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Return phone call from eBay

After a long wait I got eBay to call me back, I explained my issue and they went away to get an answer ... but did not come back to me and the phone went dead.I tried to call them back on the number the called me on, only to find this was in Germany ...

Item sold included shipping costs, after the sale the buyer decided to collect instead of shipping.

As a result the item shows on ebay as not delivered. The customer has provided feedback so he has them.There are no options to make alterations on my account.My funds have been held by ebay for almost 1 month.This can't be right. What can I do?

selling and buying

Hi, Still cannot get my head round to what eBay are up to by introducing the new BP fees and not allowing sellers to combine the postage cost on multiple purchases surely both measures must be effecting sales.They must know that buyers will not be ha...

E bay with holding funds

I do not trust ebay with my bank details so I am never going to update my account details, but ebay are with holding my funds & wont even let me buy items with the balance I have

Posting

Have sold some items using simple delivery so no qr code. I have printed the labels at home and at work and they still won't scan. Evri and even more hopeless than ebay, any ideas how I can resolve and get a qr code so it can be printed in the shop

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Tools violating Knives policy

Does anyone know how to list sharp tools that don’t violate the knives policy.my items either get removed or put on hold even when i change the listing to age verification postage.i have been selling tools for years but now these certain tools violat...

Location

I registered seller hub on ebay but I lived in Pakistan and my item location is uk and when I try to list item ebay restricted me to get approval but how I can get approval kindly tell me I m worried

Returns

Buyer received an item they purchased from me on the 12-03-2025, now 2 weeks later they send a pic and stating it don't work, item is a n gauge loco. When I listed I uploaded a video of the loco running perfectly in both directions. The buyer attache...

Issu with my account

Hi I can enter my account wich is made in uk and I leved few years abroad, but now I have moved back to uk, and I am trying to place bid on item byt it's not allowing me.

Neutral feedback - seller wants it removed

I bought two items from a business seller. A day later the seller messaged me that there was an issue with the items and they could not be sold, so did I want a refund.I asked for a refund and it went through a day or two later.I left neutral feedbac...

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makeingan offer

Hi I am trying to do an offer but when I make an offer ebay changes the amount. ( I want to offer 300+ postage but ebay automated system changes the amount to 325+ postage) What can I do to sort this out?

Ebay cancelled sale

I have sold an item and sent it on Saturday.EBay has messaged me today saying that the buyers account has been remove and that eBay has cancelled the order.Will I still be paid and if not what do I do next?

Failed delivery - Payout

Buyer paid for a high value item on Sunday, I sent RM special delivery on Monday. Turns out that the shop that bought from me is shut Tuesday and Wednesdays without telling me so Royal Mail failed to deliver today and will fail to deliver tomorrow. I...

Can’t post a selling

when I try to post a selling, I keep get the message “ looks like something is missing, please fix it and try again - domestic postage cost”, but I already chose “ seller pay for it”. Anyone know how to fix this? Thank you!

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feedback

Hi i bought an item as a guest but i cannot leave a feedback even if i log in to my account ? can anyone help how can i ?

Not received the amount that a item sold for

So I sold a item for £120 and the buyer came and collected did the collection code and few minutes later funds cleared but only received £112.37 what's the reason for this with the buyer protection item went to just over £125 anyone have a reason for...

Un-delivered items.

Please could you help me. Have I got any chance for claiming the refund for the undelivered items from the seller. Yes, it was more that 7 months now. I have sent a screenshot showing that the courier has not delivered the items at all? Please help. ...

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Klarna payment

Hi I just have a quick question I want to pay for my next purchase using Klarna. I have paid with Klarna on other ebay purchases but for some reason at the checkout I am not being offered the option. Please can you kindly advise what I should do? Man...

Buying a a cash on collection item

We bought a 'cash on collection' item, picked it up and gave the seller the code that ebay provided us with. The seller has just been in touch saying that he hasn't been paid and when we checked our bank account, ebay hasn't taken the money out nor h...

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Negative feedback unfairly removed

I have had a bad experience with a lying eBay seller who tried to refund only half of my money when the faulty item was returned.I left appropriate feedback,no vulgarity,no lies, just honest comments with pictures to prove but eBay removed the feedba...

Posting to Portugal

I have sold an item to someone in Portugal but they say they cannot pay for the item as I don't deliver to Portugal.Global shipping programme says it ships to Portugal.What can I do?

Problem buyer

I have had a buyer buy 3 items from me, say they were in worse condition than expected and demand a refund saying they would post them back to me but they haven't and I can see they have got them for sale on their own eBay account. I have tried to re...

