Seller News: July 2025
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Restricted
My account is restricted from selling, I remember having an issue with an item around 10-15 years ago. Is there anyway to have this restriction lifted?
Original For Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 SM-F946 LCD Display Screen Touch Digitizer
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction regarding my recent purchase. I ordered a new screen, but instead, I received an old screen. After returning the incorrect item, I was sent a screen for a completely different device.This situation is highly...
Ebay Simple Delivery is far from simple, its just stupid
When I sell on ebay my routine was to pay for the postage on Royal Mails website and book collection where they'll bring me a label Now with all the brains of a gold fish ebay have made more unnecessary changes and now I cant post easily anymore. NOW...
Free listing not being used
Hi everyone, Just wondering why my free listings aren’t being used? I have 298 listings left, but they’re not being used for some reason. Any reason why this is? Thank you,Jamie.
Negative feedback, reject to remove it
Hello, I need help with what to do next, feedback was unfairly at all, buyer was rude in messages then he left negative feedback, I was very pleasant to him, but feedback was totally oposite, delivery was in time, but he thought he should receive it ...
Fake Montirex
Bought tshirt snd shorts set Montirex listed as Bought new without tags.When received clearly not Montirex quality appears to be a poor quality fake .On sellers other Montirex items listed says bought in Turkey,the set I bought does not state this.Is...
Postage options & simple delivery
I have tried to list a pin badge today 5/7/2025 it weighs 30 grams & I am asking £3.99 I usually send 2nd class large letter charging £1.75 . I can’t opt out of simple delivery like usually do so now bloody EBay are wanting to charge £2.70 . Have EBa...
Policy violation - unable to revise listing as passed start time
I created an auction listing this afternoon with a start time for this evening. The start time has passed but when I checked, the listing was not visible due to a policy violation. I edited the listing to correct the violation but when I try to save ...
Buyer says not received, but tracking says delivered…. help please
what do I do, as they have disputed it? I read the help, but it is not clear.The tracking says no answer, then shows as delivered with a photo of the parcel next to their car!Do I have to refund then argue with royal mail that not left in safe place ...
How to cancel an offer
Hello, I have offered for an item but I don’t want that time anymore. How do I cancel an offer?thanks
Bidding
Have an issue with bidding...not sure if anyone else has experienced, if so...help please? This error message keeps popping up (even after refreshing browser)..any ideas as to how to resolve? Thanks
finding out exactly what transactions are included in your payout
how do i find out which transactions my payout is for?
Jole for Verification
I'm 63, had my ebay account for 25 years. I don't have a credit card because I don't like them. Ebay is a right joke on this verification, as I wanted to buy some multi tool blades. They can see how long I've had my account and still I have to prove ...
Postage
Maybe a member may know the answer to this, i live next door to a post office, so i am familar with the rates for royal, i have tried to list various items, one example 10 watch dials, 2nd class ebay want me to pay them £2.70 now i know they would co...
Viewing a vehicle
If you're selling your own vehicle on ebay how can you give out your details for potential buyers to come and view it first if you can't give out personal details?
Issue while connecting my account for payout
Hi there, I'm converting my account into a seller, but there is an error has occurred while processing the application that something went wrong while connecting my account for payout. So, what should I do now?
Lost qr code
Hi all. I've sold an item. Paid for an eBay label and rec a qr code. I've now lost the qr code. Ebay have also sent the qr code to an email account I no longer have access to. So I'm stumped. I need a new qr code sending to me. Tried contacting e bay...
Unpaid bids.
Hi.I was just wondering if anyone else if having problems with auction winners not paying and not communicating?It has just happened to me again making it 5 times this year so far (only once for all of last year). Can’t eBay do something about it? Au...
Return Request - Photos provided are not of the item I sent
HiI sold a pair of sunglasses. The buyer has requested a return on the basis they are not genuine (I believe they are). The photos the buyer included are not of the same glasses i sent so I am worried that he will return a fake pair. What can I do?
Simple Delivery Query
Hi can anyone help? Prior to this new SD system I posted my items in the Royal Mail large parcel post boxes without having to go to a post office. I've never ever had a proble with this. Can I still just post items like this or do I now have to wait ...
Simple Delivery!
17 Years I've been weighing my parcels and sending them out. I send them out the same day and always send 48 tracked but now I'm being TOLD how to post. To night has finished me. I sold an item and was sent a label paid for out of MY funds. No choice...
Simple Delivery
Right, It looks like everyone knows already but as simple delivery is now compulsory I'll be finding a new platform to sell from. I'll leave up what I have for now but as soon as it drops off I won't re-list, unless they change it back of course.I've...
Item i purchased has been removed for violations
29744167707This item has been removed for violations I am concerned this item is fraudulent how do I actually contact ebay
Simple Delivery is the final nail in the coffin for many sellers
Hi all,I’ve been selling on eBay for years, and like many of you, I’ve always tried to offer a fair deal especially when it comes to postage. But the new Simple Delivery system has made that nearly impossible.Buyers are now being charged postage per ...
postage
Just removed over 500 item due to ebay only allowing the simple postage option, is there any way around this
Resolved! Item for delivery collected
Hi I sold an item for delivery but buyer later brought other items that were collection only so collected all together. Now I can't mark as collected how do I sort this out and refund the delivery cost.
