Whatever you do... don't say "CASH"
onefasttalon
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While this might not be new news to all, it certainly is new to me. Ebay just ended one of my auctions early because it states that one form of payment I accept is "Cash"
Yep, that's right... according to Ebay's new rules, if you ask a buyer to send you a cash payment you're violating thier security policies!!!!
Here's the kicker... I use the same tempate for just about all of my auctions. I still have 20 additional auctions listed, and they ALL say CASH in the accepted forms of
payment accepted... Ebay didn't pull those! Hmmmmmm... I've used this same template now for years, not sure why all of the sudden Ebay feels the need
to randomly dictate policy all of the sudden.
I'm changing my tempate and removing the word Cash... and hoping Ebay doesn't pull the rest of my auctions.
Then again... if Ebay pulled every auction that stated cash as a form of payment, there would be a LOT less auctions on right now!
Yep, that's right... according to Ebay's new rules, if you ask a buyer to send you a cash payment you're violating thier security policies!!!!
Here's the kicker... I use the same tempate for just about all of my auctions. I still have 20 additional auctions listed, and they ALL say CASH in the accepted forms of
payment accepted... Ebay didn't pull those! Hmmmmmm... I've used this same template now for years, not sure why all of the sudden Ebay feels the need
to randomly dictate policy all of the sudden.
I'm changing my tempate and removing the word Cash... and hoping Ebay doesn't pull the rest of my auctions.
Then again... if Ebay pulled every auction that stated cash as a form of payment, there would be a LOT less auctions on right now!
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randomly found your auction and decided to rat you out.
I think "cash" was on the "prohibited payment list" b4 the
new list came out last month, but I have no copies of the
old lists to confirm that.
If you only have less than two-dozen going on, you might
want to decide if it is easier to strike "cash" from each one
manually than it is to risk getting them all pulled.
eBay wants to make it as hard as possible to use any form
of payment other than PayPal.
storm
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"Accepted forms of payment include - Paypal, M/O, or head"
cornholio.... you're reading this right... you are not allowed to have "cash" as a written form of acceptable payment.
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maybe I could say "change equaling the correct dollar amount" and that would satisfy them.
Rich
I'm assuming people knew what I meant.
want to take cash in the form of payment. Ya, because the buyer might try to rip me off if he sends me cash! That just doesn't make
sense at all! Maybe it's because I don't sell to my immed. family, therefore 95% of my customers are out to rip me off? Or... maybe it's
the fact that I have neighbors and don't live in the middle of the woods? How are those recipies for pinecones and badger balls coming Rich?
Get lost you retard.
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Look in the mirror buddy!
Rich
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Anytime I disagree with something, I'll explain exactly why (just like in this case). However, when you disagree or don't like what I have to say, all you do is call people names. Once again, why would you want to accept cash? I already explained that in my book it isn't smart for a seller to accept cash because if the payment does get lost in the mail or stolen it would be impossible to trace.
Rich
<< <i>I'm not sure why any seller with common sense would want to accept cash in the first place? >>
You're right. It's common sense to desire to pay paypal commissions or to drive to the bank to deposit checks and wait 2 weeks for them to clear.
I've never seen anyone want solely cash as the payment method so no one is "pressured" to pay that way... hell even if cash was the only payment method no one is forcing them to bid. Say you win an item for $5 and the seller doesn't take paypal. Are you going to drive to the post office to buy a MO, or write a check and wait an extra week? It's common sense to not want to do either of those...
<< <i>Sounds like trouble to me especially if the payment really does get stolen or lost in the mail. I'm glad ebay is cracking down and finally enforcing theis rule. >>
It's not ebay "cracking down" finding these auctions, it's some moron with too much time on his hands tattle-tailing.
I report 3-5 auctions a week that are fraudulent - maybe 1 in 10 gets pulled, yet they "enforce" this. Money talks...
Someone PM'ed me the other day just to call me an idiot and a retard.
Jeff
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I'll never sell an item for under $15 becuase anything under that isn't worth the time it takes me to list, package, and ship an item. However, even if I did sell items for under $15, there would be no way in heck I would want a buyer to pay me via cash because I'm not going to set myself up for a problem if one should occur (with regard to not receiving the payment).
To each is own I guess, but in my opinion accepting cash thru the mail isn't very smart.
