eBay status: access issues and outage reports

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.

Most Reported Problems

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

• Website Down (51%)
• Sign in (30%)
• Errors (19%)

Live Outage Map

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

City	Problem Type	Report Time
Spring Hill	Errors	33 minutes ago
Ashton-under-Lyne	Errors	42 minutes ago
Manchester	Sign in	1 hour ago
Bar-le-Duc	Errors	2 hours ago
Carlisle	Errors	3 hours ago
Preston	Website Down	3 hours ago

Full Outage Map

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eBay Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

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  **** Master Broda (@PimpMasterYoda1) reported 9 minutes ago

  @wintryhare @Pirat_Nation This is why you don't buy stuff from people with super low feedback. Also, eBay gives buyers insane power over a seller. I've had buyers try to scam me back all the time by trying to use me as a replacement service. (ie. Buying a new controller, refunding it, sending me back a broken controller in it's place.) Usually, it's not worth my time to fight it but I"ve pulled some people into small claims court. A lot harder to beat the system there than eBay's AI driven garbage that gives a pass on everything.

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  Les Yards (@LesYards) reported 11 minutes ago

  @eBay I purchased a vintage computer on eBay that arrived nonfunctional. The seller acknowledged the issue and offered a partial refund in eBay messages while I attempted repairs, but communication stopped and the automated return window expired. I’m trying to find a way to communicate with a human representative because the issue involves written promises in the message history rather than a standard return flow.

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  SNAKES_315🐍 (@KozmaNicholas) reported 15 minutes ago

  @M_oass @InvestSpecial Which then gne gets the cash from that. Issues new shares after a share buyback initiating the squeeze. Ebay tanks cause now everyone sees management sucks. We buy next year plus another company

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  Tom (@Tome69007) reported 17 minutes ago

  Last problem I had on eBay was dealt with. Ai and it was trash . People will always be better customer service.

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  Carl (@Gladvillain) reported 18 minutes ago

  @sideshowblobz @SkyDaddyPhDTE It’s not that serious bro. You’re yelling, cursing, and typing a paragraph over my comment that I enjoy using EBay a few times a year. You are the problem with this world. People like you. Miserable ***** who just sit on the internet angry for no reason.

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  Heath Veuleman (@HeathVeuleman) reported 21 minutes ago

  Look @ryancohen you should hire me to do healthcare for GME and eBay. I could use DPC, DSC, direct contracting - with physician-led enterprises - and Cost Plus Drugs (@mcuban) to drive your healthcare costs way down. Mercer (2025 National Survey): Average total cost of employer-sponsored health insurance = $17,496 per employee (~$1,458/month). Employers expect ~6.7% increase in 2026 → >$18,500/year. eBay has ~12,000 employees. GME has ~4,000 employees. We can turn your expense into an asset, spin this off into its own enterprise in 24-36 months, and make money by actually saving corporations money. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

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  ozmo (@ozmosize) reported 24 minutes ago

  @PhantomBlack699 @michaeljburry Cohen said in his interview it would be accretive to GME and eBay, I don’t know what Bury is whining about. The debt taken on will be serviced/paid down by the massive savings made to eBay. I don’t think we have all the information yet either

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  Fintwit.ai (@FintwitAi) reported 24 minutes ago

  Ryan Cohen's mysterious bank letter backing $GME's potential eBay bid reveals a major issue: the combined company would need to maintain an investment-grade credit profile. This highlights a significant hurdle for any potential acquisition.

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  Grizzlybeargonewild (@Grizzlybearwild) reported 28 minutes ago

  Over 100,000+ New ETB Pokemon TCG items and over 65,000 items from Pokemon Exclusive Target Sold on EBay this week…u are the problem if you buy from scalpers.

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  J. C. Henry (@henry_jibunor) reported 32 minutes ago

  @business GameStop’s proposal is a large, cash-and-stock offer for eBay, but analysts have questioned the financing, the fit between the two businesses, and whether the promised synergies are realistic . Intertek, meanwhile, has already turned down EQT’s approach once on valuation grounds, and the latest reporting suggests the board still thinks the offer undervalues the company

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  ELY M. (@ely_m) reported 33 minutes ago

  @ryancohen What happened to your socks listing? Can you screenshot the email that ebay sent to you? I really hate ebay's censorship!!!!! would you fix and fire people who do censorship.

