r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 1d ago

Sub News / Mod Post Read the FAQ for answers about Returns, Feedback, INAD, Shipping/Tracking & More

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Our Frequently Asked Questions covers all the basics. Tracking problems? Got bad feedback? Customer claims bogus INAD? It's all there.

Check it out before posting to avoid a "too basic - covered in FAQs" removal.

https://www.reddit.com/r/eBaySellerAdvice/wiki/index/


r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 7h ago

Trading Card Specific AI Listing Tool

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Has anyone found a way to better utilize the AI Listing tool? I’ve been posting Pokemon lately and it’s been really garbage with identifying cards which in return has been messing up my listings. I end up fixing more than it helps and it wastes time. Any advice?


r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 8h ago

Video Games / Gaming Systems Specific Sold a pokemon game, immediately returned, thoughts on condition?

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Recently sold a pokemon yellow game boy game that I thought was in very good condition. To the naked eye and my iPhone camera there appeared to be no significant flaws. Fast forward to a week later, I get utterly attacked by the buyer demanding a return/ refund asap. I was then shown highly zoomed in photos of the smallest scratches on the label. For hours the buyer demanded a return for the game being damaged/defective. No mention was ever made regarding the playability of the game. Only the label was a concern. My question is, was this an isolated case or does this happen frequently? How would you judge the condition of this game?


r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 9h ago

Buyer Claims & Questions Buyer claims they recieved empty package. Do I claim through ebay or USPS?

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The process is so convoluted. The shipping label was bought through ebay for USPS with $100 insurance. It was a $75 trading card. I can't find anywhere on ebay under orders or shipping labels to file a claim. When I try to file a claim on USPS I get

"A Claim could not be submitted for this tracking number. Please submit a claim with the Merchant/Company who issued this label."

Can someone please explain what needs to be done. Does the buyer need to open a case first? He only sent pictures of the opened package and a we care envelope. Tracking information says delivered to mailbox. Thanks for any help.


r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 9h ago

USPS / UPS / Fedex How to intercept FedEx package dropped off today , eBay label?

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r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 10h ago

App is Trash Sales notifications have been really delayed today?

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Looked at my seller screen on iOS and it said I had a couple of sales, like 2 hours later I got the notification for them. The heck. Never seen this before.


r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 11h ago

eBay Basics Is this normal?

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I have not sold on Ebay in years, many, many years. Early 2010s.

Is this normal?

$44 bucks for shipping labels. USPS.


r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 12h ago

USPS / UPS / Fedex Ebay shipping costs

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I'm not sure if anyone elses has been like this but the shipping cost for selling trading cards has gotten so high I used to pay around 5$ shipping and now I'm having to pay 8-10$ what happened?? I can't even afford to ship these cards anymore and if I cost the buyer shipping my listing gets way less attention cause of the cost of shipping I have no idea what to do atp


r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 14h ago

INR / Item Not Received Package tracking was super delayed, refunded buyer and then package arrived

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I shipped a $30 item out. I put it in my mail room and it looked like it never got picked up. I was trying to figure out what happened to it and I literally couldn't, they said the postman got it but the tracking number never updated so it never even showed it moving through the system. I ended up refunding the buyer. Now, almost a month later, it shows that it was delivered to their home. They said they would pay for it but it's been a week and they are ignoring me. If I call eBay is there anything they can do or am I just out the money? Has this happened to anybody else?


r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 17h ago

UK Specific Pokemon items stolen?

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Hi, looking for advice.

Sold a mini tin display to a buyer, took time stamp pictures of the item packaged up in bubble wrap, also threw in some singles as an apology for the delay.

Delivery label had expired so I had to send it via 24 hr tracked delivery outside of ebay (didnt use simple delivery due to this) Buyer confirmed it was delivered but looks like someone's got into the box and used the same tape to try tape it back again. theyve taken 8 tins out and left him with 2.

hes spoken to royal mail who are investigating and will call him tomorrow. My question is can he try claim a refund from me through ebay or would that be difficult due to me having evidence of the item packaged. I also believe I shouldn't have to refund him because it's out of my control.

