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new account

hi ive just set up a new account and when trying to place my first item fro sale it comes up with... listing error your weekly selling activity limits have exceeded, or the user has not registered as a seller please check ebay for selling requiremten...

Handling time, 43 deg C and blackouts

If I have handling time as 2 days and a buyer bought and paid for an item yesterday morning does that mean I should post it by lunchtime Saturday or lunchtime Monday? (I have gone out once today and most businesses were blacked out and also all traff...

Fraud - buyer claiming item not as described, returns a different item

I recently sold a brand new (with tags) black silk georgette shell top. I bought the top in October for $149. It’s a popular item that isn’t discounted at sale time, so it’s still in the store and on the website for $149. When I realised I wasn’t goi...

DHL or FEDEX ACCOUNT.

Hi guys. I hope all is going well for you in these times. Does anyone reading this have a DHL or FEDEX account ??

Tracking parcels under 500grams

Hi there i usually use click n send to track all my parcels with australia post. Today Australia Post told me my parcels are too light to send with tracking. Has anyone else had this occur to them. I could send my parcels without tracking but i have ...

Buyer has cancelled two transactions

I sold some audio equipment totalling $432 on Tuesday evening. The buyer did not communicate with me until tonight and then saying he had to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances. Can I leave negative feedback?

Trading Assistants

Hi everyone, I was wanting to sell some items but am very novice at this. I have heard about trading assistants. Do they take items say as consignment and sell for you?

registered post marked undeliverable, return to sender,now possibly lost

I sent my item by registered mail to the buyers po box. 3 weeks after i sent it, i was contacted by the buyer saying they haven't received it as yet. So i checked ausposts website for the tracking history. Day after i sent it it was awaiting collecti...

Sending large letters within Aus, from home

A good portion of things I sell are able to be sent as large letters and I usually just head down to the PO for the items to be stamped and on their way. It's all fairly quick and easy and haven't had any problems yet but it would save a bit of time ...

If I suspect a bidder is a troublemaker, what do I do?

And also, if they buy the item with the intention to say they never received it, just to get revenge on me, in what ways can I remain safe? I believe if I send an item registered post, I'll keep my money as long as I can prove it (i.e. tracking numbe...

Listing For a Specific Buyer

How do I go about listing an item for a particular buyer please? Thanx

Delivered item: Buyer claiming not delivered

Hi everyone, i sold a girl's dress in December. Item was posted a day after payment received. Posted in an Aust post pre paid satchel with tracking. I returned from holiday early January and found the package on my doorstep with "return to sender" on...

Selling licenced merchandise

Hi, I'd like to know how one goes about selling licenced goods on ebay. If I were to purchase them from a wholesaler, do I need a licence or permit to sell? Do I have to be a licenced reseller? Cheers angiebum

"Show exact quantities" - is it working?

In my Site Preferences I've selected "no" to this question: Show the exact quantity of items in your listing, if the quantity exceeds 10. However, I can still see exact quantities >10 in my store listings even when I'm logged out. Could someone check...

Clarity and volume on the phone to Ebay

Hi Ebayers, when talking to Ebay on the phone, do you get a fairly good reception with good enough volume ? Have only been on the phone to them four times over the years but it's always been very bad reception and all tho' asking them to speak up, it...

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