Car trailer
We have just bought a small car trailer but we have just found out that it is not road legal as it has no safety chain attached this can result in points on your licence or losing it completely can we demand a refund
Age Verification Postage
I want to sell a modern herb chopper which requires age verification. This is available as a postage option on eBay with the Post Office but how do you work out the cost. The currant Post office Handy Guide does not list this service. What cost table...
Error message when using Captcha Verification
Wondering if anyone else is having tech issues with Captcha Verification. Using Gmail and modern Lenovo Tablet with very good Internet signal. Have recd emails re recent orders and when accessing eBay via the Gmail is directs me to the Captcha Verifi...
Refund
Hi guys , Pleaseeeee help. Anyone, maybe was on situation like that before. I did bought item on 21st March and I pay by Apple Pay with my Polish card (Polish bank).Return of item was accepted and should be refunded to same why I paid. And everything...
Replica tag heure
In march I bought a tag heure watch I've just confirmed it's a fake I've reported it to ebay who can't help because of the purchase date my concern is the seller continues selling tag heure watches and ebay have no interest in stopping the seller
Business seller
I am looking at a motorcycle for sale with a seller that is listed as a business seller, he has 21 motorcycles for sale but all the listings say that this is a private listing and not a trade listing, as the bike in question is 250 miles away would I...
Bladed items
I'm chasing my tail here - have selected ParcelForce 48 as the courier, since they offer age verification on delivery, as required by eBay. This is only available to account holders, and if you start to register you quickly realise you can only do so...
Not received collection code ,
Item been delivered to click and collect shop, I have not received collection code, shop won’t release item without code, can I just let item be returned to sender and get refund, been going in circles with eBay advice.
Buyer cancelled an order after they receive delivery of an item. What happens to my item and funds?
I recently sold an Pokemon ETB box to poketyler10 for £70. This was delivered. However, he cancelled the order and ebay refunded him from my balance. What happens to the item?
Can I post using Parcelforce as Simple Delivery options are only up to a medium size package
Just sold a Lego set which is 70cm long. Simple Delivery is up to 61cm. What can I do, can I just post it via Parcelforce and forego the Simple Delivery label? This Simple Delivery is a nightmare, it doesn't work
Resolved! Item arrived damaged using the GSP
Hi. I sent a jacket to a buyer in France using the GSP. Item 277210056851They have shown me photos of the jacket where the seams have been pulled apart.It wasn't like that when I sent it, I sent it with plenty of packaging.Understandably he wants a p...
Return, returned to me but refund issued already
Hi all, I am item I won arrived missing parts. I requested to return it for refund with a seller that did not reply to any messages. After sending back the parcel using the pre-printed label, 3 weeks later .. it was back on my doorstep. Royal mail tr...
Simple Delivery
There is no longer an opt out for simple delivery!!!! And I most definitely do not want to use it. I use stamps and want to continue to use stamps. I'm only decluttering and I'd rather take it all to the charity shop than be forced by Ebay into using...
SIMPLE DELIEVERY NIGHTMARE
if i sale a light dvd i can send by royal mail large letter with a tracking number for £1.55 NOW under the new simple delievery it will cost £2.70 to send the same item , i phoned ebay and the representitive said when buye has paid for the £2.70 labe...
COIN PURCHASE.
Purchased a coin June 28th.My fault for not checking feedback of seller first but most common complaint was coins were bogus.I requested a refund.Refund declined because item has been posted to me. DATE OF POSTING PROVIDED BY THE SELLER 1900-01-01.No...
Sales declining
After 6 years of very successful sales with 100% rating as a private seller, my sales have dropped off a cliff since no fee sales have been brought in. Has anyone else had the same problem?
No credit card to verify age when buying pruning saw
No credit card to verify age when buying pruning saw, what am I supposed to do now pls
Mark a simple delivery as dispatched without using simple delivery?
one of my items has been bought by a person who lives a 2 minute walk away from my house.its far quicker, safer and cheaper for me to just drop the item off to the seller on my way past their house. However i’m unable to mark the item as dispatched o...
EBay contact number
What is the contact number to speak to customer advisor on eBay or email?
How long does eBay take to refund?
Hope this is the right area to post this......Long story........bought some perfume on eBay, paid for it (part eBay funds, part credit card), seller then told me they had run out and were expecting more stock soon. Said I would wait for delivery. Var...
Wifi dongle failed after 6 weeks - seller is ignoring me
I bought a wifi dongle (Order number:16-12862-18018) which failed after only 6 weeks. This is outside the automatic Ebay return period so I cannot kick off a return, but the seller is ignoring my messages. Is there anything else I can do? A bit if te...
Canceled refund
Hi. Bought a step ladder. Used 4 time and then broke on 3 step. Snapped, did not get a refund as itam not fit for purpose now. Ladders were not cheap and e bay cancelled return as over 30 days.
