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aarontheblade1992yeah
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So parcel force 48 are rubbish seller dispatched on Tuesday and i still dont have my item anyone have bad experiences with parcel force.

So parcel force 48 are rubbish seller dispatched on Tuesday and i still dont have my item anyone have bad experiences with parcel force. Are they just being lazy because its the bank holiday
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marulas2004
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Do I have to pay return postage for an item not as described?

Item described as unmarked and not torn had lines of stitching undone. Now I'm being told that by the seller that I am responsible for return postage.
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shotokan111
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Seller cancelled a buy it now auction and has re-listed same item under another account for more money - what can i do?

As title, bought an item for £45 on the 15th may, 2/3 emails from seller later claiming problems with courier i woke up this morning to find another email saying they want to cancel the auction due to the courier problems. I re look at the listings to find the same item back for sale for £65 under... more…
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popann88
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I have changed my mind and no longer want to sell an item which has bids on it

I have changed my mind about selling an item, it has 3bids on it
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gifts2go15-2009
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Whats the best option, should I list my items for 30 days then re list or list until sold?

Whats the best option, should I list my items for 30 days then re list or list until sold?
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rover4532
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Delivery to Scottish Highlands, why some sellers won't ship, or charge excessive surcharges?

Like many who live north of Glasgow/Edinburgh, I am fed up with Ebay and other online retailers (Amazon etc) allowing sellers to discriminate against us. We all accept delivery takes longer, and costs a bit more.  Its is about time that Ebay insists all UK business sellers agree to ship to all of... more…
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deedledee1971
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How do I cancel an upaid invoice as I have now relisted the unpaid item?

How do I cancel an unpaid invoice as I have now relisted the unpaid item?
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kacey90_0
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can i get my deposit back ?

i sent a deposit 0f £250 against a boat that i bought but i have found out that the boat is not big enough for what i want.
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things-4u
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Can I retrieve unsold items from my list to sell again after 60 days old?

I have been selling a whole list of items on and off and haven't been able to sell in recent weeks, so when going to retrieve them they are not there - to list again.  Is there any way of retrieving them after 60 days old?  Many thanks for your help
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kirroyale69
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Concert tickets in advance - any protection offered?

Hi, if I buy concert tickets today for a concert in May 2014, due to be delivered April 2014, if they do not turn up will Paypal protection cover me? Not sure as so far from initial payment. Thanks.
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rubysh
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I had my business account suspended for shill bidding - I did not My bids were for one item buy it now and an item my son was outbid on

My account has been suspended for shill bidding which I did not but they keep insisting I did they have canceled my account my Sons account my personal account and my Daughter account they wont listen I cant get help at all I tried being nice telpehoning emailing etc 3 months now I was selling my... more…
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moralitybrown
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How can a seller cancel a sale if the item is no longer available

I won an auction. When i contacted the seller to arrange collection he said he'd accidentally relisted the the item as he thought I was no longer interested(??) Then he said he couldn't cancel the listing apparently. I have since found out that I think he could have cancelled it. He said bid on the... more…
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carladan2010
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if someone pays in cash on arrival how do i let ebay know

sold on ebay and person came and payed cash how do i let ebay know theyve paid ?  
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dedlock444
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how to make a private Listing on the new selling system

I cant find where to make a listing private in the new selling system
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kapsetsuta
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how to block rude byer

Hi! I found one of the byers very rude, is there any way to block the byer?
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geoffw5541
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I have recently bought a "Buy it Now" item from a new ebayer with no Paypal Account. My account is showing Unclaimed.

I have just bought a "Buy it Now" item from a new ebayer with no history and he doesn't have a Paypal account.  The "But it Now" option automatically took me thro' Paypal so I had no option but to pay that way it appears.  I have since collected the item and paid cash. I have tried to cancel the... more…
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67splhcb
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how do i include ukraine in my postage options

how do i include ukraine in my postage options
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snow-angel51
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How do I sell using my mobile please

How do I sell using my mobile phone please, I have never sold items on ebay before - thanks   
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mands977
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Returns postage cost

I am fully refunding a buyer, with additional postage costs for returning item, only they paid a higher postage to return than what I did to send. Am I within my rights just to refund the same amount as what I paid?
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polyanna17
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Collection Only Listings

When listing heavy item as 'Collection Only' why does the listing show as Free P&P even if I haven't ticked the appropriate box? Misleading for buyers as they sometimes don't realise and are expecting Free P&P. This has also happened to my daughter when a buyer didn't realise listing was... more…
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annabanana232012
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Is payment by postal order a good idea?

I've had a gentleman message me about one of my listed items asking if I 'accept postal order payment?' Now, as I am fairly new to the game, I'm a bit unsure on what to reply. Is it safe? Will I still receive my money?   
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chorisia
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seller wont invoice or answere emails

I bought an item 181140439406 having agreement (by email through ebay) during the listing from the seller that they would accept courier collection.The only way I can pay given the way the listing was placed is if they invoice me, they have not and I have had no replies to several emails asking for... more…
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cspsound1
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Why is it so awkward or difficult to contact eBay direct

Why is it so difficult to contact eBay customer support, either by telephone or email, they just keep sending you back to the Q&A page, which is or has not got the answers you are looking for, is eBay looking at having or avoiding having human contact with its  customers, plus I'd like to be... more…
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morsee97
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How do i revise my listing to allow international buyers?

How do i revise my listing to allow international buyers?
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