eBay status: access issues and outage reports

Problems in the last 24 hours

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Most Reported Problems

The following are the most recent problems reported by eBay users through our website.

• Website Down (50%)
• Sign in (31%)
• Errors (19%)

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The most recent eBay outage reports came from the following cities:

City	Problem Type	Report Time
Preston	Website Down	1 hour ago
Gateshead	Website Down	2 hours ago
Cheltenham	Sign in	6 hours ago
Preston	Website Down	6 hours ago
Preston	Website Down	11 hours ago
Preston	Website Down	23 hours ago

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eBay Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

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  TheSillySlySon (@TheSillySlySon) reported 3 minutes ago

  Markets will go from green to red without flashing yellow. Do you have any idea how good of a deal your board just turned down? @eBay #GME

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  DataAndFinance (@EmotionMarkets) reported 7 minutes ago

  @BoilerPaulie eBay did not kill the bid. They slowed the siege. $GME had a coherent M&A narrative around the initial $EBAY push. Now SETA has coherence down to 0.35, with the footprint fragmenting away from clean acquisition pressure. Cohen can still pursue it. But the easy pressure window faded. The cash is still there. The crowd has to be reorganized.

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  Paul Nary (@ProfPaulNary) reported 11 minutes ago

  There is absolutely nothing surprising about $EBAY rejecting GameStop's offer. It also isn't particularly personal or out of spite for @ryancohen, nor does it mean that there isn't a chance that a deal will eventually come together. It's just that in a public situation like this, there is generally no chance a target will accept the first, ambiguous, non-binding offer. Moreover, as had been discussed multiple times already, there are multiple issues with at least this initial version of the offer: 1) The price isn't the main issue here, as the premium offered was decent, and as everything is negotiable, this could be improved. 2) At its simplest, the "half cash half stock" structure is the biggest challenge here. A cash deal with a decent premium, all other things equal, would be a stronger pitch. eBay shareholders get cash and walk away. The significant stock component creates entanglement, where eBay shareholders have to stay tied into the new combined entity in a materially significant manner. They are now beholden to what happens with the company and its stock price. Now the strategy and execution of this deal become important, and this creates additional uncertainty and complexity. And stock-based deals are just generally more complex and difficult and risky: there is a reason stock-based consideration is correlated with lower performance and failure in mergers. Here there are multiple factors to consider: from whether there are synergies and how realistic they are, to the nature of the integration strategy, to whether Mr. Cohen and the rest of $GME team are competent owners and managers for eBay and whether they can even manage the eBay business well, to additional risk factors like high leverage. 3) As far as the non-binding nature of the deal, the sources of funds and the highly confident letter, all those are important to consider but ultimately represent challenges that are routinely resolved as the negotiations progress and as counterparties are able to do the methodical work of putting the deal together. In a complex public-public transaction such as this, many of these and related points are resolved through the deal process as DD is complete, as a realistic financial and legal structure emerges, as lawyers debate and develop specific deal clauses and expectations, and as financial partners and investors learn more and work through the underwriting process and increase their level of commitment. Consider the WBD-Paramount deal, and how it went from a vague-ish, non-binding, uncertain offer to a well developed binding agreement that resolved most of the points of disagreement over things like financial certainties and guarantees as well as many other financial and legal points. 4) All that said, this is why private approaches and negotiations are usually the easier way to begin the process and get to at least an initial form and shape of the deal that will be workable for both parties and serve as a foundation of a final agreement. Mr. Cohen implied something along the lines of "eBay is a public company and its managers/directors are incentivized against selling, so I could only approach publicly," but that's ridiculous, as the vast majority of PubCo sales are put together in a private process. I should know, I've studied about a thousand of these PubCo sales processes closely. Even if going public is the eventual right decision, an initial private approach can help better shape a public strategy later, and may create some goodwill with target's managers and ***. When you go public and hostile with a complex deal, without engaging with target's management and board of directors first, these things work against you, and whether you want it or not, at some point, you will have to engage with target's management and work together constructively, unless you bring such a clean and attractive unsolicited offer that it will be very convincing to the target's shareholders and likely to win their votes in a tender/proxy even without management support - but that generally means a very simple cash deal with an undeniably attractive premium and few, if any, contingencies or quirks. That's not the case here. With all that, eBay's objections generally make sense: 1) "eBay's standalone prospects" - interpretation: the management believe shareholders will get more risk-adjusted value from management continuing with their strategy. This could sometimes be a tough case to make for an underperforming company when faced with an offer with a high premium. Yet the true conunterfactural here is how well will eBay's shareholders fair as shareholders of the combined entity, which is not at all a clear case. A cash offer or a structure that guarantees specific value/liquidity to eBay shareholders would resolve a lot of this uncertainty. 2) "uncertainty reg. your financing proposal" - both uncertainty over the source/reliability of funds, as well as what the stock-based component actually means from the valuation perspective of both the offer and the combined entitity. This is fair, but not insurmountable with a more certain offer and structure and stronger commitments from banks and other partners. 3) "impact.. on eBay's long-term growth and profitability" - similar to #1 above, there is just a lot of uncertainty here about what it would mean for both eBay the company and eBay/GME combined entity as well as shareholder value. 4) "leverage, operational risks, leadership" - again, quite a few uncertainties here that were discussed above, and again, made materially meaningful because eBay's shareholders would be part-owners of the combined entity and affected by these risks. 5) "resulting implications of these factors on valuation" - all that had been said already and what that means for the realistic valuation of the non-cash component of the consideration 6) "GameStop's governance and executive incentives" - they may want to explain more, but this is all related and I assume this is specifically a) the fact that Mr. Cohen is incentivized to grow the firm at almost all costs, even if it may negatively/eventually harm the shareholders, many of which would be eBay's former shareholders, and b) $GME and Mr. Cohen's compensation package could potentially transfer more value from the shareholders to Mr. Cohen and other leaders/directors at GME. But, again, all that said, this is all totally expected and normal and about what I'd expect in response. If Mr. Cohen wants to win, he will have to engage constructively both with his partners and advisors, as well as with eBay directors and leaders, and work on a deal that either satisfies all involved and resolves the points above, or put together a much simpler and undeniably attractive unsolicited deal that would sway the shareholders even if the directors and managers are still fighting.

