How to avoid EBAY fees, also how not to pay them after suspension

ebayphobia · #45 10-07-2007

It is a routine I recently discorvered. Each time I paid Ebay fee (using Paypal 1 time payment, gift card, direct pay with my bank account), the account gets suspended a couple hours later with " linked to another suspended account" . I logged in with new IP address , after cleaning up the cookies. It happened to my 4 accounts in 1 night (paid Ebay fee for all 4 with the same IP). Learn the lesson, after that I reset the modem and log in with new IP (after cleaning cookies), still gets suspended ... HOW DO THEY TRACK IT ???? I USED THE SAME PICTURES FROM MY SUSPENDED ACCOUNT, IS THIS ONE OF THE REASONS TOO???
I need to figure this out before loosing more account.
Thanks

spike1 · #46 10-07-2007

using the same pictures can do it you.

i hear from many people here that they do not even bother paying the fees.

ebayphobia · #47 10-07-2007

They will not let me list the items for sale till I pay the Ebay fee (just paid the minimum, never pay full amount ). I also believe they linked the pics from the suspended account. I will try to pay Ebay fee again in the future with my new account to see if it gets suspended again (next time , I will use new pics, not relating to any old accounts at all). Doing experiment like this may tell how they suspend your account.

ebayphobia · #48 10-07-2007

Since I have more than 6 accounts suspended in the last 2 weeks, they DID NOT TELL WHICH ACCOUNT IT LINKED TO. Just "

Dear XXXXXX,

Your eBay account has been suspended because our records indicate that it is associated with the following currently suspended account:

To review the eBay Previously Suspended Users policy, please go to:

Previously Suspended Users

***During Your Suspension***
- You are not permitted to use eBay in any way. This includes using another existing account, registering a new account, or using any eBay services under any name. Accounts or User IDs that are associated with your account may also be suspended.
- Any outstanding seller fees are due immediately. eBay will charge any amounts that you have not already disputed to the billing method that is currently on file.

powerbid · #49 10-07-2007

strange maybe its different in UK but heres what i got

Dear xyz (xyz@abc.com),

We regret to inform you that your account has been suspended for up to 12 months for breach of the following policy:

- Previously suspended user. You hold at least one other eBay account which is currently suspended.

Members with suspended accounts are prohibited from using eBay in any way, including registering new accounts. We have found your account to be associated with the following suspended account:

xyz

Here's what you should do now:

Please write to us from the registered email address for the suspended account to appeal the original suspension.

If you don't have access to the registered email address for the suspended account, let us know by replying to this message.

Please be advised that this suspension does not relieve you of your obligation to pay any fees that you may owe to eBay.

Regards,

eBay Trust and Safety

#50 10-07-2007

HI- Yep, same here. Right after I paid off my main acct like $1300+, was suspended, then 2 wks later pd $800+ on a new acct -suspended. Then acct #3- taken down after pd within the hour. All paid from different paypal accts.
Could not figure? Last week, Never pd but $23 on this new/new acct- stil got suspended. But seems like they were giving axe after they got their money? The new/new acct owed over $6k,,,,why did they settle for $23? cannot figure.

whome · #51 10-08-2007

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Originally Posted by jm3262

HI- Yep, same here. Right after I paid off my main acct like $1300+, was suspended, then 2 wks later pd $800+ on a new acct -suspended. Then acct #3- taken down after pd within the hour. All paid from different paypal accts.
Could not figure? Last week, Never pd but $23 on this new/new acct- stil got suspended. But seems like they were giving axe after they got their money? The new/new acct owed over $6k,,,,why did they settle for $23? cannot figure.

If you paid with a credit card, be sure to dispute it. "Transaction Interference" is a great reason to state for the dispute.

longisland88 · #52 10-08-2007

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Originally Posted by ebayphobia

It is a routine I recently discorvered. Each time I paid Ebay fee (using Paypal 1 time payment, gift card, direct pay with my bank account), the account gets suspended a couple hours later with " linked to another suspended account" . I logged in with new IP address , after cleaning up the cookies. It happened to my 4 accounts in 1 night (paid Ebay fee for all 4 with the same IP). Learn the lesson, after that I reset the modem and log in with new IP (after cleaning cookies), still gets suspended ... HOW DO THEY TRACK IT ???? I USED THE SAME PICTURES FROM MY SUSPENDED ACCOUNT, IS THIS ONE OF THE REASONS TOO???
I need to figure this out before loosing more account.
Thanks

hey bro quick question.. when you pay your ebay fees with one time payments from paypal, did your paypal account get suspended along with the EB ones?

powerbid · #53 10-08-2007

Modee... i dont agree with you saying that one time payment is not recorded... maybe u meant for those cards not previously used on suspended accounts.. but here is my experience..

