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19770421andrea
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buy it now

I  put  the  item  for  sale  for  7  days  ,but  buyer  asked  me  a  buy  it  now  price  now  ,Can  I  change?
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bowbell.2007
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My active selling have lost the icon for watchers. Tried the normal procedure but with no lucky. I cannot click the apply button.

I use a laptop, but since Thursday my watchers have disappeared from active selling.  Gone through the normal procedure of edit, customise click watchers and then click apply.  It will not let me click apply as it is to far down the screen and I cannot raise it. I have tried this on watch an item... more…
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dseaz
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who pays for delivery to return an item

i bought a pair of girls shoes,they were meant to be size 1 but when they came one was size 1 the other size 13,the seller has ask me to return them but who pays the  postage,dont see why i should be out the postage when the seller told lies about the size
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orangextoo
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can i block members from looking at what i sell

can i block certain members from watching what i sell 
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vhil8023
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Buyer wants to pay a deposit on a Buy It Now item, and pay balance on pay day. I have never done this before, how would I go about it? Many

A buyer has asked whether she can put deposit down on a Buy It Now item and pay the balance on pay day. How would this work and is it safe? Thank you in advance for your input.
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jpai7608
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A buyer wants to buy an item which has ended. How di go about collecting payment etc.

A buyer has contacted me to ask if he can buy an unsold item which has ended. How do I do this thru eBay to collect payment etc?
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primitivejim
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dollar amount not american currency

why must you change the tender amount this is america you re hurting sales
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421eeb
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Safe method for Italian post

Hi there, my friend has just sold an expensive item to Italy (£320 approx.). Is international signed for safe? Are there any reasonable alternatives that are not too expensive? safe delivery is her priority ABOVE cost as we have heard Italy is a little unsafe? Also, is claiming compo from royal... more…
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michellef115
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Buyer opened disbute in paypal after just 1 hour

Hi can anyone please help A buyer bid and won a bed and instantly with paypal that was for collection only. I sent a message with my phone number to arrenge collection.She called not long after my husband answered and give her the address ( all seemed fine) i then get a message that she has opened... more…
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ladybird2j
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buying/selling

I beleive an ebay member is selling items to make a profit and is not registered as a buisness. The items for sale are bought from other ebay shops/members and they are being sold on for twice the price I know this as i have followed this members purchases and only to find out they are up for... more…
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bigtow1975
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payment pending even though payment went through on paypal

i paid for a item using pay pal and the transaction is showing as completed but when i look on my ebay page it says payment pending 
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*belgareth*
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Can I remove an item from sell if it doesn't reach a reasonable price?

I saw this listed "If this item does not reach a high enough bid before 24 hours of fining, then this listing will be removed." on this Item number:200924024588 and was wondering if this kind of thing is allowed? more…
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davidpricerite
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I have accidentally added an item to my basket. The only option available was "save for later", which I have done. How do I remove it?

I have accidentally added an item to my basket. The only option available was "save for later", which I have done. How do I remove it completely?
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jackdaw100129_2012
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can't get through to ebay as usual.I am selling my own stuff I have collected over the years and am being asked to register as a business.

am unable to get in touch with ebay but will keep trying. I am selling some stuff on ebay that I have collected over the last 67 years . I am retired disabled and love the passtime of selling my stamps and ornaments which I have many of.   I am being asked to register as a business by ebay but I... more…
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ggtrader1996
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How I will paid my insertion fee?

how I will paid my insertion fee?
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shauneyk
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A seller has re-listed an item I won but he cancelled saying there was a problem with it, how can I report this?

I won an item yesterday but the seller requested a cancel transaction saying there was a problem with it.  I accepted the cancellation but said on my report back that if I saw it relisted I would report this.
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zzenob1a
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I listed item as UK only purchase, buyer was from France, he didn't see this, now he wants to cancel. How do I do this?

I listed an item as UK only. the purchaser was from France, he sent me a message to say he hadn't noticed this and could cancel it.  Is it possible to do this?  He has not paid anything yet. Will I get any charges from ebay?
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youshouldbuyhere2013
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I try to sell something first time and by mestake i didn't put minimum price ,buyer send me money (silly money)and I don't know what to do n

I try to sell something first time and by mestake i didn't put minimum price ,buyer send me money already(silly money)because it looks like he win auction and I don't know what to do now??I thought I put minimum price but looks like I didm;t for me ebey is too complicate
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jiffles29
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Why can't I find the sellers address when I buy am item, but I can see the buyers address when I'm selling.

Why can't I see the sellers address when I buy an item, but I can see the buyers address when I'm selling? This is not transparancy.
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nix*09
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Refund postage costs?

A buyer purchased 2 items from me and now wants a refund saying i described them wrong...apparently the dresses are a 6/8 and not a 10/12 which i stated, which is incorrect as i know they are correct size, Even though i stated on the items i do not accept returns, i said i would refund cost of... more…
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kadljdtws
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Hi I'm new at selling on Ebay and i just wondered if you have to print out the postage labels, as I'm out of ink in my printer!

Please help as don't want to let anyone down!
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nix*09
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I am going on holiday..how do i notify buyers that I am away on my account if they want to contact me? Many thanks x

I am going on holiday..how do i notify buyers that I am away on my account if they want to contact me? Many thanks 
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shorts474
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How long does it take for a PayPal payment to go through?

Once a buyer makes their payment how long before it shows on my account?
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vijorey
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Have just sold an item for cash on collection preferred. The buyer has just paid paypal..

I know paypal is unsafe for collection only items, but what is the best thing for me to do?   Advice very much appreciated
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