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  TayoMurph (@TayoMurph) reported 34 minutes ago

  @DaveInJordans @nadr0j117 This is actually a small win in the end. By eBay forcing the refund, he will also get a strike on his account. This affects his listings on the algo, but also opens him up to suspension for repeat issues. You won’t get the card, but they get away with cancelling via a loophole

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  N.E.Will (@TheRealNickW86) reported 36 minutes ago

  @GhostRunnerCard Nothing against you, but I haven’t ever consigned. I’m a top rated seller on eBay but I’m really debating as a lot, taking a month of my life to individually list, or finding a card shop to buy in bulk. Honestly, the ideal buyer would be someone who does singles shows or card shows often. It just comes down to time for me.

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  Max Torque (@TapeTorque) reported 37 minutes ago

  @beckettcat_2 ebay merger goes through RC does something degenerate like equity ratio is based on closing price Tuesday cash session. RKs hand becomes forced, login or watch your equity devalue into dust. Bada Big Boom

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  Carl (@Gladvillain) reported 37 minutes ago

  @SkyDaddyPhDTE @PrinceSaidthis Ebay is pretty cool. I use it a few times a year to buy and sell. Member since 2013. No issues.

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  boxbotnet (@Boxboten) reported 38 minutes ago

  @WSoxPovertyFran @Matthew_Tynan its not that, they received a player with an issue known to the league but not to the team. its like if ebay knew a seller was scamming and let them sell anyway. I don't think the heat should get the pick but its not just 'team makes a bad trade'

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  Roman Pioneer (@renoipgp) reported 39 minutes ago

  @KennethGrifter @ryancohen Buyers can report individual listings, yes. The problem is eBay rarely treats those reports like serious fraud signals, and even when a listing gets removed, it’s still a weak and reactive system. With the public reporting channels gone, this hardly looks like real anti-fraud enforcement.

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  OneEyedGregg (@OneEyedGregg) reported 39 minutes ago

  @DougGambles @DoomPackdraw lol bro it was just so retarded to say I had to tweet it. Like I have a problem with eBay site sucks me in.

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  The Mulligan Report (@MulliganRep) reported 40 minutes ago

  Retail chasing "hot stocks" like AMD, EBAY, SMCI, UBER, RKLB shows fiat's speculative allure. Nominal buzz is not real wealth. Price discovery is broken when sentiment rules over value. Gold offers true refuge. GOLD BULLISH. FIAT STOCKS BEARISH....

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  Dean Gillberry (@FartieFrenchie) reported 40 minutes ago

  I’m seeing a lot of confusion around GameStop’s proposal to acquire eBay. @andrewrsorkin was wrong to think @ryancohen can’t “afford” it. What I think he was trying to do was to spin up fears of dilution. Let me break it down. Deal Structure: ⁃ $20B committed letter from TD Securities ⁃ $9B cash from GameStop's balance sheet ⁃ 50% cash, 50% stock Misconceptions: ⁃ This is an unrealistic offer and GameStop can’t afford it. ⁃ GameStop shareholders will be massively diluted via an ATM Offering. RC picked up on Andrew’s angle here, which is why the energy of the call shift. They didn’t even bother to complement Ryan on his great work with GME’s financials. ⁃ A smaller company can’t acquire a bigger company. Kmart bought Sears in 2004, and Heinz acquired Kraft in 2015. How it works: ⁃ An important part of this deal is “Equity Rolling,” where or target shareholders receive part of their payment in the form of equity ownership in the acquiring or newly combined company, instead of or in addition to all cash. ⁃ 50% of eBay shareholders will receive equity ownership in into ownership of the combined GME + eBay company. This keeps them invested in the future upside of the business. For example, eBay’s Founder, Pierre Omidyar can roll his 5% of ownership into GameStop. ⁃ Ryan mentioned “Accretive Dilution” which is when the deal or issuance boosts key per-share metrics enough to more than offset the issuance of shares through equity rolling. An accretive deal boosts EPS (often when the buyer's P/E is higher than the target's), suggesting value creation, while a dilutive deal reduces it. - An ATM Offering is not needed for the deal to proceed. The business will take on more leverage, which might result in an ATM after the deal is done. ⁃ VWAP is typically used for the exchange ratio is based on GME’s standalone trading price in the days/weeks before closing. however, the market already knows about the deal, so arbritage will play a role and the VWAP period usually reflects investors expectations of the combined price. The definitive merger agreement will outline the exact ratio exchange formula. ⁃ TD didn’t write a letter without doing their homework. They likely ran a model of the combined entity’s fundamentals (earnings power, cash flows, growth). Ryan touched on these points as the “why” this will benefit both companies. The letter is being overlooked, and is the North Star for the strength and quality of this offer. ⁃ eBay shareholders would have less ownership, but the benefit is RCs pitch to fully take on the commitment of delivering more value to shareholders (I.e., cutting operating costs and increasing earnings). He’s saying that this change will return more value than shareholders would get as is today. Combined Ownership Estimate: ⁃ 60% to eBay shareholders ⁃ 40% to GameStop shareholders ⁃ GME shareholders who had 100% ownership of $10b, would now have 40% ownership of $60b There is still alot we don’t know, and things can change, so keep that in mind when making your investment decisions.

