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Phone verification not needed anymore?
 

Yesterday my top stealth account was suspended. Decided to make a new one today. When registering for eb*y i filled out all the info. Clicked next and i registered. There was nothing sent to my phone nor did i receive a phone call to confirm. I remember with my last 2 stealth accounts i had to answer my phone and complete the verification process. How come i didnt have to do it this time?

There has been some changes to eBay recently. Although I am unsure about phone verification, but they may raised up some freedom by ask you to verify your phone number upon selling like other countries.

You only get it you list your first item or sign up for a seller account.

Yes. These type of verification steps apply when opening sellers accounts and not buyers.