Simple Delivery - Lack of postage options
I am now being forced to use Simple Delivery. With limited postage options I am unable to offer Royal Mail Special Delivery (I do this to ensure guaranteed Next Day delivery). These changes mean that I can no longer offer a quality service to buyers....
Missing collection code when person came to collect my item
Hi, I sold an Xbox and someone came to collect it however at the time forgot to give me the collection code. I have messaged the buyer a few times to provide me with the collection code however I have not heard anything back and my item is still list...
Non payment by buyer - can I offer second chance bids after 4 days
A buyer put in a high bid at the last few seconds of an auction but since then I have had no contact and no payment . The four days required by ebay expires just after 9pm today. I want to offer a second chance bid to the next person, and block the o...
low orders
i have just created my account as private. listed almost 20 products but managed to get only 1 order in 15 days. please guide what could be done to generate orders.
Item purchased from the US. But not collected by USPS.
Hello anyone. I have purchased an item from an American seller, I have a USPS tracking number but after a week of receiving said number it states that the item isn't in USPS posession and tracking is static. I don't really want to start messaging the...
Damaged in transit to the buyer
I can't believe the Evry delivery driver has damaged a parcel that's for a buyer how do I go about getting some sort of compensation also I have the proof as Evry shown it
simple delivery
HiI have sold an item with simple delivery postage, the item has arrived damaged. Who is responsible for the damage with simple delivery
SALES where have they gone...?
Hello ebayers!Looking for hints and tips to drive sales other than the obvious. i.e Promotions, Coupons to followers etc.My sales/traffic and clicks have declined by 40% in the last 6-8 weeks. Anybody else seeing this trend? Sometimes I feel its an u...
Resolved! ebey verification method
hi hope you are doing great.ebey suspended my brand new account and when i call ebey they reinstated my account by telling this to do your verification.how can i do my verification please providing me some guidence.
Where do you input the collection code on desktop? (Mac)
I had a buyer collect items yesterday. I am managing sales in a team. I can't seem to access the account via the app, only on desktop (Mac OS). I cannot find anywhere to input the collection code. The only options I have are Message Buyer, and then c...
Unfortunately, this purchase is no longer eligible for Feedback
Unfortunately, this purchase is no longer eligible for Feedback. This is the message i received when i wanted to give feedback. So how can i give feedback if the item is no longer eligible?
Simple Delivery and Disabilities
Late evening sale tonight...a now mandatory simple delivery which means I didn't set the postage (I'll be judged on, lowest postage large letter 1kg!!). It doesnt state what postage WAS paid so I can wrap to the crrect limits. I am a no returns selle...
Resolved! Balance not updating
Hi, I made a sale and posted item via Simple delivery last Monday. Item was received and feedback left on Wednesday. My account is showing net proceeds of £3.50 but my balance is still zero. There are no holds and it stated funds available and paid. ...
UK international sales funds not released on delivery
The site clearly states,"Funds will be available in eBay balance within 24 hours after the item is delivered to the UK Shipping Centre." And yet everytime I sale internationally the fund do not release when the royal mail tracking is marked as delive...
Dispatch time
Hi, I want to start selling car body parts that will be freshly painted to the order. I can see that other sellers who are selling similar items got 30 days to dispatch the item but when I'm trying to make a listing it shows only a maximum of 3 days ...
Is there an option to ask if anyone is selling an item I cant find?
Looking for a Paoletti single duvet cover in the colourway Saffa. No longer available in stores. Is there an eBay option to ask if anyone us selling one?
Auto relist issues
hi there. I posted about this a few weeks ago but still experiencing the same issues. My auto relist will not work on any of my live auctions. I was advised to go into settings and turn on auto relist, however that has not worked. I put auto realist ...
Maserati ghibli alternator
I have paid for this item today and a receive a cutprious mail that the order cannot be found
New ebay format purchases/feedback ?
Just opened up eBay to find new format, can find purchased items but nothing about feedback left or how to leave feedback or my overall score of items bought and sold Please help
I can't drop off my parcel as its to big in size for Yodel. What do I do?
The 4 drop off's I've been to are refusing to accept my parcel which is large 120cm x50cm. What can I do next? There is no help on changing the label on ebay.
Item not received lost at depot
I have sold an item but seller not received contacted evri they said I have to go to eBay to report but every time I go on eBay to report it says no case submitted we’re do I go to raise this issue for the buyer please
Open Cases
Hi all. Although I have been selling a while i wonder if I have missed something. So I had until the 2nd of July to post, which i did with a three day delivery window. I get the usual " where are my shoes i needed them tomorrow last minute madam scre...
Please let me mark my item as shipped as eBay won’t let me I think it got confused with my postage m
I won’t to mark my item as shipped but eBay won’t let I posted on time the usual way at the post office but It was asking for QR code or printed label but was not available luckily I got the buyers address and messaged her to say it has been shipped....
Selling on another eBay Marketplace
My eBay selling account is in the UK, as I live in the UK. How do I start selling on eBay US and other eBay marketplaces please ?
Delivered item
Hi an item I sold has been delivered and I have photographic proof but on the eBay tracking it still hasn’t updated so I still haven’t received my payout does anyone know if this normally happens? Or do I need to speak with customer services many tha...
