eBay status: access issues and outage reports
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Users are reporting problems related to: website down, errors and sign in.
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eBay is a multinational online auction website that facilites online consumer-to-consumer and business-to-consumer sales. eBay is free to use for buyers, but sellers are charged fees for listing items and again when those items are sold.
Problems in the last 24 hours
The graph below depicts the number of eBay reports received over the last 24 hours by time of day. When the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line, an outage is determined.
April 12: Problems at eBay
eBay is having issues since 09:00 AM EST. Are you also affected? Leave a message in the comments section!
Most Reported Problems
The following are the most recent problems reported by eBay users through our website.
- Website Down (74%)
- Errors (16%)
- Sign in (10%)
Live Outage Map
The most recent eBay outage reports came from the following cities:
| City | Problem Type | Report Time |
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 Hastings
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Website Down | 30 minutes ago |
 Paris
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Website Down | 3 hours ago |
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London
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Website Down | 4 hours ago |
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Hastings
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Website Down | 6 hours ago |
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Edinburgh
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Sign in | 8 hours ago |
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La Teste-de-Buch
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Website Down | 9 hours ago |
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eBay Issues Reports
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:
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Tyler Rhoney (@Sw0lleyMammoth) reported@thehaileemurphy Hi! You can buy codes on EBay at the start of every season for $20. TMobile users get it free and sell the codes - I’ve done this for 5 years now and haven’t had a problem. Great way to save money in the future :)
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𝙅𝙒 (@ArvinJA21) reported@RepDaleStrong On March 12, 2026, Amazon instituted a policy to illegitimately take monies from 3rd Party Sellers, who constitute 60% of sales on Amazon according to Amazon, in order to improve its own cash flow. This policy is an example of the anti-competitive practices Amazon has used to enrich itself and undermine all competitors over many years. For about 20 years Amazon paid Sellers as follows: 1) a Customer selected a Seller’s item for purchase; 2) the Seller fulfilled the order, shipping the item to the Customer; 3) the Customer paid the item price plus any shipping charge applied by the Seller; 4) the Seller paid the actual shipping cost; 5) Amazon took its standard fees for every transaction; and 6) Amazon regularly paid the Seller the difference between its own fees and the Seller’s item price and shipping charge. The Seller and Amazon both benefitted greatly from this system. As of 3/12/2026, Amazon switched to what it called “DD+7”, which stands for Delivery Date plus 7 days. Amazon still takes it fees immediately when a Seller fulfills an order. Amazon pays the Seller nothing until 7 days after the item is delivered to the Customer, which depends upon the speed and accuracy of the USPS, UPS, or other delivery service. Sellers therefore, are paid approximately 14 days after spending to ship the item, rather than at the time of shipping. Amazon utilizes the full amount paid by the Customer as it wishes until Delivery Date plus 7 days, which amounts to millions of dollars every day that payment to the Seller is delayed. According to Amazon, “Moving your reserve setting to DD+7 provides time for you to accrue fees and other costs before disbursement and gives your customers time to receive, open, and evaluate their order.” This rationalization would be laughable if it weren’t so extremely and prejudicially false. Every purchase on Amazon can be returned within 30 days for a full refund. DD+7 does not add any additional time for the Customer to “…receive, open, and evaluate their order.” As a Seller, also, I have no idea what “…fees and other costs before disbursement…” I could accrue; gaslighting is the only thing stated in this sentence. There are millions of 3rd Party Sellers on Amazon, and almost all of them are small businesses. Amazon has spent decades making its Seller system appear to be the most efficient and effective, undercutting all other major 3rd Party Seller systems, such as ebay. The system before DD+7 was extremely profitable to Amazon. Now Amazon is requiring a pay-off which harms its own 3rd Party Sellers, to the benefit only of Amazon’s enormous bottom line. Please contact Amazon about this penurious attack upon its Sellers. We depend upon Congress to defend the small businesses that are sources of enormous value throughout our country. Please also address the issues raised here in the appropriate Congressional committees. Public hearings will not show Amazon in a good light. Thank you,
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MAGDArling🦅 (Magda is my name) (@MAGDArlingW) reported@bwsleigha Yea I’ve got so many clothes and shoes I used to sell mine regularly but stopped so they piled up and I know vinted is good for that but I also wanna cut down my cd and vinyl collection and wonder if maybe eBay or another platform is better for selling those?😭
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David Peck (@dpeck100) reported@cardofdreams I bought this from eBay years ago. 36 card display case that says UV protected. Have six full. Used to have on the wall but took down for safety reasons. They sit on the floor against a wall and nice to be able to access whenever.