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Item location UK

This appears to be happening more and more that an item will be advertised as location UK 3 day delivery but you end up receiving it later than expected. Does this follow item not as described. To make things worse, my most recent purchase says it is...

Postage

Hi Iam unable to use the post office in my home town because it has shut down the next one is 4 miles away . I have been using Inpost Lockers that has worked very well . Now I can't buy an Inpost label on eBay. If I buy Inpost labels from their websi...

payment prior to collection

I have just sold my motorcycle which was advertised as "cash on delivery"The buyer who is not local, has contacted me saying he cannot collect fora while due to work commitments, but is happy to pay for the bike. I don"t knowwhat is the safest option...

Postage incorrect on live listings

I have found under the new system that on some of my listings they are showing higher postage costs than that which appears on my personal 'selling page', this makes no sense to me when the items already reflect the buyer protection extra fee on the ...

Postage options

Hi…. I am not getting the option to change from ‘simple delivery’ to ‘custom delivery’ …..does anyone know why…?oh, I have tried the ‘automated bot’…. got an answer about a totally different subject..!!

Ebay Prepaid Postage label Problems

If I have this right. Ebay has a new Prepaid label system which they have made the default option when selling on Ebay. The process guesses the weight and size of the item and locks that in when listing. So far 2 out of 3 times that guess has been wr...

Cant put advert on

I am trying to put an advert on eBay for the first time and keep getting a message saying error It is for a vehicle wich I understand I have to pay for wich is OK but they are giving me the option can anyone guide me to the correct place please

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Collection code not received argos

Hiya can anyone help please ! I’m pulling my hair out so frustrating I’ve not recovered the collection code for mattresss toppper so I can’t collect seller and eBay saying delivered t it don’t seem to understand I need the code to show Argos it’s bee...

Change tracking number

I have just sent an item of which required a qr code, which I’ve never done. I sent it off first class signed for like I normally would & sent the tracking number to the customer but I can’t put the proper tracking number in once I’ve posted the item...

Seller has posted to wrong buyer

My seller has posted my item to the wrong buyer (who also bought something else). The seller has informed ebay and the other party. They have sent a pre paid label so the other party can send my item to me but this person is being obstructive. Trying...

Offering free postage

Hello, just trying to navigate the new update, how do we now go about offering free postage to buyers or is this no longer something a seller can offer on new listings? Many thanks in advance.

Age restricted items...race to the bottom ?

shoes...stamp on a person...v dangerous..!clothing...used as a garotte...!anything heavy.... blunt instrument !? the person using the dodgy item is the problem..me...21 yrs on ebay, 100% rating...only use paypal, for data separation reasons...so why ...

Buyers letting me down.

I'm selling a vehicle and 3 times now it's been bought and I've not even heard from the buyer so I have to relist again for another £14.99. Buyers wasting my time has cost £45 so far. Surely Ebay should do something about this. It feels like I'm bein...

Lost parcel

On Monday 3 March 2025 I dispatched, via EVRi, eBay parcels nos 1--3. All three parcels were successfully delivered. On Tuesday 4 March I dispatched parcel no. 4. On 11 March I received a notification that this parcel had not been delivered. I checke...

No Fraud prevention measures

My payment keeps being declined. The bank has said 'your online shopping transaction declined because the company the buyer is trying to purchase goods from hasn't submitted it using the correct Fraud prevention measures'The seller says its because o...

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Ebay sales

Hi We used to be offered Ebay sales in advance , ones that Ebay stood 33% of the sales discount and us as the seller stood the rest at 66% and a max discount of £75I have not been offered one of these sale offers since last year Do you still offer th...

Resolved! Rogue Listing (No items Policy Violation) Why Your not sorting it eBay?

Why is it every time a report is made to them that they refuse to look it up and permeantly block. Someone on item number 256794541044, is asking for a garage and is willing to buy for £5,000 via bank transfer... It isn't allowed and clearly shows it...

Product Recall

Also had email about an unsafe heavy duty telescopic ladder. Have contacted seller on several occasions, who doesn't respond! Today had on line chat with eBay agent whose final advice was to contact Citizens Advice about a refund. Why can't the selle...

Posting

hi there can you give the person £5 back and post some packaging? it’s still pending can you give it back to the person please as they’ve been a problem as I dropped it thank you

Nightmare buyer

I've had a proper nightmare experience with a recent buyer. He bought an item and upon receiving claimed it wasn't working - a total lie. Sends me a stream of abusive messages demanding a full refund. I decided to check his feedback, and lo and behol...

