Recent questions tagged ebay

Description : Does eBay require that your account be linked to your bank account?

Last Answer : I was never asked to do that. It would help if you established a PAY PAL account.

Description : How do I sell used books on eBay?

Last Answer : Pretty much EBay would guide you on how and what steps to take. I sold quite a few collectible stuff there. I had a laptop and a cellphone with a camera. I think these days one needs a Paypal account? I just can’t recall accurately anymore since it’s been a while since I sold an item.

Description : Can you sell on Ebay without the app on your phone?

Last Answer : You can buy or sell on eBay from the computer you are on. No need for a phone.

Description : An eBay seller says that he wants $3 more for shippng what should I do?

Last Answer : answer:You do nothing. If you like, you can report him through eBay. Sounds like he’s trying to recoup his fees, which is disallowed.

Description : Can you recomend some good introductory , to advanced , critical thinking textbooks in diferent levels?

Last Answer : answer:I don't know that there are different levels of critical thinking. Critical thinking is the correct use of logic to make decisions. An important part of critical thinking is to be able to recognize what is ... , which is not that difficult but, as I said, a lot of people don't understand it.

Description : Why would anyone buy a Sony Walkman cassette player these days?

Last Answer : answer:I bought a tape deck a few months ago, to listen to cassette audio books. Also, call me old-fashioned, but I like to actually own the stuff I buy, not just license it from Apple or Amazon until they decide to take it back. That’s why I don’t rely entirely on digital music.

Description : What is the correct pronunciation of the word "eBay", and how has the name (not the company) evolved?

Last Answer : answer:The legal corporate name is eBay, Inc. Also, all the text on the web site reads “eBay”. Only the logo is lower case. I’ve never thought the pronunciation was anything other than “eebay”.

Description : What do you think of my ebay problem?

Last Answer : Were you already paid for the bike? (Not sure how ebay works.) If you were then the ball – or bike – is in his court. If he can prove it wasn’t delivered, then he should get the insurance money you paid UPS or a refund and you keep the insurance money.

Description : EBay announced that next year they will spin Paypal off into a separate, independent company. Can you tell us briefly how?

Last Answer : answer:They usually issue stock in the new company to the current shareholders, and may (or may not) do an IPO at the same time to raise cash. Or, they can do an IPO, issue stock, and the proceeds from ... by the cash from the sale. There are lots of ways to do this; I haven't read the details yet.

Description : Would you bid over $1,000 for a Burger King "Proud Whopper" Wrapper?

Last Answer : No. Is the Proud Whopper something that is not available at all Burger Kings?

Description : Did all Jellies change their EbAY password(s)

Last Answer : Ebay? Is that still a thing?

Description : Should I go on with this Ebay purchase pick-up plan?

Last Answer : answer:I saw on an ebay message board that you should have the buyer sign the bill of sale that they picked up the item in acceptable condition. Also, note their drivers license on the ... transaction details in ebay to local pickup. In the future, perhaps accept only cash for local pickups.

Description : Is it just me or does Ebay suck for buyers?

Last Answer : Ebay is not just a shopping venue. It is an auction house. When you go to a real auction, and get the highest bid on something, you can not just pussy out afterwards. Do not blame ebay for your own ignorance of its nature.

Description : Why is the government having such a damn hard time with their Healthcare.gov website?

Last Answer : Because government has to award contracts to the lowest bidder.

Description : Ebay Gurus: If I ship something from the U.S. without insurance and the buyer says he never received it will eBay force me to refund?

Last Answer : Oh yeah. But it won’t be eBay who does the forcing. It will be the buyers credit card protection.

Description : Ebay Gurus: How long does my buyer have to ship the product back for refund?

Last Answer : answer:I think it depends on the option you selected for your auction listing. I believe 14 days is standard.

Description : EBay Sellers: Have you ever been squeezed by a buyer?

Last Answer : answer:Once, about 10 years ago. I sent him back his money and decided to never deal with him again. It wasn’t worth the aggravation. In my experience, MOST (even almost all) Ebay buyers are good and honest and the transaction is smooth. But every now and then you gt a doozy.