Over 18
How can I prove that I am over 18? I do not have a credit card.
Previous older purchases
Hii am using eBay from my iPhone 15 and unable to access older purchases. I have tried suggestions from Google.i cannot get to a point where I can access older than 60 days by altering search dates.any help would be much appreciated ThanksNeil
Seller adverts nothing to do with a category.
Recently "design" company is swamping listing that have nothing to do with a category I search for. Is there a way of filtering out the rubbish?
Refund
I returned two jackets from the same seller the status on both show refund paid but only one refund has been paid, I have now contacted the seller on three occasions but they haven’t responded
Qr codes
Hi there.Ive got 2 parcels to send but haven't been sent the qr codes, not sure on what to do next. I'm still going to post the items but I won't get paid as post office need qr codes to print the labels....Any help would be great, thanks!
I messed up on postage
Hey I've posted an item to someone, 24hr signed for and tracked. Given them the code etc etc . But I didn't realise I had to print off an Ebay postage label. And there's no way to add a tracking number to said item. What do I do? The AI chat box is n...
Resolved! Quiry about Refunding Status
The seller cancelled the order and the inform page show that the order is refunded 2 hrs ago but I checked my bank APP and there's nothing. Is it a normal delay or something wnt wrong? Tks.
simple post be buggered
how do i get rid of "Simple Post" i sell my and my mates excess motorcycle parts and Simple Post is USELESS, EVRI I would not urinate on them if they were on fire, they have lost 5 of my parcels in the last year, royal mail I use but get it cheaper a...
Using Postage Stamps
I want to continue to sell items via eBay, but I want to continue to use postage stamps to send sold items (I have lots of unused and legal postage stamps to use up!). Can anyone explain how best to proceed please? Thank you!
Items not posted
Have bought 3 items and none have posted and don’t reply to messages, could there be a problem with my account
Print returns
Hi, I’ve received my email to print a return label but every time I press the link it tells me something has gone wrong “ it’s us not you”it’s been doing this for days…hope someone can help
Trying to buy
I'm having trouble buying items I can buy some items from a seller but not others?it says buying options and then when I click on it it says can't buy on the app?even though iv bought lots of stuff before any ideas?
Sale receipt different from listing price
I sold an item today listed at £35. but my sale info says I’ve only sold item for £31.50. I haven’t made any offers or counter offers. Why?
Have not received funds
I sold an item and posted it on the 30th. It says it’s been delivered but eBay hasn’t released the funds yet. Why ?
My money from my account has been taken
I had £93.00 in my ebay account i forgot to post a item value £4.00 plus post all in £6.60 i went to refund the fella to find i have nothing in my account im getting nowhere with ebay
I have been trying to buy 4 books for several days, but receive a error message concerning shipping
I have been trying to buy 4 books from the seller Hawil3551 for several days, but each time a message appears stating that the seller does not ship to Sweden. The seller has tried everything, most recently by combining the books into a lot for purcha...
Questions about selling perfumes...
I have a number of old discontinued perfumes that I would like to offer for sale, but I know that I cannot list them in the Health & Beauty category as that is only for new items. Is it allowed to offer them in the Collectibles category (Vanity & Gro...
Resolved! Seller claims he can't partial refund because of open claim
Bought small appliance for spares, seller sent only one piece despite full price for complete item paid. Initially refused partial refund so case opened, now seller says "Unfortunately the ebay system will not allow me to make partial refunds - , due...
Parcel size
Simple delivery only has medium size parcel options upto 61 cms long. Tried to chat with agent asking how can I send items that need packaging larger than this and got no where with a satisfactory answer. Also parcel weight jumps from upto 2 kg to up...
Solving policy violations
My selling page states I have 4 policy violations on my items but when I press button to resolve it takes me to the hub and says nothing here. How am I supposed to resolve the issues if I can't see what they are? They aren't new listings just realist...
Global Shipping Program to the USA
Does anyone know if or when the Global Shipping Program service to the USA will be resumed?
seller hasnt given refund
hi, I have requested a refund for an item and sent it back. The seller has received it. Its past the date I should have got the refund but Ebay doesnt seem to be able to allow me to request further help.
eBay Shop - Additional Listing Fees
I don't currently have an eBay shop, so I'm being charged every month for items to be automatically re-listed. I'm also paying an extra fee to enable my listings to be visible on US & Canadian eBay sites. I know that opening a Basic level eBay Shop w...
trying to post t shirts for sale with variation options
HiI am trying to put my t shirts on ebay but i cant find the settings to change to the variation option and then placing them in a correct category that supports variation so i can sell different sizes and colors. Any one got any advice that may help...
collection from seller by carrier
ebay are discriminating against disabled people , l have been selling on ebay for 13 yrs now, and as a disabled person l always have my deliveries to buyers collected from my home by evri, , but now ebay only give me the option with RM or evri to dro...
Simple Delivery
Ebay has changed my shipping to 'Simple Delivery' which means I have a 17 mile car journey instead of waling to a local shop. I cant change it back.
Resolved! Account closed because of a clever little ebayer!!