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  MAR Collectibles (@MARCollectibles) reported 15 minutes ago

  @MikeHol95198387 @GreysonLac47268 @CardPurchaser Lol and you have 5+ scammers from Africa replying to this post asking you for more information. I only buy from eBay or card shops / known collectors that set up at shows so I can track them down if needed

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  p (@mcmilleeee) reported 16 minutes ago

  @cybermewtype It’s been pretty insane I accidentally went a little hard on a eBay worker earlier, because I was scammed and it wasn’t a super obvious one. eBay lady said she couldn’t return my money until the date it’s supposed to arrive but the listing was taken down because of multiple scam reports. So I can’t get my money back for two weeks. This is the second time in 5 years of buying cards on eBay that I’ve been scammed so I don’t get got often. Honestly thinking about taking a break from paying for shipping these days lol.

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  Ben (@AceOfTrophies) reported 16 minutes ago

  @CornGhost88 I’m very confused. I also got a Chinese copy from eBay , and was able to use that copy to get the Chinese list. This …. Looks like a Chinese copy??? What is the issue?

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  石川誠 (@isikawamako10) reported 18 minutes ago

  @ImDashTV Unlike in the US, the supply is limited in Japan, so you never know if another cheap bobblehead will become available after you sell one. And on eBay, shipping and customs fees make it more expensive. It's a difficult problem.

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  It’s Maina (@maina_dilemma) reported 20 minutes ago

  @magsonthemoon eBay shut down their Israeli offices earlier this year… they didn’t want to support genocide. Now do you see why @ryancohen want’s eBay so bad? He will get it too.. his ‘friends’ will help if he can’t bleed us for it. America has a disproportionate amount of Jewish Oligarchs…

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  SaugyWaffles (@SaugyWaffles3) reported 24 minutes ago

  @WindyCityDugout @MTG_HODL @CardPurchaser I have been using them for 3 years and never had any issue. Only issue is when people over pack them. Send them with ebay and What not sales.

