How to pay ebay fees & do it safely

[loyskie]

This is a very good thread, just finish reading the whole posts! I have two eBay accounts with of course two PayPal accounts for two years now. One account I am paying directly with eBay designated bank account. The other one is link to my PayPal, credit card and up to my bank accounts.

This account was suspended for 30 days and I only pay my account after 2 months. I have outstanding balance that eBay tried to email me every 3 days to pay my account and I just delete it and sell to my other account. The good thing is why they don't deduct my balance to my bank account? Right now I already used this account and of course paid my balance through the same bank account.
So I don't think they will automatically deduct it without your permission. My account was suspended for 2 months and nothing happens they just sending emails. One more thing I use one time payment method via credit card/bank account.

[freshair]

I think someone else had asked my question. But I did not see the answer yet.
How to pay a big balance of ebay fee, like $1000. Should I buy 10x prepaid $100 card? or there is other simple way to do it. of course it is a stealth account.

[Here We Go Again]

Originally Posted by freshair

I think someone else had asked my question. But I did not see the answer yet.
How to pay a big balance of ebay fee, like $1000. Should I buy 10x prepaid $100 card? or there is other simple way to do it. of course it is a stealth account.

That is the safest way to do it.

[freshair]

ok, just seems wrield that ebay see I pay my fee with 10 different credit cards.

Originally Posted by Here We Go Again

That is the safest way to do it.

[freshair]

OK. here is an update.
after paid three $100 gift cards, ebay says 'additional payment is not allowed this time, please try it again later"
I tried it again today and the same result.

[Here We Go Again]

You have to wait 24 hours between multiple payments.

[Neplusultra]

So which is better in this situation a VCC or a pre-paid card at walgreens? VCC is easier for me to get. Here we go again, please advise.

[loyskie]

Update of my account! Last four days my Pay PayPal account was limited because I remove and put it back my credit card in my ebay info, so im very disappointed at that time because I have many items supposed to be ship on that day and I can't withdraw my money.

Now in just 2 days time from April 25 to April 27 my account back again in full access. PayPal didn't ask me anything they say they're are just reviewing my account. Remember I did not use stealth account but I read about it before but I think for me its not the time to use it. I will be considering using stealth when the problem arises.

Some of our email messages with PayPal. I mailed them 4 times until the problem solve.

Auto generated mail that I'm pissed off!
"Thanks for your email. We'll do our best to get back to you within 24
hours. It might take a bit longer (depending on the question), but we
try hard not to keep you waiting longer than 72 hours.

In the meantime, check out some of our online resources:"

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"Dear ,

Hi. I know how important it is for you to get your account back to
normal and I understand that you have already done the steps to lift the
limitation.

I have coordinated with our Account Specialist to lift the limitations
on your account. We may give you a call in order to speak to you
directly. In case we are not able to get in touch with you, please be
assured that I have escalated your concern. You will receive an email
notification from us once we are done reviewing the account.

I am happy to have been of assistance to you today. PayPal strives for
improvement and your advocacy is appreciated.

Thank you for choosing PayPal.

Sincerely,
Lailani
PayPal, an eBay Company"
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This is the time that I already resolved all the steps but after I log off and back again then the credit card shows back to resolve it. What if I use vcc? I use vcc in my other account and I can verify only once." Can we use to verify vcc twice?"
"Dear ,

Hello, . My name is Amelia from PayPal Resolutions Services.

I understand that you are concerned about the status of your PayPal
account. I looked into this matter and was able to see that you still
have limitations on your PayPal account. There are lots of reasons why
an account can be limited after it has been resolved.

It is best that you complete the required steps using the computer when
you first sign up for a PayPal account or the one that you always use.

PayPal may need additional information about your account for a number
of reasons, some for more serious issues than others.

Below are the steps to fully remove the limitations on your account.

-Req:Confirm Credit Card -

-Req:Change Password -

-Req:Change Security Questions -

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be of service and for
choosing PayPal for your online payment needs. We value your business
and look forward to further strengthening your customer satisfaction.

Sincerely,
Amelia
PayPal, an eBay Company"
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"Dear ,

Hello . My name is Arvin from PayPal Resolution Services.

I really appreciate your cooperation in helping us to resolve this
issue. I am happy to let you know that your account is now on "Under
Review" process. You have nothing to worry because I can assure you
that our Resolution Center specialists are actively working with your
concern in resolving it immediately. You’ll be receiving a status update
email as soon as possible and we'll email you if we need more
information.

We are committed to making your experience with PayPal pleasant and
rewarding. Thank you for choosing PayPal.

Sincerely,
Arvin
PayPal, an eBay Company"
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They say when my account is resolve they send notification but I did not receive any. I just know it because I always check my account from time to time. I mail them to give thanks that my account was resolved in a very short time and this is their reply.
"Dear ,

Hello, . My name is Ric from PayPal Customer Service.