Hi all ok so basically i did have an ebay account which was my first from when i was literally say 18/19.. i am a genuine guy, dont rip people off, dont do any scams or anything.. just a straight person buying what i need to or selling what i dont ne...
Payment on hold
I have the tracking proof the item has been delivered. Why is my money still being held
How can I claim reimbursement for a parcel that was undeliverable because of damage by Evri.
Package was damaged in the post by Evri, and they say it`s undeliverable, but because it was sold via Ebay I have to claim recompence through Ebay. How can I do this, I cannot seem to find the right automated box to ask.
VAT Registration Delay – Will This Affect My Selling Account?
Hi eBay Community,We received a notification from eBay requiring us to register for VAT, and we submitted our VAT registration application to HMRC the very next day. We were issued an application reference number, and it's now been almost a month — b...
Combined Orders under one postage cost
I have recently received an order for 5 items. Ebay app would not let me combine the items so they would go under one postage cost. It ended up with 2 items being on 1 postage label. 1 item on another postage label and 2 items currently sat there say...
Policy violation
eBay are saying I have policy violations yet when I try to see what they are I am directed to a page saying 'Nothing to See Here' anyone any ideas please
Ongoing Failure of eBay Support – Ignored and Mishandled for Over a Month
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding not just one incident — but an ongoing pattern of incompetence, delays, and disrespect from eBay customer support.I am a seller with over 8 years of history on this platform. For the past month and a ...
Sending small parcels
As a seller how can I send my products cheaply especially very small parcels about 600g or less?
Simple Delivery - eBay's new sales prevention?
Anyone know if eBay are going to add more postage options on their oh so NOT 'simple delivery'? I can't see a way I can continue selling a lot of items. Their customer service people, whilst polite, have no information to help. Only answer I'm given ...
I got the item and refund
تأخر طلبي ، واتصلت بك لأقول إنني لم أتلقمه بعد ولكني ما زلت أريد العنصر. لقد تلقيت استردادا تلقائيا ، على الرغم من أنني لم أطلب ذلك ، لأنني كنت أطلب ببساطة معلومات حول التسليم. ومع ذلك ، فقد وصل العنصر الآن ، على الرغم من أنه كان متأخرا. نظرا لأنني ت...
Royal Mail
Goods have been received by buyer but still showing as undelivered by Royal Mail. Who do I contact in order to get this corrected so I can be paid?
RECIEVED SOMEONE'S PACKET. NO INFO TO REDIRECT TO WHO ORDERED.
RECIEVED SOMEONE'S PACKET. NO INFO TO REDIRECT TO WHO ORDERED.
Refund
Hi buyer collected a kids bicycle and provided collection code. Later they have requested a refund saying it’s not as described. Saying their is a mechic fault. Bike was in perfect working order when collected. I cannot seem to reject the return. Wha...
Simple (??) delivery..... Huh?
What on earth? Simple (a joke) delivery.... For UK, up to 1kg large letter 35x25x2.5cm The buyer will pay rates starting from:£2.70 STARTING FROM. How do I add extra for PACKING MATERIALS, postage AND packing = shipping cost.So whats the ACUTAL price...
Seller keeps half your money after return
EBay said I was getting a full refund but seller only sent half the money back product was faulty
selling a motorbike - policy violation
hi i am trying to list a motorbike for sale.. got the listing created however Ebay is telling me there is a policy violation so the listing is hidden. I cant find what policy i have violatedthere are no prompts on the listing to higlight what i have ...
eBay is a disgrace.
eBay is a disgrace. eBay is no longer a viable selling platform. Anyone working for eBay is living on dirty money.
When will I get postage refunded for an unused shipping label and how do i track status of request?
I recently had my first sale and during the shipping process, I got confused. I ended up purchasing 3 shipping labels and of course I only used one. I requested a refund on the two unscanned and unused ones. I have not heard anything back and can not...
dpd pin
i wasnt sent a dpd pin how do i receive one
Searching sold item Order number/ID on ebay - have they changed it?
Hi guys, I'm selling stuff on ebay and i'm keeping track of everything but have they changed something recently on the orders page? I used to be able to search for Order number/ID but unable find this function now. Thanks
Trying to contact a potential buyer
Hello, I have received an offer I want to accept, but I'm traveling and if I accept I won't be able to dispatch it within the expected times. I have made a counter offer to the buyer so that I could explain it to them, as I was unable to contact them...
Return request from buyer
Buyer has opened a return request but they said it is broken but they have sent a photo of a completely different to the one I sent and they won't answer my question , what should I do as eBay just want me to refund
Delivery address not complete
I recently bought an item and the seller says they cannot print a label as ebay is saying my delivery address is incomplete yet all seems fine my end
Simple Delivery
I have always used custom postage for my free delivery items as I am marked to ship within one day it gives me the choice of who I can get to quicker and the cost ( ie royal mail,Evri/yodel) to drop the parcel off ! However with simple delivery it ap...
Resolved! Selling an item from U.K. to buyer in Ireland - not free!
