Problems with Ebay Phone Registration

[Superdude]

I just finished setting up a new eBay Stealth account with all new name,email,CC,addresses etc etc. I then added the email to my paypal account which already has 2 emails(unlinked to other ebay seller accounts) and i am now waiting the 30 days for it to age.

However when i was registering the new Stealth account I had no phone number to add so i just flicked through my phone book and entered my friends house number as my primary phone number.Here in Ireland we have to use landlines when registering and cannot use mobiles!

I dont actually have access to the phone i registered but i figured id try talk to my friend and tell him it would only be for 2 seconds and they wouldnt be calling him non stop or anything!

Then today i saw someone saying you can use a new google application called google voice to forward calls to a mobile or landlince? Is this true? If so will someone please explain how to use google voice to do this when dealing with ebay?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[GrannyT]

Does SOHO66 cover the Emerald Isle?

[Imakemoney]

Yeah soho66 is the main one used here in the UK for stealth purposes.

Only just over 2 pounds per number but best to pay the extra 2 pound something each month to keep the number live incase ebay/paypal call.

[oompaloompa]

you dont need a landline anymore for UK or ireland, to register a seller account, a mobile on file will do.

[Imakemoney]

A landline will be needed for paypal though.

[Superdude]

Originally Posted by Imakemoney

Yeah soho66 is the main one used here in the UK for stealth purposes.

Only just over 2 pounds per number but best to pay the extra 2 pound something each month to keep the number live incase ebay/paypal call.

SOHO66 il look into that!

Originally Posted by oompaloompa

you dont need a landline anymore for UK or ireland, to register a seller account, a mobile on file will do.

Are you sure? Ive tried to enter mobiles plenty of times but it never goes through and it always asks to enter the area code(meaning for landlines)

It says > Primary telephone number ,then has 2 boxes and underneath says 'Please enter your dialling code followed by your phone number.
Required in case we need to contact you about your account'

[ShadyOne]

@Superdude, I would say that you should have an active land line that you have access to because PayPal are much worse than eBay as they are 'fussy' about being able to contact the account holder whenever they want.

It is common for them to instantly limit your account if they tried to contact you and was unsuccessful.

As the guys above have mentioned, all you need to do is purchase a local landline number from a VoIP website like Soho66 - Business VoIP | Fax Email | Business Telephony and have your chosen land line number forwarded to a your mobile phone if PayPal attempt to phone you.

Simple. Cost money though. Cheaper than risking a 180 day limit :D

[ShadyOne]

Also, oompa was talking about ebay. Probably because you posted this in the eBay section and your thread title refers to ebay as well :D

[Superdude]

@ShadyOne, Well all the landline numbers i had now belong to suspended paypal and ebay accounts so i think il go with the VoIP this time! The thing is do my Paypal is verified with a Credit Card as has all the withdrawal limits lifted and its about 8 months old so is there really a chance they will call me?

Suppose i would trade some pocket change to avoid that damn 180 day **** anyday:D

[Imakemoney]

yes it is a high probability that paypal will call you.

Ive noticed recently paypal calling more and more.

[ShadyOne]

Originally Posted by Superdude

@ShadyOne, Well all the landline numbers i had now belong to suspended paypal and ebay accounts so i think il go with the VoIP this time! The thing is do my Paypal is verified with a Credit Card as has all the withdrawal limits lifted and its about 8 months old so is there really a chance they will call me?

Suppose i would trade some pocket change to avoid that damn 180 day **** anyday:D

Their is always a chance that PayPal will try to call you, they will attempt to call you a number of times and then limit you until you sort it. Happened to me and they then requested documents. ID, proof of address etc

Having an active land line for the first few months is a must, after that you could keep it active simply so nobody else ever uses it with PayPal and if PayPal ever did try to call you, they could :D

[Superdude]

Originally Posted by ShadyOne

Their is always a chance that PayPal will try to call you, they will attempt to call you a number of times and then limit you until you sort it. Happened to me and they then requested documents. ID, proof of address etc

Having an active land line for the first few months is a must, after that you could keep it active simply so nobody else ever uses it with PayPal and if PayPal ever did try to call you, they could :D

I know this is a nooby question bro but how exactly do these voIP's work? Like do you pay them a small fixed sum and they give you a landline number(which can be used with Ebay)? And then you just set it up to forward to whatever landline or mobile number you want?

[ShadyOne]

^^ That is essentialy it yes, soho66 does actually give great explanations on the whole process.

[Imakemoney]

Yeah you can just forward it to your mobile thats easier.

Soho66 has quite a user friendly interface also so you should be fine using it.

[Superdude]

So i could forward to a landline number that has already been blacklisted by Ebay and they would never no?

[GrannyT]

Originally Posted by Superdude

So i could forward to a landline number that has already been blacklisted by Ebay and they would never no?

Good isn't it? .....

[Superdude]

Great!

[Imakemoney]

yep ofcourse you can thats the whole point :D

[GrannyT]

I do love it when a good plan comes together!! .:D

[Superdude]

Its almost too easy

[GrannyT]

Now now hon - let's not get too sure of everything - you've learnt a bit by coming here. Knowledge is like jam - it's no good in a lump, it needs spreading aroind.

I'm sure you will have something to offer

(You can start by telling me how I can get a .ie domain name!)

May the force be with you. . .:D

[ShadyOne]

Originally Posted by Superdude

Its almost too easy

Well, from one dude to another, good luck and all the best

:D