Description : Can I get some Ebay help?

Last Answer : answer:I'm unaware of any eBay service which estimates the selling price for unique objects. Might want to post the photos here and get opinions on what folks might spend. But really, I've been selling ... you're covered well on packaging and shipping and put it out there for the market to decide.

Description : What is the best cost effective way to ship jeans?

Last Answer : answer:I would use usps in a regular size appropriate envelope to ship them, unless they paid you extra for faster shipping I would do regular post for the size and weight of the envelope but add the ... charge for it. You then can give them a tracking number to watch for their package. Good Luck

Description : How did that link wind up in my question?

Last Answer : There is no link associated with headlight (or anywhere in your question).

Description : What's the best way to deal with suspected bid inflation on eBay?

Last Answer : answer:Sounds like the seller is inflating to me. Report it to eBay and ask them to do an IP lookup. 866–540-3229

Description : Problematic ebay customers?

Last Answer : answer:Of course. All the time. From my experience: Don't deal with China. Their postal system sucks. Thailand is touch-and-go. Japan has one of the best postal systems in the world. If you don't pay in ... prices in person. I still need to pay the eBay fees, so you need to pay me what you bid.

Description : Is paying with Skrill on eBay safe?

Last Answer : If eBay allows it to be used as an official form of payment then it should be safe. I just looked over Skrill's website and the company is based in New York City and not in some obscure ... and in the rare chance that there are any problems you can dispute the charges with your credit card company.

Description : I need help with an eBay haggler might you have some advice?

Last Answer : Oh and also he won an auction with free shipping on the second one.

Description : How do you report a seller on eBay who is constantly ending their items?

Last Answer : answer:Does the seller offer a buy now option? Maybe someone is taking advantage of it if so? It would be foolish of a seller to end an auction early. In my experience with e-bay the vast majority ... e-bay with the sellers ID. My guess is they probably keep track of sellers that do that anyways.

Description : How is this iPhone 4s going for so much on eBay? [details inside hurry!]?

Last Answer : It’s either that or it’s a real fanboy who is nuts on Apple products pips and all.

Description : Is the bidding site Zbiddy real?

Last Answer : I wouldn't bother. Although I have no doubt the service it offers is genuine what you are actually doing is paying to bid as well as paying for the item. Say an item is popular and you bid 100 ... it wasn't all from the same person (hopfully) but still it feels like they are screwing you somehow.

Description : Does printing shipping through eBay save you money, or is it just for convenience?

Last Answer : answer:eBay’s shipping service is really mostly a convenience option. It’s more for them than for you. Providing that service is a way for them to take an extra step in ensuring that sellers ship items properly and promptly. I’ve always just used my own methods and it works out fine.

Description : Do you remember when you could bid on surprise boxes on eBay?

Last Answer : Apparently they do.

Description : If I sell an item for $800 on eBay about how much would I pay eBay in fees?

Last Answer : Here’s the eBay page for calculating the fees.

Description : How can I de-stink a mobile phone?

Last Answer : answer:You can try gentle wiping it with alcohol but that might screw up a plastic finish. The smell could also be inside the microphone textured surface. There are cell phone cases that smell good: ... .com/blog/article-14344-now-you-can-make-your-cell-phone-smell-like-jelly-beans-on-purpose.html

Description : Am I allowed to accept a (private) 'Buy It Now' offer on EBay?

Last Answer : You can end the auction early, however you will need to re-list the item as a Buy-It-Now. If no one bid, you may be able to edit your listing to accomodate for the Buy It Now.

Description : Who should pay for shipping?

Last Answer : answer:I've been on both sides and think it comes down to if the parties agree the description wasn't accurate. When I'm selling something and I can see their point, I'll refund the full amount ... full refund, I pay shipping back) but I'm always thrilled if the seller pays return shipping as well.

Description : How can I find out how much it would cost to ship a 3 pound laptop by USPS?