I’m a private seller and have just sold a fairly expensive item and the buyer is in Ireland. I usually don’t ship overseas but must have overlooked the option. I guess that’s my fault although I’d argue that the default should be to ‘opt in’ to Globa...
EBay’s BROKEN Delivery system - Are they even bothered?
So, what an absolute mess this is!!! From the problems I’ve experienced myself which now make it impossible for me to list on eBay, (no delivery services with compensation for expensive items, Ricks £800 fix doesn’t work!), to the multitude of messag...
Hazardous substance
Nitromors paint stripper is a hazardous substance sold to me on Ebay, it arrived to me in a very damaged tin. I have been sent a Royal Mail returns label. Royal Mail do not permit Nitromors to be sent through their network. I have been sent through e...
Resolved! with Simple Delivery - can you take that cash & use it to pay for a better service?
Hello all. I've never used 'Simple Delivery' before. I can't see an answer to my question, so... The money you're allocated for Simple Delivery from a sale - can you use that to buy a better (tracked and insured) service on your own - at RoyalMail's ...
Buyer has returned PC and trashed it
Hi, I had a buyer return my PC which was in good condition when he got it. He even sent photos of it in good condition to me. I just got the return and it's completely broken/destroyed. He's pulled out parts of the computer, broken the little chips o...
policy with identical attributes already exists ebay
When I try to edit a Postage policy template by changing dispatch time from one to two working days, I get the below error: "policy with identical attributes already exists ebay" Strange as I am trying to edit the existing template, not create a dupl...
Resolved! ebay, you are completely toasting your own sales
I'm looking for a jigsaw power tool. Listed are starting from £15, £20 or so. Posting these items costs nearly £10 - they are small but heavy. No seller want a sale at £30 and for them to absorb £10 in postage, so it's buyer pays. Sellers now cannot ...
Another nail in the coffin for private sellers! How can I recoup my packaging expenses?
With Ebay's "Simple Delivery" now compulsory and imposed on us; it would appear that private sellers cannot incorporate their packaging expenses! I sell china mugs which have to be double wrapped in bubble wrap and secured in a sturdy box - if I don'...
Violation
Can someone please tell me why my ad has been removed?
Simple Delivery is a bad joke; postal services offered aren't suitable for some categories or values
Now that Simple delivery is being rolled out, and the ONLY available postage option for some accounts, it does not provide suitable services or cover for some items sent. For example coins are not covered by any Royal Mail services, other than Specia...
picks for you
HOWE CAN I STOP THIS *bleep* EBAY SENDING ME THINGS IT THINKS I LIKE, I KNOW THERE ARE A LOT OF THICKOS ON HERE WHO MIGHT NEED IT BUT I HAVE A BRAIN AND DONT NEED IT..... AMAZON HERE I COME.....
Postage Headache Using Simple Delivery Options
Simple Delivery options are not suitable for my large Lego set, the dimensions are too big for the medium size option, and there is no option for large package.Can I just opt out and buy my own postage from Parcelforce?
Posting Large packages
Can anyone tell me how I overcome sending a larger box. Simple Delivery options only allow medium sized , I have no option for the next size up, so what do I do?Can I just post it under my own option without the Ebay label being printed?I know the pa...
Does anyone have a problem at the moment with coding appearing when preparing items for listing. I h
Problem with coding appearing while preparing listing. Any suggestions how to get rid of this.
Used Simple Delivery, item arrived with minor damage Ebay partially refunded, buyers now chasing me.
Im a private seller ocassionaly sell on ebay and I used ebay's simple delivery for an item sold recently for the first time. Dispatched the item on delivery the buyer contacted me claiming the item was damaged, sent a picture showing a very small scr...
eBay STILL Not Paid Out For An Sold Item
Sold an item for £127 to a buyer in Germany. Buyer paid and i duly sent it. GSP doesn't cover Germany apparently. The item is held up in customs there, and now well over a week later I've still not received the money. This is my money, not eBays to s...
providing feedback
I've been asked in an eBay email to provide feedback for 3 items I've bought, however they do not appear in my ebay purchases or feedback section. I definitely bought them from Amazon Marketplace but there is no evidence on the site of me doing that!...
Resolved! Going round in circles trying to withdraw
Same *bleep* every time, why do ebay make it so difficult to transfer money to my bank account. Same *bleep* every time it's a wind up.
Resolved! Can you accept a bid before the listing ends.
Is it possible to accept a bid before the listing ends?
Switching from adavanced listing back to simple listing.
There is no option to switch back from the advanced listing to the simple listing, I clicked on the advanced one to see what it was like and I don't like it but I cant switch back. Does anyone know how to?
Including a photo in messages
Hi, Can anyone help please. I sent a message to an ebay seller and he has asked me to send a photo.I used to be able to attach photos to a message easily on Windows 10 (I just dragged them) but now I have upgraded to Windows 11. When I click onto the...
Failure to Receive International Purchase
A couple of times in the last year or so I've bought items from US-based sellers who offered international postage (and in one instance went to the bother of setting this up at their end for my purchase). Unfortunately, these items never made it to m...
Racist abuse from a seller?
How do you report racist abuse to eBay?
