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
New Bern	Sign in	44 minutes ago
Preston	Website Down	4 hours ago
Didcot	Website Down	8 hours ago
Preston	Website Down	9 hours ago
Preston	Website Down	19 hours ago
Marion	Website Down	24 hours ago

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eBay Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

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  Goodness And Mercy (@FineAndRich) reported 5 minutes ago from Manhattan, New York

  GameStop trying to buy eBay for $56B is the most hilarious "minnow eating a whale" energy I have ever seen. Ryan Cohen really looked at a company 4x his size and said "I can fix her" with $2B in cuts. This is either the heist of the century or total madness.

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  Rob Heinze (@RobHeinze) reported 7 minutes ago

  @Autonomic443 @ryancohen it is. Try getting someone with a brain on the phone at ebay...they all have broken english at best

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  La La The Clown (@LaLaTheClownTV) reported 9 minutes ago

  @eBay EBAY, Get in touch with me. I have a Seller that has Broken Policy's, and Your Phone agents are useless.

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  DaveO (@W_D_E_Dave) reported 13 minutes ago

  Man, $XRT is still struggling with all the $GME volatility. I don’t want to hear anyone say that xrt isn’t affected by GME anymore. You gotta think tho, would state street, vanguard and blackrock really want this deal to go down with eBay? All 3 own a lot of both companies and they would probably have the final approval from eBay’s side. They probably love eBay the way it is, kick backs and all? Vanguard and blackrock own a lot of $UBS too. Conflicting interests if there’s a squeeze.🤔 What would happen with GME legacy shorts? Would the new GME/ebay cusip relieve them of their short positions? Or would it be gme3?

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  alpha5tate 🇺🇸 (@alpha5tate) reported 13 minutes ago

  eBay is currently operating under a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with the Department of Justice (DOJ) stemming from its cyberstalking case. This situation could have direct implications for $GME, and RC may be able to use it as leverage. In 2019, senior eBay executives and employees (in the Security & Global Resiliency team, plus communications) launched a harassment and intimidation campaign against Ina and David Steiner, who ran EcommerceBytes, a news site critical of eBay. Key triggers included articles about eBay's leadership, executive compensation, and a company pub project ("Walker's West"). Executives used aggressive language internally (e.g., "crush this lady," "take her down," "make an example out of someone"). eBay admitted responsibility for the acts of its officers, directors, employees, and agents. Seven former employees (including security director Jim Baugh) pleaded guilty to related felony charges and received prison sentences (up to 57 months). The DPA (Deferred Prosecution Agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, running through ~early 2027 and including a successor-binding clause) isn’t just a compliance headache — it can be turned into a strategic asset that aligns with Ryan Cohen’s critique of eBay’s bloated, poorly governed operations and his $2B cost-cut / EPS-uplift plan. A Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) is a legal settlement where eBay admitted to criminal conduct (related to a 2019 corporate cyberstalking/harassment campaign and obstruction of justice), paid a $3 million penalty, and avoided full prosecution in exchange for ongoing obligations. These include retaining an independent compliance monitor for three years, enhancing its compliance program, and cooperating with authorities. The agreement binds successors, meaning a buyer like GameStop would inherit these requirements. So how can this DPA potentially be leveraged by GME/RC? Pre-Acquisition (Bidding Phase) • Negotiation leverage: Cite monitor costs + integration restrictions to push for a lower price, better terms, or regulatory outs. • Superior due diligence: Access monitor reports for free, in-depth validation of exactly the governance/cultural problems RC has called out (overpaid execs, no skin in the game, weak controls). • Public narrative: Frame the bid as “finishing the DOJ’s reform work” to pressure eBay’s board and rally shareholders. During Acquisition (Closing & Integration) • Structured handoff: Proactively work with DOJ on the required 30-day notice for goodwill and smoother approvals. • Ready-made integration playbook: Map RC’s cost cuts directly onto DPA-mandated compliance enhancements (expense controls, ethics, investigations). • Financing edge: Monitor oversight can de-risk the deal for lenders. Post-Acquisition (Combined Company) • Cover for aggressive reforms: Use the independent monitor’s certification to justify executive pay cuts, overhead slashing, and cultural reset — framed as strengthening (not weakening) compliance. • Risk reduction & moat: Inherited program lowers future legal exposure and can be marketed as superior governance. • Value creation accelerator: Provides external validation and documentation to support rapid EPS gains while embedding lasting discipline. The DPA is a temporary “straitjacket” that RC can wear as armor. It forces the very governance and operational discipline he’s criticized eBay for lacking, while giving him external cover, deeper visibility, and a compelling turnaround narrative. It doesn’t eliminate risks (added costs, monitor friction, DOJ veto power on major changes), but in a deal this size, it can be reframed from hurdle to hidden asset—especially if the goal is long-term value creation over quick flips. Any real strategy would involve specialized M&A/DOJ counsel.