Rich
From Ebay:
Policy
Permitted on eBay.com: Sellers may offer to accept PayPal, credit cards including MasterCard/Visa /Amex/Discover, debit cards and bank electronic payments online for eBay purchases. Sellers may also offer to accept bank-to-bank transfers, often known as bank wire transfers or bank cash transfers. Sellers may accept COD (cash on delivery) or cash for in person transactions. Sellers may offer to accept personal checks, money orders, cashier's checks, certified checks and other negotiable instruments. Please see the "Some Examples" section of this policy for those evaluated payment services permitted in the eBay marketplace.
Not permitted on eBay.com: <b>Sellers may not solicit buyers to mail cash</b>. Sellers may not ask buyers to send cash through instant cash transfer services (non-bank, point-to-point cash transfers) such as Western Union or Moneygram. Sellers may not solicit payment through "topping off" of a seller's pre-paid credit or debit card. Finally, sellers may not request payment through online payment methods not specifically permitted in this policy. Please see the "Some Examples" section of this policy for those evaluated payment services not permitted in the eBay marketplace.
Violations of this policy may result in a range of actions including:
Listing cancellation
Forfeit of eBay fees on cancelled listings
Listing cancellation
Limits on account privileges
Loss of PowerSeller status
Account suspension
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"paper-payments," some folks would send me cash
for small purchases. None of the money ever went
poof.
eBay knows that some folks who get paid in cash,
will squander that cash b4 it is time to pay eBay
its monthly stipend. eBay cannot afford to have
a bunch of deadbeat sellers ruining things.
storm
Thanks for the perfect example!
This is exactly why I will not accept cash as a seller, and never pay with cash as a buyer.
Rich
Don't waste your time and fees listing on ebay before getting in touch me by PM or at gregmo32@aol.com !
Yes they do, but that has nothing to do with the cash thing. I guess I need to dig up the old thread about my problem with a buyer who says he sent cash. The problem with cash is simple there is no way to track it.
<< <i>cornholio:
I'll never sell an item for under $15 becuase anything under that isn't worth the time it takes me to list, package, and ship an item. However, even if I did sell items for under $15, there would be no way in heck I would want a buyer to pay me via cash because I'm not going to set myself up for a problem if one should occur (with regard to not receiving the payment).
To each is own I guess, but in my opinion accepting cash thru the mail isn't very smart.
Rich >>
I usually don't sell stuff <$50 for the same reason. The point of my example was not that cash is the best way to sent payment, but it does make practical sense on low dollar transactions. Obviously anyone would “change their tune” if they got negged because someone sent a cash payment that was lost in the mail - I agree with you there.
The bigger picture however, is that ebay is becoming more and more fascist. Soon, I imagine, the ONLY payment method will be paypal to ensure they get a larger cut of every single transaction.
they get a larger cut of every single transaction."
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Depend on it. And, SOON. Meg says it would make
"for a safer experience."
storm
Try listing Western Union in your listing, unless they have changed it recently you will not even be able to mention it and still list the item.
Ebay claims it is nothing more than a marketplace that links buyers and sellers. This is an attempt to protect themselves since they facilitate fraud everyday. But now that they’re proactively eliminating many payment methods they cannot take a rake of, it’s becoming clear that they view themselves as way more than just a marketplace.
As far as I'm concerned, if sellers don't like the rules they should not play the game (don't use ebay) or change their stategy (don't buy or sell stuff that are under $15). On a side note, I'm glad to see someone who uses the time is money theory with regard to selling (it just amazes me to see auctions end at 99 cents).
Rich
Everytime you shoot off your mouth, you seem to disappear very quickly once I start discussing or debating. In the future, it may be wise to not start a topic if you are not comfortable in hearing comments, opinions, or discussion with regard to your topic. On a side note, baseball cards and memorabilia are not my calling but instead a hobby and stress relief method. If you would read and digest what you do read, you would already know what my calling is.
Rich
Do you understand that a seller not accepting cash is in fact protecting himself just in case the payment gets lost or stolen? If so and you're willing to risk a buyer thinking that you're a liar without the chance of proving him different......then fine. Look at Wizards example.
Rich
If a buyer sends a MO or check he can prove the item was cashed and usually at what bank or who cashed it. Cash has no tracking. A seller who takes it sets him up to be called a liar and everything else if it does not arrive, but bottom line is the buyer has no proof you ever got it nor do you have any proof you did not get it.
Rich