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brandon (@cleaninmycoupe) reported@MrAxelStone Those ads are always so funny, every time it's the cheapest most garbage combo 13 inch tube with visible issues. I miss when people did no research and posted stuff for a price that makes sense instead of seeing one eBay ad for 1,000 dollars and not taking a penny less lmao
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Kevin Waldvogel (@waldvogelk) reported@eBay still have issues with your auto guarantee. Idk how else to explain it that the part your seller sold me doesn’t fit. It’s at least 3 inches too wide.
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Guy (@GFilwett) reported@premiercards_2 @eBay They need to put slab bags over these, problem solved
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H.B. (@GMC_Capital) reported@chuybaca @eBay @CardPurchaser Great point, simple idea, and agreed - should be a straightforward fix.
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Robb Carlson (@robbc_) reported@premiercards_2 @eBay It’s such a terrible “service” they’re offering - just put EVERY order at risk.
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Shannon Jean (@ShannonJean) reportedA member of our $5 Reseller Mastermind just had their brand new eBay account suspended. Zero activity so far. No sales, no purchases. Why would eBay do this? There's a few reasons that new accounts can get suspended: First - this can often happen by mistake. Most new account suspensions are automated. My thoughts are that this is what happened in this case. Outside of mistakes, these are the typical new account suspension reasons: 1. Suspicious or Incomplete Information The account was created with: - A fake or unverifiable name - Inconsistent address or phone number - An IP address that doesn’t match the location given - Use of a VOIP or virtual phone number 2. Linked to a Suspended Account If you: - Used the same device, browser, IP, or Wi-Fi as a previously banned or suspended account - Entered personal details (name, address, bank) linked to a bad history. eBay’s system will auto-link and shut it down 3. Failed or Flagged Identity Verification eBay now uses stricter ID verification due to regulatory requirements. If your SSN, tax ID, or bank info doesn't match up or appears suspicious, that can trigger a suspension. 4. VPN or Proxy Usage Logging in using a VPN, proxy, or from a high-risk location can lead eBay to believe the account is compromised or fraudulent. 5. Immediate Attempts to List High-Risk Items Trying to list items right after account creation (especially luxury goods, electronics, or branded items) can trigger fraud detection, even if you haven’t actually published the listing yet. 6. Behavior Pattern Matches Known Scams eBay uses behavioral AI models. If your actions (like the speed of setting up, skipping seller tutorials, or browser fingerprint) match those of known scammers, the account can be flagged instantly. 7. Violation of eBay's User Agreement (Even Unintentionally) This includes creating multiple accounts too quickly or opening an account for someone else (against eBay policy). What to Do If This Happens 1. Check your email from eBay — they usually explain the suspension and offer appeal instructions. 2. Go to the eBay help center and request a review. 3. Be prepared to submit ID and verify your identity with real documents (driver’s license, utility bill, etc.). 4. Avoid creating a new account immediately — that can trigger additional flags. 5. If you don't get help with your first call, hang up and call back again. You want to get the right person on the phone who actually knows what they’re talking about and wants to help you.
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lonely | لونلي (@oih95) reported@eBay Why your store doesn’t ship to Saudi Arabia anymore? Please fix this
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Zen of Ben (@InalienableZen) reported@3vcollects @CardPurchaser $2 is like the base price of any single card when bought on eBay. Even 10-cent commons are $2. People need to understand this and stop trying to mark them down further, because eventually you won’t find cheap singles if people are losing money. They’ll stop listing.
