Entered text for the item description does not appear in the auction
Hello, dear community,
I have been listing auctions of historical postcards on eBay for years. For some time now, the text I enter under "Description" when creating the auction no longer appears in the active auction. I don't understand this. I see the same thing in auctions from other sellers as well: There is no longer any text for the item description anywhere. Has something changed at eBay? I would appreciate a reply / a tip.
1harry
Posted Aug 8, 2026 at 9:56 AM · Edited Aug 8, 2026 at 9:56 AM·Last reply Aug 8, 2026 at 1:05 PM
4 comments
1harry
OPAug 8, 2026 at 1:05 PMHello @verena@ebay, thanks for the heads-up! I've been using this standard text for years and never thought about the fact that I now routinely process payments via ebay. That wasn't meant maliciously, just thoughtlessness. I'll change the texts from now on. Thanks a thousand times & regards Volker
1harry
OPAug 8, 2026 at 1:03 PMHello @perfect-sally, thanks for the heads-up! Yes, and indeed: I use "google chrome" and can't see the descriptions. If I log in with "Microsoft edge", I can see the descriptions. Many thanks & regards Volker
verena@ebay
MentorAug 8, 2026 at 10:35 AMHello @1harry ,
Thanks a lot for your post!
I can see your item descriptions. Can you tell me which browser you’re using?
Thanks for the tag, @perfect-sally ! ❤
Best regards
Verena
perfect-sally
MentorAug 8, 2026 at 10:15 AMI think you should urgently revise your current item descriptions first, because the passage:
Payment by bank transfer, account details are stored in the checkout process
is not allowed and there are no transfers to the seller! Your listings could be deleted because a sale or payment outside the platform is being offered!
Hello @verena@ebay based on the difficulties of TE, is a problem known?