In behalf of Andy and PayPal, you are welcome. We are always happy to
hear from our PayPal members. We at PayPal take pride in our service,
and it's a pleasure for us to know that you're a satisfied PayPal
customer. We hope you'll tell your friends about our service.

We are committed to making your experience with PayPal pleasant and
rewarding. Thank you for choosing PayPal.

Sincerely,
Ric
PayPal Resolution Services
PayPal, an eBay Company"
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I post this so that all new to PayPal and eBay may have some understanding in case they have some problems like this. You know guys I read and read this thread and very afraid that my account will be suspended because of the so many negative posts here. But of course I am also very happy that I am a new member of this forum and very please to hear your thoughts and problems that one day I may have problems like yours to take and to rely on.

Thank you and more power!

[Ballsack]

I don't understand why you can't just close your account at the bank. How will paypal/ebay get money from you then?

Originally Posted by freshair

OK. here is an update.
after paid three $100 gift cards, ebay says 'additional payment is not allowed this time, please try it again later"
I tried it again today and the same result.

You can purchase $500 gift cards. Don't use gift2go though. They'll just keep your money.

[dagaul101]

Nice tip, those Deluxe giftcards can sure come in useful

[2kmagic]

Thanks man. This is a powerful info. This will really help me out on my journey with PayP.. and eB..

AWESOME

[jhonn]

ok, but when you selling you need your email address to be paid, and remember that your email is attach to paypal

[Here We Go Again]

Originally Posted by jhonn

ok, but when you selling you need your email address to be paid, and remember that your email is attach to paypal

What does this have to do with paying your ebay fees?
Nothing that I can see.


You should NOT pay your eBay fees via Paypal.... EVER.

[JRYAN34]

Hook it up to paypal, if you get suspended change paypal email on ebay immediatly, and they cant get ya. I have done this many times, no issues

[Here We Go Again]

Originally Posted by JRYAN34

Hook it up to paypal, if you get suspended change paypal email on ebay immediatly, and they cant get ya. I have done this many times, no issues

1 - That is no where near the reason to NOT pay them via Paypal.
2 -

Originally Posted by JRYAN34

they cant get ya.

That is about the funniest thing I have heard in a long time.

[JRYAN34]

if you change the email address on your ebay account that is hooked up to your paypal account there is no why they can get you. i have done this multiple times with no issues.

[Here We Go Again]

Originally Posted by JRYAN34

if you change the email address on your ebay account that is hooked up to your paypal account there is no why they can get you. i have done this multiple times with no issues.

You must have a hard time reading my posts.

As I said already that has NOTHING to do with the reason you should AVOID paying your eBay fees by using your Paypal.


Also
Do you really not think for 1 second that eBay does not keep the email addresses that you delete on file?
They do.

[BiN4RY]

Originally Posted by JRYAN34

if you change the email address on your ebay account that is hooked up to your paypal account there is no why they can get you

Horribly wrong. eBay-Paypal cross linking is done internally and recorded in their databases, not just by the visible and/or user editable information.

You might have just gotten lucky, but not for long. I have been cross linked before for doing this, and don't you dare telling me that I was doing it wrong.

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by JRYAN34

Hook it up to paypal, if you get suspended change paypal email on ebay immediatly, and they cant get ya. I have done this many times, no issues

By all means contribute to a thread. But when the title of that thread is

How to pay ebay fees and do it safely, why would a buzzer not go off in your head before you start to rabbit on about using paypal.


The original purpose was to encourage newbies to have that extra layer of protection to keeping accounts stealth.

Sound suggestions were made to use methods other than paypal as the means.

Whilst what you suggested might work for you, you should be less forthright in trying to get the method across.

It is not anecdotal evidence but proof from users here that using paypal for fees is not a wise idea.

It is known that records of changed email addresses are retained by paypal/ebay. That flows onto exposing a stealth account to scrutiny by virtue of attachment to paypal. (Double-whammy).
But the method of using a card gives a user a sweet extra bit of protection.

No way do paypal touch my accounts for ebay fees.

[KingRay]

Just to add to this post

what I do every month is pay with my walmart greendot card. They send me the email saying that it will come out around the 8th to the 11th and I usually just let pull with no funds in it the 1st time. I get an email saying funds were not available and that they will try again in 3-7 days. Then I load it up with what I need to cover it and I am good to go. I have done this EVERY month for a full year now with no problems.

I let it go to the 2nd try every time just to get a few more days. Mainly due to me being too lazy to get it loaded earlier. But who cares if it works.

[Here We Go Again]

^^^^^^^^^^^
Good Job.

[Danch]

Newb Question: If I use a wal-mart card with my real info to pay ebay fees on my new stealth account will this link the old & new accounts? My apologies if this is a reposted question my friends. Also can the routing # and acct # on a 2nd walmart card be used as an account to send funds to for withdraw also?



Thanks in advance!