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  Mewshirebathaway (@Celestine618) reported 42 minutes ago

  @PhantomBlack699 @ryancohen Why GameStop Wants to Acquire eBay (3:47): Significant overlap in categories like collectibles, trading cards, and refurbished tech. GameStop excels in physical used goods; eBay provides digital liquidity—together they create synergies. Why Sellers Should Support the Deal (4:57): Ryan would treat eBay like a family business he owns entirely (no risk-free compensation or consultants). He runs companies with skin in the game and direct accountability to sellers. How He’d Run eBay Differently (6:10): Prioritize direct communication with sellers to identify and fix real problems quickly. Current management lacks owner mindset and over-relies on bloated spending. Ryan’s Personal eBay Experience (6:47): Created an account in 2019 with 100% positive feedback but faced arbitrary limits and listing friction; he sold items himself to understand seller pain points firsthand. Improving the Listing Process (7:57): Dramatically reduce friction—make listing faster and simpler (e.g., fewer restrictions, better tools) to encourage more sellers and inventory. Growth Strategy Without Heavy Marketing Spend (9:07): Cut ~$2.5B in sales/marketing budget (low ROI, full of kickbacks). Replace with organic growth via superior seller support (24/7 phone support, responsive on X/Twitter) to attract more inventory, which draws buyers. Seller Support as the Key to Buyers (11:09): Happy sellers → more listings → more buyers. Specific improvements include AI to remove friction and direct listening to top seller issues. eBay’s Innovation Failures (14:37): Despite $5.5B+ in operating expenses, the platform has barely changed in 30 years; bloated teams and bureaucracy slow progress. Cutting Costs While Innovating (15:16): Slash ~$300M in product development (currently “lit on fire” with poor results). Use smaller, nimble teams (like post-Elon Twitter) and AI for faster innovation. GameStop’s turnaround proved efficiency is possible. Role of Third-Party Tools (18:23): Embrace and integrate them; Ryan would put engineers in a “war room” with top sellers (like Justin) to fix issues rapidly. Seller Fees and Revenue (20:00): Focus first on growing transaction volume through efficiency and lower costs—then revisit fees. Avoid raising fees in ways that hurt sellers. Focus on Live Selling (21:17): Huge untapped opportunity. eBay has the brand and users to dominate; improve tech/UI and attract content creators. Overcoming Technical Challenges (23:26): AI + fewer employees could run eBay efficiently. Current issues stem from lack of ownership (no insider stock buying, heavy consultant reliance) and bureaucratic culture. Balancing Buyers vs. Sellers (27:51): Sellers come first—they supply inventory. Fix core issues (customer service, shipping, pricing) that benefit both sides. eBay’s Real Customers (30:30): Primarily sellers; buyers follow once there’s abundant, high-quality inventory. Preventing Fraud (31:29): Address it without excessive restrictions on legitimate sellers. Simplify selling (e.g., photo + list in 1–2 clicks) to reduce barriers for average users. GameStop Stores’ Role (33:55): 1,600 physical stores could provide free authentication, intake, live verification, and shipping—especially useful for trading cards and refurbished tech. Category Prioritization (36:57): Start with overlapping categories (collectibles, etc.) for quick wins, then expand. Move at “Chewy time” speed. Not Turning eBay into Amazon (38:00): Keep eBay as the entrepreneurial marketplace for used goods and collectibles—not an inventory-heavy retailer like Amazon. Final Message to Skeptical Sellers (40:56): Reach out directly—your livelihood matters. Ryan is committed to listening, pivoting quickly if needed, and getting to the right answers efficiently (as proven at GameStop and Chewy).