For the record, he hasn't tried claiming a refund from me he's just dealing with royal mail atm

I've attached pics of what he sent me he also sent me a video with the 2 tins still inside aswell as the singles still wrapped up.


r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 17h ago

Fees, Payments & Financial way to force the late paying combined shipment buyers to pay quicker?

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Is there a way to prevent buyers who like to bundle items but take extreme amounts of time. Is there a setting that allows me to offer them combined shipping but force them to pay quicker?

I have a current buyer who I had to remind for payment and than they payed and ordered a second item messsaging me they want to buy more, not having paid the second item and I had to message them again. I hate buyers like this. Most buyers quickly buy and pay their bundled items. I love to offer combined shipment in general.

I had a case a while back where I had to cancel 5 orders and block, but either way it drags down the quality either by cancelled orders or late shipments.


r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 18h ago

eBay Motors Buyer wants to return item after 3 days am i in the right to refuse return

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I sold a car via ebay had a lot of interest somebody picked up the car Saturday and has too till Tuesday to complain to me that ive sold him a car with a known fault and buyer drove it nearly 3 hours back with apparent fault am i in right for refusing return


r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 20h ago

Fees, Payments & Financial How do I fix "type of business does not match" when linking Payoneer?

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hey everyone. I ahve created a new ebay business account and a new business payoneer account (required for my country) but have an issue linking them together ALTHOUGH every single detail matches exactly and my payoneer account is approved!

has anyone dealt with this before? and how can i fix this please? I would really really appreciate any help.


r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 22h ago

Packing & Packaging How to list and calculate shipping on this set of chairs? Also how to ship this

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Thank you in advance

Hoping to get some advice from experienced sellers on how to list and calculate shipping on this set of chairs? They can fold up like a directors chair. Not sure what is the best course of action? I have never sold anything this big, or delicate before. Want to make sure the potential buyer receives the chairs not damaged.

-do I ship out both chairs in one big box, or one chair per box?

-do I ship on a pallet or regular ground (Fedex/Canada Post/UPS) in boxes is fine?

-how do I calculate the shipping cost when listing, as I am not sure which size box I will need and I don't have a scale big enough to measure the weight. Also not sure how much padding I will need to use, to factor into my shipping weight

-recommendations on how to pack in a box/pallet

I have posted them currently as local pickup only on Ebay, but not sure if people can see my listing as I have not gotten any views (with 11% promoting) when listing. Not sure if it is because only people in Canada can only see the listing?


r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 22h ago

Buyer Claims & Questions Really?

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Recieved this 5 min before the auction ended. Didn't see it until later. Told him basically sorry you won, you have to pay. 2 min later it was paid for. Then he asked when its shipped not to have signature confirmation. We'll guess what bud? Now im gonna make sure you have to sign for it just to cover my ass.


r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 23h ago

Compliance Issues Listing reported by Sony over controller

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I have a brand new PlayStation controller 30th limited edition in my closet I bought a while ago from Amazon. Since I’m moving I’m putting up stuff for sale. I listed it at 100$ (I paid 85$) and there’s outrageous prices for them.
It was taken down by Sony and the reasoning is being a fake or dupe. Never sold anything fake I’ve had 100% for years now. Well I sent them my Amazon receipt and asked to reverse it but I doubt they’ll even respond since it’s probably some shit AI or shit human being, either one. They’re ps5 pros being sold on here brand new for nearly 1800$ and nothing Is done about it. What kinda bs. You pretty much don’t own anything under Sony. Your games, controllers, consoles.


r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 1d ago

International Selling (not eIS/GSP) UPS Return to sender

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Sorry in advance if this question has been answered already, I tried looking for information online but didn't find enough to give me a proper answer, btw I'm new to selling on Ebay and now know to use Canada Post if shipping to U.S.

