Problem lifting selling allowances

[johnc]

The only way i can lift my selling allowance is if i call ebay.

problem is though, i didn't write down the date of birth when i created the account, and i know they ask for this.

So how often do they automatically lift the allowances? I've got a fair idea of the date of birth, but would rather not, just in case, cheers

[Ukdirect]

The allowances are looked at every month after you have been selling for over 90 days.

For automatic increases you need to sell to your limit each month, send items fast and respond to buyers questions quickly.

I wouldn't call eBay even if I had the date of birth your giving them reasons to look at your account.

Have you thought about operating multiple stealths so you have more selling allownce? And it's a bit late for this advise but make sure you document ALL the details you use when creating a stealth. There is a good template here on the forum

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by johnc

The only way i can lift my selling allowance is if i call ebay.

problem is though, i didn't write down the date of birth when i created the account, and i know they ask for this.

So how often do they automatically lift the allowances? I've got a fair idea of the date of birth, but would rather not, just in case, cheers

After 90 days, ebay may consider raising limits. Not a given. What you must do is operate the account in such a way that ebay DO raise your limits. It's the usual sell to the full amount, outstanding customer service, few complaints, yadda, yadda, yadda. Keep your paypal in good standing too.

Bear in mind you have to deal with the £1900 anti-money laundering rules. Documents stating your age are needed for that.

[Dmshark25]

Don't call ebay for this, I believe this is how my real account went downi reached a 100 called ebay they have me 150 hit that in couple days and this is pre stealth I foolishly called for another increase and two days later my $10,000 a month business was canned, NEVER CALL EBAY FOR INCREASES

[GreenBean]

@'shark

That's heart-breaking.
Man, I am sorry to hear about this.
I hope you are stealthing fine now

[steve70000]

i had 2 stealth accounts limits raised last month both accounts 3 months old when raised from 10 to 100 items each.just take it slow and easy..

[GreenBean]

Nice one, steve

Good handling of your accounts

[johnc]

Thanks everyone, so is it 90 days of selling, or just 90 days of opening your account before they may increase it. Because im only on 25 items a month, and reach that easily. I haven't thought about having multiple accounts, i wouldn't even know how, as i would need more bank accounts etc.

[Ebayorbust]

Originally Posted by johnc

Thanks everyone, so is it 90 days of selling, or just 90 days of opening your account before they may increase it. Because im only on 25 items a month, and reach that easily. I haven't thought about having multiple accounts, i wouldn't even know how, as i would need more bank accounts etc.

You should see limits increase after 3 months of starting to sell. Can happen earlier but not that common.

As others have said, sell to your limits every month and maintain good DSRs.

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by johnc

Thanks everyone, so is it 90 days of selling, or just 90 days of opening your account before they may increase it. Because im only on 25 items a month, and reach that easily. I haven't thought about having multiple accounts, i wouldn't even know how, as i would need more bank accounts etc.

Starting to sell begins the countdown.

Be wonderful if they did that earlier.

Only because my accounts can be 90 days when I first buy on ebay.

Best thing is to sell to your limits, run a great account without problems AND keep paypal happy.
Slow and steady