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Sold charm bracelet

Sold a charm bracelet loads pictures safety chain intact no damage on posting well boxed bubble wrapped bagged delivered today looks like they broken chain and now trying to claim a full refund what can I do please any idea?

BPF

I think ebay has shot their selves in the foot with these extra charges put on the buyers invoice , you should be asked if you wish to have a buyers protection fee not made to pay it ,then they add on now an extra charge .... I have been buying on eb...

Invoicing the buyer after a sale

Have asked on here a couple times, about what is going on with eBay now them sending buyers the invoices immediately after a sale finishes thus blocking me combining postage if a buyer has bought multiple lots.Have tried few times getting through to ...

Resolved! Unable to mark items as posted

I pay postage for items which I sell. some are now coming up as requiring me to buy a tracked postage label. I do not wish to and have posted items with stamps. unable to mark as posted, as eBay system shows that I have to buy a label. any ideas? tha...

Change of payout account

I sold stuff on ebay.I wanted to withdraw the funds but need to change "payout account" first! Ebay says:"Delete present account first, THEN register new account" When I follow this advice, the system gives OPPOSITE advice:"Enter new bank account det...

Buyer says item not received

On 22.03.25 I received a message from eBay saying a buyer had not received an item which was sold on 7th March 2025 together with two other items. I checked within an hour of receiving that message - the item that was claimed was missing was one of t...

Posting to Italy

Please gentle people of Great Britain - do not use BRT postal service as it is real junk. Nothing gets through.UK Post Office love to send items via BRT. The items never arrive. Strange, but items through any other postal service to arrive and usuall...

postage?

I have my items set to buyer pays for postage, but some of my listings are showing up with 'you pay'? I'm confused. I don't have anything listed as free postage and I have triple checked my listings and they're all set to BUYER pays. What is happenin...

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EBay Developer Support?? Who are they?

I am having trouble placing a bid and keep getting a message saying there is a technical or process problem and to contact the EBay Developer Support. Who are they and how do you get in touch with them, I can’t get passed the automated chat assistant...

Parcel not received

Hi, I haven't received my parcel. Tracking shows the carrier attempted to collect from the supplier three times without success. I messaged the supplier but had no response. When I request a refund through ebay, giving relevant information and tickin...

I have no money at all.

Today I had two items to post. My bank account is in too poor a state to pay for postage in the unlikely event that something else might sell. You are keeping my money for at least two weeks. This should be illegal.

Ordered an item. . Received 16

I made a bid on an item for £16.50. Had bid of £17 accepted. Not a big issue so let it go. within mins order sent for SIXTEENA at a cost of £272! I contacted ebay. No reply. No sensible answer from Robot chat. How does one contact Ebay by phone pleas...

Wrong postage label printed

I’ve printed the wrong postage label for an item I have sold. I have printed a Royal Mail large letter postage label when I actually needed a small parcel label. The options did not state large letter or small parcel like they did in the past. So the...

account permission

i have a multi user account set up which someone has listed on for me for a long time but it has randomly stopped allowing him too, we have switched accounts via seller hub, checked my account is still set to his default but nothing is working, is th...

Labels or Lack Of

I have been trying to get returns labels from juicy but they tell me to contact you as issue the returns labels. I tried getting a label by the “more action” but all I got was oops something went wrong, which is no help to me. Please help

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Why do I have a business account?

I have never had a business but when I am trying to list an item it wants my business information.I am not a business, never have been but can see that in my account details.What do I do about this?Liam

Click and Collect as a Canadian

I will be visiting London next week and was hoping to do “Click and Collect” to save on shipping to Canada. Is it possible with a Canadian address on my account to select “Click and Collect” for a local store?

Direct debit

Hi. So I recently returned to EBAY after a few years. I set up for payouts to my bank account as it dosent seem to have the PayPal option anymore. What is the random Direct Debit that has been set up? What's it for? I have recently sold an item and I...

Collection point

Hi, I was send a parcel with value of 599£ to the collection point. Parcel was been delivered on 13th of March I got photo with proof of delivered to the argos collection point. The buyer didn't received the collection point so I contacted with eBay ...

925 Silver stamp means nothing

I bought a silver ring from an Ebay business seller on the 10th January this year. It looked OK. It was S925 stamped and sold as a sterling silver ring.Yesterday, I noticed the ring was looking a little less than silvery, and after closer inspection,...

