The next best thing to reaching the decision to abandon 'trusted' transaction intermediaries like eBay and PayPal, is having them abandon you. It really is best for both parties. Bitcoin is a "peer to peer" technology, ill suited for peer to skimming intermediary to peer transactions.
EBay has gone the way of a poor man's amazon by catering to super-sellers of junkets. Low volume sellers that are often individuals garage-selling unwanted items are often given this type of treatment no matter what they are selling. My last eBay experience was my last for a reason, and my account wasn't suspended.
I was brought before the eBay tribunal for selling new tech at a loss. Some large sellers complained and my auction as cancelled during the final hour. Listing fees were not refunded. EBay and PayPal can suck it...two times. PWI don't do eBay. I'll take YouandMEbay the Bitcoin way any day.
Topic: Oh ebay, you Janus, you - page 2. (Read 3792 times)
che bragh. that's a "boiler-plate" robo-letter. they dont get back to you, and most likely will not reinstate your account. I got v& from google adsense last year, and I imagine ebay works the same (indiscriminate ban, no explanation, appeals are useless)
Etsy allows bitcoin, including transactions in btc. take your business "down the street" and F*&K EBAY!
Etsy allows bitcoin, including transactions in btc. take your business "down the street" and F*&K EBAY!
my guess is digital and not physical coins. I think you have so many people doing chargebacks that its becoming one big hassle. Could be wrong but I see a lot of auctions going on for bitcoins.
John Donahoe is the gazelle that taunts the Lion. Trying not too look intimidated there even though deep down he knows that their end is coming, slowly but coming.
Yeah... There not going to get back to you. I have heard that from both PayPal and eBay at least 5 times each. Never once have they got back to me.
Where you selling physical or 'normal' btc?
I just looked on ebay and seen loads of (overpriced) BTC for sale.
bitcoin_bob
any idea on a timeframe?
Vinny Stephenson
They should get back to you via email in 48-72 hours.
bitcoin_bob
should or will......
Vinny Stephenson
We will try to get back as soon as possible.
bitcoin_bob
do you know what department is dealing with this also?
bitcoin_bob
are you still there?
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I thought it was most interesting that this is being dealt with by the department that shall not be named. It seems that my request to know who they are was so offensive it was grounds to finish the chat.......
any idea on a timeframe?
Vinny Stephenson
They should get back to you via email in 48-72 hours.
bitcoin_bob
should or will......
Vinny Stephenson
We will try to get back as soon as possible.
bitcoin_bob
do you know what department is dealing with this also?
bitcoin_bob
are you still there?
Chat Session Ended, Goodbye. (5009)
I thought it was most interesting that this is being dealt with by the department that shall not be named. It seems that my request to know who they are was so offensive it was grounds to finish the chat.......
So it looked like Ebay, and Paypal were embrasing Bitcoin with open arms?
http://www.coindesk.com/ebay-ceo-weighs-paypal-bitcoin-option/
Hmm.....I was dubious about the thought. Why would Paypal be willing to take a non centralised, non refundable payment method? How could they then rip people off?
Quite interesting his quote:
“It’s a new disruptive technology, so, yeah, we’re looking at bitcoin closely"
Disruptive as in, Ebay can't buy it, cant control it.....so Ebay probably, secretly fears it.
Well I posted some bitcoins for sale on ebay, and this is what happened to me 2 days later;
Dear bitcoin_bob
In order to keep our website a safer place for buyers and sellers, your account will be restricted from selling indefinitely.
Our decision is based on evidence from our records. We're not comfortable with your selling practices or business model, and we feel they don't help to promote a positive buying and selling environment.
Even though you can't sell on our website, you can still use your account to buy or bid on items. For more information on the basics of buying, please visit:
http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/buy/basics.html
Please remember that you can't use other accounts or register new accounts to sell on eBay. If you do, your accounts could be limited, restricted, or suspended.
Regards,
eBay Trust & Safety team
Currently trying to find out what is going on, and talking to eBay even their customer complaints department, after escalating me to two levels.....still Can't answer the question and the specialists' need to get back to me.
Anyone else has this experience when selling Bitcoins?
Vinny Stephenson
I have reviewed your account and can see that in order to better assist you in this regard, I will have to escalate your concern for further review. Please be assured that the relevant team will get back to you via email.
I wonder what 'men in black' department they have dealing with Bitcoins in Ebay.
I have a feeling that Ebay is not going to be as friendly towards Bitcoin as their overtones suggest. The words 'regulated environment' and 'We’re closely following this area and look forward to seeing how it develops' are more likely to mean 'AHHHH were scared of this and don't know what it is, get it out' as they try to shoo Bitcoin with a broom until it runs away.
Watch eBay bitcoiners, because, eBay is watching you......
http://www.coindesk.com/ebay-ceo-weighs-paypal-bitcoin-option/
Hmm.....I was dubious about the thought. Why would Paypal be willing to take a non centralised, non refundable payment method? How could they then rip people off?
Quite interesting his quote:
“It’s a new disruptive technology, so, yeah, we’re looking at bitcoin closely"
Disruptive as in, Ebay can't buy it, cant control it.....so Ebay probably, secretly fears it.
Well I posted some bitcoins for sale on ebay, and this is what happened to me 2 days later;
Dear bitcoin_bob
In order to keep our website a safer place for buyers and sellers, your account will be restricted from selling indefinitely.
Our decision is based on evidence from our records. We're not comfortable with your selling practices or business model, and we feel they don't help to promote a positive buying and selling environment.
Even though you can't sell on our website, you can still use your account to buy or bid on items. For more information on the basics of buying, please visit:
http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/buy/basics.html
Please remember that you can't use other accounts or register new accounts to sell on eBay. If you do, your accounts could be limited, restricted, or suspended.
Regards,
eBay Trust & Safety team
Currently trying to find out what is going on, and talking to eBay even their customer complaints department, after escalating me to two levels.....still Can't answer the question and the specialists' need to get back to me.
Anyone else has this experience when selling Bitcoins?
Vinny Stephenson
I have reviewed your account and can see that in order to better assist you in this regard, I will have to escalate your concern for further review. Please be assured that the relevant team will get back to you via email.
I wonder what 'men in black' department they have dealing with Bitcoins in Ebay.
I have a feeling that Ebay is not going to be as friendly towards Bitcoin as their overtones suggest. The words 'regulated environment' and 'We’re closely following this area and look forward to seeing how it develops' are more likely to mean 'AHHHH were scared of this and don't know what it is, get it out' as they try to shoo Bitcoin with a broom until it runs away.
Watch eBay bitcoiners, because, eBay is watching you......
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