a netbook and wrapped it in several layers of very strong bubble wrap and posted it off in an express mail bag. The buyer now claims that the screen is cracked. How do I handle this?? Sandy more…
4 Answers 2 Comments 96 Views
valilly-valilly
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Question on a damaged item and next steps

Advice please!!!   Hi there. I purchased a set of shelves recently that were shipped from Sydney to Brisbane. The seller did not offer postage due to the size of the item, but linked to a website shipping company (e-go.com.au) which was recommended. I purchased that shipping option, plus the... more…
shelves.JPG
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kriskye35
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manage emails

Hi there, I am having difficulty managing my the emails I receive when items are listed , sold and won. I do not want to receive any emails to my email address from ebay. I went into the settings some time ago made some changes, however what I changed seemed to re-set. Can you please give me... more…
2 Answers No Comments 41 Views
anoldie1
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Can any one please tell me how to cancel a second category?

I  would  like  to  cancel  a  second  category  for  a  scheduled  listing...  24 hrs  away...  I  do  my  listings  through  turbo  lister  2....  couldn't  alter  there...  so  I  uploaded  as  a  schedule...  thinking  I  could  then  delete  the  2 nd  category....  Not  a  chance....  E bay... more…
5 Answers 1 Comment 62 Views
jays_5000
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Relisting an item due to a possible non payer..

Hi, I had an item end on saturday and so far in 3 days have not received any contact or payment. Normally I'd be happy to wait a week or so, but the item in question is tickets to an event in a few weeks. I have sent an invoice after auction and a message today to find out what is going on and... more…
3 Answers No Comments 66 Views
videogameuniverse
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buying from china sent wrong item

Hello,   A while back I purchased a tea set from China which cost 40 dollars. When the package finally came there was only a very small silk coin bag instead with the tracking number of the tea set. I've seen the little coin bags on ebay for 1 dollar free shipping. I contacted them and they... more…
0 Answers 13 Comments 109 Views
adam462011
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seller retracts auction item

I just checked an auction item I had been bidding on to discover that the seller has just retracted the auction sale.  It's clear why too - his starting bid was $0.1 and so far the only bidder is me and the auction is nearing its end.  Can he/she do this?  I placed my bid on this item several days... more…
8 Answers 12 Comments 184 Views
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