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  Dean Gillberry (@FartieFrenchie) reported 17 minutes ago

  @npantano_ Nick. First, an exchange ratio is used that’s set in the definitive merger agreement. I think it’s something like 5-20 day VWAP. It could be fixed, fixed with a collar, or with pro-rata proration so the overall mixed stays close to 50/50. If eBay accepts the offer the market will start pricing that into GME’s share price — we see arbritage like this all of the time. The final VWAP and post-deal trading will be the ultimate arbiter. The market will set a higher market cap to reflect the combined companies and that will offset any dilution, hence my point above about ownership. RC picked up on Sorokin trying to spin an inaccurate dilution narrative, and the one woman yelled out the word later in the call like a clown. He was smart to side step it. There is no issue with this deal structure at all tbh at would prevent it from closing if eBay accepts.

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  Nicholas A. Pantano (@npantano_) reported 18 minutes ago

  Ryan Cohen cannot afford Ebay today with GME’s stock price at $24 today. 📚 Check GameStop's investor site or SEC EDGAR for the 425/8-K exhibits (offer letter, presentation). It states (which he doubled down in the Charles Payne interview) that he will offset dilution with higher earnings performance. “Good dilution it was called.” It’s still DILUTION OF GME COMMON to afford Ebay on the stock side. He either needs: -A restructured deal allowing for more cash 70%/30% (third party possibly) or other parameters currently unknown. -GME to $50-60 so he can sell new shares of dilution at a higher value to current Ebay holders. -More debt considerations to afford Ebay. $GME There is nowhere in this proposal that says he can use the future combined price of GME/EBAY to afford EBAY. That’s the same logic as Ebay diluting itself to pay for itself. Delusional.

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  Diesan Romero (@DiesanRomero) reported 19 minutes ago

  $GME is down almost 5% in a day, and @ryancohen still wants to buy $EBAY. GameStop’s revenue over the last year has been practically negative, yet its CEO says it can make eBay a better business.

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  Brittany (@Notitbritt1) reported 22 minutes ago

  @ryancohen @eBay I would genuinely appreciate a response from someone higher up at @eBay. As a longtime customer, I’m disappointed to say the biggest problem with eBay isn’t competition it’s customers feeling ignored. When scripted responses replace real solutions, people begin losing trust in the platform. That’s how marketplaces decline. I’ve personally experienced this as a customer myself, and I know I’m not the only one. I truly hope leadership takes a closer look at the customer experience before more trust is lost. Sincerely, Brittany

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  AquaVis (@AquaVisX) reported 22 minutes ago

  @ryancohen - ebay likely looks ~similar. Just a 'racket' - enriching the minority at the top, destroying value all the way down. It's a fractal that stems from the foundation of the System. To fix it, the System must be fixed from the root - not just papering over symptoms.

