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Note to Craig (cs32cj23)- Congratulations on winning your battle (with cancer and its horrific side affects, both to you and to your whole life)! You meet every qualification and expectation to rightfully and deservingly label yourself a true "SURVIVOR"!!!!!!!!! You're an incredible person and your story is one that anyone can look to for inspiration to "HOLD ON". Ok. Back to the topic-I'm VERY confused now because first I was told by paypal customer service that the new "holds policy" is been placed on different sellers totally at random. She continued to reassure me that ALL I NEEDED in order to have my funds released was a delivery confirmation. I called paypal a couple days later and spoke with a cust. rep who told me that the random selection for fund holds was not, in fact,  random. It was due to me selling "high risk items". Now, I sell jewelry, but not incredibly expensive items, just a hobby that keeps my mind off of feeling useless because of my recent unemployment.  I also sell DVD's.  And I sold some lingerie . High risk?? (I could make a joke here but I won't). Oh, it must be the one single battery charger I am selling that has placed me over the top and necessitated my being placed into a  into the high risk category.  What!!! And I was just notified by paypal (some message on top of my account) that even after delivery confirmation I STILL HAVE TO WAIT 3 days!!!  When did this come about?? I want to become employed by paypal so that my job's duties included sitting around scratching my a**, trying to figure out new loopholes for sellers obtaining use of THEIR money!!!!!! The first and original paypal rep told me upon proof of delivery, my funds would be released IMMEDIATELY. How unprofessional! NO ONE employed by paypal is on the same page, and rules change by the hour!  ********HELLO: CALLING ALL ATTORNEYS: CAN WE PLEASE GET SOME HELP AND ADVISE HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ... View more

You're absolutely right, photocat. We must work together. I just hope that we all can make some kind of difference, or if ebay/paypal execs are reading these posts (probably not-that's too "petty " for them) and thinking-"Awe, look at these little ant peons trying to form a union! Isn't it pathetic?" ... View more

Photocat, I think the rage due to paypal taking advantage of each and everyone of us is what caused their improper spelling, punctuation, etc. I think that thecoldclown's grammer etiquette is, understandably, the LAST thing on his/her mind. ... View more

@thornyroze wrote: You must also understand that, from a buyer's perspective, it isn't all that obvious (or it hasn't been) that a stupid rating is all that important.  I'm thinkin',  I got my item, I paid, I'm happy, deal done, right?  But meanwhile everyones' getting their panties in a bunch because I didn't tell them that I was happy with my purchase.  Seems pretty cheesy to me.  I didn't mean to peeve anyone.  But, now I'm the villian. Uh..I think you missed the entire point. ... View more

VERY TRUE and a splendid idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ... View more

WOW. Another filthy lie from paypal. I called paypal and questioned what would happen in cases like this (as I am in an open dispute for an item I paid for and never heard from the seller again. No merchandise, no refund, and no responses to my emails. It has been 3-4 weeks now. I was told by an ebay customer service rep that in situations such as this, there would NOT be a hold once my dispute was settled and I was issued my refund (finally). I repeated back to her the answer that she had given to me to verify that I understood and heard it correctly (it was hard to understand her strong accent). Again she verified what she told me. Unfreakingbelievable. ... View more

Does anyone know any other  buy/sell auction websites besides bids.com, police auctions and overstock.com auctions?? I'd really appreciate the info! You know, I just started selling on ebay about 2-3 months ago to supplement my fiance's income. I lost my job and selling on ebay does help alot with buying household necessities. It was so nice to know that I had some type of control back and could somewhat help provide for us and our kids. When I saw a lack of money approaching (which is often!), I'd get on ebay and know that if it sold, i'd have the money immediately. It gave me peace of mind and something to boost my confidence as a provider a little. Now, there's no telling when i'll get my money. I've been pretty bummed out since paypal decided to dictate when our money was going to be distributed to us. That may sound kind of silly, but it's the truth. I've met so many great people here also. Now what will my buyers think of me when I have to beg for feedback ASAP, or try to explain that I honestly don't have the money to front for shipping fees in order to send them their items? After carefully building all positive feedback and great customer relations, I will appear so unorganized and undependable. There HAS to be a way to stop this. It sounds illegal, actually. Thanks for listening. ... View more

HOLD ON. I was told by a paypal rep early yesterday when I had called that this F*** up 21 day hold policy was just for the Holidays! She also told me that the sellers that are having their payments held is chosen by random. No other reason. She added that if I can provide delivery confirmation or have positive feedback given, my funds would be released immediately. I agree with those who stated in prior posts, dump paypal until they come to their business senses! This "add on stipulation" was NOT part of the agreement that I signed when joining paypal. Who the *()* are they to just out of the blue say "Now we hold sellers hard earned funds for 21 days".  They CANNOT do this to us unless WE LET THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ... View more