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Agreed this topic isn't brand new but the OP apparently posted and ran back in September and has stayed away ever since. No buying, no selling, no posting, just did a runner. All things considered, that was probably a wise move since he wasn't happy but I never understand why folks feel a need to rant on their way out. A quiet exit would seem to make more sense.

I have partially refunded a few (more than a few) customers during negotiations. So when I do a partial refund it refunds the associated paypal fees, but does it also refund the partial ebay fees? Do i need to contact ebay and ask for a partial refund?

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I did a partial refund on used equipment that didn't work to the buyers expectations. There was a refund from PayPal but not on eBay FVF. If you get one Surf, let us know.

surf-inside wrote : There are probably as many poor experiences as there are positive ones on ebay. I'm learning more from talking with people here than I did in reading the 10 books before I started! I'm a former (recent) QA Analyst, my job for 15 years has been to test software and locate bugs, report them, and get them fixed. Well, I found a whole lot in Paypal the most, Ebay much more stable but there are some design issues that...

janewt-1 wrote : I notice our OP (opening poster) hasn't been back since making the original post. Wonder if the replies weren't to his liking for some reason? I'd say it's more likely due to the fact that the OP was posted back in September. Here's the bottom line. Yes eBay's fees are higher than some other websites. But eBay's traffic is also higher than those sites. If you want more traffic, the marketing...

rosachs wrote : Search this board for "Blackthorne Pro" -- its what I've used since '99, and they only software I've recommended to those I've trained locally. There's also a new product coming from SixBit Software - the original Blackthorne developers. Currently in alpha testing, it's going to be all that BT is, along with a few things BT is not. There are also other tools - a board search for...

stonehenge123 wrote : Say i am selling sports boots. I buy them for £100. I list them for £120.00. Enough said. You are beaten right there. You do not have enough of a margain to realize any true profit. Let me assure you that eBay fees are not out of line. I sell far more items at auction houses than I do at on eBay. Far more. And I pay more commission at those houses. Antique malls and consignment shops are also far more costly methods of...

With a UPC code the buyer can validate that you are selling the genuine article.

Well done Surf-Inside ! I have enjoyed reading your posts. Your enthuisiasm is very positive You have some nice stuff listed ! (yes Andersonville was a good, but sad movie)