I got rid of that. I didn't like that way Gmail determined what was important. Hotmail just instituted something similar that prioritizes your inbox, and does it completely wrong.
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I wonder if the email filtering gmail and hotmail are doing are causing the problem I'm experiencing. There are two auctions I have contacted the sellers about to ask for more photos, but days have gone by without answers. Is this common?
I don't think the gmail and hotmail filtering have anything to do with messages that sellers would respond to. While responses should go to your email, you can also see whether there's a response on your ebay page. If you don't see the message, the seller probably didn't reply.
If there's a message, it shows that you have one in the upper right (see screen shot):
I'm checking my email and eBay (both the app and on my desktop) but there have been no responses. I've even resent the messages after 2 days. Just wondering if the lack of response is a new fad or if it's because the seller doesn't know they've got a question hanging out there.
It does work but in the app version, and then it'll show up under desktop version as well. Ebay programmers don't know or care that their saved search button doesn't work on desktop.
I do feel like navigating eBay settings is not unlike setting foot inside the DMV or Social Security Admin and you hope that you never have to go back for another 10 years.
Thanks ladies for the tips and help!
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Thank you! I wish I would've asked before ordering authentication from another website. Considering going with your suggestion as well. Random question but what happens if one deems it real and one deems it fake? On a side note, when looking for an authenticating service, I read that eBay is going to be offering it themselves for a fee for both buyers and sellers and if they are wrong about an item, they will pay double what the item cost the buyer. Just a heads up for y'all in case you hadn't heard. Thanks again!
Has this question been posted anywhere? Sorry if it's already been asked, but I cannot find an answer? So is eBay doing this now? So a Seller has to pay double if it's wrong? I assume SNAD or similar? And vice versa?
Posted on the ATLV Thread: HERE ?
There was a thread about it but I can't find it now.Has this question been posted anywhere? Sorry if it's already been asked, but I cannot find an answer? So is eBay doing this now? So a Seller has to pay double if it's wrong? I assume SNAD or similar? And vice versa?
Posted on the ATLV Thread: HERE ?
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Maybe that explain's the increase of Sellers wanting to take their Listings "OFF" eBay? And use PP only? It happened again with me with another Seller?
I don't think it has started yet. They were just exploring it. Either the seller or the buyer can pay for it. Neither is required to use the service. If either opts in, the bag is sent to another source before being sent to the buyer. I don't think the seller will be on the hook for double the cost; that's something ebay's service would bear. They were talking about using this machine that analyzes the material of a purse.Maybe that explain's the increase of Sellers wanting to take their Listings "OFF" eBay? And use PP only? It happened again with me with another Seller?
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Thanks whateve!
I know which Thread you are talking about. 
Make's sense now! Thanks again!
Has this question been posted anywhere? Sorry if it's already been asked, but I cannot find an answer? So is eBay doing this now? So a Seller has to pay double if it's wrong? I assume SNAD or similar? And vice versa?
Posted on the ATLV Thread: HERE ?
Maybe that explain's the increase of Sellers wanting to take their Listings "OFF" eBay? And use PP only? It happened again with me with another Seller?
It hasn't been implemented yet but this is the thread:Thanks whateve!
I'm not sure if this is good news or scary!
No wonder I couldn't find it! I was doing a title search on the forum and expected to find the words 'ebay' and 'authentication'!
LOL! It was my own thread so I had a slight advantage! At first I did a similar search but then I remembered that I'd started the thread and did a back door search.
What kind of experienced seller ships a small item in an envelope with a stamp and charges over $3 for shipping? There is no tracking. Once a seller did this and the sharp edges of the keychain cut through the envelope. What kind of feedback would you leave regarding the shipping service I paid for but didn't receive? Would you warn the seller that she could get scammed?
Because it is against eBay rules for a seller to use a less expensive and less secure shipping service than the buyer paid for, I think a neutral feedback is justified.
I think it's appropriate to message the seller about your reason for the neutral feedback, and also about the danger of being scammed.
I think it's appropriate to message the seller about your reason for the neutral feedback, and also about the danger of being scammed.