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Need help with E-bay & Paypal
I tried to bid on an item but got a message that the seller will not accept a bid unless I have my paypal account linked to my e-bay account.
Is this legit or is this phishing? Why would they want this? What is my security exposure? Is there any reason I don't want to do this?
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10-06-2008, 07:29 PM
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Aren't paypal accounts "linked" to ebay accounts all the time? I guess I'm not sure what you mean my linked. I know when I win an item on ebay, and go to pay, I automatically am connected to paypal, so I assume that's what you mean. If so, that's common.
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10-06-2008, 07:35 PM
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When I tried to make a bid, I get this message:
This seller has set buyer requirements for this item and only sells to buyers who meet those requirements. You are unable to bid on or buy this item because: You either don't have a PayPal account or your PayPal account is not linked to your eBay account. We encourage you to register with PayPal - it is the fast, easy and safe way to pay. I have paypal but I've never heard of this. There are two links. One to open paypal and the other if I already have it and want my paypal to be linked to my e-bay account. Link Your Account Secure Transaction -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Log in to your existing PayPal account to link it to your eBay account. PayPal Email Address: (e.g. name@domain.com) PayPal Password: Forgot your password?
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10-06-2008, 07:47 PM
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I have been registered with ebay for a long time but do very little buying/selling. Having your PayPal account tied to your ebay account is common practice I beleive and I would imagine the risk is pretty low. Doing this makes paying for and receiving payment very quick, easy, and maybe safer. Im sure someone else who does a lot can chime in.
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10-06-2008, 07:48 PM
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Not only that but since ebay owns both, they make more money enforcing this rule.
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10-06-2008, 08:20 PM
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Location: Phoenix
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E-mail the seller and tell them you want to bid, but can't because of this setting. Ask to them to create a variance for your Ebay i.d.
They go to the site map, selling activities, buyer block exemption list. They'll drop your Ebay i.d. in and you can bid.
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10-06-2008, 09:32 PM
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Happen to me before...just don't pay the item and buy another one from another seller.
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10-07-2008, 08:24 AM
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Max
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Porsche 914
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