UK Seller News: April 2025
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Item not as described
I bought a pair of sunglasses from the states and they've arrived today, as soon as I put them on I noticed scratches on left lens. They're pretty obvious when wearing the glasses and also when inspecting the surface of the lens.The full description ...
Has Ebay become un-usable for both buyers AND private sellers?
Ebay seems to be determined to alienate a large section of its user base. First up the new 'protection' racket - where every purchase from a private seller has a surcharge added for so-called 'buyer protection' - basically it's a very expensive insur...
Proof of age. Neither my husband nor I own a credit card
Neither my husband nor I own a credit card and I want to bid on some cutlery, but as that includes a knife I have been asked to prove my age using a credit card. Is there another way to prove my age? Thanks, Liz
Sellers acess to buyers information
What information does a business seller have access to on the buyer ? Can they see your previous orders from other sellers ? Can they see your previous returns ?
Exposing bad sellers (redacted names)
Hi,Please can I get some people views on rude sellers & also the notion of why the seller is heavily protected from criticism. I've had recent bad experience in which I attempted to buy 2 items, these items were actually sold to me & the payment went...
Stopping sellers using Evri
I am sure there will be many like me who are bemused how Evri are still in business. I have had delivery after delivery fail or arrive late and nothing gets done because sellers keep using them.I just did a Trust pilot search on Evri UK their one sta...
More software genius
I just thought I would share this, since we're all so unhappy with eBay at the moment. After one of their software upgrades, this old transaction reappeared in My eBay. I think they must have made a change to the database and changed some of the sele...
Late delivery case or item not as described?
Awaiting delivery which is now 4 days late although Evri say they tried to deliver which is a total lie. I contacted them and they said the package might be damaged split open? I now do not know what to do. Seller says its just late.
Buyer fees 2025 implication for sellers
If I sell something for £1 is it true that the seller is charged a 75p flat fee? That is so off putting as a buyer and seller. If I send an item via Royal Mail's untracked service when will I get paid - will it be 48 hours after the estimated deliver...
how can i stop ebay pestering me with emails
how can i stop ebay sending emails to my email box, every day your parcel is posted,its on its way, seller ,this seller that,, its doing my head in EBAY STOP SENDING EMAILS TO MY EMAIL ADDRESS I DO NOT WANT ANY COMMUNICATIONS WITH EBAY I BUY THAT'S A...
Razor Blades
Hi I am being asked for the first time ever after buying razor blades online for the past five years for proof i am over 18. I am being asked for my full credit card number expiry date and last 3 security digits what seems to be from an ebay source, ...
POINTLESS 'MAKE OFFER' OPTION BY SELLERS
Don't know if any other post has coveted this subject but why do some sellers bother to list the Make Offer option on a listing when they have no intention of accepting any? Example: I offered just 6% less than the asking price for an item but got re...
Not Happy with Greedy Ebay
So Disgusted By EBAYSo Disgusted By EBAY. You SHOULD BE ASHAMED!Ebay in their Greed has now decided to charge Buyers " Buyer Protection " This means that the price the seller is offering to buyers has 5% buyers protection fee added by ebay. This fee ...
Resolved! Contact with Evri
Late and/or missing packages from Evri ; who better can contact these people, the seller or the buyer? I have three outstanding packages.
Sooo.....Trying to buy some car ramps. Most listings have free postage but not when you click on it!
Just been looking for a set of ramps for my car. i see loads of listings with free 4 day postage yet once i click on the link, EVERY one has postage to be added! How are they getting away with this? As much as i want to use Ebay, i'm just going to be...
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