Axe lost on e-bay

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.

Bill M · 29th September 2008, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

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.

Robert,

The answer may be that I have a Visa credit card on file with eBay. They asked for this when I sold some things in auctions. Mine is with eBay US though, not eBay UK, but maybe they know each other.

Do you have a card on file?

Sounds like Wayne and David did not.

Robert · 29th September 2008, 11:30 PM

Bill,
The only card I have on file is with paypal.

Robert

29th September 2008, 03:58 PM	#1
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	#3
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	#4
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	#5
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.

29th September 2008, 11:30 PM	#7
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Bill, The only card I have on file is with paypal. Robert