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2647smudge
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if i have a paypal account can i sell items without having to register other details ie bank accounts/etc

if i already have a paypal account what do i do to start selling items?Do i have to put anyother details ie bank account etc
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armstrong2913
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why are paypal holding back my payment until I have sent feedback for some sandals I bought

I have just received a message off a seller asking me to send feedback as soon as I receive my sandals as paypal are withholding my payment to her until I have sent feedback. I received them today but hadnt got round to doing it yet. How come she sent them without receiving my payment? By the way,... more…
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saliotadrew
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cheaper way to sell I have multiple item of the same thing ebay take 25p and paypal take 39p on every item I only sell for 248p 298p p

is there a cheaper way to sell on ebay  I have multiple items of the same thing ebay takes 25p and paypal takes 39p on every item I sell I only sell for £2.48   and postage   £2.98 the post office take £2.60 then I have the packageing etc but I cant really raise price much or they wont sell was... more…
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jh19682012
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buyer is demanding ileave feedback before reciveing item

hi there is a buyer demanding i leave a feedback for him before item recieved jh
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dolphindaddy1
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what is the maximum number of computer games a private seller can list a month?

My son has loads of games he wanted to sell and opened a shop to help him. He has a limit of a hundred items in total a month. He then found out he could not list any more items than this - and that the number of computer games was also limited within this total - so he closed his shop again the... more…
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beeps105
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filter by sellers who send international

Can I filter or sort search results by sellers who send international?
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erilee
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I want my refund for an item I have not received?

I bought an item from a seller in February 2013 and it was supposed to be sent to me within a month. After not receiving it after a month, I contacted the seller saying I haven't received it still. The seller replied me saying it was probably lost in the post and she would send me another. Again, I... more…
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honeyg69
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Is anyone else having problems completing purchases on eBay for past 24 hrs or so ?

I cannot complete purchases ! eBay or PayPal say there are no problems they're aware of ! 
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supernan05joyce
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Buyer in Italy wants to bid on my current listing but cant seem to change the UK only detail on my listing

Current listing finishes in 2 hours but member from Italy wants to make a bid.  Cant seem to change the listing to include international posting.  Any ideas please
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pusht1pumpk1n
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does an id need numbers

does an ebay id need numbers
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schampion-uk
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having problems with collect+ labels which wont scan

i have 3 collect+labels which when taken to store to be dispatched wont scan.i ended up cancelling these and purchasing new ones but the same has happened.i have used collect+regulary and this is the first problem ive had.why have the labels not scan 2nd time
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fto_les
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How do I close 2 open cases with ebay and leave nagative feedback for both buyers? Ebay appers tobe doing nothing.

Two buyers who know each other conspired to out bid everybody else on 2 items and then not pay or answer emails. I would like to leave negative feed back but would not like to close the cases incase the items disappear.   Ebay having done nothing as far as I am aware. more…
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stevelemod
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Is anybody else having problems connecting to paypal ?

tried to connect now on 5 occasions no luck!!!
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dhskiprat
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item not received how long is a satisfactory time to wait for a refund?

Item won on the 19/4 I waited until 4/5 then opened a case. Seller says PO are requesting another 15 days from the time she contacted them, which was 15th May, this takes me to 29th May, would this be a reasonable time to wait?   Regards D more…
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mcphain
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Is it possible to put money into Paypal account to pay for low cost items eg postcards to save lots of tiny amounts out of bank ?

Can I make life easier ?
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skyaw-uk
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how ebay notice when I win the bid?

how ebay notice when I win the bid?
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books4collector
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Bidder cancelling bids without contacting me first. What should I do?

Three bids by the same person have been retracted. The explanation is that I couldn't be contacted, but I have received no messages asking me to cancel a bid. Should this be reported? 
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rosythmotorracing56
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How do i escalate an open case?

The time is up for the seller to respond but there is no button to change to escalate on to close or message
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girlyhayley
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do you need to put a parcel in a jiffy bag if thats what is asked for by or can i wrap it in brown paper to get the same postage price ?

its via the link of postage when you are about to print label
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7183yvonnec
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how long does a customer have to make a complaint

after an item has been sold how long does the customer have if they wish to make a complaint
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mrsangry
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me again nectar

thanks for your help i did what you said to link my nectar card with e bay typed in card number twice but the page wouldnt scroll to let me click submit. thanks again
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faizz0786
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After I printed an 1st class recorded postage label and stuck it on to the item?

After I printed an 1st class recorded postage label and stuck it on to the item, do I have to give it in my post office or can just post it in a postbox?
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mrsangry
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nectar points

i have only just got a nectar card how do i get points, when buying something and it says claim you points do i click on that before clicking on buy it now, the last 2 items i bought came with nectar points but i clicked the buy it now to pay for item and that was it nothing to say what to do next... more…
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tonybuzz1944
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I have sold 2 items to 1 buyer and agreed just 1 postage charge. I cant give a discount on the invoice.Why ?

I have sold 2 items to 1 buyer and agreed with them that I would give a discount of 1 postage charge if they bought both items [ they did ] I have attempted to alter the invoice but it reverts as soon as I press the reset button. What am I doing wrong please ? more…
2 Answers 1 Comment 41 Views
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