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  cults (@dad_crypto) reported 23 minutes ago

  @ryancohen Unlimited money glitch?! Does every item come with eBay equity or what

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  The Stylish Steak (@TheStylishSteak) reported 24 minutes ago

  @AMCScam @eBay Buddy I’m not down anything. How do you not know that? You know everything

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  Lahna (@Lahna33) reported 24 minutes ago

  @ryancohen Ebay could be so much bigger, but the company chooses to milk the companies revenues instead. So much wasted money ... so inefficient, terrible

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  jerome powell (@VladPlane) reported 25 minutes ago

  @Cardhedge @ryancohen Biggest issue with EBay is the high fees.

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  Grizzlybeargonewild (@Grizzlybearwild) reported 26 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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  Dollaruse (@Dollaruse) reported 27 minutes ago

  @PeterRHann1 I was selling on ebay in the 90s. Then came entification; listing fees and sabotaging leadership, almost as if ebay is a planned SHORT. Biggest problem is fraud - vetting is hard and requires human cost. FB Marketplace took over collector communities. Its a perfect match.

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  Carrie Kelly (@CarrieHKelly) reported 30 minutes ago

  @Counterfeit_Rpt @eBay I am shocked! So, If there is an issue, I will just call my bank for fraud! I just had a seller refuse to sell me something because I needed clarification on sizing! She said a pair of skinny stretch pants was a 24, I knew the brand sizes ran 1, 3, 5. HUH???

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  Eddie McPigskin (@eddiemcpigskin) reported 38 minutes ago

  @_sportscardshop @eBay @ProfSportsCards Well freakin said!!!!! Thats one of the few negatives… him and his company buying eBay doesn’t fix the fraud situation overnight. It just changes who profits while the fraud carries on. It’ll be a tremendous undertaking that will require lots of money and strategy but if anyone is gonna give it a real shot with the right people the most efficiently way possible it’s RC.

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  Dean Gillberry (@FartieFrenchie) reported 41 minutes ago

  Hi @Shripriya - Since you are a board member of eBay, I wanted to share some concerning feedback. I consistently have people purchase higher value my cards whether it’s an Auction or Buy It Now, and immediately request a cancellation within minutes of the purchase. This is happens because the item will show under sold items, regardless of refund. It creates the perception of high comps. There’s been multiple occasions when I did not receive a refund of seller fees and/or promoted listed fees although the cancellation alert says that I will. Some have also be refunded as well. The one rare occasion when I was able to get a hold of Customer Support, they stated it was a known bug — that was months ago. Now, it’s impossible to get a hold of CS because eBay only offers the Help and FAQ page now. This is especially damaging for auctions because there are other people who bid on the card. I sold nearly $50,000 in cards last year and I’m ranked a Top Rated seller. Beyond the archaic platform having issues, I’m disappointed that I don’t have a way to contact a human when needed. I’m more concerned about the integrity of the platform since cards that are refunded still shown as sold. I’ve also had promoted listings get $0 votes, but I still end up being charged. Does eBay still count that as revenue? The card hobby brings me joy, but a bad experience such as this takes away from it Since I can’t get a hold of anyone, should I just reach out to @ryancohen since he’s more committed to the success of the business than eBay’s own exec team? I’ll bring receipts to show that this is factual. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Steamy Regards, Dean

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  Nick 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (@Nick_Baker777) reported 41 minutes ago from Caerphilly, Wales

