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How do I leave feedback on eBay for a buyer?

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Sarah Oconnor

Updated on March 01, 2026

How do I leave feedback on eBay for a buyer?

Leaving feedback for buyers
  1. Go to Orders - opens in new window or tab in Seller Hub or Sold - opens in new window or tab in My eBay.
  2. Choose the item(s), then select Leave feedback.
  3. Select Positive, enter a comment, then Leave feedback.

Also asked, when should I leave feedback for a buyer on eBay?

Buyers and sellers should leave Feedback within 60 days after the listing ends. Sellers are encouraged to leave Feedback as soon as payment is received (or has cleared). That will start the Feedback process off on a good note. Buyers should wait to leave Feedback for sellers until after they receive the item.

Also, can eBay remove unfair feedback? If the buyer refuses to change the unfair Feedback, you can contact eBay customer service and ask them to intervene. Take note that eBay will only remove Feedback “in certain exceptional cases,” such as violations of the profanity policy.

Then, how do I leave automatic feedback on eBay?

Here's how:

  1. In the Automation Preferences view of Selling Manager Pro, scroll down to the Feedback section.
  2. Choose an option for when you want Feedback to be left for buyers: Buyer has paid for this item: Automatically leaves Feedback when you mark a payment as received.
  3. Select Apply.

Can a buyer leave feedback on an unpaid item?

The only feedback that a seller can leave for a buyer is a positive rating with a positive comment. Or none at all. In your case, since the unpaid item case has been opened and closed, you can't leave feedback at all. Buyer gets an unpaid item strike on their account.

What percent of eBay buyers leave feedback?

As many as 1 in every 100 trading partners have been dissatisfied when dealing with this person. 98.0 percent to 98.9 percent Feedback Percentage: Fair. As many as 1 in every 50 trading partners have been dissatisfied when dealing with this person. 95.0 percent to 97.0 percent Feedback Percentage: Somewhat poor.

How do I leave feedback for a buyer?

How to leave feedback for buyers
  1. Go to Orders - opens in new window or tab in Seller Hub or Sold - opens in new window or tab in My eBay.
  2. Choose the item(s), then select Leave feedback.
  3. Select Positive, enter a comment, then Leave feedback.

Can you leave feedback on eBay without buying?

This type of Feedback isn't removed: The buyer and seller can still communicate through member to member messaging, so the Feedback won't be removed. However, we'll require members to update and verify their phone numbers prior to buying or selling again on eBay.

Who is supposed to leave feedback first on eBay?

THe buyer leaves feedback first if they are happy. If there is a problem, they contact the seller. It's ludicrous for a seller to leave it first because the buyer might NOT be happy and also in the case of a return, it is WRONG for a buyer to have a feedback and the sale was cancelled or the item refunded.

Should I leave negative feedback on eBay?

If you've had an issue with your order, we recommend contacting the seller before you leave negative feedback. Positive reviews and feedback help sellers do more business, so they're usually happy to work with you to resolve your issue. Sometimes, if you leave neutral or negative feedback, your seller might dispute it.

Can a buyer leave feedback after 60 days?

Buyers and sellers should leave Feedback within 60 days after the listing ends. Buyers should wait to leave Feedback for sellers until after they receive the item. If the item doesn't arrive, the buyer should double-check the shipping time in the item description and contact the seller if the package is clearly late.

Why can't I leave negative feedback on eBay?

Sellers aren't able to leave negative or neutral Feedback for buyers. That means sellers need other tools that will protect them against unfair treatment from buyers and bring those buyers to eBay's attention. You can block buyers with too many policy violations, unpaid items, or who aren't registered with PayPal.

Why can't I give feedback on eBay?

This means that should the item be damaged or not as described, and the buyer has attempted to contact the seller but has been unsuccessful, the buyer can't leave negative feedback until a week later. Feedback is the score stored on the site, based on users' transactions with each other.

How do I review a seller on eBay?

To leave detailed seller ratings:
  1. Go to the Feedback Forum - opens in new window or tab.
  2. Select Leave Feedback on the right side of the page.
  3. Rate your overall experience as positive, neutral, or negative.
  4. Select the stars to rate each aspect of your transaction.

What is eBay Seller Manager Pro?

Selling Manager Pro is an online selling tool to help you create listings, manage post-sale activities and manage your inventory. Selling Manager Pro offers all the features associated with Selling Manager , plus automatic listing and relisting of items, automated payment, shipping status and feedback to buyers.

How do I leave automatic feedback on eBay UK?

Here's how:
  1. In the Automation Preferences view of Selling Manager Pro, scroll down to the Feedback section.
  2. Choose an option for when you want Feedback to be left for buyers: Buyer has paid for this item: Automatically leaves Feedback when you mark a payment as received.
  3. Select Apply.

Where is selling manager on eBay?

How to subscribe to Selling Manager
  1. On your my eBay page, click the Account tab.
  2. Click Subscriptions in the menu that appears.
  3. Click the eBay Selling Manager (or Selling Manager Pro) Learn More link.
  4. Read the information on the resulting Selling Manager page, and then click the Sign Up Now link.