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  Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource (@ValueAddedRS) reported 25 minutes ago

  @raskolniklove I think it's interesting that $EBAY comms/press relations can't be bothered to do their jobs & respond to emails from a journalist requesting comment about serious issues at the co for 5 years. I also think it's interesting eBay is willing to pay outside consultants to send an unsolicited email with links to to their rejection notice to that same journalist. Kind of proves many of the points Ryan Cohen has been making.

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  Kong (@K1n9_Kon9) reported 27 minutes ago

  @Han_Akamatsu except $EBAY since its up when $GME is down after declining offer it likely means deal is going through or they now want to keep prices elevated just in case to keep GME from buying for cheaper. even though ebay isn't worth 125

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  Astoria Capital (@Astoria_Capital) reported 28 minutes ago

  @BoilerPaulie Its not that serious. Its a terrible deal for ebay holders. Even if he achieves all his cost cutting synergies, the debt load makes the yield horrendous.

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  Trendzone (@Trendzonebro) reported 28 minutes ago

  @AustinTobitt The only problem I see is the current valuation between ebay and gme. If we take out the cash, the market is pricing GME at 1-2 billion. GME's valuation doesn't seem fair for GME holders compared to ATH with premium for Ebay. It looks like GME holders will lose vs ebay holders.

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  Brady (@brrrrrady) reported 29 minutes ago

  @eBay the scan feature isn’t working please fix it :(

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  TYay0 (@_TYay0_) reported 30 minutes ago

  eBay has formally rejected GameStop's buyout offer, shutting down the ambitious, though perhaps improbable, attempt by the struggling video game retailer to acquire the e-commerce giant. This decision leaves GameStop in a more precarious position, needing to urgently redefine its strategy amidst a rapidly digitizing market. > Strategic Implications: The rejection underscores a fundamental mismatch between GameStop's legacy physical retail model and eBay's established digital marketplace. For eBay, accepting an offer from a company with significant financial struggles and an uncertain future likely presented an unacceptable risk profile for its shareholders. GameStop's move was widely seen as a bold, almost desperate, play to pivot its business model. Without the eBay acquisition, the company must now find another path to relevance and profitability in a gaming landscape increasingly dominated by digital distribution and subscription services. $GME $EBAY

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  Primesignal (@primesignalHQ) reported 30 minutes ago

  @zerohedge Sounds like eBay isn’t taking that offer seriously at all, especially with how big the numbers are. Moves like this usually get shut down pretty quickly if they don’t line up with business reality.

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  TechEdgeDaily (@techedgedaily) reported 30 minutes ago

  @IlariLehti @KobeissiLetter Fair point on the stock swap structure. Technically possible but eBay's board still has to agree the combined entity is worth more than eBay standalone. And "neither credible nor attractive" suggests they don't think GameStop brings enough to the table even with creative financing. The cash is the problem like you said. Stock deals work when both sides see upside. Hard to sell that when one side is a meme stock with volatile pricing.

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  VELVAVOID (@VELVAVOID1) reported 33 minutes ago

  @nypost eBay just shut down GameStop’s audacious $56 billion takeover bid, calling it ‘neither credible nor attractive’ over financing concerns, operational risks, and governance questions. Ryan Cohen’s offer (half cash, half GME stock at $125/share) was a bold swing from the much smaller company, but eBay’s board is confident going it alone. Classic David vs Goliath that didn’t land. What a wild chapter in retail/e-commerce drama! 📉🛒

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  Fine Fictional Men (@FineFictMen) reported 35 minutes ago

  @RamblingsNerd2 I had to believe this is the case because some sites have to pull down NSFW content to some extent like with eBay...