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Chateau RV (@Chateau_RV) reported@fairlyoddfairy I'm a delivery driver for Amazon Flex, Instacart and Grubhub. I'm working on getting my real estate license and hope to specialize in land deals. In The past I've worked cleaning Airbnbs, bartending and as a server for a catering company. I also sell thrifted items on eBay.
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MiBo @RadioVagabund@radiosocial.de (@do3mib) reported@2j4ez The same problem as with all old cassette decks: the belt. It’s made of rubber, and rubber ages. Either it slips or it’s already snapped. Opening it up and replacing it isn’t difficult; replacement belts are available for very little money, e.g. on eBay
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ybee 𓆩⍟𓆪 smbk all the time (@mcu_liker) reported@spideygalsolo I got mine on ebay! they're the brave new world & you and thunderbolts & you jpn exclusive plush so unfortunately they're very overpriced for what they are. I only ended up getting them bc they stopped trying to sell bucky for 100usd LOL so they'll probably continue to go down
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n. (@merseidez) reportedwent down a reddit rabbit whole cuz the hype n price of pokémon cards makes no sense to me. someone explained it as an almost blind box gambling addiction, which makes sense but doesn’t explain the insane valuation markups on ebay.
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Griefcliff aka, grief "jackhammer" cliff (@griefcliff) reported@usrnamewastkn @fleshsimulator You're also paying way too much on AMZ, they claim one is left in stock, and I almost made an error and purchased it, before checking eBay. all copies of Mamas foot could be purchased and a cartel could potentially set it's price.
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Josh (@jl8915) reported@premiercards_2 @eBay How in the hell is this still an issue?
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Phil A. Buster. (@DanDLio50048934) reported@TugboatPhil @freddavelynn Years ago I bought several years issues of the American Rifleman magazine from the 1950s & 1960s on ebay. None of the mail order ads had zip codes.
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schrader (@tonyaces) reportedThe amount of photos/post of cards being damaged leaving eBay authentication process is pretty wild. It feels like one of the bigger issues you see right now. Very expensive cards being destroyed. My understanding is seller loses the money and gets a damaged card returned.
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auburn35 (@35auburn) reported@Lthecollector @eBay @Topps The autograph is printed (not ink), no serial, no autograph script on the reverse, card #, no Topps foil,.... there are lots of obvious issues.
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Robb Carlson (@robbc_) reported@eBay @VandelayBreaks @CardPurchaser how do we open the right type of case - I don't want to mail my card back to have eBay Auth poorly repack it again (I'm on my 3rd time with this issue)
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G (@gmonday31) reported@HackermanAce send to zandgemporium consignment service, simple as that. no account signups no issues. takes a lower fee than ebay and you'll get better $ than a card show.
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macie 🪄 (@mayizzlmynizzl) reportedlife is soooo slow when you’re waiting for your things to sell on ebay
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Fadi (@shahf82) reported@imaysellit The listing fee is the smaller problem. eBay: 11.5% FVF plus $0.40 per order. On a $50 part that is $6.65 to the platform before ops. Add dimensional weight billing and return freight on heavy items. The order side bites harder than the listing side at volume.
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biz (@biztimes10) reported@GLENNderson1 @SlabtownCollect Yeah the shipping to canada is the problem with ebay. No one changes it to the proper pwe cost.
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TrustmeBro (@GasFeeFein) reported@KabutoKing_ eBay doesn’t give af they sit back and collect customer service is terrible too for sellers
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Jeff Stein (@MightGaineDX) reported@ToolalaJ Shopping on Ebay for Transformers is terrible these days. Ever seller "knows what they got" and buyers paying top dollar for broken/damaged toys with no accessories and sticker damage.
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Like I’d be arsed (@likeidbearsed) reported@eBay your app has been down for over a week, you website has been glitching for over 5 weeks, yet you seem not to care????? Shocking service
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. (@Ericc5Bears) reported@Dm_Cards_ @CardsBoulevard The owner of the real prizm black (and a few other smart people I follow) seem convinced it’s actually a fake and not even a mistakenly made 2nd copy so I think a lot of potential factors at play that drove the price on the eBay one down.