Axe lost on e-bay

Lew · 29th September 2008, 01:28 AM

I had the same problem last week but added the required info as they requested. Seems to be UK items only.

Lew

kronckew · 29th September 2008, 06:22 AM

they only accept visa or mastercard, which i do not have or want to get.

i also have 224 x 100% good feedback. i could maybe see some sense in ebay insisting i send a scan of my id to the seller, but this looks like a badly executed attempt to CYA. surely it's the seller who should check age if any. also seems silly that it appears i can sell stuff, just not buy it. when did a visa/mastercard become proof of age? and if so why do i (if i had one) need my bus pass and/or photo drivers license, or my PM's upcoming national id card for that matter? arghhh!

ed: just found i can apply on-line for a visa top-up card from, (guess who?*). i may be cynical, but as they are owned by (again guess who?**) i am assuming this is a ploy to help sell the card (costs £5 - approx $10). you only need to be 16 to get it tho, makes mock of using it to prove you are 18...

* - paypal
**- ebay

ariel · 29th September 2008, 03:58 PM

Boys, instead od fuming accept it as a compliment!
I recently ordered a beer at a local bar and a baby-faced bartender (ess) asked to see my driver's license to prove I was over 18 years old. I almost kissed the kid!

Lew · 29th September 2008, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariel

Boys, instead od fuming accept it as a compliment!
I recently ordered a beer at a local bar and a baby-faced bartender (ess) asked to see my driver's license to prove I was over 18 years old. I almost kissed the kid!

Ariel

I can see how the bartender could mistake you for a 17year old it must be that boyish charm of yours.

Lew

kronckew · 29th September 2008, 06:45 PM

i thought it was cute years ago when i was home on leave & got carded at a bar i went to with my mom and sister, my sister was annoyed that she didn't get carded and was 5 years younger than me. 35 years on it's not so funny when no one is willing to use common sense and must 'follow the rules' no matter what in order to cover their butts.

Bill M · 29th September 2008, 11:01 PM

I think that bartender (esses) do this to get bigger tips. It SURE does work with me!

But back to the original topic about eBay and these blocked bids. I just bid on a sword on eBay. I got a notice that stated

"Dear Bidder / Buyer

If you are bidding on or buying a knife, please note that by law this product cannot be sold to anyone under 18. By clicking on the "confirm bid" or "confirm payment" button below, you are confirming that you are the age required to purchase this product. For further details, please see our Weapons and Knives policy.

{e18567-601261x}"

This was a direct bid, not using a sniper. It seemed to go through, but I a concerned that IF I use a sniper, it may not work unless I have somehow "registered with my Visa card."

Anyone know how eBay wants this registration done?

Robert · 29th September 2008, 11:15 PM

I e-mailed ebay as soon as I heard of this and as of now have still heard nothing back from them.

I will post as soon as I do. I just bid on an item using a sniper and the bid went through with no problem.

29th September 2008, 06:22 AM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	they only accept visa or mastercard, which i do not have or want to get. i also have 224 x 100% good feedback. i could maybe see some sense in ebay insisting i send a scan of my id to the seller, but this looks like a badly executed attempt to CYA. surely it's the seller who should check age if any. also seems silly that it appears i can sell stuff, just not buy it. when did a visa/mastercard become proof of age? and if so why do i (if i had one) need my bus pass and/or photo drivers license, or my PM's upcoming national id card for that matter? arghhh! ed: just found i can apply on-line for a visa top-up card from, (guess who?). i may be cynical, but as they are owned by (again guess who?) i am assuming this is a ploy to help sell the card (costs £5 - approx $10). you only need to be 16 to get it tho, makes mock of using it to prove you are 18... - paypal *- ebay Last edited by kronckew; 29th September 2008 at 07:06 AM.*

29th September 2008, 01:28 AM	#1
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	I had the same problem last week but added the required info as they requested. Seems to be UK items only. Lew

29th September 2008, 03:58 PM	#3
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Boys, instead od fuming accept it as a compliment! I recently ordered a beer at a local bar and a baby-faced bartender (ess) asked to see my driver's license to prove I was over 18 years old. I almost kissed the kid!

29th September 2008, 06:45 PM	#5
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	i thought it was cute years ago when i was home on leave & got carded at a bar i went to with my mom and sister, my sister was annoyed that she didn't get carded and was 5 years younger than me. 35 years on it's not so funny when no one is willing to use common sense and must 'follow the rules' no matter what in order to cover their butts.

29th September 2008, 11:01 PM	#6
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	I think that bartender (esses) do this to get bigger tips. It SURE does work with me! But back to the original topic about eBay and these blocked bids. I just bid on a sword on eBay. I got a notice that stated "Dear Bidder / Buyer If you are bidding on or buying a knife, please note that by law this product cannot be sold to anyone under 18. By clicking on the "confirm bid" or "confirm payment" button below, you are confirming that you are the age required to purchase this product. For further details, please see our Weapons and Knives policy. {e18567-601261x}" This was a direct bid, not using a sniper. It seemed to go through, but I a concerned that IF I use a sniper, it may not work unless I have somehow "registered with my Visa card." Anyone know how eBay wants this registration done?

29th September 2008, 11:15 PM	#7
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	I e-mailed ebay as soon as I heard of this and as of now have still heard nothing back from them. I will post as soon as I do. I just bid on an item using a sniper and the bid went through with no problem.