I AM SICK SICK SICK SICK OF IT - I AM GOING TO QUIT - SICK OF ADVERTS ALL OVER THE PLACE
I AM SICK OF EBAY they are thicker than pig muck, HOW MANY TIMES have I seen the stupid advert to try to make you download the ebay app, that appears when you look at a listing, I DO NOT WANT IT, do you think after seeing it 1000000 times I will all ...
Resolved! "Untested" used in descriptions
Is there a way to force eBay to no longer allow "untested" and "not sure if it works" descriptions in listings to be banned or stopped?Having being caught out again with a camera lens. Described as -"untested as I don't have a camera body to test on ...
Resolved! Simple Delivery - eBay have just stolen £7.27 from me
Item ID: 146686872743 Sold within the last hour. I have no opt-out of "simple delivery". Once the buyer paid for the item "simple delivery" automatically deducted £7.27 Royal Mail postage that only covers for up to £150 insurance. My item was sold fo...
Postage rules
I arrived home yesterday not realising my item had sold, hence I rushed out and posted it via Royal Mail as eBay showed it as already posted. I noticed that eBay are changing the rules on posting in April, but they do not mention which year, I presum...
Higher postage cost
Hi I have a problem. I sold a book, Ebay suggested postage should be £2.70 and send a code. At post office they said its £4.05, so I had to pay it, and I couldn't use the code ( postage not used). How can I claim my money back?
postage
why can l not post the way l have been but now have a more co
charged postage for an item not sent due to buyer not entering correct postal details
I refunded the buyer the purchase price and I am left out of pocket for an error not my fault
eBay not refunding for Undelivered Item
Hi, i ordered some pixel buds from a private seller on ebay. They were 'delivered' but the photo sent by courier (Evri) ended up being a related delivery for my upstairs neighbour. My parcel was not in the picture. Ebay have shockingly told me out ri...
Should my own bid increase the final price?
I put a bid of £6.03 on an item that already had a bid. It turns out the existing bid maximum was £6, so I became the winning bid. However, it was quite obvious what my maximum bid was, so I was worried I'd be outbid at the last second. I decided to ...
Refund
My item was not delivered I want a refund.
Postage Policy Glitch doesn't allow me to choose the saved one
Hi, I have a saved shipping policy that's currently assigned to 176 active listings, but when I create a new listing in the same category, or even when I tried to 'sell similar' eBay automatically creates a new policy instead of allowing me to select...
Hot to speak to a human
How do I speak to a human about am item iv sold and buyer address not completed so prepaid post expired, I posted at my own cost and now showing as not dispatched but buy confirmed received?
Item arrived damaged
Normally I would start a claim myself but the new simple postage scheme set up by eBay prevents me. How do I claim?
Listed item as collection only and now I want to post it
I listed an item as collection only, but during the seven day auction I decided to offer a postage option. Because the auction was live and there were bids on it I couldn't change the delivery options but I could add additional description where I me...
New phone?
Hi I bought a mobile phone and waited one month and a half for it and it never appeared. I am trying to leave feedback and it won't let me. I did get a refund
Hi my item shows that it delivered to the collection point but I haven’t received code yet.
Hi my item delivered to collection point but I haven’t received code yet, it has been 5 days . What can I do?
Seller listed item as in stock, but ~6 weeks after purchase, still no sign of it.
I bought an item which was listed as in stock on May 26th. This item has not been dispatched and upon questioning to find out if the item is actually available, the seller is claiming that they are short staffed and dispatch will take longer. I suspe...
9 days and item still not delivered
So I sold an item and posted it to a UK buyer on June 21st. It went by Royal Mail then Pitney Bowes (?). Nine days and still not any delivery attempt. Is this normal??
No compensation options for expensive items
I’m trying to create a listing for a guitar worth £600 but in the delivery section none of the options offer adequate compensation for extra large items. On the old system this was never an issue as I’d just buy the shipping I want. Now we’re forced ...
A dog for sale on ebay!
I've tried every way to speak to a human today. When I did yesterday, they assured me the post would be removed! Its still live today and has been for 2 weeks. They'll removed a handbag they think fake!!!! BUT not a dog! How does it get addressed
item no.395746355460 purchased today 3/ 7 /25
i purchased this item today and was then messaged by the seller to get my money back from ebay as he has given it to charity
Re : Can you return an item outside window due to safety recall
Can you return an item outside of the return period ? I have bought a steering wheel and airbag last year for a citroen ds3 , there is now a " stop driving immediately notice" if you have this steering wheel and airbag from citroen worldwide as the a...
postage labels
hi.wonder if any one could give me some advice.i clicked on print postage label by mistake.and now i have been charged for it.tried to cancel it but it wont let me.i wont be using the label cause i dont have a printer.as i like to use the post office...
Custom postage option when listing
Hi. Until today (3/7/25) I could always avoid the 'simple delivery' option by choosing the 'custom postage' option.Now (today) the only option available is 'simple delivery'. I don't want to use this because I prefer to use a certain delivery company...
Payment
I sent an item through Royal Mail and the buyer has received it but it’s not letting him pay.
