Ebay sellers fees

sax4 · #1 09-09-2010

I'm due to pay my Ebay sellers fees, and they told me that they will be trying to take the money out within a time frame of 5 days(annoying, why can't they tell me the exact frigging day?!)

I set up my ebay so that my seller's fees are taken from my entropay card. That card currently has nothing in it, neither does the bank account it's attached to.

I have funds in my Paypal account, but I heard it's a bad idea to pay Ebay fees in this way, because of possible linking. But what I don't understand is, if my Paypal is already linked anyway with my Ebay, then what's the hassle with paying with PP?.

I tried to list some items and I got a message from Ebay saying that they don't have a reinbursement method for me on file, so I can't list new items. But I checked and I have my Entropay card on file for paying fees. Does this mean they tried to charge the card and it was rejected?.

I'm happy to wait it out for a couple of days until I have cash in the account that is linked to Entropay to pay my fees if need be.

rsot · #2 09-09-2010

It means your card didnt pass the authorization review. You need at least $1.00 on the card to be "pinged" - $3.00 is safe.

sax4 · #3 09-09-2010

Can I still use that card to pay fees when I put credit on it?

rsot · #4 09-09-2010

Sure you can. Remove and re-enter the card.

sax4 · #5 09-09-2010

When you say $3 is safe, safe for me not to have to re-enter card information? What happens if I add the card and it has more than $3 but not enough to cover my fees?

rsot · #6 09-09-2010

$3 is safe to allow for the authorization ping. Not covering the fees is bad and could lead to suspension. I would plop the right amount + 3$ and you should be ok to pay it.

sax4 · #7 09-09-2010

I foolishly set up my Entropay with my old bank account, and not my stealth bank account which has the cash in it. Going to take a few days to transfer money now. Difficult because i'm overseas and have to do everything electronically

Is paying fees with Paypal really a bad idea?

rsot · #8 09-09-2010

Slapped I think had a long post about not paying via Paypal. I forget the link. In the past I used to pay via Paypal - did not cause me problems. But as for "really a bad idea", I don't have much to contribute on that.

sax4 · #9 09-09-2010

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Originally Posted by rsot

Slapped I think had a long post about not paying via Paypal. I forget the link. In the past I used to pay via Paypal - did not cause me problems. But as for "really a bad idea", I don't have much to contribute on that.

Yep I read that, but I couldn't see any clear cut reasons for not paying with PP. Don't know whether to pay with PP or wait a few days until I have founds in my bank linked to Entropay

kris · #10 09-09-2010

Greenbean helped me out a great deal by sending me this link recently... I think it'll answer a lot of questions for you as well...

http://www.aspkin.com/forums/ebay-di...do-safely.html

sax4 · #11 09-09-2010

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Originally Posted by kris

Greenbean helped me out a great deal by sending me this link recently... I think it'll answer a lot of questions for you as well...

http://www.aspkin.com/forums/ebay-di...do-safely.html

Kris please don't join the smart arses in here who reply to each question with 'the search box is your lover' or 'have you read the book?, I mean at least 20 times?!. Only then can you be a real stealth Jedi!'

GreenBean · #12 09-09-2010

Slight over reaction, sasasasasa! kris was attempting to help . We touched on this in another thread & I sent the link to him by pm.

He was not dissing you

kris · #13 09-09-2010

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Originally Posted by sasasasa

...but I couldn't see any clear cut reasons for not paying with PP. Don't know whether to pay with PP or wait a few days until I have founds in my bank linked to Entropay

Hey now Sasasasa... I was only trying to contribute a bit to a forum that has helped me out a ton. I dont recall saying anything about the Stealth Book or the search bar in my post... I provided a link that answered my similar questions, and I assumed might help answering yours.

Your welcome.

sax4 · #14 09-10-2010

??? Yesterday I tried the link and it went to the forum homepage!, I was assuming it was a joke, as in saying 'the info is in the forum' haha

Can't blame me for being cynical, with the stuff that goes on in here!

sax4 · #15 09-10-2010

Link doesn't work for me still, just takes me to homepage

GreenBean · #16 09-10-2010

http://www.aspkin.com/forums/ebay-di...do-safely.html

Try now...... not sure what is happening

kris · #17 09-10-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by sasasasa

??? Yesterday I tried the link and it went to the forum homepage!, I was assuming it was a joke, as in saying 'the info is in the forum' haha

Can't blame me for being cynical, with the stuff that goes on in here!

LOL. No worries Sasasasa. If I was going to make a joke, it would be a lot funnier than that!!! I see now that the link is not working... not sure if I posted it incorrectly or if something is wrong with it, but thanks to Greenbean for posting it again! Hope it helps you.

jimsters · #18 09-17-2010

hi, dont use entro to pay your ebay fees. ive tried it about 6 times.
each time they take the fee off the card, then about 2-3 weeks later the fee gets refunded and the card gets banned from ebay.

sax4 · #19 09-17-2010

Yep I think you're right. My Entropay card doesn't work now so will pay fees with Paypal until I get another prepaid card

stickmade · #20 09-17-2010

i prefer to pay my fees with paypal. I don't think ebay like these prepaid cards & Vccs. Their not stupid.