Bloody Nazi Ebay

[Barleycorn]

Just had my account suspended for a week for trying to send my phone number in a message! I do wish there was a decent alternative to ebay, I really hate it with all it's petty rules, but it does have good coverage.
Rant over, feel a bit better now!!

 

[Nearly]

@smcapstick

 

[Cowabunga]

That's a bit over the top. They are actually trying to save you from yourself. Anything the phone can do, can be done through their system with greater security for both buyer and seller.

 

[Barleycorn]

I was trying to contact the seller about something in one of his pictures not advertised on ebay. Just spent the best part (worst part) of an hour phoning them and after being transfered through several countries they won't budge on the ban. Of course I was told it was for my own protection, nothing to do with ebay being frightened of losing commission. How the hell can you arange for people to come and view a machine if you can't send them your contact details?
If I use ebay again I will only use classifieds.

 

[Right-arm fast]

I tried to ask a question and wanted to see the machine I was interested in, so sent my number on a message as the seller wasn't responding to the questions via ebay and hadn't out up his phone no. I also got a snotty message. I subsequently gave up and went to a s/h dealer for similar item. I understand they want commission but also I want to look at the item in the flesh as photos are never good enough no matter how many are taken. I have used Gum tree for free instead since to sell stuff.

 

[Cowabunga]

You should use eBay when and as appropriate. There are plenty of other options available. I'm sure eBay will survive regardless.

 

[CORNFLAKE]

Had exactly the same problem. Selling something, buyer wanted to come and have a look which I was happy with. eBay just wouldn't let me put my number on. I got around it by writing my number on a peice of paper photographing it then uploading it.

 

[Pieces_of_Eight]

Genius.

I have a car selling on ebay now, finishing tonight.

How do I arrange for the chap to collect it if we are unable to exchange phone numbers?

 

[Nearly]

Buyer will have to pay with paypal then stick a few stamps on it and drive it to post office?

 

[Pieces_of_Eight]

Not looking forward to the ebay fees on it.

 

[Barleycorn]

To be quite honest I usually managed to sell most of my listings outside ebay, so I suppose they have caught up with me!
Ebay classifieds only costs a tenner for a month and goes in the same search system, a lot cheaper than the ebay final fee if selling expensive machinary, and you can list your phone number!

 

[smcapstick]

Not looking forward to the ebay fees on it.

The fees on eBay motors are capped. It's something like £70 or £90, last time I checked. That's not too bad for selling something for a few thousand.

 

[valtra]

classified ads all the way with ebay
.i think you have to ad your phone number during the listing process it then appears on your ad under sellers details i think

 

[bobk]

They haven't banned me , one step ahead ,

 

[smcapstick]

They haven't banned me , one step ahead ,

What's your ID?

I WANT TO STALK YOU

 

[bobk]

What's your ID?

I WANT TO STALK YOU

Scarlet Pimpernel 007

 

[Err0l]

Not looking forward to the ebay fees on it.

Just cancel the sale once he has bought it. I have done it many many times with cars but I think you can only do it twice a month.

 

[Pieces_of_Eight]

Now the winning bidder wont reply to messages or texts about coming to pay and collect

What do I do next?

 

[phillipe]

I was trying to contact the seller about something in one of his pictures not advertised on ebay. Just spent the best part (worst part) of an hour phoning them and after being transfered through several countries they won't budge on the ban. Of course I was told it was for my own protection, nothing to do with ebay being frightened of losing commission. How the hell can you arange for people to come and view a machine if you can't send them your contact details?
If I use ebay again I will only use classifieds.

Spell out your phone number

 

[phillipe]

Now the winning bidder wont reply to messages or texts about coming to pay and collect

What do I do next?

Scammer