Use of Postage Stamos for small parcel items
I'm trying to list a stamp album and want to send the item as a small parcel using postage stamps - when I try to list the postage automatically defaults to "Simple Delivery" which forces me to use a prepaid label. I want to use stamps - how can i do...
Return label
Hi i want to return this item is no good not same photo can you return for me please.
Resolved! Purchased wrong postage label and had to buy a new one,
Can I get a refund or credit for the unused label?
Payment Dispute
Hi, My buyer opened a dispute by mistake . He says he's withdrawn the dispute and authorised the payment via Paypal, but it still shows open on my orders. I don't want to post the item until the dispute is not shown otherwise the funds will be held. ...
Update card details
I’m going round in circles as I need to update my card details where money is paid in. I’ve not used eBay for 15 year and it’s asking me for the old card number which I don’t have?always says no one available to speak to even in the middle of the day...
Resolved! Need some advice on a fraudalent purchase not sure if eBay will have my back.
Hi all, After some help/advice on a purchase I made.So brought some trainers used for about £20 on the 22 Jun,The item listing said it was being sent evri tracked.Waited until the weekend, and still nothing was delivered and no tracking on eBay,So I ...
Resolved! Hi, a seller has received a parcel broken. This was sent via eBay postage. I have contacted the carr
Hia buyer has received a broken item that has happened during transit. I sent this via eBay postage through Evri. I have contacted Evri with photos of the damage, who have responded by saying it’s up to eBay to sort as it was sent via EBay postage. E...
Reporting a fake item and got nowhere
Hi guys, I recently bought a Makita impact driver on eBay. Upon inspection it was fairly clear it was fake. I had messaged the seller over a week ago and again today asking for an explanation but have been ignored. I also reported the item to eBay as...
Simple Delivery
I too am very unhappy with Simple Delivery. A) it's not simple, and b) it has taken away my ability to choose the best and cheapest postage price. Simple delivery for me is weighing my items at home and going to a post office and knowing exactly what...
Why when I got a request for a Return that I didn’t have to refund the buyer
I agreed to refund an item but then I got a message from eBay to say I didn’t need to pay for the return postage or give a refund as they had sorted it. Why was this?
Missing return item
I sold an item to someone who didn’t bother to check that it was compatible, they have requested a refund and sent the item back to me, but I haven’t received it. The tracking tells me it was delivered on Tuesday but to a delivery hub and now I’ve no...
Simple Postage.
From what I’m reading I’m not the only one opposed to having simple postage forced upon us so why is nobody taking note? If you want to use simple postage then by all means do so but let people who like control of this aspect of selling or who cannot...
Italy supplier
I want to buy a Lowara pump from a supplier from Italy that advertises on eBay uk. They just ship it free postage as advertised but what will I have to pay when it arrives at customs?
Simple Delivery Not So Simple
Great in theory but not in practice as the automatic postage chosen is always the cheapest option and non customisable as well as non refundable. Today I had to purchase alternative postage because 'bring my label' was not an option with home collect...
Simple Post
When do Ebay charge for simple postage, even when not requested. If charged but not used, when do they refund.Custom postage not offered to me anymore why ??
International Postage
Help please! For some years I have had a standard international postage charge in my listings of £15. This has generally been more than the actual cost and I make a refund of the difference to keep it fair. Postage costs have increased considerably a...
Returns
I have a customer that has returned crutches saying they are uneven. I told him to check they were on the same hole. On photos one was on hole 7 and other on 9. He insisted they were not level. He’s returned them at my expense and as I said they’re p...
I used Wrong postage company
Since ebay have changed the way we can post items I made a mistake..Ebay arranged for simple..evri but I posted by post office how do I tell them as its coming up not despatched
Fees for selling a van around £9,000.00
Hi just wondered how much the fees would be for selling a van for about £9,000.00
Nor able to arrange collection
Hi. Please help/ advise. I am away abroad for two months and can’t arrange a book collection for the buyer. How I can refund him ?thank you
Items remain available for sale after sold.
I am selling an item and it appears in sold but also remains available for sale. I have been experimenting with a cross lister.
marketing banner
I am trying to set up a marketing banner for a Discount, but it won't let me click on' Select a discount. ' I have a Discount set up, so why can't I choose it? thank you
Unable to search individual categories
Is anyone else having issues searching individual categories, won't let me search and is asking for a valid category ID
Unable to purchase
Unable to Purchase
VAT on UK digital devices
I recently bought a ICOM amateur radio and on completion of the purchase I was charged VAT. What I find frustrating is that chargeable VAT was not mentioned on the listing for this radio or any others for that matter. i understand VAT and TAX may be ...
sale of watch
Hi I had a breitling watch for sales that someone has just bought. No offers, just committed to buy straight away which has made me nervous its a scammer. This was a few minutes ago. It says i need to send it to the authenticator. I am worried i am g...
refunded parcel not received
ive refunded a buyer in full, but haven't received the parcel back & buyer not replying to messages. how can i report to ebay and claim the money back
business account
I changed my account today from a personal to a business account and now i am being charged transaction fee, and i really dont like it. how can i go back from business acount to a personal one please.
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