i used credit card registered with a suspended account to pay my ebay fees.. hence the nightmare began... lost my 165+ feedback account... when i clicked pay a message suddenly appeared on screen with red... TRANSACTION BLOCKED..... instantly my 6th sense told me i m F*****... as it was a long time i had forgotten i used that credit card previously on suspended account and that time i was alone had not found this forum nor i was too much aware how ebay works.. anyway the next morning when i went to ebay to check my sales... my doubts were already turned into reality.... canned message u r narud thanks for being with ebay and goodbye... i immiediately contacted ebay customer support and told it is a mistake.. they said yea right.. contact from ur original account n not this one...

moral of the story... dont ever use ur credit card on ebay once it has been used on ebay period.

powerbid · #54 10-08-2007

i m talking about my own experience it might be ok for u all but i did got hit very bad paying with that.. we sure need more inputs

pauluss · #55 10-08-2007

With these multipe examples of suspension when paying fees using PayPal is it not a better idea to purchase a gift card and put the maximum load onto it ie Â£500 ($1000) this will cover your fees for at least a month or two
then 2 months down the line purchase another gift card for the maximum load again and register the new card to eBay. When it comes to your billing date, the money just comes straight off the balance

That way PayPal and eBay IDs are never linked

Also if you ever get the 6th sense your going to get nobbled off ebay - just let eBay go whistle for their fees, if you time this right you can get a FREE months of listings off FeeBay !!

tvaughan08 · #56 10-08-2007

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Originally Posted by powerbid

i m talking about my own experience it might be ok for u all but i did got hit very bad paying with that.. we sure need more inputs

I think using the same CC for a 1 time payment can link you also, and the reason why is because. When u pay fees your taking to ebay merchant account provider whoever that may be, and you add your CC information. If you know like I know, when you using a merchant account u can link CC, i.p addy's emal addy's ect. So I think its a 95% chance ebay suspends accounts for 1 time payments with the same CC from another suspended account.

ebayphobia · #57 10-15-2007

OK , last week I paid Ebay on my LAST ACCOUNT and it is still running. I strongly believe they link accounts when you pay multiple accounts, here is what I discovered:
-Whenever you make payment, they ask you to log in again (after you already logged in your account) to enter credit card number or paypal information. From here, they track down your IP address. Save it, then after you log in another account to pay, they will do the same .... then their system runs the task and stack all accounts with same IP # that get accessed in a period of time (may be in 1 or 2 hours)...Bam, they suspend them all.
Remember that I logged in 4 accounts from the same IP and paid with 4 different types (paypal, credit card, gift card , bank account_).
So if you have mutliple accounts, do not pay them with 1 IP, to be safe, change IP, remove cookies and pay . Better not pay them on the same day.
Just from my bitter experience, hope it will help

ebayphobia · #58 10-15-2007

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Originally Posted by longisland88

hey bro quick question.. when you pay your ebay fees with one time payments from paypal, did your paypal account get suspended along with the EB ones?

No, they did not suspend my Paypal account till ....2 weeks later .

rapunzel_01 · #59 10-19-2007

man it seems ebay does not send me my final bill from my last ban...I guess they quit asking for fees after banning ya....I know i owed them like over 100 bucks.

whome · #60 10-19-2007

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Originally Posted by rapunzel_01

man it seems ebay does not send me my final bill from my last ban...I guess they quit asking for fees after banning ya....I know i owed them like over 100 bucks.

They sure as hell care about getting their fees on active accounts. They will cut off my selling once my account becomes past due for 2 weeks. I HATE paying these clowns.

**aspkin** · #61 10-19-2007

Three words.

EBay is....

Retarded.

newebayerwannabe · #62 10-19-2007

lol.
they will do any thing to get paid.

Majorskold · #63 10-19-2007

Actually I received an email from BBrownATcomdes.com this morning did a search and found that it was IC Systems.

Please contact our office at 1-888-241-8960 regarding an important business matter. When calling, please refer to your reference number,blah blah blah. I am not sure if it for ebay or PP I owe them both

but they have not tried to contact me via phone...Yet.

ebaykilla · #64 10-19-2007

how long after missing a payment do they start restricting your account?

rapunzel_01 · #65 10-20-2007

oh well its been awhile im laughing still...

ebayhateluv · #66 10-20-2007

HI- Yes, cannot figure them out at all.. I was a PS, paying them well over $4k/month in fees over 4\ accts. They boot. loose the revenue, had 100% fb, how does that justify? Maybe they figure for all of us they boot, theres 10 more waiting in line to sell? Even in BUsiness, when you get a customer who maybe runs up a $200 bill in your store- you cut them off- when they get their check, they dont come to you- they go to your competitor, buy their goods, now youre out the money + lost a customer. Ebay doesnt seem to care either way, they got BILLIONS....