There are also the sales tax scofflaws who complain to me that eBay collects sales tax. I don't have any control over that, so contacting me is a waste of time. eBay needs to revise its rules to say:

"If you are fortunate enough to be able to afford expensive toys, just pay your taxes and stop being a whiny little bitch about it."

Are you saying that people who buy from you write you to complain that ebay collects sales tax?

That's just bizarre.

I've had a few complaints, one specifically from a guy in TN. Said he had to pay nearly 10% on online purchases now. I just think that after decades of not 'having' to pay, it's a bit of a shock to the system.

BTW, it was a pleasant message, explaining his offer. Unfortunately, I couldn't convey a way to contact off feebay. :(

Happened to me more than once. People think I am in control of the tax system. I wish. If I had control over it you better believe that things would be taxed very differently. But that is a topic for a different board.

I feel the same way on that. I'd love to cap ebay's ever-rising seller fees, too...

Always a loophole somewhere. Business card with your contact info on it is all you need. Take a pic of the item with the card as a way of "coining". Message other party and tell them to see attached pics that are coined with your info to verify ownership. If they have any questions they will reach out.