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Dear Raven, DannyK was telling the truth. For the level that they sold items for, it makes sense. Over $1k was held on my account, for OVER a year..the Oddest part = paypal would blame eBay for the hold, eBay would blame paypal for the hold..it was a never-ending circle. Fortunately, I made enough $ , to where it did not render me bankrupt. That is not true for many sellers and it did not lessen the Anger of the injustice of it all. With as many people that have been affected by this "rule', you'd think that someone would be able to slam and dunk this 'rule' with a Law that is in place to protect us ? I have no clue. If I had TIME, I would have persued it as far as obtaining an attorney at the time. Unfortunately, my days already need several more hours in them, to keep a decent living up, to live and not be late on any bills. IF the amount were $9k, I know that I would have taken paypal to task, legally and if they ever hold funds on my account again, I will have no other alternative. Not a threat, just fiscal sense. ... View more

Dear Madjen,   There are many other items on esty, besides hand or home made items. maybe they changed since you posted. There are supplies, etc., i buy there sometimes but, most of the time, the deals are still on eBay for jewelry making supplies. it would seem that there would be at least one more auction site that "small business sellers' are not penalized for being 'small'. After all, it was people like me and a few million others, that 'made' eBay, what it is today. I was written about in a 'How to sell on eBay' book in the early 2000's, for my sales in the late 90's but, NO way in this world that I could even begin to do the same today as the opportunity is no longer there, due to the new rules that cater to large business, instead of us menial people, who built them. ... View more

Hello Skier,   Is eBay/Paypal trying to accommodate large business and squeeze out small business ? If not, then, what is the purpose of making all of the rules to accommodate large business. With higher sales volume, sellers are not affected the same as small Mom & Pop businesses, that make up the American Dream and also makes up, those who first built eBay and Paypal in the early years, to become what they are today. I sold in the late 90's to the point of the actualization the American Dream before the inception of Paypal, due to the old rules that helped the Mom and Pop business, rather than hurt them. IMO, The rules should be different for small business, than it is for large business. Is there a possibility of the rules helping small business ever again or should small business just hang it up and go on, as you suggested ?   Thank you for your time and reply, in advance. ... View more

to insolentpheasan..you wrote : "i do not wish to offend any buyers or lose sales but i am wondering if it would help to notify buyers that their funds are being held by paypal and i cannot send the item until the funds are released which will take 21 days? or is that cutting off my nose to spite my face?"   The PROBLEM with this issue is that the current 5 star rating is set up to get small business out of eBay as people can easily stab you in the back with a smile by leavng you a positive comment about their item or items and totally slam you on the numbers, whether a situation is your fault or they are just having a bad day and you can lose your ability to sell on eBay. Why they have NO respect or care for those veterans on eBay (like me) that BUILT them to be where they are now, is simple..The all mighty buck, you are Owned, you are not a business owner ? if anyone thinks so, they are deceived. The constraints and control that the buyer along with eBay has over you now is a travesty to mom and pop businesses..many of my old timer friends that had shooting star feedback and have been there since the beginning, are already off of eBay or struggling to prove themselves innocent from liar buyers. It really used to be fair, believe it or not and paypal started out free ! The good old days are dead and we made a living that was fair back then when trade was fair for both seller and buyer.   ... View more

