If you sell handbags on eBay you MUST read this please!

Oh Donna! · Dec 26th, 2006, 06:48 PM

Effective IMMEDIATELY eBay is starting to request copies of your receipts and proof your bag that youre selling is authentic!

My eBay account was blocked from relisting a Balenciaga Wallet 2 days ago. I sent literally 17 messages/emails to ebay asking why. (still havent had a response back). The CS person I just hung up with said they will randomly PULL your listing and request proof its authentic (receipts) and proof that its in your possession. Like PayPal is now doing also.

He said they pulled 117 listings this mornings alone.

Feedback and Power seller status will not be reviewed. (they dont care if you have 100% positive feedback).

They want PROOF you bought the bag, or the person who you bought it from purchased a real, authentic bag. (if youre reselling a previous eBay purchase)

Save your receipts, request receipts from sellers and be careful how you word your auctions.

Guaranteeing authenticity will mean NOTHING.

They created a special department just to handle this issue.

I was able to relist my wallet (although the buyer who wanted it initially ended up buying something else because I couldnt list it 2 days ago). eBay cost me a sale.

Please pm me if you have questions or call eBay.
800-717-3229

Jen Loves LV · Dec 26th, 2006, 07:03 PM

wow, eBay is just becoming too much of a hassle.

acegirl · Dec 26th, 2006, 07:36 PM

Wow, thanks for the head's up! Ugh, if selling wasn't difficult enough as it is..I will definitely have to re-consider what bags I will buy on eBay now too-I always buy knowing I can re-sell later on...

I can understand why they are doing it but it is going to be a nightmare for everyone. I do think eBay should consider feedback before pulling a listing. They expect buyers to refer to a sellers FB as a safe measure before buying..why can't they?

Rondafaye · Dec 26th, 2006, 07:47 PM

This is going to change how I buy, too. Pre-owned BBags usually don't come with receipts.

Oh Donna! · Dec 26th, 2006, 07:52 PM

Rondafaye you are 1000% right, this will definitely have an impact on what I buy:

*do I REALLY want it?

*do I HAVE to have it?

* or will I just turn around and sell it?

I listed my wallet at 6:30am and its still not showing up...9 hours later! so I just cancelled it. I will keep my wallet.

This will be so nice for everyones budget thats for sure!

fayden · Dec 26th, 2006, 07:55 PM

not only do they want receipts, they will NOT accept receipts with ANY info blacked out besides your credit card number. so which means, i won't be buying bags without receipts and i won't be buy bags with receipts that have names and addresses blacked out. sure does limit things now, doesn't it?

Oh Donna! · Dec 26th, 2006, 08:03 PM

I guess this means we are ALL offically on a purse ban!

fayden · Dec 26th, 2006, 08:06 PM

LOL at least my bank account won't be complaining!

Ammietwist · Dec 26th, 2006, 08:43 PM

I have the receipts for a lot of the things I'm going to sell, but I also have two Coach bags and a Gucci that I bought in the store and couldn't provide proof of squat. I'm sure eBay would be happy if I faxed them my LV receipt because it was barely visible at the time.

lulilu · Dec 26th, 2006, 08:46 PM

I wonder if they will accept authentications from MP for LV items instead of receipts. And what will they do regarding older collectibles?

harlem_cutie · Dec 26th, 2006, 09:52 PM

wow. I've been Veroed a few times and it was an awful experience. I guess eBay will now become a place of final purchases w/no intentions of reselling.

Is there another alternative to eBay though?

acegirl · Dec 26th, 2006, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lulilu

I wonder if they will accept authentications from MP for LV items instead of receipts. And what will they do regarding older collectibles?

I was thinking that myself.. I have a French Co. Speedy that's like 30 years old! No chance of receipt there. Not that I want to part with it anytime soon though

Swanky Mama Of Three · Dec 26th, 2006, 10:05 PM

A lot of good copies of receipts are. Don't they know THESE ARE FAKED TOO!?!?!?!?

acegirl · Dec 26th, 2006, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swanky Mama Of Three

A lot of good copies of receipts are. Don't they know THESE ARE FAKED TOO!?!?!?!?

True & I've also seen sellers picture a real receipt, (say, from NM) with a fake bag.

Swanky Mama Of Three · Dec 26th, 2006, 10:16 PM

I actually applaud them that they are at least trying to keep the counterfeits out.
I know this may be a pain for legitimate Sellers, but hopefully it will help eradicate the thieves.