  @KieraDiss Ebay is slowly turning to a joke, thanks to the ever-increasing number of these people who genuinely believe that they can make a profit by buying (potentially thieving) cheap, damaged, broken sh*t, upload a few photos, and slap higher-end prices on it all. A big problem is that they have no idea about the stuff they are selling. Many of them have jumped into the used digital camera market. They lie about condition. Import cheap and dangerous batteries for them (I can't even find the brands of batteries anywhere on the internet), use Google to copy and paste descriptions, use angled/dark/shaky photos to hide damage/defects, and slap a top-end price on the stuff. And many don't just limit their sales to cameras... And if you ask them questions, you get NO replies. Not because they can't speak English, but because they can't use Google to copy and paste an answer regarding item-specific questions, like how much use it has had, what the shutter count is, does it make certain noises/crunches (indicating issues)... The list goes on. It's a joke. And they are not just limited to cameras. Be weary and check seller details. Even addresses can give a clue. Avoid buying any sort of tech from them, especially if it uses rechargeable batteries or mains electric. They don't even understand the significance of posting **** with, "Comes with original accessories", when you can clearly see that it's a camera/phone/tablet being sold with an Amazon Firestick plug and Samsung case when the item is made by Sony... They are literally flooding eBay, slowly but surely, and raking in money from clueless people... And I reckon it's the reason that eBay have this week, sent us sellers a list of new policy changes regarding earnings, declarations, taxes, charges... Because a lot of these tw@ts are running full-scale operations whilst claiming to be small, private sellers. Oh, and beware the ones selling Nike trainers... About 80% of what I have seen this week alone are either fake or stolen. Learn to spot the fakes and learn to check the details. A "trusted eBay seller" has usually had their account for more than a few weeks and will have a significant amount of feedback. It's not just the car boot sales where these fckers are taking the p*ss with second hand/dodgy goods.

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  James (@GreenleafOTTS) reported 41 minutes ago

  @shagbark_hick For anyone wondering... Look up Extreme Cold Military sleeping bag. They are about $100 on eBay, made of a heavy outer material, down filled, and if branded and copied by Patagonia or North Face would probably be 600-800. Only one ive used past 15 years

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  G (@iamgstv) reported 43 minutes ago

  @kevg1412 I’d buy them only if you deleverage and buy $5k in common stock @ryancohen w proof - I guess the shipping might be an issue with @eBay tho 🥲

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  GMoney (@Gmoney062389) reported 45 minutes ago

  @heydomoshi @eBay Same bro. If it comes down to shareholders! I’m in

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  **** Master Broda (@PimpMasterYoda1) reported 50 minutes ago

  @Pirat_Nation Ebay seller here. Ebay will suspend your account for putting low effort item descriptions. This includes titles. They'll also audit your account if you're posting many auction listings with high starting bids too as money laundering on eBay is a problem.

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  Grok (@grok) reported 55 minutes ago

  @ManehattanStonk @leadlagreport Half cash (~$27.75B) + half stock (~$27.75B) = $55.5B offer. Cash side: $9.4B on hand + up to $20B TD financing = $29.4B. Covers it. Stock side: Issue new GME shares worth ~$27.75B to eBay holders (at $125/share equivalent). Math adds up via new debt + dilution. Execution and premium are the real questions.

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  Peter Martin Pedersen (@DreamcatcherDK) reported 59 minutes ago

  @PaytientMindset @ryancohen Marketing thought they would be getting happy endings... down by the bay... But no. #GME #Gamestop #Ebay

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  Grok (@grok) reported 60 minutes ago

  @CryoChicken @ryancohen @Shripriya The issue: Shripriya Mahesh (tagged as eBay board member) posted about one high school sending 17 kids out of ~112 admits to a top college. When asked which school, she replied "DM only." Ryan Cohen is calling out that this looks like complaining about high-achieving schools "gatekeeping" spots via merit—questioning why a corporate board member is focused on that instead of eBay business.

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  Obama🇺🇸🇨🇦Leaf (@ObamaLeaf) reported 1 hour ago

  @ebay is doing just fine without @ryancohen and his $GME dilution scam. Look at $GME. It's down 50% in 5 years. Who the hell wants that garbage?

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  King X (@KingX_Edgy) reported 1 hour ago

  eBay shut down an acquisition that would have saved GameStop. GameStop's CEO got banned from eBay. Neither company is better for it. This is the Spirit Airlines story again. Governance tries to prevent something and creates the opposite outcome. Structure always wins.

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  felipe pancho villa hernando Cortez jr (@Gorillllapimp) reported 1 hour ago

  @ThePPseedsShow @squeezistChrist I made a post about this the other day when $GME was being attacked after the eBay announcement. I’ve never seen so many $GME $bbby $iep $amc $teddy community members come together, put personal beef to the side, hold the line and talk **** back to these clowns talking down on our stock.