are there a lot less churn and burn Chinese accounts now that SSN and ein required?

[glacier922]

Just curious, have anyone noticed if it's true that there are less Chinese accounts, or Chinese sellers using USA accounts? Finally more opportunities for us now?

[phaz0rz]

There's a lot less of them but the ones who stuck around are smart. They'll have a $3 listing and for the shipping service it'll say "Fedex Express." Then they ship the item ePacket from China knowing that most people aren't going to fuss about such a cheap item.


But yeah.. they've thinned out the crowd for sure.

[Automasters]

Yeah, but the ones that are left - I always be sure to bomb them with negative feedback if they lie about saying their item ships from the US - I hate liars...

[murdered_by_ebay]

you can not exterminate their business model , they are like a swarm appearing in different places

in recent years they just started hiding better

[rsot]

Cockroaches equivalent - can never be cut out completely...got to give it to them for always trying to find other ways in though

[phaz0rz]

I mean, money talks. People have to eat. As long as there is an avenue available for them to send small orders direct to the US.. there will be hungry Chinese people willing to take advantage of it.


There's a reason "rich asians" is a stereotype.

[agent006140]

It could be the Ebay fees and credit card fees plus shipping are just too high to make it worthwhile.