MC999 ID Verify: is it still happening in January as well?

[Mr2005]

When you all say they call you when you're on the phone with them, are they telling you. Are any of you using goole voice and pulling this off?

[john456]

My new business account got MC999 yesterday.

Since it is business, I did not have to go through public database question. They simply asked me what I was going to sell and I was unrestricted.

I hope it is not a trend.
J.

[Mitsu]

Seems to be only a problem with US accounts at the moment.

My new stealth US got hit by this but my first few items on my CA account sold without interruption.

[fingerblast]

Originally Posted by john456

My new business account got MC999 yesterday.

Since it is business, I did not have to go through public database question. They simply asked me what I was going to sell and I was unrestricted.

I hope it is not a trend.
J.

Do you prefer business accounts to regular accounts?

[zoneout]

Seems like eb stopped doling out automatic mc999s. Anybody get one last 3 days?

[css1]

I'll find out in a few days when I start listing if mc999 is being handed out as much as the last 2-3 weeks.

Could of been a Christmas thing...

[fingerblast]

Originally Posted by zoneout

Seems like eb stopped doling out automatic mc999s. Anybody get one last 3 days?

I have not, but I have a question that seems to be just as important. I'm noticing with my new selling accounts that I'll receive several rather annoying spam phone calls from eBay and then shortly after my selling limits will automatically go from 10/1000 to 5/500. Anyone know of a work around?

[rockitaway]

Originally Posted by Mr2005

When you all say they call you when you're on the phone with them, are they telling you. Are any of you using goole voice and pulling this off?

I seem to recall using google voice is no longer an option on this forum...

[balzac]

Originally Posted by zoneout

Seems like eb stopped doling out automatic mc999s. Anybody get one last 3 days?

yes and a lot, but it is pretty easy to lift these limits. however, it is annoying.

[HurricaneHuntr]

Made 2 accounts so far tonight... both mc999 within 1 hour. I listed a baby stroller hook.... Not branded, not vero... etc.. it was automatic.


recovered both with just a call in. 2nd guy tried to generate... couldn't.. asked what my number was. gave it to him.. and he said ok good to go!

[zoneout]

Originally Posted by fingerblast

I have not, but I have a question that seems to be just as important. I'm noticing with my new selling accounts that I'll receive several rather annoying spam phone calls from eBay and then shortly after my selling limits will automatically go from 10/1000 to 5/500. Anyone know of a work around?

Havent seen this. Maybe a coincidence?

[balzac]

Originally Posted by Moscutter

Made 2 accounts so far tonight... both mc999 within 1 hour. I listed a baby stroller hook.... Not branded, not vero... etc.. it was automatic.


recovered both with just a call in. 2nd guy tried to generate... couldn't.. asked what my number was. gave it to him.. and he said ok good to go!

Did you listed right away after accounts were created?

[HurricaneHuntr]

Originally Posted by balzac

Did you listed right away after accounts were created?

yes, believe it or not.That's typical behavior of someone new signing up for ebay and selling household items.. they know that too. Which honestly, for the 99% calling in is helpful because they got trained on how to list etc..

[Mr2005]

Originally Posted by Moscutter

2nd guy tried to generate... couldn't.. asked what my number was. gave it to him.. and he said ok good to go!

what does he try to generate?

[balzac]

Originally Posted by Mr2005

what does he try to generate?

I guess he tried to generate questions from public database to confirm your identity. However, if you go stealth they can't find anything.

[Mr2005]

When they don't find anything in the public database, is it an automatic restriction?


When you call in to have your limits raised, do they also try to pull the public data base.

[balzac]

I was a bit wrong that they can't find anything. I ment a bit different situation like if you use totally non-existing info.

But, if you use information which have records on public databases then situation is a bit more confusing. But the fact is that they use these databases to confirm your identity. As well when you try to raise your selling limits.

[Laritha]

I've noticed MC999s that result in being restricted forever. No ID request, no call ins, just forever banned. I think those "spam calls" are actually eBay checking your phone number. Also, I think the system has been updated to something more advance since early December.

[Mr2005]

i just got a mc999

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by Laritha

I've noticed MC999s that result in being restricted forever. No ID request, no call ins, just forever banned. I think those "spam calls" are actually eBay checking your phone number. Also, I think the system has been updated to something more advance since early December.

Might be what happens to you.

Not happened with my USA accounts

[rsot]

Mr2005 - how soon after creation? after beginning to sell? which category?

[Mr2005]

Originally Posted by rsot

Mr2005 - how soon after creation? after beginning to sell? which category?

account was a month old. i had and item up for 3 days then it hit. men fashion accessories