New eBay rule - chilling for flippers using eBay

[RW16610]

That's what the email I got and deleted was likely about. Another reason added to my list of why I don't really use eBay anymore.

[MILGAUSS88]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Can't the seller just lie about it?

No.
What they are referring to are buyers contacting the seller via email and doing the transaction privately.
eBay's email is not private, and they have filters to look for emails and phone numbers as well as key words like phone, email and text.

[77T]

Originally Posted by BNALION

I always thought we need to have a BIDDING section for the FOR SALE on TRF.



A separate section where TRUSTED SELLERS and TRF Members who are prequalified to Sell/Bid on Time pieces or parts can do so.



Just putting this out there... Might need a program written or have a specific S.O.P. that clearly spells out the way it works and both patties responsibilities.



Thoughts Anyone?

Ummm...no, this isn't a commercial selling site and hope it never is.

The classifieds already serve their purpose IMHO. And policing them already takes more time than Steve would like to see spent on keeping predators and fakirs out.

Before this gets into a controversial debate that could shut this thread down, I'd like to not derail us with off-topic controversy. No rant by me or rancor - just suggesting that topic deserves its own thread if you'd like to start it with a poll or something similar.


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[77T]

Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

No.

What they are referring to are buyers contacting the seller via email and doing the transaction privately.

eBay's email is not private, and they have filters to look for emails and phone numbers as well as key words like phone, email and text.

Yes they ruled out links and email to thwart those efforts. But they do allow phone numbers by power sellers...


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[Rolex addict]

I looked at ebay several years ago and thought all the fees and paypal fees were ridiculous. I've sold one item and bought two in my lifetime and had a friend do it for me. The one item sold was an 80's Transformer toy. The guy bought it, received it, and then started complaining about the condition and wanted a discount. I said no, but offered a refund of his money AND shipping fees. He declined. What a POS. If I want to deal with that crap, I'll use craigslist. At least it's free.