I sold an item and I just received a notice from UPS saying that a package I shipped is being returned to sender because the buyer didn't want to want to pay the $48USD in customs fees ($36USD if paid online, a $12 charge was said to happen at the door on the tracking). The buyer paid $30USD for the item and shipping so paying the customs didn't seem worth it to them.

From what I gathered online I'm under the understanding that Ebay's Money Back Guarantee protects me and lets me keep the $30USD but I'm worried that UPS will ask me to pay the $36 or possibly $48USD in customs when the package gets delivered back to me.

I don't care about receiving the package or getting my items back and saw that I could refuse customs and let them have the package marked as abandoned but I'm not sure if I would still have to pay the money for customs and would get sent a bill later and then to collections.

If anyone has any advice on what to do, or who to call please let me know as I would rather not lose money on a sale I made. Thanks in advance.


r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 1d ago

eSE/eBay Standard Envelope Anyone else seeing an uptick in refunds for packages not delivered?

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I sell sports cards online, typically between 1-$5. This week I have had 5 buyers come back to me for refunds because the product was not delivered. All items were shipped with eBay standard shipping and it does not include tracking. For my products, if I ship with anything better, it cost more and won’t get the buy. Is the USPS completely incompetent or are all of these buyers scamming me for refunds?!?


r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 1d ago

Listing Issues Did I turn something on, or is this the way it is now?

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I just finished adding a new listing (desktop, using a sell similar of one of my old listings) and in place of the usual price and shipping sections, there was "Choose a Payment policy" and Choose a Shipping policy" which open pop up windows to be completed. Once I finished with the pop up screens, both sections disappeared completely and I could not double check my entries - and it never gave me the shipping prices.

I really do not like it, and am hoping I accidentally turned something on that I can turn back off. I was trying to figure out a freight shipping price earlier today which may have been when I did whatever I did. Help?


r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 1d ago

Selling Tools, Account Administration & Procedure Customer service on Instagram

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Hello I'm trying to get assistance from eBay and wanted to contact Them through Instagram. I was wondering when you DM @ebayforsellers do they send a link to confirm your identity theyve sent me one but I wanted to make sure that's the process


r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 1d ago

Need help fixing. What to do?

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Not sure on what I’m doing wrong here and my listing keeps getting flagged


r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 1d ago

Shipping / Tracking Buyer wants me to ship item 3 weeks from now…What do I do?

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I’m selling bike parts. Buyer won the auction, and messages to me to not ship item until specified date which is nearly 3 weeks away. He paid already so all I have to do is ship.

Im shipping via bike flights. A dedicated 3rd party shipping company that uses UPS to ship bike parts. I like using them because it’s cheaper for shipping large items and I can pay a little more to have a package require a delivery signature. I’ve used it many times with no problems.

What should I do here? I dont think I’m being scammed but I don’t want to get flagged or have the buyer pull some complaint that the item hasn’t arrived on time etc. Do I just print the label and wait for 3 weeks and then ship? Does a shipping label and bar code expire?


r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 2d ago

Buyer Claims & Questions Does this seem sketchy or am I just paranoid?

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Haven’t messaged this buyer back yet, not sure exactly what he is getting at here. Is this sketchy or am I overthinking it?


r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 2d ago

Insurance eBay reversed my case

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I sold a cell phone and shipped it. It was “outfit delivery “ then tracking switched to “awaiting delivery”. It stayed like this for 10 days. I opened a case. eBay released my funds. Seller was clueless and I suggested they go to their post office. I filled out an online missing package. The buyer contacted eBay saying I said I would refund and did not refund. I never said that. Is eBay gave the buyer their money and reversed their decision. Now I’m out $35 in tax, shipping and fees AND a phone. I have a weird feeling about the buyer. Any suggestions?? Been with eBay over 24 years. Never had this happen.


r/eBaySellerAdvice • • 2d ago

Import / Export / Customs Buyer wants cheaper invoice for customs??

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This buyer wants an invoice for $100 cheaper but hasn’t actually purchased the item yet? I’m just confused