Last Answer : answer:The PO wants to know the outer dimensions of the box (which is going to be larger than the dimensions of the laptop, because presumably you are going to pack it in something so it won't get ... my buyer decide how fast he wants the item delivered, and let him pay the extra for fast service.

Description : We were double charged for something on Ebay (paid via Paypal), how do we go about getting our money back?

Last Answer : You should also open a claim with AMEX.

Description : Do you trust buying a genuine name branded guitar from eBay?

Last Answer : If the person says they are selling a brand new Martin guitar that was an overstock, then they should be prepared to show some sort of proof of origin. I would expect there to be photos on the ... pretty reliable; and there are avenues for getting your money back if it turns out you were defrauded.

Description : Can eBay users who post to sell bid on the same item with the same computer?

Last Answer : No. The seller of an item may not bid on it from any account. You will get kicked off of ebay plus that is shill bidding and is illegal. Report the item if you suspect shill bidding.

Description : Modern etiquette: EBay, Paypal?

Last Answer : I’ve bought many items on eBay but only rarely added a personalized note to the vendor. I don’t believe it’s necessary. A simple “thank you” should suffice.

Description : If I'm going to sell only two collectible statues, is going to Ebay worth the effort?

Last Answer : A great website? It starts with an F.

Description : Would you buy a Video Game Console from Ebay?

Last Answer : I wouldn't buy expensive electronics from Ebay. I did once recently, because it was a discontinued item and I wanted an exact replacement. But if I can, I'll buy from Amazon or direct from the manufacturer's ... say I buy from Amazon, I make sure it's sold by Amazon, not a third-party partner. )

Description : E-Bay bidding explanation please?

Last Answer : Maybe that bidder’s lowest bid was higher than your maximum. They must really want this item.

Description : What advice do eBay veterans have for a novice buyer?

Last Answer : answer:Buy only if shipping charges are specified. You don't want to be negotiating freight after you are committed to buy, If you easily find something you want, it's probably not rare. A similar item will show ... bidders, I mean. You might get a great deal on a Soney camera or a Herms scarf!

Description : How do I sell this nice desk, Craigslist or eBay (or other)

Last Answer : answer:If your item was expensive when you bought it, then I'd try and sell for half price. Most of the time, I'm looking for cheap when I'm shopping online. I turn to Ebay if other online stores are ... need to go to their site to do so. You need a valid credit card and a bank account. Good luck.

Description : Ebay question: Why does my purchase not show on my profile?

Last Answer : If you can’t get a hold of him, file a dispute with paypal. That will get his attention, as they hold the amount of the purchase until the dispute is resolved. I would never do business with a 92% It has to be 98 or above and 99 if they have a lot of transactions.

Description : What course of action do I take if something I ordered online went to an address I no longer lived at?

Last Answer : answer:Tell your local post office that you moved. You fill out a form and all mail going to you at the old address can be redirected to your new address. If you have not done that, and this mail ... sender. If those don't work, you could also phone the company you ordered from and let them know.

Description : Do you remember this ebay auction?

Last Answer : answer:I googled ‘haunted ebay auction’ and got this : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hands_Resist_Him is this it?

Description : Has anybody been swindled by an Ebay seller and what actions can one take after the event?

Last Answer : answer:My wife uses Ebay all the time. She has a Paypal account and has had no problems with selling and collecting money. The biggest problem with sites like Ebay, is security and trust. Many people have ... money will never be prosecuted, so they go for it. We have never had a problem with Ebay.

Description : Question about Ebay? Details inside?

Last Answer : Wait. It sounds as though they were going to get a bit extra for the shipping to add to what they got for the chair.

Description : How can I get out of this ebay situation?

Last Answer : answer:Have the seller cancel your bid. You simply email the seller and state “I have changed my mind, please cancel my bid”. Simple. I have an ebay store

Description : Has anyone ever really given much thought about the high cost of shipping on ebay?

Last Answer : Because sometimes the item is worth at least 600 dollars, but they know they’ll get your attention with the $40 price tag. It’s the same on Amazon and other websites. It’s not eBay’s fault, it’s that sellers fault.