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How can I resize a picture to 500 pixels for eBay?
I haven't ebay'd for a year and now find the photos I've tried to upload today are rejected by ebay. They need to be 'over 500 pixels wide'.What software are ebayers using to convert iphone photos to what ebay will accept?[I take photos on iphone 16 pro and tbh I would have expected the phone to do this conversion to save…
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Issues with Verification for Limited Companies on Vinted Pro
Hello! I'm posting here as I am having issues with Vinted Pro. I got approval quickly to sell on Vinted Pro however now I've hit the payment threshold I need to get verified for myself and my business. After over 20 attempts and over £8,000 being held by Vinted I am getting quite frustrated with the process. Wondering if…
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eBay Sale Gone Wrong
Hi everyone, I sold an expensive fragrance which I have had for a few years - having a clear out. I've had it on sale for a few weeks and everyone kept asking if I would sell it for £20, it's worth £175. Ended up selling it to someone who haggled for it at £115 and I reluctantly agreed as I had two other things to post…
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How does this eBay prepaid label work?
Been a good few years now since I last sold on eBay. Maybe 5 years. A relative has just sold something & is bombarding me with questions. This didn't seem to be a thing when I last sold. I'm guessing the answer here is - ignore it & sort your own postage. They've sold an item which is £150. They were going through…
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Wrong tracking destination for package
I sent a package on 14th Jan to Norway by Royal Mail Tracked, it's showing it's in Flushing USA, been there since 18th Jan. I am going round in circles on the RM site, have tried phoning but that is just press button after button then get cut off, any idea what I can do?
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New Phone
Hi, Got a new contract and a new phone. Old phone works fine. Could I put this new phone on ebay and if so how does this work, my new contract and sim etc.
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I can't list with collection only option .. since today
I am trying to list a large bulky item as collection only, but the eBay system isn't letting me. I noticed a few changes too, to the layout Under the price box, there .. eBay Managed Payments ( Under postage policy is this message .. Flat: UK_myHermesDoorToDoorService £3.20 Underneath is the option to pick parcel size, but…
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New Vinted Seller.. Vinted Vs Fb marketplace / vs Ebay / Vs Gumtree ?
I have been selling on facbookb Marketplace, gumtree and ebay within the past 5 years. I have never tried Vinted, and am thining of giving it a go. can you vinted users please give some insight to the questions below so I can compare them to selling on facebookb marketplace and gumtree, and ebay. Vintated compared to Fb…
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Simple Delivery .. How can I change a listing to include Express 24hr delivery
I have an item listed with the 'normal' Simple Delivery option, but a prospective buyer needs the item by Thursday and asks if I can change the postage to a 24hr service. How is this done please .. I can't seem to find that option
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Evri delivery to post office problem
Hi, This is the first time I’ve had an eBay click and collect item sent to my local post office, it was sent via Evri. When I check on my eBay order it states that the item has been delivered to the post office however I have not received a code to go and collect it. If I track the package on Evri’s website it says it is…
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Royal Mail Tracker status shows delivered - but no parcel here!
I have been waiting a couple of weeks for a parcel from Royal Mail. It was due to arrive today, and I have been home all day. Imagine my surprise to see a notification from them to say that the parcel has been delivered to a "safe place" (which I havent set up) along with the photo of a house that isnt mine, or any of my…
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The dreaded INR case - simple delivery
Got a message saying a buyer has opened a request/case and to check details and respond, and I got the usual sinking feeling wondering what item this time is lost. Was very happy to see this when I logged in: We want to let you know that your buyer opened a request because they haven’t received their item. We see that the…
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Selling larger items - possible pitfalls
Afternoon all. I used to be a frequent E-Bayer and although I still occasionally buy the odd thing, I haven’t really sold anything for about 18 months. I’m aware (sort of) of the recent changes (buyers now pay a premium, etc) but I’m wondering if any fellow members would be so kind as to highlight for me any potential and…
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USA Buyer
A buyer in the USA has tried to buy one of my items but is unable to do so. I have checked and I am registered for the GSP. Is there a ban on selling to USA after Trump's tariffs, or am I missing something?
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Parcel from Europe Auction Company Damaged , claim rights
Hi there. This is quite complicated , so apologies in advance I won an antique from a European auction company (France). The auction company asked me to sign this disclaimer (translated). "<Company> undertakes to proceed with reinforced and professional packaging of any purchase made within the auction house. It also…
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Item delivered but buyer says he’s not got it
Hi I’ve started selling on eBay I sold a wireless central heating thermostat ( new) for £96.00 sold and posted it on 04/01/26 Now the buyer is saying he’s not received it 16/01/26. It was sent Royal Mail 48hr tracked. ive just checked Royal Mail tracking and it shows as delivered on 07/01/26, I informed him of this and he…
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Are EVRI commiting Fraud ?
ordered an item from Joe Browns, heart sank when I saw they sent it with EVRI Never delivered or attemped, returned to Joe Browns. Summary of my Chat with EVRI.. - Went to wrong courier ( I assume they mean delivery person ) - They marked as a customer return and sent back to Joe Browns If it's a "customer return", I…
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eBay - fragile item arrived very poorly packed, unable to test - could I return?
I bought a used car fuel injector for ~£100 from a business seller on eBay. The item arrived wrapped in a carrier bag (not a mailing bag), loose inside an oversize box. It came through my letter box with a "thud" of the tip hitting the floor. To be fair, it looks fine - but it's a precision piece of equipment that…
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Evri have lost the Vinted parcel I dropped off.....
Hi. New to Vinted & not sure what happens next? Recently I sold an item on Vinted, the parcel was collected by the courier from the Evri shop, their online tracking shows it is being processed at their hub. The tracking has not updated for 15 days. I contacted Evri who after three emails have said "it is potentially lost…
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DPD delivery
Hi sent a present to a friend , tracking says it’s delivered but it just says ‘to porch ‘ no photographic evidence . Tracking said there’s no photo as it was a manual delivery ??? The parcel isn’t there . They def don’t knock . Couple have been stolen . I’ve put an investigation request in but not optimistic based on the…