Fake goods received, reported to Ebay who removed it but have left me chasing for the refund myself

The Jelly Cat I ordered and recieved turned out to be fake, I reported it to Ebay, who promptly removed the item. I requested a refund, but the seller is only offering me £7 our of the £24 paid, and says I will only get this if I delete my negative p...

Postage help pls 🙏🙏

I’ve sold a high value item and listed with custom Postage at an amount that willcover the insurance for the shipping. The buyer has paid for that higher rate of postage. However, when I try to buy a postage label in the usual way via the eBay platfo...

Wrong label - weight too low

Hi, I've printed a label which is too light for the weight of the package. So I need a new label. I've got no option to void the label and e-bay says that the label can't be cancelled. it tells me to contact customer services but that goes to FAQs on...

Private seller limiations

HiCan anyone please tell me what the limitations on selling are now for a private seller?Am i right in saying that you can only sell a max of 20 items a year? up to an amount £1740Trying to find out what is right ,cant find anything on the eBay help ...

Resolved! Auction listing fee

I have been charged listing fees for three Auction listings this evening. Why are they not included in my monthly shop allowance? Anyone else experienced this error?

Return request problem

Recently, I ordered a lens, but unfortunately, it has a problem and doesn’t work properly. I sent the seller all the photos taken with the lens, and they accepted that it was defective. After that, I requested a return, but it has been three days now...

Buyer collected item

I sold an item but the buyer wanted to collect the item. I refunded the postage he had paid. I cannot find where to tell eBay it was collected, they are holding my money

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Incorrect Ebay Balance

I've recently sold an item for £23.00. Of this £23.00, £1.57 is Buyer Protection Fee, and £2.57 is the Ad rate I selected. This leaves an overall earning of £18.86. In my Ebay Balance, I only have £12.94 in my account, and I've not used the £5.92 for...

postage

this new ebay way of postage is causing so many problems - I don't have access to printer so write my own labels and post via Royal Mail - at first you could change to switch to advanced options and enter your own but now there is no option - have be...

UK digital sales reporting

My question is : I am as a self-employment running my husband's account and my own account. All selling income from my husband's account I would report as my selling income when I do my tax return. How could I do about it? I am afraid if I update my ...

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I’ve ordered a part and it was the wrong item sent it was a Citroen diesel gearbox and I can’t retur

I can’t return a part I ordered it was the wrong part the seller sent me doesn’t fit my car and now eBay won’t help me the, the seller declined the request to give me a postage label to return the label I need help returning this eBay won’t help me I...

Postage

Hi it has been a while since I have sold on Ebay so I am very rusty I have put an item on " buy it now" and have received an offer. I just wanted to make sure that the buyer pays for the postage, just a little worried if I accept the offer that I hav...

No purchase history

Bought an item on 6/2/25 it is not showing on my account history/purchase history, but I have all the , confirmation emails, order numbers etc, any advice. Thanks.

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Posting labels

I have had a few issues now, where a seller cannot print a label as it says there is a problem with my Postcode but Its the correct Postcode. Its happened on a few occasions so not too sure how to sort this?!?

Recalled item

I had a email from Ebay saying a baby toy i bought in December had been recalled as it is unsafe and to destroy the idea. I obviously removed it from my baby straight away and put in the the bin. I paid £16.95 for the item I have messaged the seller ...

Warranty

Bought an electrical item 6 months ago and it has failed, have asked for repair/return from supplier, but they have failed to respond.Anyone have an idea how to sort this out (ebay you can comment if you want)?

Steak knives

Hi I’m trying to buy steak knives and proof of age is asked for by a credit card details. I don’t possess a debit card is there a work around ? Please

"collection missed" - Yodel failed to drop at collection-point and seller is leaving the country

So, I bought a thing, and selected to Collect it from a nearby collection point.Tracking now says that Yodel failed to collect it, they are returning it to sender and I should contact the sender. This was just going to my local Argos so I could colle...

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Possible counterfeit product

hi there, been wanting to buy these rare running shoes from eBay but I'm convinced they are counterfeit due to a few giveaways. I reported them but ended up with a closed report due to automated AI determination. not really sure where to go from here...

getting paid for stuff sold.

sold an item on ebay a few weeks ago & i still have not been paid for this. as it states..you have to wait 14 days......but the item was delivered & got good feedback from the buyer...so why are they making it more difficult to get paid now??? It was...

Postage options

I only create listings for downloads so I do not need to set up the Postage options. How to I do that? Thank you for any help.

