eBay Seller Account system changed?

[sutab10]

It seems like there has been a change in the eBay system. I turned 2 eBay accounts which were over 6 months old into seller accounts. I entered VVC details and it went throught fine and also done phone verification, but when I tried to list something they are telling me to link my eBay to my PayPal account or add a bank account.

Has anyone else had this situtation and is it a change in policy.

[ShadyOne]

Creating a Seller

I want to ask people something, I have opened many eBay accounts in the past, but for the first time last night, I had to confirm identity when I was only opening a buyer account....anyone else? First for me this!

I have opened many accounts over the years and they have all done this step when opening a seller account.

[GrannyT]

Happened to me yesterday ShadyOne - what do you think?

[ShadyOne]

^ Happened to me yesterday...hmmm...if you have also never had it before. Then that is not coincidental to me, seems like a possible change to eBay UK at least.

[GrannyT]

And VCC got knocked back

[rsot]

VCC eh? go on

[GrannyT]

Entropay - definitely didn't like - opening buyer account and wanted id documents and to call in. I just let it go assuming I had messed up

[colt63]

I also got the 'send in ID and proof of address', when trying to turn an old buyer account into a seller account yesterday. What do you think, lots of changes happening very fast on Ebay. Do you think I should just let this one go and start afresh, anyone tried to open a buyer account/seller account in the past 3 days, and been asked for the same info? Thank you.

[ShadyOne]

^ I am opening one today, will keep posted if the same thing happens to me again, also if I am asked for docs.

[Imakemoney]

Ive opened several in the past week and experienced no problems.

[Apple on Head]

no problems for me too in the last couple of days

[ShadyOne]

Yep, I just opened another eBay account fine as well, but I was just suprised when I had to confirm my identity as soon as I opened my eBay account the other day, never had it before.

[Imakemoney]

Yeah that is odd wonder what triggered it

[ShadyOne]

^ May be random. Or perhaps IP range related. Not sure tbh.

[cazador]

Not happening in ebay US,But i think is random,same like when you start with 10 items,20 or 100,just lucky ones get to the doc Ver.

[Cassie]

I tried with an entropay VCC and immediately have been asked for id documentation plus a second card. I may try with a prepaid mastercard, that may work. What do you think?

[luozhuhong]

entropay will not work with paypal and ebay, try to use some other vcc.

[rsot]

Prepaid bank-issued MC is much better than entr op ay

[Imakemoney]

Ive still not experienced any problems

[Stigger]

Originally Posted by colt63

I also got the 'send in ID and proof of address', when trying to turn an old buyer account into a seller account yesterday. What do you think, lots of changes happening very fast on Ebay. Do you think I should just let this one go and start afresh, anyone tried to open a buyer account/seller account in the past 3 days, and been asked for the same info? Thank you.

try and remove the card and it might go away after you added another one.

Has worked for me in the past, well a few weeks ago when the same thing happened, also did not need to send id.

[stealthmaster]

I've Never ever experienced that on eBay UK maybe it's a technical glitch or some kind of random check who knows!.

Stealth Master

[isitworththestress]

Originally Posted by ShadyOne

Creating a Seller

I want to ask people something, I have opened many eBay accounts in the past, but for the first time last night, I had to confirm identity when I was only opening a buyer account....anyone else? First for me this!

I have opened many accounts over the years and they have all done this step when opening a seller account.

Normally happens when the phone number you are using has been used before