Hi Olivia, It is the word of the buyer against the seller. Thus, equal points on each end are explained. However, the trend that I noticed last year, was that no matter if the seller is 100% correct in their description and has reciepts to Fax to Paypal (alone) of the actual, original purchase (as a buyer should never have the right to the privacy of the sellers sources)...The buyer is still found to be correct.   Shouldn't there be a burden of proof ? Such as, if the seller has a GIA report (and the buyer then has the original  it within their posession, due to the sale) and the seller has a copy...why then, side with the buyer and not an instance to where it is out of Paypals hands, such as credit card protection) just plain siding with the buyer period.   Then, the buyer, has the power to ruin the 5 star board for the seller, to which, in my opinion, is the worst thing  that eBay has ever put in place (and please do not say that you are NOT able to speak for eBay, legally and knowledgably, I KNOW different, you cannot split hairs with this - both Owned by eBay..I know a decision-make at paypal that I have actually spoken with that went directly into my eBay account, my fiance's, etc., so, YES! those reading, Paypal has 100% eBay priviledges and CAN get to the bottom of things and go through your entire account hiistory on BOTH!)...   I have seen and know shooting star old timers along with many other eBay Vets like (small business, I was, but, now I am not selling on eBay now)..jus go DOWN the tubes due to the fact that although a buyer can leave a positive, they can stab you in the back because they did not like a FAIR shipping price OR they can say, well, I like it & I am going to keep it but, I expected a million dollare ring for $500 and place in the as described area a #1 and have no clue that they are Killing small business that are just making ends meet & trying to have the American Dream.   I was there when Meg would actually answer questions for you..until eBay grew so large & just like Walmart (my hubb/fiance KNEW & was friends at the Home office with Sam Walton) has gone to the Dogs as far as Sam's Dream and yet, it is the ALL mighty dollar RULING eBay.   Before you know it, every Mom & Pop business will be squeezed completely off eBay and what they have built and all of thier work and years with eBay is Just Corporate America NOW , today. Sad Day.   I am beyond dissapointed with all of the changes that have killed the seller and placed the buyer and eBay in 100% control of what is supposed to be you very own business. I know that paypal is accepted on other selling sites. What is the next most successful auction site to where Vintage, Antique & Collectible Jewelry (example) takes Paypal ?   My fiance is restricted from selling due to lying buyers and eBays pathetic 5 star (which lends for you to get stabbed in the back with a smile ie: positive feedback, low stars) and I have 3 chronic pain diseases and we have to live.   So, your suggestion of a Best site to sell on, in the meanwhile to help our family, would be where ? (100 to 1 says, eBay owns you so, your hands are tied to suggest another site to me)..Nevertheless, a shot in the dark & an actual test, to be HONEST as I live my life and have many friends for 40+ years that would speak of my impeccable Character (eBay & Paypal doesn't have this right now by 99% - based on all I read from seasoned vets of paypal & eBay).,,so, let's see if you can get down to earth and real and care about an individual situation of a person that you held $ from for a year, there are things being spoken of among many here on the boards about that being illegal ? I don't really know, as well...paid you for over 11 years now, for your service and in our hardest time due to unfair eBay policies currently in place against the seller..NOT, truth, can you answer this ?   Other than you, to the Other Sellers that may be reading this and have experiences the same situations and fate of the unfair practices on eBay,  that have switched to other sites that sell used or collectible, antique & vintage items from sports to jewelry..where have you all  gone to sell and do you still use paypal as your payment method ?   I see nothing wrong with that as long as they NEVER hold money back from me again. If they do this again, should I decide to start selling from my bed as I have to now, Then & only then, would I sell a few pieces of my Museum Quality collection and get on with a lawyer but, as long as they don't hold my $ again, I can be okay with their fees alone at this time.   I have the 'decision makers' phone number & name personally at Paypal and he & I worked things out in the end about releasing my funds - finally, and although, IMO paypal made a KILLING off the amount and length of time that they held MY money after (at the time) being with paypal for 10 years & NEVER once had a negative balance in ALL of those of me being faithful to paypal years. I reserve the right to still go after that according to the current & future relationship with paypal. Not any threats - no-no-no, I am just stating the reality of what I have been through, unfairly. I do not know about the legality at this time and I have not had the time for research since, I am bed ridden due to my illness on many days to where I am just catching up on many things as I help a lot of people online (personal issues).   However, we have to live and not lose our place of residence and pay bills. I have a four small things on ecrater but, I am asking for a money order or cashiers check and well, we all know that people want convenience. So, no sales as of yet. I know about google check out systen, I haven't signed on, does anyone know about that, as well ?   I am just asking for wisdom and some ideas for my Individual situation, that may Help Many Other Good Honest Sellers on here that have been through the new eBay wringer rules that continues to hurt the people that built them in the early years, throwing away Real Hard working people in America that can forget the American Dream as far as eBay as concerned in the current rules and control over the sellers that has been imposed and certainly has killed many great small businesses that I have personal knowledge of. They have no reasonable way to look or openly discuss individual circumstances set up - all sellers are numbers and that is what it has become. If you sell, you are OWNED by the buyers and eBay's rediculous rules that could be intended to squeeze out the small business owner, if not intended, they can review their results and find that this IS the bottom line and results of their current policies.   Another question, very Important...WHEN (what year) did eBay put the 5 star rating into place ? I have sold off and on due to my illness and do not recall when that 'kill the small honest business man' policy into place ?   Thanks for your time, SistaJewels ... View more

Dear Olivia, What are some examples of the buyer abusing the claims process ? Thanks. ... View more

Click on the send money tab, place in their email and post your reason in the heading, put in the amount & send 🙂 ..hope this helps. ... View more

Update: Since this post, Paypal has given me back my money. I am very happy about this, however, I do not agree with this practice at all. ... View more

Many times, limited gift cards are not accepted by the company that you try to make a purchase from IE: pay as you go cards. Because of the companoes that have trial versions of items and I will NEVER accept a trial offer again since one that i did NOT sign up for a recurring fee or products took it upon themselves to make me a member that I did not want to be in the first place. I had to stop my paypal debit card and receive a new one due to these fraudulent people. Be aware, that if indeed, it is a trial offer, they make rake you over the coals. Many times, you can find the very same products on eBay without the strings attached and sometimrs, at a better cost to you. ... View more