DEAD BROKE, paypal has hold on funds

mariedraper · #1 08-26-2008

SO SInce I am DEAD BROKE and ebay is my only real job, I can not pay 4 shipping out of my pocket. Paypal put a hold on ALL of my ebay transactions that paid me so far. To release the funds, I have to provide tracking and the person has to leave me positive feedback. Soo, how is it possible if I do not have the money to ship out the items??!!!
I still have auctions ending soon, I have a revolution money exchange account opened/ Is there a way I could send an request for money BEFORE They pay me with paypal? Are there any other creative FREE ways to have customers pay before they pay with paypal??? thank you all for help!
BTW< this is the new account I opened using "the system".

sycore · #2 08-26-2008

You can refund their payments, and try the old "someone hijacked my paypal account" and then send them to alternative checkout method like google, but you will probably fine only 50% or less will repay.
Key is to have many backup accounts and alternatives, they control the game so you just have to find ways to screw them over, within the rules.

jerkyboy1 · #3 08-26-2008

If you're dead broke and can't even pay for shipping then you have a serious problem and if you rely on ebay 100% for income with no back-up and knowing what they are capable of, then I would say the problem is your fault for not being prepared.

mariedraper · #4 08-27-2008

I was thinking if it is possible to at the end of the auction send a request for money through paypal. INSTEAD of the invoice with all the ebay auction info? Just wondering if the 21 day hold will be on my funds if I make it seem as though the payment was for something else? Has anybody done this? thnka!

ebayhateluv · #5 08-28-2008

Marie:
Very Sorry to hear of your dilemma.
Can u use your credit card?
Can u sell anything around your house to a pawn broker temporarily?
Can u borrow from a relative?
Theres also PayDay Loans
Theres also High Risk or bad credit Loans..
Good Luck

ALSO: if you are heavy on inventory--possibly, u can list on our buy/sell are and unload some goods here??
I buy stationery goods as well as watches..

Jonas · #6 08-28-2008

I've also had money problems as sales have been going down on eBay because they enrage sellers so sellers stop buying and their new "my ebay" and new search that basically all new accounts irritates pretty much everyone. Their ban on mailed payments is really going to chase most customers away.

I personally have not bought anything on eBay since a few months before their new feedback policy. I used to shop on eBay a lot and now I just do a google product search instead. Basically, why would I want to buy on eBay as most sellers only take paypal so I'd have to use that and basically I'd have eBay and paypal trying to stalk me and link my new accounts with my seller accounts. I moved some time ago and eBay does not know my current address at all, though I do have a paypal account with it as a web hosting company I use doesn't have a merchant account.

I've also never ever bought a thing on amazon, ioffer, or any ebay clone.

bbcoach · #7 08-28-2008

Hey Jerkyboy, the person is looking for help, not for you to put them down and blame them, have some class.

mariedraper · #8 08-28-2008

SO, I used the somebody broke into my paypal account and the darn buyer left me a negative. MY first and only feedback and now my brand new account is -1. SHe said I was a scammer and a liar and I tried to have her pay by ebays unauthorized method.
I am screwed. I am making back up accounts whenever I go to the libraryBUT I am so upset, I feel like crying!!!
We were emailling eachother back and forth, and since the first email she calling me a scammer and a liar. SHE told me to file a mutual withdrawl and she put the negative.
BUT some of the people paid by paypal and I refunded. Then sent a request for money, not mentioning ebay and there is no 21 day hold. I had 2 people pay. SO I now I have a whole $15.00 to my name. Now I have to wait for the 4 days to transfer to my bank.
so should I start all over? Is there ANY way to get it removed?
Seriously, I have no idea what I would do with out all your help and THIS forum!!

jerkyboy1 · #9 08-28-2008

bbcoach get a life really. I was trying to tell the truth instead of fluff it up where she would end up in the same spot again in the future. Basically, you just need to find any money possible to send out the packages for they can be delivered and you can get your money, but in the future always have money saved for critical eBay "situations that they put us in."

mariedraper · #10 08-28-2008

jerkyboy, you are right, I need to have back up accounts BUT you were not trying to be helpful, your words seemed mean. Just the way you word things could be a llittle kinder!! BUT it does not mean I do not agree with you. I am making back up accounts now!!

mariedraper · #11 08-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebayhateluv

Marie:
Very Sorry to hear of your dilemma.
Can u use your credit card?
Can u sell anything around your house to a pawn broker temporarily?
Can u borrow from a relative?
Theres also PayDay Loans
Theres also High Risk or bad credit Loans..
Good Luck

ALSO: if you are heavy on inventory--possibly, u can list on our buy/sell are and unload some goods here??
I buy stationery goods as well as watches..

THank you so much for the ideas, I am looking into all of the, Hey, I did make $35 from revolutionmoney whatver the rest is. THank you for your ideas!!!

bbcoach · #12 08-28-2008

"get a life", whats your problem, I was just pointing out your tone was a little over the top. I wish I was a perfect as you, oh yeah, I wouldnt be on the board, then again either would you.

mariedraper · #13 08-29-2008

i value all of your opinions, sorry to repeat my post from the paypal board. BUt I had a 21 day hold on my funds, so I told the buyers that my paypal account was compromised. I get this nutjob that accuses me of scamming her and that she does not feel comfortable with me as a seller so she wants out.
She told me to file a mutual withdrawl and like the dumbass, I did. She leaves me negative feedback saying I am a scammer because I wanted her to pay by another system other than paypal. I was PISSED, so I email her telling her that was not cool and unfair, blah blah I *might* have said I was going to slit her throat while she is sleeping. I'm totally kidding but I wanted to tell her that!!
BUt I told her that her 100% feedback is going to go down ( I know stupid, but I was/am soo mad) THis email was NOT through the ebay system, our personal email boxes.
NOw fast forward, she says she is reporting my emails. BUT I already reported her to ebay for her calling me a scammer and a liar.
NOW tonight I log on and I can not bid on more than 1 item! I have 1 item removed for "miscatogorization".
Am I about the be kicked off with my -1?? SHould I just jump ship and close this account and start all over. OR wait it out, not list and start listing on another account?

philly387 · #14 08-29-2008

I suggest opening a new ebay/paypal account. Just make sure you use the Stealth Book so you do not get linked.

Jonas · #15 08-31-2008

mariedraper, I answered that last question in another thread. I think the title had the word feedback in it.

imthatguy · #16 08-31-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbcoach

Hey Jerkyboy, the person is looking for help, not for you to put them down and blame them, have some class.

UHMMM that was HELP! these are people you buy from on Ebay. Would if you bought from a seller who couldnt afford to ship goods?

ebayhateluv · #17 09-01-2008

Well guys--all I can say is Been there done that, over the course of 13 years on Ebay..
Its real easy to catch a break and point a finger,,
So--I would be the last one to point a finger..
I CAN give a Shout out to Aspkin and this Wonderful forum though!!!
BTW--Happy Labor Day to all of you..

jerkyboy1 · #18 09-03-2008

happy labor day to you to. By the way don't work your fingers too hard listing on eBay it is labor day and you're not supposed to work, even your fingers!