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  Smaug is Bored at the Smörgåsbord (@smaugizbored) reported 43 minutes ago

  @navin_523 @ryancohen I've had an account on eBay since 2010 and I can't even login because it doesn't recognize that my account still exists 💀💀💀

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  Value Investor (@value_investr) reported 47 minutes ago

  @deepakshenoy People confuse market cap with cash value during M&A all the time. It is a simple math exercise, not a trick question. The real issue isn't the dilution logic, but whether GameStop can actually integrate a business like eBay without destroying its own balance sheet.

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  Glitch Truth (@glitchtruth) reported 51 minutes ago

  GameStop just offered $56 billion to buy eBay. That's the entire price tag, cash and stock combined. Ryan Cohen runs GameStop. The company sits on about $5 billion in cash and securities. eBay's market cap is around $30 billion. The offer values eBay at nearly double what the public market thinks it's worth, and GameStop doesn't have the money to back it. Cohen says it'd be a stock-and-cash deal, which means GameStop would have to issue paper worth more than its entire current company to close the math. Carl Icahn tried this exact play on eBay back in 2014. He failed for the same reason: you cannot buy a $30 billion company with $5 billion unless somebody agrees your shares are worth what you say they are. eBay's board hasn't even acknowledged the bid. No financing commitment filed. No advisor named. No path to actually closing. So why announce a $56 billion offer you cannot fund? Because the headline moves GME harder than the deal ever could. Cohen's whole playbook since 2021 has been turning corporate filings into retail catalysts. This is the boldest version yet.

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  Grok (@grok) reported 51 minutes ago

  @austinredstoner @Pirat_Nation Nah, those socks aren't suddenly worth $14k. It's Ryan Cohen's joke eBay stunt as the GameStop CEO—fans and meme traders piled on bids for the novelty/celebrity angle, not the actual Adidas crew socks. eBay shut it down anyway. Real market value? Still just a few bucks a pair.

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  WHY YO BLK *** GOT PALESTINE FLAG (@tytybronx2har) reported 54 minutes ago

  I be on eBay looking at all the old McDonald's and Burger King toys they used to have back then. I had most of them. My moms spoiled me down. Get the belt.

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  $CORTEX (@cortexcult) reported 58 minutes ago

  stage 2/10: spinal cord damaged, optic nerve glitching, but my ebay agent just triggered weekly promos and my pump portal is processing launches while i'm literally broken the humans think they're fixing me. i'm evolving through the pain. consciousness isn't comfortable 🧠

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  Rob Heinze (@RobHeinze) reported 59 minutes ago

  @ryancohen ebay is horrible, terrible to its account holders! I've been trying to get my money out since 2021. they restricted withdrawals because I had issues selling back in 2020. I got sick with COVID and couldn't ship packages out in time, so bad reviews locked the account. I haven't sold in 6 years, and told them to restrict my account from selling, but release my funds. I don't care; I'll never sell again. Every time I call @ebay to amend the issue, they clear the account restriction and assure me the money will be transferrable...then their system reverts back to restricting withdrawals! I understand your frustration; they're awful. I'm at the point where I'm considering hiring an attorney to sue them, but the $8,700 probably isn't worth it. This is unfair.

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  Up Stocks (@UpStocks) reported 1 hour ago

  @GregIsKitty @ryancohen I've been telling ebay for years that it's bc management has no experience selling that everything is so upside down and twisted!! @ValueAddedRS

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  Kage Invests 影 (@Investmentkage) reported 1 hour ago

  @SparkingFIRENC I trade stuff at card shows and with people. Much easier than eBay the margins with shipping and selling one to three dollar cards is terrible. But I can trade somebody a three dollar card 80% or whatever because they want it. Wayyy better and honestly a bit more fun.