Any update on my case please

Hi , I bought an nomination pouch clicked on not received item as it was couple of weeks and then I received a not paid enough postage card through door so I contacted the seller and he offered to pay 1.50 and for me close case , so I did when item c...

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DO NOT BUY FROM

Any circumstances do not buy from this seller, the customer service and the quality of goods are Shocking, they don’t reply to messages. They give a five year warranty which is utterly worthless, they don’t refund. They don’t honour their warranty an...

eBay Now a Chore!

Is it just me or has the whole eBay experience become a real drag lately? The changes to seller fees, confusing prices, eBay saying what you should pay for postage, HMRC getting involved...etc... It used to be a fun hobby for me but now it's become b...

Unused collection code

How long does eBay keep my money for an unused uncollected item resulting from an accidental duplicate order.Both buyer and seller have cancelled (or tried to) the order within a couple of minutes of the duplicate being placed. Neither of us can move...

Refund hasn’t arrived

So I purchased something on the 18th of march the. Two days the later the seller said he couldn’t send it due to eBay not sending out his payments (not my problem) so he cancelled the order and refunded me. Normally refunds from eBay appear back in m...

Postage Policy

I have a problem and need some help please.I listed a one off Printing machine with free local delivery due to its weight,but the system has changed all my other listings to give this and wont let me change it back.I tried relisting one but it still ...

simple delivery

This simple delivery is terrible .I don't have a printer or a smart phone and when I have tried to list some items it was forcing me to use simple delivery there was no other choice .So I have been unable to list some things because I am someone from...

Payment Not Received

Hi, I sold an item on 13th March. The buyer paid, the item was delivered on 17th March.It said payment for item will be available on 19th March, as of today, I have not received the payment in my eBay Balance. I'm a frequent seller and check my accou...

How do you contact an agent now?

In the Help and Contact, the option to have someone call you or start a conversation seems to have gone, or I cannot find it. I seem to be in a loop of being directed to articles or using the AI assistant who cannot help me. Does anyone know where th...

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Faulty item returned to me for a 2nd time.

I bought a pin gun in September 2024. It worked brilliantly and then after some use developed a fault. I contacted the company, sent them a video and returned it at my cost. They may well have returned the same tool back to me as I hadnt marked it. T...

credit car age approval

Hi - I don't have a credit card and can't stand the things so will not be getting one. I was robbed blind during the PPI scandal: once bitten and all that. Went to buy a lovely vintage chisel and was told I had to verify my age - fair enough - then a...

If we are now PAYING for buyer protection, why is eBay STILL removing negs?

Why is ebay still removing negs from any seller who contests them? They are taxing customers now for.. I mean charging customers "buyer protection" ?! Referring to negs btw which are legitimate and meet eBays own policies (technically they can remove...

User Permissions - Payments & Reports

I've added some additional users; part of our finance team. Providing full permissions to access our business account. However, they cannot see Payments and Reports within Seller Hub which they require. Is this something only an admin can view?

trying to reund someone

I have been trying to refund someone, however when I put my card details in, it says card is not verified. I have been going back and forth between my bank and ebay support and don't know how to fit it Has anyone else had this same issue and resolved...

Collection

I had a customer by a item, however they gave me their information to arrange a date as they don’t live in the area so they said they will collect when they are near the area but since purchasing they haven’t responded or acknowledged me on any platf...

Ebay is a nightmare

I am having a massive problem with both the app and the website. Nothing works.I need to update my payout settings because my previous bank account is no longer used. When using the app, once the previous account details are cancelled and the new acc...

Ebay accepted my complaint/report about a buyer - what do I do if Ebay won't tell me the outcome?

Hi - I need help please. I reported a buyer who claimed the item I sold him didn't arrive, but I (subsequently) saw he had picked it up from Royal Mail. I refunded him as he immediately opened a case, and Ebay told me I had to refund, which I did. Wh...

Fraud

I bought a Tag Heuer watch back in October 2024 and it's a Fake. It didn't have the Authenticity Guarantee. What can I do ??

Selling.

To: Ebay. You have removed the option for sellers to confirm that they have sent the order. Please put back this option as soon as possible.

buying secateurs

Apparently you need a credit card to buy secateurs but I and my partner only have debit cardsso how can I buy them? I am a long way over 18

Resolved! EBay postage queries

When I set up shipping options on a listing for a high value item that I want insured. Can I select the service I choose or does eBay select it? I want to have some control over the service and to have the item insured. Does this new eBay system allo...