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vickybrian239
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why can i not choose what catagorie i want to look at in my crosstitch charts anymore

i used to click onto crosstitch charts and then be able to pick what catagories i would like tolook at of those charts.for example animals ,oriental,country views,seasons.i don,t seem to be able to do this any more.
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mbfernandes2013
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I really really need some help here! I bought an item here on ebay, 2 or 3 months ago, but i never reiceved it!

I bought an item on ebay, but i never received it. I payed on time and the seller said to me once that they were gonna send me back but they never did. And i cant report the case in customer suport because that purchase do not exist on my list, i dont know why!! 
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elljorgo
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How to get my money back when a seller refuses to refund?

Hi all. I bought back in April a flash for a DSLR Camera. Thing is today after nearly 2 months I still haven't got my flash and the seller is constantly asking me for another week. Now he simply avoids me and is refusing my request for a refund. I found this very very unprofessional. I had such a... more…
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hanchep6fl
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Buyer says wrong address is in her paypal but I already sent item, need advice please

Hi   I sold a skirt to a buyer in the US last night, I sent it today to the address that was in the paypal transaction as I should.   This evening I looked at my emails (not my ebay msgs) and I had an email from the buyer last night (1 hr after she'd paid) saying her address is wrong in paypal... more…
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icecreampls
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Why am I suddenly being made to pay by eCheque?

Hi there,   On a recent transaction, I was alerted that payment had not yet processed. I assumed it was just a one-off, but only many days later did I get a notification that payment had gone through by eCheque. This is a pain as I needed the item quite urgently but wasn't aware of what was... more…
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hayleybabe1987
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When getting a refund do you post goods first or wait for refund then post goods?! From buyers point of view

When getting a refund do you post goods first or wait for refund then post goods?! From buyers point of view  
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0202shirley
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purchase of motorhome

having seen motorhome on another advertising site contacted seller. asking questions about motorhome. next morning went into site to look at ad again - had gone.  suspicion creeping in.   contacted seller asking where the van was -  as would like to view. Seller said Scotland and viewing... more…
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mightyhawkmightyhawk
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How do I reduce the cost of listings to a buyer before he pays?

I had two listings up for a total of £21, but I agreed on a price of £18.50 with the buyer. I tried to reduce the price within the invoice by adding -£2.50 but it kept denying it and saying I had to put in a discount of lower than £0.00. Why is this happening when the discount clearly is lower than... more…
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kingkong147
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buyer stole listing

Hi i sold a watch last week to a buyer, on the very same day he received the watch, he then placed it on a 3 day buy it now, the watch did not sell, but he had offers very close to the buy it now price of £700, then the next day  he listed it on a 3 day auction, with a starting price of £475, i... more…
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spanglepoacher
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Countdown timer

When watching an item on my laptop, the time counts down from 10 minutes, however, on my PC I have to refresh. Is there a setting to turn on this option....anybody????
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steffyoak
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reporting a seller?

Can someone tell me what actually happens when you report a seller  (in this case for ruse/unprovoked messages regarding a purchase) ? What do ebay do??   Thanks  
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1188992012uk
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I can not oplatity purchase after the auction because the seller did not send me a payment order with delivery by prior arrangement.

hello, before participating in the auction with delivery to Germany, I contacted the seller and arranged for delivery to Norway my purchase. Now I can pay for my purchase - the seller is not billed services. I can not contact him. Help.
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alwaysreadytolearn
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what risks might I run if i accept cashoncollection for an item listed as payment preffered is paypal and cost of postage was listed?

Hi, my partner was contacted by txt from ebay tonight that her sale item had sold. It was listed specifically as 'payment type ... paypal' and reasonable postage was quoted on the listing, we have been contacted by the buyer asking if they can collect and pay cash. We were a bit bewildered by the... more…
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lazy2801
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bnwot means inside labels removed?

I thought BNWOT just meant that the store tags with price etc have been removed. Does it mean that the inside labels have been cut out from the item?    
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stitcat
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How do I stop someone from contacting me

I keep getting messages from someone in Italy. I opened the first to find it in Italian and have since deleted messages without reading. I can't find the relevant channel to report him to ebay. I have not had items for sale for a while so he is not using 'ask the seller'
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ivycat1!
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Can I block and stop a buyer bidding on my auction?

My auction ends tomorrow and I made a mistake and told someone from Malta she could bid if she paid more postage. But I'm only registered to sell within the UK and I didn't realise this. This lady is currently the highest bidder but IF someone else from the UK bids out-bids her tomorrow can I block... more…
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relaxed-real-foods
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Hi do I leave more feedback for a buyer?

I want to leave more feedback for a buyer as the product bought is now tested and is fab - how do I do it?
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boy_bach
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How to delete a listing, i took some pictures in work and used them to list. Need it deleted so as not to get in trouble.

How to delete a listing, i took some pictures in work and used them to list. Need it deleted so as not to get in trouble.
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v-r-t-s
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Return postage question

Hi all, i mistakenly sold a pair of trainers detailing the wrong size, i am obviously going to refund the buyer including return postage cost. I thought the 'rule' was to refund then wait for delivery my end before refunding the returns postage, my buyer has asked for me to refund the return... more…
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424companies
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How do I take items from my web site and populate Ebay with them?

I have many items on my web site that I am an affiliate for. I would like to take the items and popuate my Ebay store with them.
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mysterious_cities_of_..
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Free listing fees

  I am a business seller and I have noticed over the last few days that I have received free listing fees when listing items. What is the reason for this? Is there a promotion on at the moment or something else?
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stitcat
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Re: Unwanted messages.

I can't find a relevant way of reporting this to ebay. Every option is covered bar this    
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adder01246
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second chance offer

hiya,i have given second chance offer to someone and not heard a thing .how long do i have to wait before i offer to the next bidder .
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karen9197
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I am always being asked to log in,

Why do I always get asked to log in ? I always get asked to log in when I want to revise an item etc etc and it's beginning to get on my nerves.
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