New sellers are subject to way too harsh scrutiny

[singular-source]

I don't really understand it completely.  I know eBay is protecting themselves.  But why entice and discourage new sellers?

[slati_2013]

New sellers who show up selling very expensive items are indeed subject to harsh scrutiny by eBay to protect their buyers. It really is not a good idea for a new seller to sell very expensive items. It makes you the seller a target for scammers, and it makes eBay determined to make sure its buyers are protected from scams.

New sellers should start slowly, sell low price items, establish themselves and then move onto more expensive stuff. Smash-and-grab robberies also has eBay on edge trying to prevent these items from being sold on eBay. 

[nobody*s_perfect]

eBay's system of restrictions on new sellers is based on 25 years of experience with the problems that inexperienced sellers can encounter even if they have the best intentions.

[singular-source]

I started a new account knowing high valued items would be a target.  Posted one $10 item and eBay sent it to unsold, instantly.

[singular-source]

Do you have to contact them and promise your not a scammer?

[divwido]

So they don't lose MONEY!!!

What happens if you sell ten items, take the money and split?  Who has to refund those buyers?   I'll give you a hint, their name starts with an E.

Don't you think at some point they must have said, "we've got to stop trusting people and make sure they are honest first."?

And now, here you are, proving your honesty.

[singular-source]

I understand that.  But a $10 item....

[mtgraves7984]

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@singular-source wrote:

Do you have to contact them and promise your not a scammer?

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@singular-source 

It looks as if you've had steady sales since before Halloween last. Are you having new problems with eBay now?

[singular-source]

I honestly started the account because of ridiculous feedback...to protect myself.  It was taken care of, but led me to a rabbit hole.

[singular-source]

Basically yep.  But my God the hoops you have to jump through now.  It's insane.

[singular-source]

It's just the ads to list even though your item will be removed that annoyed me.

[mtgraves7984]

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@singular-source wrote:

Basically yep.  But my God the hoops you have to jump through now.  It's insane.

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@singular-source 

Admire your honesty and humility. Also admire that you shared with us. Makes me happy that I'm not new. Hang in there...

[singular-source]

I do feel for the legitimate new seller and I'm so grateful to not be one of them.  Thank you for bringing me back to reality.

[mtgraves7984]

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@singular-source wrote:

I do feel for the legitimate new seller and I'm so grateful to not be one of them.  Thank you for bringing me back to reality.

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@singular-source 

LOL. My heart breaks for them! I guess grandma was right again, "It takes one to know one!" Glad to know you. 😊

[katzrul15]

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@singular-source wrote:

Basically yep.  But my God the hoops you have to jump through now.  It's insane.

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It is.  Both my son and daughter started new accts in 2020.  It takes a lot of time and energy to get an account to maintain forward momentum on here.

Had thought about closing our smaller selling account ....decided to just see where this spring goes....

All the Best!  Hang in there!