Paypal Premiere Accounts to be Removed / Terminated

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by Mr. Invisible

So you wont be able to use instant payment on BIN unless you have a business account? That was the sole reason for going premier!

It is not confirmed yet...

[MM78]

Made a new stealth, Personal or Business only....went with personal for now.

[yotano211]

Can personal accounts still accept payments from ebay.

[Bunneh]

Originally Posted by yotano211

Can personal accounts still accept payments from ebay.

I would say so yes, Not everyone who sells on ebay is a business.
There are random people selling there used stuff from there cupboards/garage.

[biglouis999]

Many years ago when I first opened my Paypal account it was with the sole intent of selling some stuff on Ebay. I was given to understand that with a "personal" account I could not accept credit card payments from buyers so i went for a premier account. I later upgraded it to business although it was a click of the mousie in those days.

Is there any reason not to upgrade a premier account to a business one? The only "business" questions I can ever recall being asked as my projected turnover, how many employees I had and my type of business (eg self employed, limited company, etc)

But then Paypal Europe is a different animal.

[Grimmejaw]

Originally Posted by Mr. Invisible

So you wont be able to use instant payment on BIN unless you have a business account? That was the sole reason for going premier!

Buy it now option requires either a premier or business paypal. No way around it and since premier option has been taken out you're only left with business. Also I saw a post from a previous member on this board a week ago who received the dreaded SSN and birthday requirement after the day she/he upgraded the account to business. That being said I'm not sure if that was a random event or simply the new standard paypal is doing. I'm not trying to scare anyone, just throwing out some info so you guys can be prepared what "could" happen.

[MM78]

Originally Posted by Grimmejaw

Buy it now option requires either a premier or business paypal.

Is this confirmed?

[blackhole]

Has anybody tried to upgrade from personal account to premier recently? It really doesnt show options for premier or business. There is only one option..upgrade to business. I did not finish the process though so I cant confirm it. Somebody said there will be option for premier or business in later steps but I was worried to finish it as there is no way back. Is there anybody who can try it and let us know?

[slokor]

Maybe Im missing something...
On all my new accounts I dont upgrade the paypal (theyre all still personal accounts) and Im selling BIN items just fine.
Seems like the requirement for premier account for listing BIN auctions has been removed along with the premier accounts option itself.
This is not to be confused with the option of choosing 'Instant payment' when posting a BIN auction however. I think those two concepts are getting mixed up a tad in this thread. Not sure what the situation is on that issue. Guess ill test it next.

[Sandy D]

Just a word of warning.


I can see paypal not just handing out business paypal accounts like water anymore.

I can see more requirements etc coming with this new change.

Something to ponder before you go changing your personal to business.

[Mr. Invisible]

Originally Posted by slokor

Maybe Im missing something...
On all my new accounts I dont upgrade the paypal (theyre all still personal accounts) and Im selling BIN items just fine.
Seems like the requirement for premier account for listing BIN auctions has been removed along with the premier accounts option itself.
[B]This is not to be confused with the option of choosing 'Instant payment' when posting a BIN auction however. [/B]I think those two concepts are getting mixed up a tad in this thread. Not sure what the situation is on that issue. Guess ill test it next.

That is the issue, BIN with instant payment weeds out 100% of the non paying deadbeats.

[rsot]

Always a good move to let accounts age before changing ANY status or info...

[biglouis999]

People selling random stuff from basement/attic/garage etc are not traders because they own the stuff. Nor are individuals who sell odd items from their collection to buy more. In effect they are casual or hobby sellers.

Buying with the intention of reselling makes you a trader.

But when you reach a certain level EB will decide that you need to register as a business seller in order to be able to continue with that account.

Since EB owns PP and the tie up between the companies being what it is, I can see a requirement to upgrade a personal PP account to business one coming in at the same point as a future requirement.