Dec 26th, 2006, 06:48 PM	#1
Oh Donna! Member Location: Soon the UK!	If you sell handbags on ebay you MUST read this please! Effective IMMEDIATELY eBay is starting to request copies of your receipts and proof your bag that youre selling is authentic! My eBay account was blocked from relisting a Balenciaga Wallet 2 days ago. I sent literally 17 messages/emails to ebay asking why. (still havent had a response back). The CS person I just hung up with said they will randomly PULL your listing and request proof its authentic (receipts) and proof that its in your possession. Like PayPal is now doing also. He said they pulled 117 listings this mornings alone. Feedback and Power seller status will not be reviewed. (they dont care if you have 100% positive feedback). They want PROOF you bought the bag, or the person who you bought it from purchased a real, authentic bag. (if youre reselling a previous eBay purchase) Save your receipts, request receipts from sellers and be careful how you word your auctions. Guaranteeing authenticity will mean NOTHING. They created a special department just to handle this issue. I was able to relist my wallet (although the buyer who wanted it initially ended up buying something else because I couldnt list it 2 days ago). eBay cost me a sale. Please pm me if you have questions or call eBay. 800-717-3229

Dec 26th, 2006, 07:03 PM	#2
Jen Loves LV Member Location: Oregon	Re: If you sell handbags on ebay you MUST read this please! wow, eBay is just becoming too much of a hassle.

Dec 26th, 2006, 07:36 PM	#3
acegirl Member	Re: If you sell handbags on ebay you MUST read this please! Wow, thanks for the head's up! Ugh, if selling wasn't difficult enough as it is..I will definitely have to re-consider what bags I will buy on eBay now too-I always buy knowing I can re-sell later on... I can understand why they are doing it but it is going to be a nightmare for everyone. I do think eBay should consider feedback before pulling a listing. They expect buyers to refer to a sellers FB as a safe measure before buying..why can't they? Last edited by acegirl; Dec 26th, 2006 at 07:46 PM.

Dec 26th, 2006, 07:47 PM	#4
Rondafaye Member Location: San Antonio, Texas	Re: If you sell handbags on ebay you MUST read this please! This is going to change how I buy, too. Pre-owned BBags usually don't come with receipts.

Dec 26th, 2006, 07:52 PM	#5
Oh Donna! Member Location: Soon the UK!	Re: If you sell handbags on ebay you MUST read this please! Rondafaye you are 1000% right, this will definitely have an impact on what I buy: do I REALLY want it? do I HAVE to have it? * or will I just turn around and sell it? I listed my wallet at 6:30am and its still not showing up...9 hours later! so I just cancelled it. I will keep my wallet. This will be so nice for everyones budget thats for sure!

Dec 26th, 2006, 07:55 PM	#6
fayden latest obsession : Location: big apple	Re: If you sell handbags on ebay you MUST read this please! not only do they want receipts, they will NOT accept receipts with ANY info blacked out besides your credit card number. so which means, i won't be buying bags without receipts and i won't be buy bags with receipts that have names and addresses blacked out. sure does limit things now, doesn't it? __________________ what's next?

Dec 26th, 2006, 08:03 PM	#7
Oh Donna! Member Location: Soon the UK!	Re: If you sell handbags on ebay you MUST read this please! I guess this means we are ALL offically on a purse ban!

Dec 26th, 2006, 08:06 PM	#8
fayden latest obsession : Location: big apple	Re: If you sell handbags on ebay you MUST read this please! LOL at least my bank account won't be complaining! __________________ what's next?

Dec 26th, 2006, 08:43 PM	#9
Ammietwist Member	Re: If you sell handbags on ebay you MUST read this please! I have the receipts for a lot of the things I'm going to sell, but I also have two Coach bags and a Gucci that I bought in the store and couldn't provide proof of squat. I'm sure eBay would be happy if I faxed them my LV receipt because it was barely visible at the time.

Dec 26th, 2006, 08:46 PM	#10
lulilu Member	Re: If you sell handbags on ebay you MUST read this please! I wonder if they will accept authentications from MP for LV items instead of receipts. And what will they do regarding older collectibles?

Dec 26th, 2006, 09:52 PM	#11
harlem_cutie bored. Location: ~all real, all da time and live from NYC~	Re: If you sell handbags on ebay you MUST read this please! wow. I've been Veroed a few times and it was an awful experience. I guess eBay will now become a place of final purchases w/no intentions of reselling. Is there another alternative to eBay though?

Dec 26th, 2006, 10:05 PM	#13
Swanky Mama Of Three Location: Dallas Area	Re: If you sell handbags on ebay you MUST read this please! A lot of good copies of receipts are. Don't they know THESE ARE FAKED TOO!?!?!?!? __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny

Dec 26th, 2006, 10:16 PM	#15
Swanky Mama Of Three Location: Dallas Area	Re: If you sell handbags on ebay you MUST read this please! I actually applaud them that they are at least trying to keep the counterfeits out. I know this may be a pain for legitimate Sellers, but hopefully it will help eradicate the thieves. __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny