How to Avoid PayPal Limitation - no way to avoid it until you provide social security - Page 2

Lyda · 07-17-2008, 05:09 PM

I have opened Business account, DBA name on my Paypal and Ebay accounts. Since I opened all checking accounts in business name, got a debit card in this business name also. All got verified and all...Yes, cost a few bucks to open business account but I believe it is worth it... You don't shuffle different identities between Ebay and Paypal. My only concern is if they ask for SS#... Can I just give them my tax number instead that is tied to this business name, or do I need to reveal my (suspended) identity and give them my real SS# or both? Anyone? I want to be ready when it comes? Thanks in advance!

philly387 · 07-17-2008, 06:46 PM

I sell products that go from either $10 each to $15 each and my accounts have never been limited. I withdraw about $100 each and every day and have never had an account limited...Maybe if you are selling things over $100 or so, that might be the problem.

ebayhateluv · 07-17-2008, 07:12 PM

HI: to dovetail into what Philly387 said:
--I have 1 Paypal acct thats been up for nearly a year now--it has a debit card.
--They DO NOT have a ssn on file.
--it has NEVER been limited..
>> Difference between this acct and my others??
Largest Sale was $39.95... Largest WEEK--was like $209..
BUT--I buy from this acct--which averages $600-$800/week..
>> I had been thinking a while back--that the BUYING volume--if it surpasses your sales volume--avoids limitation?
Maybe Coincidence??

Lyda · 07-17-2008, 08:33 PM

I am buying way less than I am selling and I am selling designer items, (NOT FAKES!) and they are not cheap..and I am not even making big profit.I had no problem with PayPal so far, but I worry that if I sell $2000 item and try to transfer the money they may ask my social.. So far they did not... and I have business account and tax number.. What should I do if they ask SS? The PayPal is in business name, not my own. If I give them my EID number do I still need to give them my social? Does anyone know? Thanks.

GreenBean · 07-17-2008, 09:12 PM

Modee has answered this before for you and everyone else. Let me give you a paraphrase of his reply: 'Yes. Down the track it is probable that you will be asked to supply the SSN. Only companies of the top 500 escape this'

There is no way of telling you when this could happen.Maybe you might consider a merchant account and work around paypal with that?.

Lyda · 07-18-2008, 03:45 PM

Thanks GreenBean, I guess I better start looking into Merchant Account option before its too late. But I'd need to fax Ebay stuff, and my Ebay is also in Bus. Acc name, so my merchant won't match unless they would let me have in business name merchant.

Scorcher · 07-19-2008, 12:59 PM

About 5 days ago I verified my paypal account with a VCC and withdrew about $235, no problem. The next day I withdrew $240, no problem. On friday I withdrew $350 and the following day my paypal account had been limited. It appears that if you withdraw more that $500 within a week time frame your account gets flaged. Has anyone else had this same experience. Now $100 is stuck in my account after refunding some customers and I cant even list on ebay because there requiring a working paypal account.

I hope ebay and paypal burn in hell. At least I will get the pleasure of stiffing ebay fees but I dont think I will get my $100 out of paypal; they screw me, I screw them back and it evens out. Is there any way around listing items since paypal is now required by ebay?

moh96 · 07-19-2008, 01:13 PM

get a merchant account and fax them the statement and you will be able to sell again on ebay

imjustme · 07-19-2008, 01:15 PM

I've had my last PayPal limitation nearly 6 months ago, I have it figured out now.

Scorcher · 07-19-2008, 01:40 PM

How nosy are merchant accounts. I looked into it at one point and they required quite a bit of personal information. Will my personal information be viewable to my customers or can I choose what is displayed, such as my address.

philly387 · 07-19-2008, 01:45 PM

Merchant accounts are nosy because they don't want anyone using the accounts for fraud. They look into your history. First Data Card Services has a 98% acceptance rating and they work with many high end retail companies. I highly suggest using them.

Scorcher · 07-19-2008, 02:04 PM

imjustme, please do tell us your method.

moh96 · 07-19-2008, 02:13 PM

try auctioncheckout
they are quit easy on accepting your application, and they can be integrated with ebay and send automated invoice to your buyers

jerkyboy1 · 07-19-2008, 03:42 PM

look their is no specific method. There are some constants but everything is in relation to the properties of your accounts which some are age and other factoring things. I kind of have a Jedi sense now and know when PayPal is going to put a limit on my account before they do, i just get this feeling.

Exeneva · 07-19-2008, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scorcher

imjustme, please do tell us your method.

Yes, please do tell us. If it's too risky to post on public forums, then please send me a PM.

imjustme · 07-20-2008, 02:42 AM

The secret is move to Japan

Good food, lovely women and PayPal doesn't limit you (unless you really push it).

Modee · 07-20-2008, 02:09 PM

From your avatars, you ladies are definitely into the strong super hero feminine types. What about Xena?

By the way Lyda, with the tech ticket you now have open with me I can help you with this PayPal / Merchant account question, but the solution is a long and winding road.

jerkyboy1 · 07-20-2008, 03:49 PM

sounds like a deal. I heard some American items sell for a ton in japan and vice versa?

07-17-2008, 07:12 PM	#23 (permalink)
ebayhateluv eBay Authority iTrader: (7) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Land of the Free, Home of the Brave Posts: 2,508 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Activity: 7% Longevity: 60%	HI: to dovetail into what Philly387 said: --I have 1 Paypal acct thats been up for nearly a year now--it has a debit card. --They DO NOT have a ssn on file. --it has NEVER been limited.. >> Difference between this acct and my others?? Largest Sale was $39.95... Largest WEEK--was like $209.. BUT--I buy from this acct--which averages $600-$800/week.. >> I had been thinking a while back--that the BUYING volume--if it surpasses your sales volume--avoids limitation? Maybe Coincidence?? __________________ *Always.. Be the BEST you can Be, at Whatever you do! Be Part of the Solution, rather than Part of the Problem.*

07-17-2008, 09:12 PM	#25 (permalink)
GreenBean eBay Authority iTrader: (0) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: HADES Posts: 1,837 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Activity: 72% Longevity: 66%	Modee has answered this before for you and everyone else. Let me give you a paraphrase of his reply: 'Yes. Down the track it is probable that you will be asked to supply the SSN. Only companies of the top 500 escape this' There is no way of telling you when this could happen.Maybe you might consider a merchant account and work around paypal with that?. __________________ Rien De Crainte Last edited by GreenBean; 07-18-2008 at 03:57 AM.

07-19-2008, 12:59 PM	#27 (permalink)
Scorcher eBay Newbie iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 22%	Paypal - Dont withdraw more than 500/week About 5 days ago I verified my paypal account with a VCC and withdrew about $235, no problem. The next day I withdrew $240, no problem. On friday I withdrew $350 and the following day my paypal account had been limited. It appears that if you withdraw more that $500 within a week time frame your account gets flaged. Has anyone else had this same experience. Now $100 is stuck in my account after refunding some customers and I cant even list on ebay because there requiring a working paypal account. I hope ebay and paypal burn in hell. At least I will get the pleasure of stiffing ebay fees but I dont think I will get my $100 out of paypal; they screw me, I screw them back and it evens out. Is there any way around listing items since paypal is now required by ebay?

07-19-2008, 01:15 PM	#29 (permalink)
imjustme eBay Authority iTrader: (0) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sushi Heaven Posts: 1,621 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 25% Longevity: 70%	I've had my last PayPal limitation nearly 6 months ago, I have it figured out now. __________________ Recommended eBay Tools: [DSRWatch] - [Auctiva] - [eBay Fees Calculator] I'm not affiliated with any of them, but I use them all regularely. "One voice can change a room. And if it can change a room, it can change a city. And if it can change a city, it can change a state. And if it can change a state, it can change a nation! And if it can change a nation, it can change the world! Your voice can change the world!" --Barack Obama (Watch the Video.) Oh yeah, and I ♥ PayPal.

07-20-2008, 02:42 AM	#36 (permalink)
imjustme eBay Authority iTrader: (0) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sushi Heaven Posts: 1,621 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 25% Longevity: 70%	The secret is move to Japan Good food, lovely women and PayPal doesn't limit you (unless you really push it). __________________ Recommended eBay Tools: [DSRWatch] - [Auctiva] - [eBay Fees Calculator] I'm not affiliated with any of them, but I use them all regularely. "One voice can change a room. And if it can change a room, it can change a city. And if it can change a city, it can change a state. And if it can change a state, it can change a nation! And if it can change a nation, it can change the world! Your voice can change the world!" --Barack Obama (Watch the Video.) Oh yeah, and I ♥ PayPal.

07-17-2008, 05:09 PM	#21 (permalink)
Lyda eBay Newbie iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 12% Longevity: 20%	I have opened Business account, DBA name on my Paypal and Ebay accounts. Since I opened all checking accounts in business name, got a debit card in this business name also. All got verified and all...Yes, cost a few bucks to open business account but I believe it is worth it... You don't shuffle different identities between Ebay and Paypal. My only concern is if they ask for SS#... Can I just give them my tax number instead that is tied to this business name, or do I need to reveal my (suspended) identity and give them my real SS# or both? Anyone? I want to be ready when it comes? Thanks in advance!

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07-17-2008, 06:46 PM	#22 (permalink)
philly387 Subscribed Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 408 My Mood: Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 41% Longevity: 20%	I sell products that go from either $10 each to $15 each and my accounts have never been limited. I withdraw about $100 each and every day and have never had an account limited...Maybe if you are selling things over $100 or so, that might be the problem.

07-17-2008, 08:33 PM	#24 (permalink)
Lyda eBay Newbie iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 12% Longevity: 20%	I am buying way less than I am selling and I am selling designer items, (NOT FAKES!) and they are not cheap..and I am not even making big profit.I had no problem with PayPal so far, but I worry that if I sell $2000 item and try to transfer the money they may ask my social.. So far they did not... and I have business account and tax number.. What should I do if they ask SS? The PayPal is in business name, not my own. If I give them my EID number do I still need to give them my social? Does anyone know? Thanks.

07-18-2008, 03:45 PM	#26 (permalink)
Lyda eBay Newbie iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 12% Longevity: 20%	Thanks GreenBean, I guess I better start looking into Merchant Account option before its too late. But I'd need to fax Ebay stuff, and my Ebay is also in Bus. Acc name, so my merchant won't match unless they would let me have in business name merchant.

07-19-2008, 01:13 PM	#28 (permalink)
moh96 Subscribed Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: May 2008 Location: usa Posts: 41 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 29%	get a merchant account and fax them the statement and you will be able to sell again on ebay

07-19-2008, 01:40 PM	#30 (permalink)
Scorcher eBay Newbie iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 22%	How nosy are merchant accounts. I looked into it at one point and they required quite a bit of personal information. Will my personal information be viewable to my customers or can I choose what is displayed, such as my address.

07-19-2008, 01:45 PM	#31 (permalink)
philly387 Subscribed Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 408 My Mood: Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 41% Longevity: 20%	Merchant accounts are nosy because they don't want anyone using the accounts for fraud. They look into your history. First Data Card Services has a 98% acceptance rating and they work with many high end retail companies. I highly suggest using them.

07-19-2008, 02:04 PM	#32 (permalink)
Scorcher eBay Newbie iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 22%	imjustme, please do tell us your method.

07-19-2008, 02:13 PM	#33 (permalink)
moh96 Subscribed Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: May 2008 Location: usa Posts: 41 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 29%	try auctioncheckout they are quit easy on accepting your application, and they can be integrated with ebay and send automated invoice to your buyers

07-19-2008, 03:42 PM	#34 (permalink)
jerkyboy1 eBay Professional iTrader: (0) Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 247 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 28%	look their is no specific method. There are some constants but everything is in relation to the properties of your accounts which some are age and other factoring things. I kind of have a Jedi sense now and know when PayPal is going to put a limit on my account before they do, i just get this feeling.

07-20-2008, 02:09 PM	#37 (permalink)
Modee Tech Support Guru iTrader: (63) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United States Posts: 3,818 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts Activity: 91% Longevity: 99%	From your avatars, you ladies are definitely into the strong super hero feminine types. What about Xena? By the way Lyda, with the tech ticket you now have open with me I can help you with this PayPal / Merchant account question, but the solution is a long and winding road. __________________ .. . Please read the following threads before you use this forum or create a new thread: http://www.aspkin.com/forums/ebay-su...ease-read.html http://www.aspkin.com/forums/ebay-di...ing-posts.html http://www.aspkin.com/forums/ebay-di...addressed.html Please read below before you PM me with a question: http://www.aspkin.com/forums/ebay-di...h-support.html I do offer one-on-one tech support! to get you back on EBAY quickly.

07-20-2008, 03:49 PM	#38 (permalink)
jerkyboy1 eBay Professional iTrader: (0) Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 247 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 28%	sounds like a deal. I heard some American items sell for a ton in japan and vice versa?