GMAC problems

ghackett5 · #1 01-31-2015

I purchased multiple VBAs from a seller on this forum and was given GMAC(ALLY) all the time.
I noticed that almost all my EB accounts were immediately restricted and asked to verify identity within an few hrs of listing.
I have concerns.

ricardosway8 · #2 01-31-2015

We're they instant verify or micro deposits VBA?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghackett5

I purchased multiple VBAs from a seller on this forum and was given GMAC(ALLY) all the time.
I noticed that almost all my EB accounts were immediately restricted and asked to verify identity within an few hrs of listing.
I have concerns.

ghackett5 · #3 01-31-2015

I was guided by the seller to do instant verification by micro deposits.

ricardosway8 · #4 01-31-2015

Are u sure it was not caused by linking accounts. How long apart were the accounts restricted.

ghackett5 · #5 01-31-2015

I am certain it wasnt any linking as I used a brand new phone and new ip each time and the listing was a used magazine.
I read that ALLY was a trouble for stealth.
I am really mad as my eb accounts were around 2 months old now.

plumsake2 · #6 01-31-2015

If there's a problem with the VBA, usually you would have issues with Paypal not eBay. What did the eBay restriction email say? Be sure to edit out your user ID. It could be a simple temporary restriction that can be fixed by calling.

slokor · #7 01-31-2015

Has nothing to do with the VBA actually.
When you list your first item on ebay in most cases these days the accounts gets a 'soft restriction' that will require you to call ebay. There is no way around this and it has nothing to do with which bank you used to verify your account with.
Don't get me wrong - Im not a fan of Ally - but its for completely reasons. I find them to be a problem for the paypal account itself. But NOT the ebay account. You could use any VBA to verify your paypal and the result for the ebay account would be the same.
The positive part of this is its a rather simple call. They do this to all new sellers and they just ask you about the item youre selling, what shipping method youll be using, if youre selling it outside ebay etc. Be cool and talk nice and the restriction is removed immediately and the account is stronger for it.
In the rare case you get a 'jackass' of a costumer service rep who tried to verify your identity just tell them the line is breaking up and youll call in again. Make sure you get someone else and try again.

GreenBean · #8 01-31-2015

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Originally Posted by ghackett5

I was guided by the seller to do instant verification by micro deposits.

Have you spoken to the seller?

Make sure you discuss issues with them.

ghackett5 · #9 01-31-2015

Here is the email I got:

eBay account restriction
Hello xxx,

Thanks for selling on eBay. It's important that we speak with you about recent activity on your account. Because of this activity:
- We've temporarily restricted your selling privileges until you call us to verify your account.
- Any active or pending listings have been removed. You can see a list of removed items below.
- We have credited any associated fees to your account.

To prevent your account from being closed, please contact us within the next 48 hours at this link (you may be asked to sign in):
http://ocsnext.ebay.com/ocs/cusr?que...main=email1505

Here are the listings we removed:
xxxx

We appreciate your help verifying your account as quickly as possible.

Thanks,

eBay

GreenBean · #10 01-31-2015

exapnd on the account creation, including items listed please.

Again did you speak to the seller too?

ghackett5 · #11 01-31-2015

Yes I pm'd the seller twice now but he is not taking any responsibility.I don't ant to jump to conclusions so I need to know if its my method thats faulty.

This was my method:
1/. Made paypal in Nov 2014 and verified with prepaid vanilla and this ALLY VBA.
2/.Made ebay a week later with same xx name/address then linked the paypal which had same info.
3/.Browsed a few items on the first day only.
4/.Waited on dormant account for 2 months to age.
5/.Listed my first item 'used magazine' for 0.99 in mag-back catalog category
6/.BAM -restricted.

What happened?
Was I suppose to have some buyer purchase and feedback before selling? please advise

plumsake2 · #12 01-31-2015

Yeah the VBA didn't cause this. Don't worry it's just a temporary restriction like slokor said, it happens on a lot of new accounts after you list the first item. You didn't do anything wrong.

You can very easily get the accounts restored by calling them. Make sure you have your stealth information in front of you (if you don't have experience calling them, you may want to practice saying your stealth name/info out loud just to make sure it sounds natural). Tell them you're calling in response to a restriction email you got and act a bit confused to sound like a newbie as much as possible.

Be prepared to answer simple questions. Aside from the ones already mentioned, you can also be asked how long will it take for you to ship the item (1 day), do you have a supplier for your items (no, it's just your personal items), is someone helping you sell your items (no), and similar things. Just make sure to make yourself seem like a new seller as much as possible and you'll be fine. It won't take much longer than 5 minutes to fix.

slokor · #13 01-31-2015

Like I said before - that's the standard restriction email I get on about 75% on all accounts I create these days.
It has nothing to do with the VBA used - I do not use ALLY bank in the creation of my accounts.
A simple call to ebay and the account is operational again.
If you do not call within 72 hours (the 48 hours they mention is just to rush you) the account is suspended and lost for good.
You can take my word for it or you can research the topic further on your own as there are several threads that discuss this sort of 'soft restriction'. trying to blame this on the VBA is a waste of your time and effort since youre looking at the wrong thing.

Dmshark25 · #14 01-31-2015

Whenever it says call within 48 hours it's just the standard Mc999 that they been giving with a lot of new accounts when listing the first item, just call and answer some easy questions and you will be reinstated

ricardosway8 · #15 01-31-2015

Now that i see the restriction message ebay sent, you have nothing for you to worry about as other indicated. Just call in and have all your stealth info in front of you ready for the simple questions they will ask you to lift your restriction.

drm701 · #16 02-01-2015

This is a soft restriction just call in and act dumb, answer a few questions, agree with everything they say, and you're good to go. This happens on 75% of all new accounts I create.

This is why it's VERY important to have access to the phone number that you created the account with for the life of the account.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghackett5

Here is the email I got:

eBay account restriction
Hello xxx,

Thanks for selling on eBay. It's important that we speak with you about recent activity on your account. Because of this activity:
- We've temporarily restricted your selling privileges until you call us to verify your account.
- Any active or pending listings have been removed. You can see a list of removed items below.
- We have credited any associated fees to your account.

To prevent your account from being closed, please contact us within the next 48 hours at this link (you may be asked to sign in):
http://ocsnext.ebay.com/ocs/cusr?que...main=email1505

Here are the listings we removed:
xxxx

We appreciate your help verifying your account as quickly as possible.

Thanks,

eBay

ghackett5 · #17 02-01-2015

I called in and the CS rep asked a few questions regarding the magazine and then told me I could continue selling.
Should I relist the magazine again or do I need to wait for some time before listing anything.

slokor · #18 02-01-2015

You can proceed to listing right away.

mosguy · #19 02-02-2015

the restriction was caused by the VBAs

slokor · #20 02-02-2015

Actually no it was not.
Read the entire thread for details.

mosguy · #21 02-02-2015

it is 100% caused by VBAs, they let u relist but they will remove u soon again.

Do not use VBAs ,

take my advise or leave it

* 7 Years experience on eBay seller

slokor · #22 02-02-2015

And ive been here longer than you and I sell accounts on the forums and I tell you that youre wrong friend. No offense but you simply are wrong.
It has NOTHING to do with the VBAs. The VBA is on the paypal side and has no impact on what Ebay does and how they handle your ebay account.