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njrupp521
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Do i have to pay return shipping on a counterfeit item?

I bought an item and it was a counterfeit. I confirmed with the real company(Mophie) and they confirmed it was not authentic. Seller wants me to pay return shipping. I feel that i should not be responsible for return shipping when the item was misrepresented and not authentic. so my question is.... Do i have to pay return shipping on a counterfeit item when the item was represented as the real deal in the item description.   Item was a Mophie 4s juice pack plus. more…
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na.zdrowie
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How can I increase the postage charge?

How can I increase the postage charge? The books weigh 16 pounds and Media Mail is $10.00 with Delivery Confirmation YET  EBAY won't let me charge more than $4.00. And yes, I used "Create Your Own Shopping Option."
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luxury1nyc
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hello! I sold item and now have to ship it and I got an address of customer but how customer will pay me? how he/she will get my account inf

hello! I sold item and now have to ship it and I got an address of customer but how customer will pay me? how he/she will get my account
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bejana123
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how do i change shipping address?. i dont want my purchase to be delivered/shipped to my home country address but to another address in USA.

i plan to save on shipping/handling and custom duties costs. so my purchase should be shipped to an address in USA instead to my home country address, from then it will be handcarried by a returning friend. The seller is in USA while the buyer (me) is abroad. how do i change the shipping address during the payment procedure? any suggestions?. I pay by PayPal. more…
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mr.anthony18
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What do I do if the seller sent my order to the wrong address?

    this is the first time I have ever had a problem with a seller shipping to the wrong address. All of my address info for eBay is correct and has never been changed. I paid directly with my credit card so the was no Paypal used. All of my other orders have successfully made it here before. I have contacted the seller but have yet to get a reply. Help!!! more…
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irongemcutter59
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My buyer is having a problem with checking out due to being unable to enter shipping costs. I can't edit since the sale is closed any ideas

Trying to ship from MN to LA, Seller has contacted me and I am unable to contact Ebay to resolve the problem. Any Ideas
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dorcus_1
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Never received item over 12 days

I ordered item on 6/2 but I still didn't get it. He or she said we already sent it and sent it again. Also he or she never show the delivery tracking number. Does it makes sense that never show the tracking number? I sent messages but not responding. I really want the item for the studio work. What should I do? more…
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titadgb8719
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Can I send a link for a customer to return an item through paypal?

because she doesn't want to go to the post office Can I send her a link through paypal for shipping the item back to me? Thanks
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prairie_dusters_tradi..
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Buyer paid for auctions, wants me to wait 3 weeks before I ship. Will I be able to take advantage of ebay shipping rates at that time?

Buyer won several auctions of mine.  Has paid for items but I agreed to wait until ship July 5th to ship. -  Due to her vacation.  Will I still be able to use ebay shipping rates and when should I purchase the label?
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trandolph2013
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I purchase a bike sent from CA and the crank was bent I want to send it back I feel I shouldn't have to pay shipping but given a return labe

I don't feel like I should have to pay shipping for a item sent to me damage
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procollector_07
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How do I sell safely ?

  It's my first selling anything on ebay or on the internet for that matter.   I have signed up for paypal and confirmed my address and bank card, and I'm selling a lot of 20 Mexican silver coins (1oz ea). How I protect myself from scams ? Does ebay have any safeguards for sellers ?   Any help will be greatly appreciated it more…
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606nancyc
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I received an item that does not belong to me? I have a few things coming but this does not match any of the tracking numbers.

I received an item that does not belong to me.  I have a few things coming but this does not match any of the tracking numbers.  What should I do?
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etay6364
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Missing parts

I bought a camera before Christmas as a present. I just ofund out that it was missing the cable and the strap that the box stated was included. I tried searching but can't go back that far in my purchase history. How can I contact the seller to see if they can give me the two items that were missing from my purchase? more…
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jim2671
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how long does seller have to ship after you have bought an item ?

Sellers listing stated he had more than 10 avaible. He sent me a message on my ebay tha he was waiting on some rings and would only get 20 pieces next week and that would"just get my orders filled.
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phyau
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If my merchandise sale to outside country, I have a free shipping in US, who is going to pay the shipping fee?

I have a free shipping, If merchandise sale to outside country, Is EBAY responsible to handle the shipping fee?
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blue1214
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I listed an item plus shipping to the US. but the buyer lives in UK so how does that work since I did not opt for global shipping.

Does buyer have to pay the difference and how do we know what that is. This is my first selling transaction.
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crickets82012
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how can I make the buyer responsible for shipping or local pickup?

I have a very large crystal lamp want to make buyers responsible for packaging or shipping or local pick up
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d.tucksen
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Do I have to ship international through Global or can I opt-out??

I accidently hit that button when I made my listing.  Now, someone is asking if I can will ship directly without using Global!  I would like to opt-out is that possible???
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kozyrus
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Regarding Font on Multiple Shipping Labels

For the last few weeks I have noticed that when I submit multiple shipping labels (2 labels to a page) to be printed that the font changes after the first sheet prints and then might or might not change back to the correct font. When I view the PDF it looks as it should. It appears to be changing from an Arial font to some sort of scrunched Times New Roman. Today I had six pages of labels - 1st page fine - pages 2, 3 & 4 have the bad font and then pages 5 & 6 were correct. So far the... more…
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alhtxn
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I just sold my first item on ebay. I cannot remember if I said that I would pay for shipping and I can't find my original listing...help!

I can't find my original listing to find out if I was supposed to pay for shipping or if the seller is paying. How can I determine this?
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irishsetter929
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My buyer has included a P.O. Box in their address. eBay has blocked the transaction

        How can I complete the transaction with my buyer when their physical address includes a P.O. Box ?
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algisshw
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Global Shipping Program?

Hi.My seller sent item to1850 Airport Exchange Blvd #200Erlanger, KY 41018-3193United StatesBut its not my address!Is this Global Shipping Program address? Could i stay calm and wait for the item?
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mamacurtis
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i have a question

i am new to selling anything on ebay i am wondering how to add the cost of what i am sending. it is going to united kingdom
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mateus.mata
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I'm already in a different location. What do I do?

I have one opened case (ID 5029821340) that I win, but when I received the item, I was in US. I have already returned to Brazil. In my city (Belo Horizonte) I can't find UPS or USPS post service, but I have found FedEx. Can I post the iten by FedEx an than reply to you with the tack number?   Regards. more…
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