So is anyone excited about eBay endorsing Bitcoin?

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Quote from: BitChick on September 11, 2013, 02:56:43 PM

Quote from: lebing on September 11, 2013, 11:38:41 AM

There is supposed to be news released by ebay in the middle of this month related to the changes to their categories... which as far I understand will still include something related to virtual currencies.

Buckle up.

Maybe they will allow for some sellers to accept Bitcoin as payment but it will be in it's own category? It might allow for a small amount of people to buy and sell using their site but I do not think it will become a "mainstream" option on their site yet. It will be a start if they even do that though. I know etsy already does so perhaps that is why ebay is feeling a little pressure. It is hard to say what they will actually do, unless there is some insider info out there???

Maybe ...

Yes I know we are in the speculation forum but what use is there to speculate something very unlikely is about to happen?

What are the chances for your scenario to unfold you think? 9 in 10? 1 in 10?

Other than that, nice to see you again bullish BitChick

Price needs some support! Grin

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Quote from: lebing on September 11, 2013, 11:38:41 AM

There is supposed to be news released by ebay in the middle of this month related to the changes to their categories... which as far I understand will still include something related to virtual currencies.

Buckle up.

Maybe they will allow for some sellers to accept Bitcoin as payment but it will be in it's own category? It might allow for a small amount of people to buy and sell using their site but I do not think it will become a "mainstream" option on their site yet. It will be a start if they even do that though. I know etsy already does so perhaps that is why ebay is feeling a little pressure. It is hard to say what they will actually do, unless there is some insider info out there???

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There is supposed to be news released by ebay in the middle of this month related to the changes to their categories... which as far I understand will still include something related to virtual currencies.

Buckle up.

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Quote from: keller on September 09, 2013, 01:10:20 PM

Quote from: kokojie on September 09, 2013, 12:37:27 PM

Quote from: viboracecata on September 09, 2013, 04:49:46 AM

This will not get the price high, anyway.

hmm I don't know, right now it's nearly $10 higher than yesterday. There's definitely some movement.

But can we really attribute that to this ebay "news"?

there is no ebay news.

however i am selling a rare print on ebay and i do accept btc or ltc

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/auction-man-and-parrots-in-canoe-norbertine-von-bresslern-roth-291572

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Quote from: kokojie on September 09, 2013, 12:37:27 PM

Quote from: viboracecata on September 09, 2013, 04:49:46 AM

This will not get the price high, anyway.

hmm I don't know, right now it's nearly $10 higher than yesterday. There's definitely some movement.

But can we really attribute that to this ebay "news"?

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Quote from: viboracecata on September 09, 2013, 04:49:46 AM

This will not get the price high, anyway.

hmm I don't know, right now it's nearly $10 higher than yesterday. There's definitely some movement.

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This will not get the price high, anyway.

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Quote from: PatMan on September 05, 2013, 04:32:13 PM

The only way ebay/paypal can make me happy is if they fuck off & die.

hahaa +1

Replace ebay with Bitmit and I'm good.

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Ebay taking bitcoin would be a cool concept but I dont think well see that anytime soon.

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Quote from: crazy_rabbit on September 07, 2013, 11:10:33 AM

I don't think it would make sense for them to really allow the trade of virtual currencies anyway. They aren't an exchange. You can't buy Euros with USD (as far as I know) on the site, so why bitcoin?

IIRC there were silver 10euro coins which people stockpiled and sold at a premium after their metal value did rise above face value. But you have a point, the currency section is strictly for "collectibles" and it's hard to argue about something distinct which can be collected in the case of Bitcoins. If you were to sell an Euro money transfer for Dollars you would have similar problems.

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Quote from: ElectricMucus on September 07, 2013, 10:42:58 AM

Quote from: RationalSpeculator on September 07, 2013, 10:28:21 AM

They are considering adding a new category 'virtual currencies' and they possibly might improve the trading of bitcoins on their website. (Maybe more secure for seller and cheaper for buyer?)

From the looks of it they have already considered it and decided against it.

<-- You can trade these instead.

I don't think it would make sense for them to really allow the trade of virtual currencies anyway. They aren't an exchange. You can't buy Euros with USD (as far as I know) on the site, so why bitcoin?

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Quote from: ElectricMucus on September 07, 2013, 10:42:58 AM

From the looks of it they have already considered it and decided against it.

Feel free to see the glass as half empty. There are plenty of signs that point towards they deciding in favor of it. Maybe they removed the category entry because they want to first stock in some cheap bitcoins before BTC value goes parabolic..

You were already wrong about the video when you claimed that it's the work of some rogue admin. It was indeed made by eBay for "informational purposes".

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Quote from: RationalSpeculator on September 07, 2013, 10:28:21 AM

They are considering adding a new category 'virtual currencies' and they possibly might improve the trading of bitcoins on their website. (Maybe more secure for seller and cheaper for buyer?)

From the looks of it they have already considered it and decided against it.

<-- You can trade these instead.

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Quote from: neutrinox on September 06, 2013, 07:22:53 PM

Let's recap the recent signs of eBay's change of policy towards bitcoins:

1. A professional quality Youtube animation with comments disabled that credits eBay in the end
2. This same video presented on a blog post at deals.ebay.com
3. eBay spokeswoman commenting on the video calling it "purely informational" thus validating eBay being aware of the video
4. eBay listing virtual currencies in September category changes
5. Mike Carson from eBay contacting an active bitcoin seller and asking for advice

Feel free to think all those things are just hot air/strange concidence but I don't think you need to be "desperate" to take it as a bullish signal.

Obviously ebay adopting bitcoin as a payment mechanism would be very bullish. However none of those points you mention indicate this to happen.

They are considering adding a new category 'virtual currencies' and they possibly might improve the trading of bitcoins on their website. (Maybe more secure for seller and cheaper for buyer?)

That's nice but trading of bitcoins on ebay is nothing new and something completely different than ebay implementing bitcoin as payment system, right!?

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http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1lvnn7/aaaaaaaand_its_gone_ebay_virtual_currency_section/

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Quote from: adamstgBit on September 06, 2013, 10:15:31 PM

it would not be ebay that accepts bitcoin, it would be the sellers that sell their. you do not HAVE to accept Paypal as payment on ebay. you can choose to only accept bank transfer, and even "Other payment method" so i guess you can choose other and type in your bitcoin address in the box below Cheesy

So with a little hassle and the seller willing to accept BTC, you would be able to buy from him stuff for free and sell him BTC for free. Grin

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it would not be ebay that accepts bitcoin, it would be the sellers that sell their. you do not HAVE to accept Paypal as payment on ebay. you can choose to only accept bank transfer, and even "Other payment method" so i guess you can choose other and type in your bitcoin address in the box below Cheesy

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only scenario i see ebay ever accepting btc is if they get a percentage of bitcoins from the sale, which kinda defeats the purpose of bitcoin. i would like the option to be available, but their pals paypal and bankers would not let that happen.

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