How's this for a IM horror story...Yet, still thankful!

by ktlasm
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Hey good people,

I'm not looking for advice or suggestions on this one...Just venting! But, I've had a pretty good, extremely profitable ebay account for 2 years. In fact, it's become one of my favorite IM methods of earning income along with others. But, as of recent(48hrs ago) paypal has shut down my account via Ebay because of me doing the "right thing".

I had my own little piece of the high end electronics pie on Ebay and I was happier than a kid on Christmas to do thousands per day, literally. If you go to ebay and look for my profile...It's totally gone...Poof, vanished! (Ebay account name: pmginc) Anyway, I refunded a total of $10,800 bucks to every single person who had placed an order with me. It wasn't until my supplier simply fell threw and said he would be delayed by a week or so. Figuring that I stated in my product description they will get their unit(phone) in 3-5 days once payment is confirmed. I simply refunded all of them because of the fact I was looking at a max of 10 days to ship folks their stuff....Yeah right! If you're on Ebay then you know people are people and will slam the heck out of you if you fault on 1 little thing. Yes, I'm big on reputation, so I care not to hear about letting people wait. Well, I'm shut down via ebay(for the moment) and my account isn't even on the radar...I'm ticked beyond believe and the crazy part is... They keep giving me the same cookie cutter response every time I call...Deeeeep breath...Well, I'm going to vent some more and go run my friends....thanks for reading.
#dislike #officially #paypal #years #yup
  • Profile picture of the author danielgb123
    Sorry about that, guess shit happens in life!

    Anyway, I have been thinking about trying eBay wholesale stuff, do you think it is worth it? Any eBooks you recommend me checking out before I get into it?

    Thanks!
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    • Profile picture of the author ktlasm
      Well boss...I think wholesale is good if it's something that ppl will go broke for(my opinion, but it's earned me a small mint)...Ya know everyone wants the latest, advanced mobile phone, so that was easy. The big thing is having a darn good supplier that wont slip up bro..That is keeeeeeey! anymore questions bro, I'm here .
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      I'm pretty cool if I say so myself...lol, and I know my stuff, folks. I'm 31 years old and I'm full, full, full time on the internet. No part timing around this way...I'm here because I simply enjoy spreading as much love & light as I possibly can. Check me out on facebook,& say Hi. http://www.facebook.com/kevingmadison or twitter http://www.twitter.com/kevinmadison

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  • Profile picture of the author danielgb123
    Thanks for the reply, I'll add you to yahoo now if that's ok?
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  • Profile picture of the author JimmyHoffa
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    • Profile picture of the author ktlasm
      My friend, they said that the account seemed to suspicious with the amount of "refund" activity...I couldn't believe for the life of me what that meant since the customers were getting their money back and not having to wait. It's a mess that still remains unclear to my business mind. I've done my best to listen with reason as to why they would suspend my account, but I do not get it, period. I will continue to do as they ask for reinstatement until I'm good again.

      Thanks for the concern boss...really appreciate it.
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      I'm pretty cool if I say so myself...lol, and I know my stuff, folks. I'm 31 years old and I'm full, full, full time on the internet. No part timing around this way...I'm here because I simply enjoy spreading as much love & light as I possibly can. Check me out on facebook,& say Hi. http://www.facebook.com/kevingmadison or twitter http://www.twitter.com/kevinmadison

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      • Profile picture of the author solardave
        You should write an ebook about what not to do to pi... ebay off.
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  • Profile picture of the author superstylefactor
    Originally Posted by ktlasm View Post

    Hey good people,

    I'm not looking for advice or suggestions on this one...Just venting! But, I've had a pretty good, extremely profitable ebay account for 2 years. In fact, it's become one of my favorite IM methods of earning income along with others. But, as of recent(48hrs ago) paypal has shut down my account via Ebay because of me doing the "right thing".

    I had my own little piece of the high end electronics pie on Ebay and I was happier than a kid on Christmas to do thousands per day, literally. If you go to ebay and look for my profile...It's totally gone...Poof, vanished! (Ebay account name: pmginc) Anyway, I refunded a total of $10,800 bucks to every single person who had placed an order with me. It wasn't until my supplier simply fell threw and said he would be delayed by a week or so. Figuring that I stated in my product description they will get their unit(phone) in 3-5 days once payment is confirmed. I simply refunded all of them because of the fact I was looking at a max of 10 days to ship folks their stuff....Yeah right! If you're on Ebay then you know people are people and will slam the heck out of you if you fault on 1 little thing. Yes, I'm big on reputation, so I care not to hear about letting people wait. Well, I'm shut down via ebay(for the moment) and my account isn't even on the radar...I'm ticked beyond believe and the crazy part is... They keep giving me the same cookie cutter response every time I call...Deeeeep breath...Well, I'm going to vent some more and go run my friends....thanks for reading.
    i've got a mate who's been in this ebay business for years, and he's been shut down quite a few times as well, even though he wasn't doing anything illegal whatsoever!

    and unfortunately for me as well, i've got the suspension as well, like a few days ago, after making less than $100 selling some video game products which were labeled "unauthorised", even though they were not. i've had like 100% hits on my listings, but they were all taken down with before the 3-day listings closed! some have already paid up, so i'm gonna go ahead to do the right thing and ship them the items! ebay can really be ridiculous sometimes!
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    • Profile picture of the author ktlasm
      yeah bro...they are ridiculous, but I fault paypal for being the most stupid...even though the are a ebay company...i heard the were like this before that occurred...I wouldnt know about that since it was before my time on Ebay, but this just sucks...thanks boss.
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      I'm pretty cool if I say so myself...lol, and I know my stuff, folks. I'm 31 years old and I'm full, full, full time on the internet. No part timing around this way...I'm here because I simply enjoy spreading as much love & light as I possibly can. Check me out on facebook,& say Hi. http://www.facebook.com/kevingmadison or twitter http://www.twitter.com/kevinmadison

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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    I blame the consumers for being stupid. Just because you buy it online it doesn't change the legal time frames for delivery of solid products. If they want instant, they need to stick to downloadable products.
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    • Profile picture of the author ktlasm
      HeySal,

      Ya know what, I feel pretty darn good from your post...lol. You put a smile on my face, and darn sure said what I really wanted to... : ) Kudos my friend...!
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      I'm pretty cool if I say so myself...lol, and I know my stuff, folks. I'm 31 years old and I'm full, full, full time on the internet. No part timing around this way...I'm here because I simply enjoy spreading as much love & light as I possibly can. Check me out on facebook,& say Hi. http://www.facebook.com/kevingmadison or twitter http://www.twitter.com/kevinmadison

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