rampaged
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posted on October 12, 2000 05:08:40 PM new
[b]Maybe this will cut down on the number of deadbeats and bid retractions as it will require both bidders and sellers to list a
credit card with eBay effective 1/22/2k[/b]
There is more information at the listed URL
Beginning October 22, 1999, all new sellers on eBay are required to place a credit card or a debit
card with the Visa or MasterCard logo on file with eBay, or go through another form of verification
before listing their first item.
http://pages.ebay.com/help/basics/f-ccupdate.html
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nowwhat
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posted on October 12, 2000 05:11:34 PM new
I don't see anything about bidders having to give Credit Card info. Am I missing something?
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rampaged
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posted on October 12, 2000 05:13:31 PM new
If I've bought on eBay, but never sold, will I be required to place a credit card on file?
Yes, you will be required to place a credit card on file if you've bid, but never sold. We realize
that there are many long-time bidders on eBay that have tremendous feedback ratings and
would most likely be good sellers. But we decided that the requirements for selling should be
consistent. Therefore, we decided that if you haven't sold in the past, you would be required to
place a credit card on file.
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DrTrooth
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posted on October 12, 2000 05:15:31 PM new
The one who started this thread has apparently NOT REALIZED that this 'news' is one year old.
Nothing has changed.
Dr. Trooth
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spottydoggy
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posted on October 12, 2000 05:16:21 PM new
It is still only if you are selling. If you solely buy no you don't have to a credit card and that went into effect on 10/22"99". 
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rampaged
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posted on October 12, 2000 05:19:56 PM new
I realize it's old news, but the date is fast approaching and this may be a blessing to
all sellers and bidders alike.
Not everyone is aware of the requirement, so I though I would list it.
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rampaged
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posted on October 12, 2000 05:22:23 PM new
Yep, it is for Oct of 1999. Did eBay forget their own rules?
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Meya
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posted on October 12, 2000 05:22:35 PM new
The date is fast approaching? It came and went almost a year ago.
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magazine_guy
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posted on October 12, 2000 05:24:00 PM new
The anniversary is fast approaching, and it applies to sellers (and bidders who want to start selling).
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rampaged
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posted on October 12, 2000 05:25:01 PM new
Maybe on the first anniversary eBay will remember to implement it.
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Meya
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posted on October 12, 2000 05:27:53 PM new
Implement what? If you have been a buyer only, and you want to begin selling, you have to list a CC. To (only) buy, you don't need one.
Am I missing something here?
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rampaged
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posted on October 12, 2000 05:29:31 PM new
magazine_guy
That's not the way I read it.
Q.
If I've bought on eBay, but never sold, will I be required to place a credit
card on file?
A.
Yes, you will be required to place a credit card on file if you've bid, but never sold. We realize
that there are many long-time bidders on eBay that have tremendous feedback ratings and
would most likely be good sellers. But we decided that the requirements for selling should be
consistent. Therefore, we decided that if you haven't sold in the past, you would be required to
place a credit card on file.
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Meya
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posted on October 12, 2000 05:31:01 PM new
But the questions being answered apply to New Sellers. Look at the top of the page of the url you posted.
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rampaged
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posted on October 12, 2000 05:34:07 PM new
Meya
How right you are. Can I borrow your pointed hat and stool.
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krs
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posted on October 12, 2000 05:34:57 PM new
A Fine piece of investigative reporting Rampaged, keep up the good work.
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Meya
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posted on October 12, 2000 05:37:11 PM new
I don't know if I want to lend them out rampaged, cuz it's only going to be a matter of time until I need them back.
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rampaged
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posted on October 12, 2000 05:39:18 PM new
Thanks Krs!!! I'll get out of the sand box now as i've got sand in my eyes.
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dman3
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posted on October 12, 2000 07:45:43 PM new
WOW
Im glad that got settled I thought I was flash back.
WWW.dman-n-company.com
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Crystalline_Sliver
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posted on October 12, 2000 10:56:18 PM new
I have my Discover Card on file on eBay. Does this mean I have to apply for a Visa by 10/22?
What about those folks with American Express? Tell me the truth!!
:\\\"Crystalline Sliver cannot be the target of spells or abilities.
[ edited by Crystalline_Sliver on Oct 12, 2000 11:17 PM ]
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amy
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posted on October 12, 2000 11:00:48 PM new
Rip Van Winkle just woke up
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Shoshanah
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posted on October 12, 2000 11:13:34 PM new
\/\/\/\/\/\/ toolooolooooloootoolooolooolooo
Do not adjust your screen....You have just entered...The Twilight
Zone....
Thanks...I had been wanting to re-read old news, to make sure I had read
them in the first place....
********************
Shosh
http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/rifkah/
[ edited by Shoshanah on Oct 12, 2000 11:15 PM ]
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gboy
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posted on October 12, 2000 11:27:06 PM new
I just stumbled upon a new auction site. It's www.goldsauction.com. Looks like a winner. I predict it will put ebay out of business by the end of 1999.
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kellyb1
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posted on October 13, 2000 12:05:00 AM new
LOL - Gboy!
After reading this thread, I know that I need to go to bed.
Kelly 
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abacaxi
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posted on October 13, 2000 05:11:52 AM new
The PREVIOUS policy grandfathered ALL members as sellers if they had signed up before the deadline. What this does is make sure ALL sellers have been identified as a real person, or at least a valid CC.
MEMO TO SELF: start an auction with EVERY ID you have before the deadline to squeak under the closing portcullis!
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gboy
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posted on October 13, 2000 10:23:08 AM new
MEMO TO SELF: Look up the word "portcullis" in the dictionary.
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