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I think I mentioned this before--but---as soon as I started putting a tracking number in the items I was shipping--within a week they lifted my 21 day hold on my funds.  Maybe that's what they want--It worked for me--and of course, good feedback and I communicate with my buyers.  Nola6151 ... View more

Well I'm not exactly sure what I did but now they're telling me they are no longer holding my funds.  The only thing I can think is that now I'm doing tracking numbers and entering them on EBAY with the shipping.  I wasn't doing that with every shipment previously--so maybe that's what they want---but---who knows? ... View more

had been held---I just got the news from Paypal that now they will release my funds when they're paid.  The only thing I dd was to put a tracking number in eadh package I shipped---it just took a week , then I got the message my funds were no longer being held.  ... View more

ChiSoxFan   Yes I got the same answer about they were going to review my account in 35 days and if it looks good then the hold would be released.  Well--it better look good--I ship out the day after payment--leave feedback right away--pack great and have great feedback  It's now been about 15 days---s0 I guess we'll see if they're lying or not soon. So in the meantime--I can't even use the money the buyer sends for shipping---out of my own pocket.  Somehow just doesn't seem right ... View more

Teresa ---- I wholeheartedly agree--times are tough all over and today I had to evict someone and clean out the rest of their trash--now I get to paint the whole inside of the house and repair the damages they have done.  I sure could have used the money in my paypal acct. for gas and cleaning supplies---- I've gotten 2 positive feedbacks in the last 3 days and they won't even release those funds.  And now I have another package to ship and can't even use those funds for that either. I always ship the next day- after they pay--so now what is the advantage of that?   I might explore Amazon.com or Bidz.com is another site for sellers.  Of course, none are as popular as EBAY---and they know that!!!   I'm really dissapointed in EBAY--I sold a doll to a lady that was worth $250.00--she got it for $50.00--then had the nerve to tell me the head was off when she got it It was an antique so the elastic just wore out-(I repair them all the time with a crochet hook and elastic--easy)-she wanted her money back and wouldn't even send me a picture---and I got no backing from EBAY at all---I was the one at fault--It was a large 27" composition doll from the 1940's and it cost me an extra $15.00 to ship it--I still had to refund half of her money---so she really got it for free--I had always enjoyed EBAY until that happened and they wouldn't back me up to ask her for pictures--they just took her word.  I had another buyer think he was buying gold from me--even tho I said--not gold--costume jewelry-----I had to refund his money--then he had the nerve to leave me bad feedback.  It would be so nice if EBAY would try backing us sellers .  I have made money on this site but it's getting more and more difficult and EBAY makes sure they get their money first--of course.  It does no good to email them--all you get is this customer service mumble jumble to try to placate us.  I have a tendency to lose my cool and that does no good either. Oh Well---I've vented now---but surprises me it's been going on for 2 years now?  No wonder some of my friends have left EBAY.  Had a bad couple of days anyway--just had to put my 17 yo kitty to sleep on Wednesday. ... View more

Although Craigslist is a riskier sale venue--I think I might try a few items on there and possibly make it a ship after payment clears or meet at some location.  I use my PayPal money for shipping and gas in my car and  need my money   and unless you PAY and use EBAY's printing labels and fees for shipping thru them, you can't use the money they're holding for shipping.  I don't know who's brainchild this was--but---it's a BAD idea---And as I said before---It's always is and still is now--ABOUT THE MONEY I have a friend that has over 5000 positive feedbacks and they are doing it to her also---so tell me it isn't about the money. I have always been happy in the past but now must rethink another plan. ... View more

WEll--I called Paypal to have some funds released after a positive feedback and it did no good--they said sellers were asking their customers to leave positive feedback so funds would be released.  So, they still keep OUR money for 21 days EBAY charges their fees, Paypal charges their fees and they get to hold our money and gain the interest for 21 days.  I was offering free shipping to some items---Their email says if you get postive feedback, they will release the funds--don't believe that--also my question was "Why would someone leave positive feedback if they weren't satisfied with the item?" I ship the next day after payment and usually spend more money on shipping than I charge the buyer, just to get satisfied customers and that's the way we get treated.  It's all about the money, folks--why doesn't EBAY and PayPal put a hold on their own fees for 21 days?  Because it's about the money. ... View more