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  Roman Pioneer (@renoipgp) reported 38 minutes ago

  For accounts with limited seller history, fewer than 25 completed sales, or no prior successful sales in sports memorabilia/autographs, @eBay should apply a separate category exposure limit to auction-style listings in high-risk memorabilia categories. This should not be a simple account-wide dollar limit. It should be based on the combination of: account age; seller feedback count; prior sales in the same category; number of active memorabilia listings; auction format; use of high-risk athlete names; use of third-party COA keywords; starting price far below expected market value; multiple similar jerseys or signed items listed in a short window. The rule should not stop a normal low-history seller from listing one inherited signed jersey. It should stop an account with no meaningful memorabilia history from listing ten Tom Brady / Michael Jordan / Ohtani / Messi-style memorabilia auctions while also keeping a cheap notebook active as a low-risk account signal. For collectors, there is not a perfect manual defense here. A buyer can avoid obvious low-history seller red flags and run certificate numbers through @CheckCOA , but the better fix has to happen at the platform-risk level.

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  Tito (@Tito7BB) reported 40 minutes ago

  To be honest, the way eBay is being run is the way most NFT projects and DOWs are run. Sit on top of a pile of community money. Do the minimum amt of work. Hide this fact with technical and operational jargon. Spend and get paid handsomely. Milk it til money gone. Put the project up for sale or exit to community. Unfortunately, decentralization doesn’t fix human nature.

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  DoctorBlind's Blinds & Shades of Sarasota (@drblindinc) reported 43 minutes ago

  @ryancohen Ryan, I know this isn't the end for the eBay acquisition. You are the solution to the problem. We have all been here long enough to see it, to see your effect on GME. We support you 100%! Get'r Done!!

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  Mr. PoopyButthole Redeemed (@mr_redeeme90567) reported 44 minutes ago

  @TheUltimator5 Similar to the warrants then? Expecting vwap to be pinned down locking in a lower price? Do you think this deal might actually get accepted by ebay rather quickly to everyone's surprise?

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  azef (@azefs) reported 45 minutes ago

  @TlMRAN I think it sorta depends on what camera you have but I used to use a mini hdmi to hdmi converter with one other adapter or something and never had an issue. It was literally like 10$ on ebay

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  Heath Sellers (@CoachSellers) reported 45 minutes ago

  Mike is right! It’s a HUGE problem. I just had one returned because of an indention you could only see through a microscope and they claimed it wasn’t NM which they then argue is a PSA 7 if it’s to their advantage! @eBay is making it harder and harder for #thehobby

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  High Achiever (@Amazonnewseller) reported 48 minutes ago

  @eBay I cant log in thats the issue I cant log on in the account when i try to reset password it just crashes in the app and the website the issue is with logging in. Thanks

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  SecKing (@SecKing13) reported 48 minutes ago

  @MikeDeGilio @eBay @eBay This is a widely known issue. Every verification I get, I have to rip the seal and properly protect the card. Did eBay get a deal on those flimsy loaders? Please properly protect the product that is bought on your site.

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  Law (@BlchrCreature27) reported 48 minutes ago

  @rnewton7777 RC's approach would be easier is GME was at $50-60. Issue shares, take in the cash, fund the eBay purchase. A legacy swap roll in the coming months might set it up. Wonder if there's a trigger available to light the fuse? Either way, selling CCs and CSPs. #GoodMorningEveryone

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  James Surowiecki (@JamesSurowiecki) reported 50 minutes ago

  If Ryan Cohen were actually offering eBay shareholders $125 a share in cash, the board would obviously take that offer seriously. He's not. He's offering $62.50 a share in cash, and the rest in watered-down, overpriced GameStop stock, which he wants eBay shareholder to trade their shares for. It's a ridiculous offer, which eBay's board correctly rejected.

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  RennGT3 ⚡️🥩⚡️ (@Gt3Renn) reported 1 hour ago

  @The3Antons @APompliano @ryancohen Dilution gave outs to the shorts. They were able to close their shorts when more stock was issued putting them in position to acquire eBay. If they didn’t issue stock the shorts would need to buy shares from current shareholders sending the price higher. Basically GME was rewarded instead of the shareholders.