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vk4ib
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redirection to eBay mobile

Every other time I open ebay on my Atrix I get redirected from the full site to the mobile. I only use the phone and hate the mobile format. Where do I go to get my option on this changed? I have been using this phone for 6 months and this is only just happening, I suspect the brainiacs have... more…
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carismags
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i want to get my money back

seller advertise that printer ink comply with my model   but i tried today and printer ink is complied with my printer   so that i want to get money back and i will send it to seller     more…
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anthem_996r
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bidding

how can I hide username when bidding? eg a**r instead of full username.
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088sharon
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Hi i was wondering how long you should wait before contacting the seller to

how long should you wait before contacting the seller about when an item purchased will be posted
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02mrsmac
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Can I retract a bid?

Hi, I have bid on an item the same as the one that I had won last night!!   Help!  Can I retract my bid?  The auctions finishes in 2 hrs.  Thanks Michele
4 Answers 9 Comments 197 Views
gittinkatie
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WHY CAN'T I NOW OPEN PHOTOS ON EBAY

OPENING PHOTOS
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hillbillybeauty
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What's the protocol for bought items that never arrive in the post?

It is well past the estimated time of arrival, and my item still hasn't arrived. I bought a bunch of things on ebay around the same time, and they all arrived weeks ago. The seller says she has the shipping receipt. I suppose it might have got "lost-in-the-post". Just wondering what my rights and... more…
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jr-nj.mmamad
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Seller wants to cancel transaction

I recantly bought and paid for and item and when I received the item it was broken. I don't think it was packaged properly. So I contacted seller and they asked me to send photos which I did. Then they said it was the fault of the post office and because I didn't buy insurance there was nothing... more…
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tybreaker69
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Dodgy coin dealer

If a coin is falsely advertised and the dealer agrees to refund, but even while the refund is still processing they continue selling the same thing to others, is that something eBay will bother to stop?   After all if the coin dealer has an authentic coin of the description given - shouldn't it... more…
3 Answers 6 Comments 150 Views
terra35franklin
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Australian Playboy post 1979.

I find that there are loads of enteries for dated Australian Playboy magazines 1979 or earlier but hardly ever enteries for post-1979.  Would anybody know whether this is purely market availablity at play or is there an Ebay regulation that does not allow such post- 1979 magazines to be... more…
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pj666781
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what to do when the item arrives after its even post has even bean removed?

I have bought lots of items and most arrive in good time ocasionaly items dont arrive i have found that the seller if a good one has no problem refunding my money so i leave them 5stars, though later the item arrives i dont even have a record of it. Am i still suppose to find the seller and re pay... more…
4 Answers 3 Comments 162 Views
702coutts
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How to contact seller

I have just bought something for the first time on E Bay but I cannot find where I get in touch with the seller to pick the item up
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neetishr
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How long should wait for seller reply or to try resolution center ?

Bought a bag on 24th April according to seller they posted on 25th April ,but I haven't receiv item yet. I inboxed seller an got a reply and as they suggested I checked with pot office as well but item was not there so I send message on Saturday but haven't got reply till now , I know seller... more…
4 Answers 3 Comments 126 Views
revampe2012
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How long before a seller should contact me

Hi I'm an ebay novice and last night bought an item for over a couple of hundred dollars, which I paid for by paypal within an hour or so, as I thought this would be the right thing to do (rookie error?). Anyway, I contacted the seller about when I can pick the item up and 24 hours later still... more…
6 Answers 3 Comments 180 Views
timpeone1
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Dummy Bidders .... ????

Hi there, just wondering if anyone has taken much notice to the bidding history when bidding on an item ? I've recently bid on an item and kept getting outbid which was fine, however when I looked at the history, I've noticed there are 2 bidders bidding against me, however both bidders have (0) at... more…
2 Answers 2 Comments 145 Views
alisalimi198
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Paying

1:   If  I want to purchase somthing from ebay, who would guarrantys tthat the product would not be false or Damage?   2: Can I pay with debit Master card on Ebay more…
1 Answer 3 Comments 101 Views
jaycam0809
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increment bidding

Can someone please tell me how too set up increment or automatic bidding please  
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toneandleahman
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Havent received overseas item - what should I do?

Can anyone help me.  I won and paid via paypal for an item in the UK, it quoted the postage for Australia, but the seller has since said he has 'massively' under quoted for the postage.  i asked him to tell me how much it was going to cost but he is still to reply.  I won the item on the 27 April.... more…
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bostonredsox2446
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PAYMEN OF GOODS

PAID FOR GOODS VIA BANK TRANS A MONTH AGO,TRYIN TO CONTACT SELLER TO GET REFUND,NO ANSWER,ALL THE TIME,HOW CAN I GET MONEY BACK,,PLSE HELP
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wescal1112
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Time delay in picking up goods - What is acceptable

We purchased goods four days ago, and can't seem to get a pickup date from the seller. They say they will let us know. What is an acceptable time frame.?
3 Answers No Comments 158 Views
ashmaree90
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Retracting a Bid

Hi, I am new to bidding on ebay and have made a bit of a rookie error and just wondering if there is any way to get out of it.   I was bidding on a couple of items and received an email to let me know I had been outbid on both. As the items were similar and I only wanted one, I rebid on... more…
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d.freeman43
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seller not happy with price

i recently one an auction for 4 prints and bid on them all individually and won all 4. i contacted the seller to arrange payment and pick up and then some 30 hours later received a message they were not happy with the price acheived, the point is it was a no reserve auction and now they dont want... more…
5 Answers 1 Comment 213 Views
izabsmiling
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No Paypal, No paypal buyer protection on item

Hello   Are these payment options and terms OK?   I'm looking at a Tractor 3 point linkage 35hp PTO Post Hole Digger Auger   Added to the listing payment details it states No paypal buyer protection on this item (this is a link)   After clinking on more info on payment... more…
7 Answers 5 Comments 214 Views
josie_s_86
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Fraudulent Seller

Hi, I recently purchased two trading card boxes on Tuesday (8-May-12). I then informed the seller that due to work commitments I would not be able to pay until Monday (14-May-12). I also stated if this is not convenient please e-mail. He did not reply so I assumed it was okay.   Fast forward... more…
3 Answers 6 Comments 215 Views
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