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genettixx2012
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Selling on Ebay.

When you list an item for sale and you get a bid, Ebay states your item will sell, this is not correct, just because a bid has been placed there is no guarantee it will be honoured, there are non payers timewasters etc, better to state there are bids on your item rather than than say your "item... more…
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allwaysonitt
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why cant i upload pics ? it was fine yesterday

has anyone got any idea why it wont let me upload pics on my ad ? was fine earlier (yesterday)  soo frustrating any advice welcome
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liah333
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i have given feedback by mistake for an item i have not yet recieved how do i remove or change it?

i have bought an item but as of yet not recieved it ,i have left feedback by mistake how do i remove or change it as it makes it look like iv had my item ?? help!!
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angee1968
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what does the term reserve not met mean in a bidding?

what does the term reserve not met mean in a bidding?
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pinner77
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How does a buyer make payment once the item is no longer listed

    I sold an item but then realised my account had been hacked into and my PayPal details had been changed. I dispatched the item before I realised. When I reported the problem to eBay, they changed the details back but told the buyer to cancel payment which he did. Now I am in the situation... more…
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philip7680
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Why has my buyer feedback been removed by eBay ?

I purchased a counterfeit copy of Microsoft Office Pro 2010, found in to be counterfeit returned it to Microsoft who provided me with a letter verifying said fact.   I tried to leave the following feedback "Counterfeit disc returned to Microsoft ebay refunded transaction."   Within two minutes... more…
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newtown16
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item was returned as person not at this address now buyer has took me to ebay for items i have said will post again on receipt of additional

I despatched a parcel and this was returned addressee not at this address. the buyer had change address after i sent the item i said that i would repost if the buyer paid the repostage where do i stand as buyer took me to ebay
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ravenbrendan
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why did ebay mark an unpaid item against me

I bought an item on ebay and I contacted the seller and he agreed to cancel transaction, you can view both messages, so why have ebay marked an unpaid item against me
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williamlindsayagrisal..
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Add on Postage surchages

I have just edited some of my listings and added a postage surcharge to certain areas like Scottish highlands, but how can I check if they have actually  been added. when I go to one of the items and click on the postage details it doesn't mention this surcharge and I don't want to sell the item... more…
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aquaticparadise_uk
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How to change Post-From Address as there is no option to change next to it?

How to change Post-From Address as there is no option to change next to it?
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*sugar*babe*
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selling gift cards

I am currently selling 2 gift cards and a couple of poeple have asked if I will email them the number if they win to save on postage? am I correct in assuming I will not be covered if they decide to say they haven't received it as there is no proof of delivery other than the email communication? more…
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honeypotboutiqueltd
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Listing multiple identical items with different designs?

How do i list for instance multiple single zip purses with different designs, do i have to list each item separately? 
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elnikor
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I have sold a 50ml bottle of EDP and need to send it to Malaysia. The Royal Mail have refused it saying it is a banned item. How do I post

  Despite my listing this item for UK only, someone from Malaysia bid and won the item.  I have tried to post it but Royal Mail have refused it saying it is on the banned list and it would not get through customs.   I do not know what to do now.  How do I post it?   I have tried finding out why... more…
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akela361
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if an item has never been worn, has tags on and was bought to wear on an occasion but was then not required could i describe the item as new

I bought a dress off eBay for an occasion. It is now no longer required. The dress hasnt even been tried on and was unpacked and hung in a dress bag in my wardrobe. Can I describe it as BNWT
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jscraftybits10
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I want to put advanced holiday settings on my listings to tell my customers we are cloased for the month of June

I want to put advanced holiday settings on my listings to tell my customers we are cloased for the month of June
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macvynal1nw
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can i run more than 1 shop on ebay

i thought members could have more than 1 shop. is this no longer the case
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joanne-jojo2010
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Best Offers

Hi I am hoping someone can help me.   I submitted 2 best offers on an item, and I really believe that the offers had both been rejected....... so I went on and bought from another seller, I then see that my last best offer had been accepted.... I have contacted the seller and explained, i asked... more…
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dhamlyn-uk
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How do I send a second payment request listing more than one item with an alteration from the original one.

I sent a payment request to a buyer for the items they won, how do I send another to them changing an item.
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a1once
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is it safe to give my personal email address to a buyer

A buyer wants my personal email address. I don`t like the idea. Is it safe? What does he need it for?
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donna.jessica
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i have just sold an item but yet it says i can relist it as a second chance to buy ? i dont understand this

why has a sold item come up with second chance to sell ?
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quirkybitsokay
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what do i do when a buyer bids on my item and wins the auction yet expects me to deliver when it clearly says collection only in my listing

what do i do when a buyer bids on my item and wins the auction yet expects me to deliver when it clearly says collection only in my listing?
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jaynescott
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I was sold a fake item, I won the case.How do I get feedback with VERY negative comments from a seller removed?

Bought what was described as a Gucci bag.  It was a fake, of very poor quality and in very poor condition.  Had two very curt and rude emails from seller. Reported case and won.  Returned bag to seller bubble wrapped, in a box surrounded by foam chips as I suspected she would want to cause... more…
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shop261
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Return of item after refund

My buyer is not reponding to my emails requesting the return of an item. She went to the Resolution Centre 4 days after buying wnen I offered a full refund with return of the item She then quickly expediated the case and was refunded  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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scooke777
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How can I view details of an order I placed about 6 months ago?

An electronic item I ordered 6 months ago has broken. The item was originally listed as being in the UK however ended up shipping from China. I've now got problems claiming a warranty and need to see specific details from the order, however it seems I can only look back 60 days ago more…
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